NETGEAR RAX30

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX2400
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Coverage: 2,000 sq ft
Mesh: No
VPN server: OpenVPN

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NETGEAR RAX30 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Up to 1,800 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,000 sq ft per unit. Up to 20 devices.
Wired

Gigabit ports

Fastest port 1 Gbps. 4 LAN ports. USB port.
Security & VPN

Some features paid

VPN: OpenVPN. NETGEAR Armor for extras.

NETGEAR RAX30 full specifications

Overview

Brand	NETGEAR
Model	Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router (RAX30)
Model number	RAX30
Hardware version	single version
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	606449153576

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band: plenty for most homes on plans under 1 Gbps.

It offers up to 1,800 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AX2400
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	2,400 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	574 Mbps
5 GHz speed	1,800 Mbps
Max channel width	80 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	1024-QAM
Spatial streams	5-stream
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Mid-size homes: the maker claims 2,000 sq ft per unit.

Rated for up to 20 connected devices. Real coverage depends on walls and floors, so use the claim to compare models.

Coverage (per unit)	2,000 sq ft
Max devices	20
Antennas	3
Antenna type	External

Ports

Gigabit ports, which suit internet plans up to 1 Gbps.

4 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 1G. A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering.

WAN ports	1x 1G
LAN ports	4x 1G
Fastest wired port	1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	0
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.0
USB functions	file sharing (ReadySHARE), media server (ReadyDLNA)
Cellular / tethering	None
Configurable WAN/LAN	No

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Triple-core 1.5 GHz processor.

Processor	Triple-core 1.5 GHz

Mesh

Works as a single router only; it can't join a mesh network.

Mesh support	No

Software & security

Some security or parental features need NETGEAR Armor, a paid subscription.

VPN: OpenVPN, including a server for reaching home.

Management	Nighthawk app + web UI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN
Security suite	NETGEAR Armor (powered by Bitdefender)
Subscription	NETGEAR Armor: 1-year subscription included (datasheet); yearly subscription after trial.
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	Built-in firewall (access control, DoS protection)
LEDs can be turned off	Yes
Smart home	None
Voice assistants	Alexa, Google Assistant

Design & power

An indoor unit that can sit on a shelf or mount on a wall.

It weighs 465 g.

Dimensions	202 x 237 x 158 mm
Weight	465 g
Color	Black
Power	12 V / 2.5 A DC adapter
Wall mountable	Yes
Weather rating	Indoor only
Operating temperature	0 to 40 °C

Support

1-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	1 year

Specs compiled from NETGEAR's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.