Boost your wireless network speed up to 5400 Mb/s total throughput with compatible devices by installing the Nighthawk AX6 AX5400 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router from Netgear. This dual-band wireless router supports the 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard and uses OFDMA technology to communicate with multiple connected devices simultaneously across the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. With the Nighthawk AX6 AX5400, you'll have the wireless bandwidth you need to stream 4K video, video chat, and play online games. Its four high-performance antennas use Beamforming to help ensure strong connections and long range, making it ideal for medium to large homes. The router also includes five Gigabit Ethernet ports, four of which connect to computers, gaming consoles, and other compatible devices. Connect an external storage drive to the available USB 3.0 Type-A port to back up and share data locally across your network. The Nighthawk AX6 AX5400 sets up quickly through the Nighthawk mobile app, and you can issue voice commands to the router through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Your network is secured with both wireless encryption and the Netgear Armor multi-layered cybersecurity system, which protects devices against viruses, malware, and other online threats.
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Key Features
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Up to 5400 Mb/s Throughput
- 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (Dual-Band)
- 4 x External Antennas
Boost your wireless network speed up to 5400 Mb/s total throughput with compatible devices by installing the Nighthawk AX6 AX5400 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router from Netgear. This dual-band wireless router supports the 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard and uses OFDMA technology to communicate with multiple connected devices simultaneously across the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. With the Nighthawk AX6 AX5400, you'll have the wireless bandwidth you need to stream 4K video, video chat, and play online games. Its four high-performance antennas use Beamforming to help ensure strong connections and long range, making it ideal for medium to large homes. The router also includes five Gigabit Ethernet ports, four of which connect to computers, gaming consoles, and other compatible devices. Connect an external storage drive to the available USB 3.0 Type-A port to back up and share data locally across your network. The Nighthawk AX6 AX5400 sets up quickly through the Nighthawk mobile app, and you can issue voice commands to the router through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Your network is secured with both wireless encryption and the Netgear Armor multi-layered cybersecurity system, which protects devices against viruses, malware, and other online threats.
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Netgear AX6 Overview
Fast Wi-Fi
With 802.11ax support, the Nighthawk AX6 AX5400 can transfer up to 600 Mb/s through the 2.4 GHz band and 4800 Mb/s on the 5 GHz band, totaling 5.4 Gb/s throughput.
OFDMA Technology
OFDMA allows for efficient data transmission to multiple devices at the same time.
Up to 6 Simultaneous Wi-Fi Streams
Six-stream multi-user MIMO support enables up to six 1x1 MIMO devices to stream content at the same time across the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
160 MHz Channel Support
By doubling the speeds offered by 80 MHz wireless channels, this router is designed to reach Gigabit speeds with compatible devices.
Triple-Core Processor
A powerful 1.5 GHz triple-core processor helps to ensure smooth 4K video streaming without interruption.
Gigabit Ethernet Ports (4 LAN and 1 WAN)
Connect up to four wired devices to the Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast, reliable network speeds.
Nighthawk App
The Nighthawk App allows you to set up, manage, and test your router from your mobile device.
Backward Compatibility
Works with 802.11ac/n/g/b/a client devices.
Voice Control
Control your Netgear Wi-Fi network with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands.
Online Security
In addition to supporting WPA3 wireless encryption and OpenVPN services, the Nighthawk AX6 AX5400 features Netgear Armor, a cybersecurity system that helps to protect connected devices against viruses, malware, and other online threats.
Additional DFS Channels
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) helps to minimize interference from neighboring wireless networks.
1024-QAM Support
This router offers up to 25% better data efficiency and faster wireless speeds compared to 256-QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) routers.
System Requirements
UPC: 606449144895
Netgear AX6 Specs
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Netgear AX6 Reviews
Great router
By Ashton
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-04-08
This is a great router that had allowed me to extend my WiFi throughout my house. Would recommend
Very Good for livestreaming
By Donald Basta
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2025-03-11
Very good router for livestream. We are currently streaming at 720p and looking to move up to 1080p. The old Cudy router didn't handle 1080p. We also use up to 3 cellphones running Droidcam OBS and needed updated tech to handle the network load. The RAX50 is doing the job.
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Is this Netgear Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 Dual-Band Gigabit Router compatible with Verizon Fios? How much does the bitdefender subscription cost (that is included) and does it include the vpn? Thanks.
You can use this router with the modem from a variety of internet providers. The router comes with a 1 year subscription to Netgear Armour.
Date published: 2022-11-13