Nighthawk 6-Stream Dual-Band WiFi 6 Router, up to 5.3 Gbps, with 1-year free NETGEAR Armor™ included

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Nighthawk 6-Stream Dual-Band WiFi 6 Router, up to 5.3 Gbps, with 1-year free NETGEAR Armor™ included

Built with the latest WiFi 6 technology, providing up to 4 times more network capacity. Enjoy the fastest speeds, more available bandwidth, less congestion for smoother 4K UHD streaming and gaming. Keep your family and your connected devices safe from online threats with 1 year of NETGEAR Armor all-in-one internet security.

WiFi 6 technology

up to 5.3 Gbps

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WiFi 6 technology

up to 5.3 Gbps

Built with the latest WiFi 6 technology, providing up to 4 times more network capacity. Enjoy the fastest speeds, more available bandwidth, less congestion for smoother 4K UHD streaming and gaming. Keep your family and your connected devices safe from online threats with 1 year of NETGEAR Armor all-in-one internet security.

WiFi 6 technology

up to 5.3 Gbps

Model Number
RAX49S, up to 5.3 Gbps
RAX49S, up to 5.3 Gbps
RAX48, up to 5.2 Gbps
RAX48, up to 5.2 Gbps
RAX45, up to 4.3 Gbps
RAX45, up to 4.3 Gbps
RAX43, up to 4.15 Gbps
RAX43, up to 4.15 Gbps
RAX42, up to 4.2 Gbps
RAX42, up to 4.2 Gbps
RAX41, up to 3.45 Gbps
RAX41, up to 3.45 Gbps
RAX40v2, up to 3 Gbps
RAX40v2, up to 3 Gbps
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Ready for Your Smart Home

Delivers 4x better performance than your current WiFi so you can connect more devices and stream simultaneously worry-free.

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Improved Capacity

WiFi 6 uses OFDMA to improve the capacity and efficiency of your network, so you can connect more devices to your WiFi without slowing it down.

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Powerful Processor

A 1.5GHz Triple-Core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming on smart TVs, mobile devices, and gaming consoles.

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Go Faster on Gaming, Streaming, and Mobile

Built to handle all your high-bandwidth online activities, stay connected at tops speeds with uninterrupted streaming.

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Smart Security.
Powerful Privacy.
Total Peace of Mind.


A powerful suite of tools to help keep you safe online, at home or on the go.

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CONNECTED KIDS ARE PROTECTED TOO

NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls

Managing your kids’ time online has never been easier. No need to take away any devices – with just a few taps, you can build profiles for each family member, pause internet on devices, and so much more*. Start building healthy online habits today.

*Some features require Premium Subscription. Get a 30-day complimentary trial; no credit card required. $7.99/month or $69.99/year after end of trial.

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Easy setup and use with the Nighthawk App

With the Nighthawk App, setup takes just minutes, so you can start enjoying better WiFi sooner. You can also see your connected devices, run an internet speed test, manage your NETGEAR service subscriptions, and more from the palm of your hand.

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Features

4.4X Better Performance than an AC Router‡

6 Stream WiFi with up to 5.3Gbps† for fast wireless speeds.**

More WiFi for More Devices

OFDMA allows efficient data transmission at the same time.§§

Powerful Processor

1.5GHz Triple-Core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming.

Four 1 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports

Connect more wired devices for faster file transfer and fewer uninterrupted connections.

Maximize Range

Four (4) high-power external antennas extend wireless range coverage indoors and out.

160MHz Channel Support***

Enjoy greater than 1Gbps WiFi speeds for blazing fast streaming and downloading to newer mobile devices.

WiFi 6 supports all current WiFi devices

Backward compatible with WiFi 5 and earlier generation devices.

Product Datasheet

Product Specifications

Technical Specification SheetInstallation GuideUser Manual

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Footnotes:

As compared to an AC1200 2x2 router.

Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE® 802.11specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume, device limitations, and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with future standards. Up to 5300Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ax 5300Mbps devices.

** 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 Armor™ is free during the initial 1-year free period. A yearly subscription, after the trial period, protects all of your connected devices. Visit www.netgear.com/armor

§ 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.

Nighthawk 6-Stream Dual-Band WiFi 6 Router, up to 5.3 Gbps, with 1-year free NETGEAR Armor™ included