NETGEAR RAXE290 Nighthawk Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router User Manual

: October 27, 2023
: NETGEAR

Table of Contents

Key Features
Technical Specifications
Services & Security
Package Contents
Physical Specifications
System Requirements
Connection Diagram
Warranty & Support
References
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NETGEAR RAXE290 Nighthawk Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router User Manual

Experience Next-Gen WiFi 6E Performance

Unleash ultra-fast 7.3Gbps† speeds and experience WiFi 6E’s new 6GHz “express lane” with the NETGEAR® Nighthawk® RAXE290 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router. With 8 WiFi streams and unmatched performance, the RAXE290 boosts capacity and reduces interference for smoother 4K/8K video streaming and AR/VR gaming. Your most demanding tech gets wired connections with one 2.5G and five Gigabit Ethernet ports. Sending maximum Gigabit Internet speeds across your 2,500 sq. ft. home, this exceptional value keeps up with everything your family does. It includes a 1-year subscription of Armor, all-in-one security protection.

Key Features

Fastest WiFi with up to 7.3Gbps Combined Speeds—AXE7300 tri-band WiFi offers combined wireless speeds up to 7.3Gbps (0.6+4.8+1.9Gbps)†.
NETGEAR Tri-Band & New 6GHz “Express Lane”—Award-winning tri-band technology combined with WiFi 6E’s new exclusive band boosts capacity and reduces interference.
Built for Multi-Gig Speeds—Use the 2.5G Ethernet port or 2Gbps link aggregation to send Gigabit+ WiFi speeds across your 2,500 sq. ft. home.
8-stream Speed & Coverage—8 WiFi streams provide faster speeds and broad coverage with more bandwidth and less congestion for all devices on WiFi.
Lets Your Family Do It All at Once—You need strong WiFi 24/7, and with support for up to 40 devices, no one has to make a sacrifice.
WiFi 6E Optimized Processor—1.7GHz quadcore processor ensures smooth 8K UHD streaming & gaming—ideal for Gigabit Internet speeds.
More Efficiency, Less Congestion—OFDMA§, 1024- QAM, and MU MIMO*** technologies make shared bandwidth much more efficient and prevent connection delays.
Longer Battery Life for WiFi 6E & 6 Devices— Target Wake Time makes more efficient device/router communication, reducing energy consumption and bandwidth use and improving battery life.
Comprehensive Features—Use ReadySHARE® USB to share a file from any connected device, the VPN to protect your privacy, and more.

Technical Specifications

WiFi 6E (IEEE® 802.11ax) tri-band WiFi (AXE7300) 8 streams
- 2.4GHz AX: 2×2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM 20/40MHz, up to 600Mbps
- 5GHz AX: 4×4 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
- New 6GHz AX: 2×2 (Tx/Rx) 256-QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 1.9Gbps
MU-MIMO*** and OFDMA§—Simultaneous streaming of data to multiple devices delivers improved capacity, efficiency, and speed
1024-QAM—25% data efficiency and faster speeds than a 256-QAM router
Powerful quad-core 1.7GHz processor
Six (6) high-performance antennas** and Beamforming+—Improved range and performance with more reliable WiFi signals over a larger area
Dynamic QoS to prioritize Internet traffic by application and device for smoother streaming
Five (5) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports + One (1) 2.5GbE Multi-Gig Internet/LAN port
- LAN:
- 4x GbE (2x port aggregation LAN)
- 1x 1GbE Internet/LAN port (configurable)
- 1x 2.5GbE Multi-Gig Internet/LAN port (configurable)
Multi-Gig—Ability to aggregate two Gigabit LAN ports (configurable) concurrently
One (1) USB 3.0 port Type-C for network storage
Memory—256MB NAND flash and 512MB DDR4 DRAM
Additional DFS channels reduce interference from neighboring networks

Services & Security

NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™∞—Easily manage your kids’ time online across their devices and build healthy Internet habits. Learn more at www.netgear.com/spc
NETGEAR Armor™—Powered by Bitdefender††—All-in-one Internet security automatically protects your connected devices at home from hackers and guards against sensitive information from being stolen. Learn more at: www.netgear.com/armor
Supports WPA3, the latest and cutting-edge WiFi security protocol
Auto-firmware update delivers latest security patches to the router
VPN support—Secure access to your home network when away from home
SPI firewall blocks unintended access from the Internet
Access control prevents rogue devices connecting to your network
Guest network

Package Contents

Nighthawk® AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router (RAXE290)
Ethernet cable
Quick start guide
Power adapter

Physical Specifications

Dimensions:
- Folded size: 11.86 x 8.16 x 3.23 in (301.33 x 207.9 x 82.03 mm)
- Unfolded size: 13.64 x 8.16 x 6.47 in (346.5 x 207.9 x 164.3 mm)
Weight: 2.23 lb (1.01 kg)

System Requirements

Broadband Internet service (DSL/cable/fiber/satellite)
One DSL/cable/fiber/satellite modem that has an RJ45 connector
Android® phones, iPhones®, or computers (with a browser) with Ethernet or WiFi connection

Connection Diagram

Warranty & Support

www.netgear.com/warranty
Visit: www.netgear.com/home/services/prosupport to extend your warranty & technical support [U.S. only]
90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller*
Join the NETGEAR Community Forum. Visit http://community.netgear.com

This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.

90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
** 6GHz band is limited to indoor range.
***MU-MIMO capability requires both router and client device to support MU- MIMO. The country settings must be set to the country where the device is operating.
† Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE® 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume, device limitations, and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with future standards. Up to 7.3Gbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ax 7.3Gbps devices.
§ Requires compatible AX clients with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support. ∞ NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™ are not available in all regions and countries. Visit www.netgear.com/NETGEAR-SPC-availability for availability. NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™ Premium requires a paid subscription after the 30-day free trial. ††NETGEAR Armor™ requires a paid subscription after the initial 1-year free trial.
For indoor use only. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Armor, NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls, and Nighthawk are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned herein are for
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