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.../about /terms-and-conditions. For more information, visit netgear.com/routerhelp. Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your modem. Contents Overview Router Antenna x 4 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter (varies by region) 1 2 3 4 5 6 USB 3.0 A B CD E F GH A WiFi On/Off Button with LED E Ethernet Ports 1-4 B WPS Button with LED F Internet Port C Reset Button G Power...
.../about /terms-and-conditions. For more information, visit netgear.com/routerhelp. Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your modem. Contents Overview Router Antenna x 4 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter (varies by region) 1 2 3 4 5 6 USB 3.0 A B CD E F GH A WiFi On/Off Button with LED E Ethernet Ports 1-4 B WPS Button with LED F Internet Port C Reset Button G Power...
Product Data Sheet
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... as multimedia streaming, online gaming, and audio/video chats. Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router Leading the New Era of WiFi 6 Built with the lastest generation WiFi 6 technology, the NETGEAR® Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router provides speeds up to 3.45Gbps so you get complete cyber threat protection built into your...
... as multimedia streaming, online gaming, and audio/video chats. Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router Leading the New Era of WiFi 6 Built with the lastest generation WiFi 6 technology, the NETGEAR® Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router provides speeds up to 3.45Gbps so you get complete cyber threat protection built into your...
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...AX3600 WiFi Router 4K 4K WiFi 6-Ready for all your devices. Speed Get ultra-fast wireless speeds with less congestion. Range Experience reliable and stronger WiFi coverage indoors and outdoors for maximized range and reliable coverage. You'll get some blazing connection speeds of more than AC WiFi, WiFi... fun with better reliability and faster speeds. High-performance antennas, pre-optimized for best peformance, on the router amplify WiFi signals for all devices with more connections for Today and Tomorrow's Smart Home Delivering four times better performance than one Gigabit...
...AX3600 WiFi Router 4K 4K WiFi 6-Ready for all your devices. Speed Get ultra-fast wireless speeds with less congestion. Range Experience reliable and stronger WiFi coverage indoors and outdoors for maximized range and reliable coverage. You'll get some blazing connection speeds of more than AC WiFi, WiFi... fun with better reliability and faster speeds. High-performance antennas, pre-optimized for best peformance, on the router amplify WiFi signals for all devices with more connections for Today and Tomorrow's Smart Home Delivering four times better performance than one Gigabit...
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Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router 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 smart TVs, mobile devices, and gaming consoles. Powerful Triple-core 1.5GHz Processor More processing power increases the overall performance of your network. > 1G b p s TRIPLE PAGE 3 of 12 5-Stream AX WiFi Stream smooth 4K UHD content to newer mobile devices.
Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router 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 smart TVs, mobile devices, and gaming consoles. Powerful Triple-core 1.5GHz Processor More processing power increases the overall performance of your network. > 1G b p s TRIPLE PAGE 3 of 12 5-Stream AX WiFi Stream smooth 4K UHD content to newer mobile devices.
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...data transmission to devices simultaneously.§ AX OPTIMIZED POWERFUL PROCESSOR-1.5GHz triple-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout very large homes MAXIMIZE RANGE-Four (4) high-power external antennas extend wireless range coverage indoors and out PAGE ...home and for better 4K UHD streaming, gaming or video conferencing experience. Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router Speed Get ultra-fast wireless speeds for all your smart home devices even when your family is busy streaming videos ...
...data transmission to devices simultaneously.§ AX OPTIMIZED POWERFUL PROCESSOR-1.5GHz triple-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout very large homes MAXIMIZE RANGE-Four (4) high-power external antennas extend wireless range coverage indoors and out PAGE ...home and for better 4K UHD streaming, gaming or video conferencing experience. Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router Speed Get ultra-fast wireless speeds for all your smart home devices even when your family is busy streaming videos ...
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...AX3600 WiFi Router Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is backward compatible with simple voice commands PAGE 5 of your WiFi. USB 3.0 PORT-Faster streaming, backup and easy access to your stored media BEAMFORMING+-Improve range and performance for both 2.4 and 5GHz devices SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND WIFI...neighboring networks Ease Of Use Start enjoying your router and get more reliable WiFi connectivity. NETGEAR wants to manage your NETGEAR WiFi network with WiFi 5 and earlier generation devices VOICE CONTROLLED BY AMAZON ALEXA® & THE...
