Netgear AX5400 Wireless Router - Cause DAMN!

The NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5400 (RAX50 / RAX54S) is a six-stream dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router designed to deliver combined wireless speeds up to 5.4 Gbps.

Key Specifications & Features

• Speed & Bands: Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with support for 160MHz channel bandwidth on the 5GHz band.

• Coverage: Up to 2,500 square feet, recommended for medium-to-large homes and up to 25+ connected devices.

• Wired Connectivity: Four 1 Gbps LAN ports, one WAN port, and a USB 3.0 port for local file sharing.

• Advanced Features: Supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) to utilize less congested wireless channels.

• Security: WPA3 encryption and a subscription-based NETGEAR Armor security bundle.

Performance & User Con

According to reviews from RTINGS.com and expert testing, the AX5400 provides fast top-tier speeds for 1 Gbps internet connections and handles 4K streaming well across a single floor. However, reviewers note it lacks multi-gigabit ports and mesh networking capabilities, meaning signal strength drops linearly over distance compared to dedicated mesh systems.