Data Sheet | RAX54S
Nighthawk® AX6
6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router
WiFi 6 for Today’s Smart Devices
The NETGEAR® Nighthawk® AX6 times the data capacity of previous an unlimited number of devices
6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router standards‡, WiFi 6 technology connected to your network,
delivers a new level of Gigabit WiFi with 160MHz channel allows more including smart home devices,
connectivity so you can connect, devices to connect and stream computers, and smartphones. It
stream and download faster to simultaneously, without impacting includes a 1-year NETGEAR Armor
handle up to 25 devices in your speed or reliability. High-power subscription. Experience the ease
growing home network. Powerful amplifiers increase range for of managing your kids’ time online
1.5GHz triple-core processor with reliable whole home coverage. across their connected devices and
a fully offloaded CPU increases With NETGEAR Armor™, you get promote healthy habits anywhere
overall performance of the network. comprehensive protection for they go with NETGEAR Smart
Engineered to deliver up to 4.3 your private data against hackers Parental Controls™ ∞.
and viruses built into your WiFi for ∞
NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™ are not available in all regions
and countries.
Visit www.netgear.com/NETGEAR-SPC-availability for availability.
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Nighthawk® AX6
6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router
4K
4K
WiFi 6—Ready for Today and Tomorrow’s Smart Home
Delivering four times better performance than AC WiFi, WiFi 6 allows more devices to connect and stream simultaneously, without
impacting speed or reliability, by efficiently packing and scheduling data. Rising to the challenges of modern smart home demands,
this new standard of WiFi is ready to support more devices with better reliability and faster speeds.
Capacity Speed Range
WiFi 6 gives you improved network Get ultra-fast wireless speeds with more Experience reliable and stronger WiFi
capacity for more WiFi devices. Have connections for all devices with less coverage indoors and outdoors for all
more fun with the uninterrupted 4K congestion. You’ll get some blazing your devices. High-performance antennas,
streaming, gaming, and the smart connection speeds of more than pre-optimized for best peformance, on the
home experience. one gigabit per second or more, router amplify WiFi signals for maximized
4K streaming, & VR/AR gaming. range and reliable coverage.
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Nighthawk® AX6
6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router
6-Stream AX WiFi
Stream smooth 4K UHD content to smart TVs, mobile devices,
6
and gaming consoles.
Faster Upload & Download Speeds
Faster WiFi download & upload speeds at the same time.
Greater than 1Gbps WiFi Speeds
Enjoy greater than 1Gbps WiFi speeds for blazing-fast streaming
and downloading to newer mobile devices.
>1Gbps
Powerful Triple-core 1.5GHz Processor
More processing power increases the overall performance of your network.
TRIPLE
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Nighthawk® AX6
6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router
Speed
Get ultra-fast wireless speeds for better
AX WiFi UP TO 5.4GBPS SPEEDS—574+4800Mbps with 6-stream
4K UHD streaming, gaming or video connectivity†
conferencing experience.
160MHZ CHANNEL SUPPORT***—Enjoy greater than 1Gbps WiFi
speeds for blazing fast streaming and downloading to newer
mobile devices
SUPERSPEED USB 3.0 PORT —Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0
5G 5 GIGABIT PORTS—Connect more wired devices for faster file transfer
and uninterrupted connections with 1 WAN & 4 LAN Ethernet ports
Capacity
Get better performance for all your smart MORE WIFI FOR MORE DEVICES—Allows efficient data transmission
home devices even when your family is busy to devices simultaneously.§
streaming videos or uploading media files
during the Internet rush hour. AX OPTIMIZED POWERFUL PROCESSOR—1.5GHz triple-core
processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming
WiFi Range
Faster and expanded coverage throughout
ULTIMATE RANGE—WiFi coverage throughout very large homes
your home and for all your devices.
MAXIMIZE RANGE—Four (4) high-power external antennas extend
wireless range coverage indoors and out
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Nighthawk® AX6
6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router
Sharing
With NETGEAR, sharing across your USB 3.0 PORT—Faster streaming, backup and easy access
network is fun and easy, such as accessing to your stored media
stored photos & music.
Reliable Connections
There’s nothing more frustrating than lost BEAMFORMING+—Improve range and performance for both 2.4
connections! With NETGEAR’s advanced and 5GHz devices
features & best-in-class technology, you’ll
SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND WIFI—Supports two WiFi bands
reduce interference & enjoy more reliable
simultaneously to double the available bandwidth and provide
WiFi connectivity. a reliable, dedicated WiFi network for smooth online gaming
without any network congestion
ADDITIONAL DFS CHANNELS—Reduce interference from
neighboring networks
Ease Of Use
Start enjoying your new device faster than ever. NIGHTHAWK® APP—Easily set up your router and get more out of your
WiFi. Includes access from anywhere to manage your network away
NETGEAR wants to make sure installation and
management is simple & easy, so you can connect
AX WIFI SUPPORTS ALL CURRENT WIFI DEVICES—WiFi 6 supports
quickly & make sure you stay that way! all current WiFi device and is backward compatible with WiFi 5 and
earlier generation devices
VOICE CONTROLLED BY AMAZON ALEXA® & THE GOOGLE
ASSISTANT— Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with simple
voice commands
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Nighthawk® AX6
6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router
Security
Maintain high security across your network to NETGEAR ARMOR™—Cybersecurity for your home††. Advanced cyber
threat protection for your home network and your connected devices
ensure your privacy & family is safe while online.
