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Rectangular white router with four external antennas and five Gigabit Ethernet ports

Netgear Inc.

Netgear Inc. RAX5-100PAS wireless router, Wi-Fi 6, AX1600, dual-core 880MHz, 256MB flash, 512MB RAM

SKU CH-8SW1-J2Z9G MPN RAX5-100PAS

A Wi-Fi 6 router delivering AX1600 speeds with a dual-core 880MHz processor, 256MB flash, 512MB RAM and four Gigabit LAN ports

  • Memory size256 MB Flash and 512M RAM
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
  • Wireless standardsBackwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi
  • Security featuresNETGEAR Armor™—Powered by Bitdefender - NETGEAR Armor protec
  • Network portsFive (5) 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Gigabit Ethernet ports: 1 WAN &
  • Radio bands2.4 GHz: 459 Mbit/s, 40/20 MHz 256-QAM 5 GHz: 1,200 Mbit/s,

Model RAX5

Speed Up to 1.6 Gbps

  • Wi-Fi 6 delivers up to 1.6 Gbps for smooth streaming
  • Dual-core 880 MHz processor handles 20 devices without lag
  • NETGEAR Armor by Bitdefender secures phones, cameras and smart TVs
  • Four Gigabit LAN ports give wired PCs and consoles full 1000 Mbps speed
  • Backwards compatible with WiFi 5 and earlier gear already in the home

AX1600 Wi-Fi 6 router for small to medium homes

The Netgear RAX5-100PAS is a dual-band wireless router built on the Wi-Fi 6 standard. It delivers a maximum theoretical throughput of 1.6Gbps across four spatial streams. The router is intended for households up to 1,500 sq. ft. with up to 20 connected devices.

Simple browser or app setup

Installation is guided through a web browser or the Nighthawk app using a phone or computer with Chrome or Safari. The unit provides five Gigabit Ethernet ports — one WAN and four LAN — for wired connections. A common issue is forgetting to connect the WAN port to a modem that has an RJ45 connector.

Verify broadband modem

You need an active broadband internet service such as DSL, cable or fibre. The modem must present an RJ45 Ethernet port for the router WAN link. Client devices should support Wi-Fi 5 or earlier for backward compatibility, while Wi-Fi 6 clients will use the full feature set.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Wi-Fi Routers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $58.99
Cheaper than about 76% of the 495 comparable items (median $126.99).
Memory size 256 MB Flash and 512M RAM
Lower than about 60% of the 28 comparable items (median 0.38 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameNETGEAR
Model nameRAX5
Part numberRAX5-100PAS
Memory
Memory size256 MB Flash and 512M RAM
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
Wireless standardsBackwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi
Radio bands2.4 GHz: 459 Mbit/s, 40/20 MHz 256-QAM
5 GHz: 1,200 Mbit/s, 80/40/20 MHz
Ports & slots
Network portsFive (5) 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Gigabit Ethernet ports: 1 WAN & 4 LAN
Size & build
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size201 × 145 × 99 mm
In the box
In the box4-Stream AX1600 WiFi 6 Router (RAX5)
Ethernet cable
Power adapter
Quick start guide
More details
Security featuresNETGEAR Armor™—Powered by Bitdefender - NETGEAR Armor protects your family’s WiFi with an automatic shield of security across each and every device from phones and laptops to door locks, security cameras and smart TVs
SPI firewall blocks unintended access from the Internet
Access control prevents rogue devices connecting to your network
Guest network
Auto-firmware updates to the router
VPN support—Secure access to your home network while away
Supports WPA3, the latest WiFi security protocol
Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128- bit AES encryption with PSK)

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Questions about this item

How do I confirm the router is delivering the 1.6Gbps Wi-Fi 6 speed after setup?

Connect a Wi-Fi 6 device to the 5GHz band, run a speed test, and verify throughput approaches 1200Mbps on that band and 459Mbps on 2.4GHz; the NETGEAR Armor dashboard also shows active device links and throughput.

What comes in the box and what must I supply myself?

The box includes the RAX5 router, an Ethernet cable, a power adapter, and a quick start guide; you must provide a broadband modem with an RJ45 port and an internet subscription.

Is this AX1600 dual-core 880MHz model the right choice for a 1,500 sq. ft. home with 20 devices?

Yes — the dual-core 880MHz processor, 256MB flash, 512MB RAM, and 4-stream AX1600 Wi-Fi 6 are specified for homes up to 1,500 sq. ft. with up to 20 connected devices.

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