NETGEAR RAX50 User Manual

Quick Start
1
On your mobile phone, download the
Nighthawk app and follow the setup
instructions.
Tap the Security icon in your
Nighthawk app to verify that NETGEAR
Armor is activated.
Your Nighthawk comes with NETGEAR
Armor cybersecurity. Armor blocks
online threats like hackers and phishing
attempts on your devices.
Check out everything you can do
on the Nighthawk app! Run a speed
test, pause the Internet, see all the
connected devices, and more.
2
Download the
Nighthawk app to
install your router
Secure your
devices with
NETGEAR Armor
™
3
Do more with
the app

NETGEAR RAX50 Specifications

General

WiFi Speed	Up to 5.4Gbps
Bands	Tri-Band
USB Ports	1 x USB 3.0 port
Antennas	4 external antennas
Beamforming	Yes
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
WiFi Technology	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Processor	1.5 GHz tri-core processor
Ethernet Ports	5 x 1G Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN)
Memory	512MB RAM and 256MB flash
Security	WPA3

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Download and Install Nighthawk App

Install the Nighthawk app on your mobile device to guide router setup and initial configuration.

Secure Devices with NETGEAR Armor

Verify NETGEAR Armor cybersecurity activation to protect devices from online threats and phishing.

Explore Nighthawk App Features

Discover advanced app functionalities like speed tests, internet pausing, and device management.

Router Overview and Components

Identify Router Ports, Buttons, and LEDs

Learn about router's physical features including power, reset, USB ports, Ethernet, and WiFi LEDs.

Troubleshooting and Support

Resolve Installation Issues

Follow steps to troubleshoot router installation problems, including modem reboot and web interface access.

Access NETGEAR Support Resources

Find help through NETGEAR support website for downloads, FAQs, and community forums.

Regulatory and Legal Information

Review Compliance and Terms

Access regulatory compliance, privacy policy, and terms and conditions for device usage.