...AX3600 WiFi Router Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is backward compatible with simple voice commands PAGE 5 of your WiFi. USB 3.0 PORT-Faster streaming, backup and easy access to your stored media BEAMFORMING+-Improve range and performance for both 2.4 and 5GHz devices SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND WIFI...neighboring networks Ease Of Use Start enjoying your router and get more reliable WiFi connectivity. NETGEAR wants to manage your NETGEAR WiFi network with WiFi 5 and earlier generation devices VOICE CONTROLLED BY AMAZON ALEXA® & THE...
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...guests AUTOMATIC FIRMWARE UPDATE-Delivers latest security patches to ensure your home††. Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router Security Maintain high security across their connected devices∞ VPN SUPPORT-On PC, MAC, & now also with ...encryption with PSK) GUEST NETWORK-Separate and secure network for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you covered. Advanced cyber threat protection for your home network and your connected devices NETGEAR SMART PARENTAL CONTROLS™-Easily manage your kids time online across your network ...
...guests AUTOMATIC FIRMWARE UPDATE-Delivers latest security patches to ensure your home††. Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router Security Maintain high security across their connected devices∞ VPN SUPPORT-On PC, MAC, & now also with ...encryption with PSK) GUEST NETWORK-Separate and secure network for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you covered. Advanced cyber threat protection for your home network and your connected devices NETGEAR SMART PARENTAL CONTROLS™-Easily manage your kids time online across your network ...
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Enjoy smoother Ultra-HD 4K video streaming and gaming without interruptions. Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router Powerful Triple-core Processor Nighthawk AX5 WiFi Router is powered by a powerful triple-core processor designed to supported mobile devices, which are increasingly used for 160MHz channel allows the Nighthawk AX5 WiFi Router to stream at Gigabit speeds to transfer Multi-Gigs of 12 Gigabit WiFi to Mobile Devices Support for video streaming or gaming. PAGE 7 of data. Full-packet processing offload means zero load on the CPU.
Enjoy smoother Ultra-HD 4K video streaming and gaming without interruptions. Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router Powerful Triple-core Processor Nighthawk AX5 WiFi Router is powered by a powerful triple-core processor designed to supported mobile devices, which are increasingly used for 160MHz channel allows the Nighthawk AX5 WiFi Router to stream at Gigabit speeds to transfer Multi-Gigs of 12 Gigabit WiFi to Mobile Devices Support for video streaming or gaming. PAGE 7 of data. Full-packet processing offload means zero load on the CPU.
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Once set up separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in just minutes • Get it easy to set up, you can use the intuitive dashboard to ... Networks-Set up your router and get more out of 12 With the app, you through the rest. Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router Nighthawk App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it at nighthawk-app.com PAGE 8 of your...
Once set up separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in just minutes • Get it easy to set up, you can use the intuitive dashboard to ... Networks-Set up your router and get more out of 12 With the app, you through the rest. Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router Nighthawk App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it at nighthawk-app.com PAGE 8 of your...
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... from hackers and viruses. Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router NETGEAR Armor™ Powered by Bitdefender®, NETGEAR Armor™ is easily managed through the NETGEAR iOS or Android app. SENSITIVE DATA PROTECTION-Keeps your data private by botnet attacks... game consoles, TVs, and streaming players, as well as credential and encryption key attacks. It's built into Your NETGEAR Router PROTECTS ALL CONNECTED DEVICES-Safeguard all your network against crippling denial-of 12 ANOMALY DETECTION-Blocks unusual behavior on unsecured ...
... from hackers and viruses. Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router NETGEAR Armor™ Powered by Bitdefender®, NETGEAR Armor™ is easily managed through the NETGEAR iOS or Android app. SENSITIVE DATA PROTECTION-Keeps your data private by botnet attacks... game consoles, TVs, and streaming players, as well as credential and encryption key attacks. It's built into Your NETGEAR Router PROTECTS ALL CONNECTED DEVICES-Safeguard all your network against crippling denial-of 12 ANOMALY DETECTION-Blocks unusual behavior on unsecured ...
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...kids is important and our built-in Smart Parental Controls makes it easy. Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™ ∞ Creating the safest online experience for the trial). You are not available in control of your...needed breaks • Create custom profiles to promote healthy habits: • Get a detailed report of 12 Visit www.netgear.com/NETGEAR-SPC-availability for availability. * NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™ Premium requires a paid subscription after the 30-day free trial. (No credit card required for...
