NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5 User Manual

Change the WiFi mode if AX WiFi is enabled
To change the WiFi mode settings if AX WiFi is enabled:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Wireless.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
5.
In the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/g/n/ax) section, select a WiFi mode from the
Mode menu.
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Up to 54 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b
devices to join the network but limits 802.11ax and 802.11n devices to functioning
at up to 54 Mbps.
•
Up to 289 Mbps. This mode allows for reduced interference with neighboring
WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b
devices to join the network but limits 802.11ax and 802.11n devices to functioning
at up to 289 Mbps.
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Up to 600 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b
devices to join the network and allows 802.11ax and 802.11n devices to function
at up to 600 Mbps. This mode is the default mode.
6.
In the Wireless Network (5 GHz a/n/ac/ax) section, select a WiFi mode from the Mode
menu.
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Up to 450 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a
devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the network but
limits 802.11ax, 802.11ac, and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 450 Mbps.
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Up to 900 Mbps. This mode allows for reduced interference with neighboring
WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a
devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the network but
limits 802.11ax and 802.11ac devices to functioning at up to 900 Mbps.
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Up to 1800 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a
devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the network but
User Manual64Manage Network Settings
Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream WiFi Router

NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5 Specifications

General

Beamforming	Yes
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
WiFi Technology	802.11ax
Number of Ethernet Ports	4 Gigabit Ethernet ports
Security	WPA3, VPN support
USB Ports	1 x USB 3.0 port
Antenna	4 external antennas
Memory	512 MB RAM
Weight	1.28 lb (580 g)