Whether it’s preventing phishing & spyware or
NETGEAR SMART PARENTAL CONTROLS™—Easily manage your kids
just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR time online across their connected devices∞
has you covered.
VPN SUPPORT—On PC, MAC, & now also with OpenVPN Connect
app on iOS & Android, securely access your home network & Internet
connection from your mobile device remotely
VPN
STANDARDS-BASED WIFI SECURITY (802.11i, 128-bit AES
encryption with PSK)
GUEST NETWORK—Separate and secure network for your guests
AUTOMATIC FIRMWARE UPDATE—Delivers latest security patches
to the router
LATEST SECURITY STANDARD—Supports WPA3 the latest and
cutting-edge Wi-Fi security protocol
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Nighthawk® AX6
6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router
Powerful Triple-core Processor
Nighthawk AX6 WiFi Router is powered by a powerful triple-core processor designed to transfer Multi-Gigs of data. Full-packet
processing offload means zero load on the CPU. Enjoy smoother Ultra-HD 4K video streaming and gaming without interruptions.
Gigabit WiFi to Mobile Devices
Support for 160MHz channel allows the Nighthawk AX6 WiFi 6 Router to stream at Gigabit speeds to supported mobile devices,
which are increasingly used for video streaming or gaming.
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Nighthawk® AX6
6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router
Nighthawk App
The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your router and get more out of your WiFi. With the app, you can install your
router in a few steps—just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you through the rest. Once set up,
you can use the intuitive dashboard to pause the Internet on your connected devices, run a quick Internet speed test, and much more!
• Anywhere Access—Easily monitor your home network
anytime, anywhere
• Internet Speed Test—Check the broadband speeds from
your service provider
• Pause Internet—Pause the Internet to any device
• Traffic Meter—Track Internet data usage
• Guest Networks—Set up separate WiFi access for guests
• Quick Setup—Get connected in just minutes
• Get it at nighthawk-app.com
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Nighthawk® AX6
6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router
NETGEAR Armor™
Powered by Bitdefender®, NETGEAR Armor™ is one of the most comprehensive and advanced security solutions that protects you and
your family from hackers and viruses. It’s built into your NETGEAR router and is easily managed through the NETGEAR iOS or Android
app. NETGEAR Armor™ includes Bitdefender’s award-winning anti-virus, anti-malware, total protection suite for unlimited computers,
smartphones, smart home devices, and tablets plus Bitdefender VPN to safeguard these devices—anywhere you go.
Advanced Cyber Threat Protection
netgear.com/armor
Advanced Security Built into Your NETGEAR Router
PROTECTS ALL CONNECTED DEVICES—Safeguard all EXPLOIT PREVENTION/IDS—Protects your data and
your smart home devices, game consoles, TVs, and devices by blocking attacks—like malicious intrusions—
streaming players, as well as your tablets, computers, that try to exploit vulnerabilities in your connected
and smartphones. devices or software.
SENSITIVE DATA PROTECTION—Keeps your data AUTOMATIC THREAT BLOCKING—Blocks viruses,
private by blocking attempts to send your login and ransomware, phishing, spoofing, and other advanced
banking info, SSNs, and more from being sent over cyberattacks threatening your network and connected
unencrypted connections. devices with vulnerabilities.
ANOMALY DETECTION—Blocks unusual behavior WEB PROTECTION—Instantly blocks webpages that
on your connected devices detected by our machine possibly contain harmful malware, phishing, or other
learning algorithm to protect your network malicious content. (For Android and iOS devices)
against attacks.
VULNERABILITY SCAN—Closes any backdoor entries or
BRUTE FORCE PROTECTION—Protects the entire hackers by identifying weak passwords or credentials and
network by preventing connected smart devices from firmware or services with vulnerabilities.
being compromised by botnet attacks, such as credential
REAL-TIME ALERTS—Notifications of detected and
and encryption key attacks.
blocked threats and when new devices connect to
DDoS PROTECTION—Prevents and protects your your network.
network against crippling denial-of-service attacks.
MANAGE NETGEAR ARMOR EASILY—Stay in the know
with your Nighthawk App—anywhere, anytime.
Your Armor subscription also includes features that protect your devices outside your home:
BITDEFENDER SECURITY—Install this protection on your ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION—Remotely locate, lock, and
desktop and laptop computers and mobile devices for an wipe your lost or stolen devices.
extra layer of cybersecurity at home and on-the-go.
BITDEFENDER® VPN—Encrypts your Internet connection
to keep your online activity private, even while you’re on
unsecured public networks.
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Nighthawk® AX6
6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router
NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™ ∞
Creating the safest online experience for your kids is important and our built-in Smart Parental Controls makes it easy.
