NETGEAR Nighthawk 12-Stream WiFi 6E Router (RAXE500) | AXE11000 Tri-Band Wireless Speed (Up to 10.8Gbps) |New 6GHz Band | Coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft. and 60 Devices

Nighthawk® RAXE500 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router is powered by WiFi 6E, delivering the smoothest and fastest streaming, eLearning, video conferencing, and gaming experience. Now you can have all the power of 6th generation WiFi plus expanded speeds, connections, and capacity with a completely new and wider 6GHz WiFi band that has up to 3.5X more WiFi channels. Up to 9x faster WiFi speeds up to 10.8Gbps and AX-optimized 1.8GHz quad-core processor powers smart home automation, ultra-smooth 4K/8K streaming, low latency gaming, and more. Multi-Gig 2.5G Ethernet interface can be used for wired devices on LAN or for getting faster Multi-Gig Internet speed. Plus, eight high-performance antennas on the router amplify WiFi signals for maximized range and reliable coverage for a 5-6 bedroom home. With NETGEAR Armor™, you get multi-layered cybersecurity for an unlimited number of devices that provide encrypted connections, keeps your online activity private, secures lost or stolen devices, and block suspicious devices on your network.

WiFi 6E: Expanding WiFi with New Speeds

Introducing WiFi 6E, delivering the smoothest and fastest streaming, eLearning, video conferencing, and gaming experience. Now you can have all the power of 6th-generation WiFi plus expanded speeds, connections, and capacity thanks to a completely new and wider 6GHz WiFi band with more WiFi channels

• New 6GHz WiFi Band-Exclusive access for only devices supporting the new 6GHz band means less congestion and faster speed
• More Spectrum-Up to 200% more spectrum than dual-band (2.4GHz & 5GHz) WiFi to WiFi 6E devices
• More High-Bandwidth WiFi Channels-Up to 3.5X more high-bandwidth 160MHz WiFi channels for applications such as your 8K video streaming
• Ultra-Low Latency-Less traffic on the 6GHz band gives you lower latency for your AR/VR gaming and other WiFi-intense applications
• Cutting-Edge WPA3 Security-The latest WiFi security protocol to keep your family and network safe

New 6GHz WiFi Band

Access the smoothest and fastest streaming experience for eLearning, video conferencing, and AR/VR gaming.

12-Stream Tri-Band WiFi

Tri-Band WiFi 6E delivers multiple 4K/8K streaming, ultra-low latency gaming & new blazing-fast Internet speeds.

Multi-Gigabit Internet

Maximize your Internet speeds up to 2.5Gbps with new versatile Ethernet wired connections.

Greater than 1Gbps WiFi Speeds

Enjoy streaming even more with ultra-fast WiFi speeds to compatible smartphones, laptops, and more.

Quad-core 1.8GHz Processor

High-performance processor delivers fast & reliable connections to all devices & applications.

Technical Information

Virtual Assistant Supported:   Alexa/Google Assistant
Wi-Fi Generation:   Wi-Fi 6

Wireless Specifications

Broadband Transmission Technology:   Ethernet
Wireless LAN Standard:   IEEE 802.11ax
ISM Band:   Yes
UNII Band:   Yes
ISM Maximum Frequency:   2.40 GHz
UNII Maximum Frequency:   5 GHz
Total Number of Antennas:   8
Number of Internal Antennas:   8
Total Wireless Transmission Speed:   1.35 GB/s

Interfaces/Ports

Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports:   5
USB:   Yes
Number of Broadband (RJ-45) Ports:   1

Network & Communication

Ethernet Technology:   2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
VPN Supported:   Yes

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor:   Desktop
Height:   6.7"
Width:   13.5"
Depth:   8.7"
Weight (Approximate):   3.20 lb

Miscellaneous

Package Contents:  

• Nighthawk RAXE500 AXE11000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
• Ethernet Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Power Adapter