NIGHTHAWK RAX5 4 Stream AX1600 Dual Band WiFi 6 Router User Guide

: June 9, 2024
: NIGHTHAWK

Table of Contents

NIGHTHAWK RAX5 4 Stream AX1600 Dual Band WiFi 6 Router
Quick Start
Contents
Overview
Troubleshooting
Support and Community
Regulatory and Legal
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

NIGHTHAWK RAX5 4 Stream AX1600 Dual Band WiFi 6 Router

Quick Start

Download the Nighthawk app to install your router
On your mobile phone, download the Nighthawk app and follow the setup instructions.
Secure your devices with NETGEAR Armor
NETGEAR Armor™ protects your family’s WiFi with an automatic shield of security across your connected devices. Tap the Security tile in your Nighthawk app to explore your complimentary trial.
Do more with the app
Check out everything you can do on the Nighthawk app! Run a speed test, pause the Internet, see all the connected devices, and more.

Overview

A Reset button
B Ethernet ports 1–4
C Internet port
D Power connection

Power LED
Internet LED
WiFi LED
Ethernet LED

Troubleshooting

If you’re having problems with the installation, try the following:

If you already own another NETGEAR router and you used the Nighthawk app before, go to the dashboard and tap > SET UP A NEW NIGHTHAWK SYSTEM to install your new router.
Turn off your modem and router and disconnect them. Reboot your modem. Reconnect your router to your modem and try installing with the Nighthawk app again.
If you’re still unable to install your router using the Nighthawk app, manually install it using the router web interface at http://www.routerlogin.net.

For more information, visit netgear.com/routerhelp.

Support and Community

Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access the latest downloads.
You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful advice at community.netgear.com.

Regulatory and Legal

(If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in
Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU
Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy- policy.
By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period.

Applicable to 6 GHz devices only: Only use the device indoors. The operation of 6 GHz devices is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that operation of this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet. Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.

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