You are in control of your kids’ Internet connection:
• Pause the Internet for needed breaks
• Create custom profiles to manage online time for each kid
With the Premium subscription*, you get even more insights into your kids’ online activities to promote healthy habits:
• Get a detailed report of your kids’ Internet usage and block any sites
• Customize filters for your kids and limit their Internet time
Key Features:
PROFILES PAUSE CONTENT TIME REWARDS DEVICE WEB OFFTIME BEDTIME
FILTER LIMITS USAGE HISTORY
∞
NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™ are not available in all regions and countries. Visit www.netgear.com/NETGEAR-SPC-availability for availability.
*
NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™ Premium requires a paid subscription after the 30-day free trial. Visit www.netgear.com/spc for more information.
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Nighthawk® AX6
6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router
Connection Diagram
Power
on/off
USB port Internet
1G
Four Gigabit Ethernet
LAN ports to connect
more wired devices
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Nighthawk® AX6
6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router
Package Contents Key Features System Requirements
• NETGEAR® Nighthawk® AX6/6-stream • 4.3x the performance of an AC router— • Modem or gateway with broadband
AX5400 WiFi Router (RAX54S) 6-stream WiFi with up to 574+4800Mbps Internet connection
• Ethernet cable for ultra-fast wireless speeds† • Smartphone (iOS or Android) or computer
• Quick start guide • More WiFi for more devices—OFDMA with network connection
allows efficient data transmission to
• 4 external antennas multiple devices at the same time. Uplink Security
• Power adapter OFDMA improves scheduling during high
volumes of upload traffic, particularly • Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,
Physical Specifications when that traffic is created simultaneously§ 128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
• 160MHz channel support***—Enjoy greater • Automatic firmware update delivers latest
• Dimensions: 11.65 x 8.11 x 2.25 in than 1Gbps WiFi speeds for blazing fast security patches to the router
(295.8 x 206 x 57.2 mm) streaming and downloading to newer • Guest network access—separate & secure
• Weight: 1.25 lb (566 g) mobile devices
• VPN Support—Secure access to your home
• Powerful processor—Triple-core processor network away from home
Technical Specifications ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming &
gaming • Latest security standard—Supports
• WiFi 6 (802.11ax) dual band WiFi (AX5400) WPA3 the latest and cutting-edge Wi-Fi
- 2.4GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 256-QAM • 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports—Connect more security protocol
20/40MHz, up to 574Mbps wired devices for faster file transfer and
uninterrupted connections. • NETGEAR Armor™—Comprehensive
- 5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM protection against hackers and viruses
20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps • Nighthawk® App—Easily set up your router for your home network and your
- Backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/ and get more out of your WiFi. Includes connected devices††
g/n/ac WiFi access from anywhere to manage your
network away from home • NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™—
• 1024-QAM—25% data efficiency and faster Easily manage your kids’ time online
speeds than a 256-QAM router • NETGEAR Armor™—Comprehensive across their connected devices ∞
• Powerful triple-core processor protection against hackers and viruses
for your home network and all your Warranty
• One (1) USB 3.0 port connected devices††
• Memory: 256MB flash and 512MB RAM • NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™— • www.netgear.com/warranty
• 160MHz channel support Easily manage your kids’ time online • Extend your warranty & technical support
• Additional DFS channels reduce across their connected devices∞ within 90 days of product purchase
interference from neighboring networks • WiFi 6 supports all current WiFi devices [U.S., UK and Canada only].
• Longer range with 4 high-performance and is backward compatible with WiFi 5 Visit: prosupportnetgear.com/home
antennas and earlier generation devices
• Works with Amazon Alexa® & the Google Support
• Five (5) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Ethernet ports Assistant—Control your NETGEAR WiFi
network with simple voice commands • 90-day complimentary technical support
- 1 WAN & 4 LAN following purchase from a NETGEAR
authorized reseller
• Join the NETGEAR Community Forum.
Visit http://community.netgear.com
This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
†
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network and environmental
conditions, including network traffic volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with futurestandards.
Up to 5400Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ax 5400Mbps devices.
‡
As compared to an AC1200 2x2 router.
**
When working with 160MHz clients as compared to a 2x2 AC router that does not support 160MHz.
***
Requires client device that supports 160MHz bandwidth on WiFi.
§
Requires compatible AX clients with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support.
∞
NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™ are not available in all regions and countries. Visit www.netgear.com/NETGEAR-SPC-availability for availability. NETGEAR Smart Parental
Controls™ Premium requires a paid subscription after the 30-day free trial. Visit www.netgear.com/spc for more information.
††
NETGEAR Armor™ requires a paid subscription after the initial 1-year free trial. Visit www.netgear.com/armor.
For indoor use only.
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Armor, Netgear Smart Parental Controls, and Nighthawk are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Mac, Mac OS , the Mac logo, and iPhone
are trademarks of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google
LLC. Any other trademarks mentioned herein are for reference purposes only. ©2024 NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-RAX54S-1
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