NETGEAR RAX5 Model AX1600 WiFi 6 Router User Guide

: June 10, 2024
: NETGEAR

Table of Contents

Quick Start
Contents
Overview
Troubleshooting
Support and Community
Regulatory and Legal
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

NETGEAR RAX5 Model AX1600 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.
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Overview

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

Overview

Power LED
Internet LED
WiFi LED
Ethernet LED

Troubleshooting

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

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.
Visit http://www.routerlogin.net to access the router web interface.

If you already own another NETGEAR router and you used the Nighthawk app before, go to the dashboard and tap > NEW SETUP to install your new router.

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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