...kids is important and our built-in Smart Parental Controls makes it easy. Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™ ∞ Creating the safest online experience for the trial). You are not available in control of your...needed breaks • Create custom profiles to promote healthy habits: • Get a detailed report of 12 Visit www.netgear.com/NETGEAR-SPC-availability for availability. * NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™ Premium requires a paid subscription after the 30-day free trial. (No credit card required for...
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Connection Diagram Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router Power on/off USB port Internet 1G Four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports to connect more wired devices PAGE 11 of 12
Connection Diagram Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router Power on/off USB port Internet 1G Four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports to connect more wired devices PAGE 11 of 12
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... the trial). Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router Package Contents • NETGEAR® Nighthawk® AX5/5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router (RAX41) • Ethernet cable • 4 external antennas • Quick start guide • Power adapter Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 11...
... the trial). Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. Data Sheet | RAX41 Nighthawk® AX5 5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router Package Contents • NETGEAR® Nighthawk® AX5/5-Stream AX3600 WiFi Router (RAX41) • Ethernet cable • 4 external antennas • Quick start guide • Power adapter Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 11...
User Manual
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User Manual Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream WiFi Router Models RAX41 RAX42 RAX43 September 2021 202-12556-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream WiFi Router Models RAX41 RAX42 RAX43 September 2021 202-12556-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual
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... and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream WiFi Router Support and Community Visit...
... and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream WiFi Router Support and Community Visit...
User Manual
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... network and access the router Connect to the router network 18 Connect to the router using a wired connection 18 Connect to the router WiFi network 18 Connect to the WiFi network using WPS 18 Types of logins 19 Use a web browser to access the router 19 Automatic Internet Setup 19 Log in...
... network and access the router Connect to the router network 18 Connect to the router using a wired connection 18 Connect to the router WiFi network 18 Connect to the WiFi network using WPS 18 Types of logins 19 Use a web browser to access the router 19 Automatic Internet Setup 19 Log in...
User Manual
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... Edit a reserved IP address 60 Delete a reserved IP address entry 60 Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections 61 Specify basic WiFi settings 62 Change the WiFi mode 63 Change the WiFi mode if AX WiFi is enabled 64 Change the WiFi mode if AX WiFi is disabled 65 Change the Transmission Power Control 66 Change the...
... Edit a reserved IP address 60 Delete a reserved IP address entry 60 Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections 61 Specify basic WiFi settings 62 Change the WiFi mode 63 Change the WiFi mode if AX WiFi is enabled 64 Change the WiFi mode if AX WiFi is disabled 65 Change the Transmission Power Control 66 Change the...
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... dynamic QoS database 86 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........87 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 88 Enable or disable AX WiFi 89 Enable or disable Smart Connect 90 Enable or Disable OFDMA 91 Chapter 7 Manage Your Router Update the router firmware 94 Check for ...Change the admin password 96 Enable admin password recovery 96 Recover the admin password 97 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 98 Display the statistics of the Internet port 99 Check the Internet connection status 100 View and manage logs of router activity 101...
... dynamic QoS database 86 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........87 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 88 Enable or disable AX WiFi 89 Enable or disable Smart Connect 90 Enable or Disable OFDMA 91 Chapter 7 Manage Your Router Update the router firmware 94 Check for ...Change the admin password 96 Enable admin password recovery 96 Recover the admin password 97 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 98 Display the statistics of the Internet port 99 Check the Internet connection status 100 View and manage logs of router activity 101...
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Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream WiFi Router Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router USB device requirements 112 Connect a USB storage device to the router 112 Access a storage device ...
Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream WiFi Router Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router USB device requirements 112 Connect a USB storage device to the router 112 Access a storage device ...
User Manual
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...146 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Quick tips 149 Sequence to restart your network 149 Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections...149 Check the WiFi settings 149 Check the network settings 149 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 150 Standard LED behavior when the router is powered on........150 LEDs ... You cannot log in to the router 152 You cannot access the Internet 153 Troubleshoot Internet browsing 154 Changes are not saved 155 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity 155 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility 156 Test the LAN path to your router 156 Test the path from a Windows...
...146 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Quick tips 149 Sequence to restart your network 149 Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections...149 Check the WiFi settings 149 Check the network settings 149 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 150 Standard LED behavior when the router is powered on........150 LEDs ... You cannot log in to the router 152 You cannot access the Internet 153 Troubleshoot Internet browsing 154 Changes are not saved 155 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity 155 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility 156 Test the LAN path to your router 156 Test the path from a Windows...