NETGEAR RAX43

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX4200
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 RAX43 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Up to 3,603 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,000 sq ft per unit. Up to 25 devices.
Wired

Gigabit ports

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

Some features paid

VPN: OpenVPN. Parental controls. NETGEAR Armor for extras.

NETGEAR RAX43 full specifications

Overview

Brand	NETGEAR
Model	Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream AX4200 WiFi Router (RAX43)
Model number	RAX43
Hardware version	single version
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	606449152180

Wi-Fi

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

It offers up to 3,603 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AX4200
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	4,200 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	574 Mbps
5 GHz speed	3,603 Mbps
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	1024-QAM
Spatial streams	2x2 (2.4 GHz) + 3x3 (5 GHz), 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 25 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	25
Antennas	4
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 Type-A
USB functions	file sharing, media server
Cellular / tethering	None
Configurable WAN/LAN	No
Link aggregation	No
Dual-WAN failover	No

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

1.5 GHz triple-core processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Processor	1.5 GHz triple-core
RAM	512 MB
Flash storage	256 MB

Mesh

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

Mesh support	No
Wired backhaul	No
Dedicated backhaul band	No

Software & security

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

VPN: OpenVPN, including a server for reaching home. Parental controls are built in.

Management	Nighthawk app + web UI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN
Security suite	NETGEAR Armor (Bitdefender)
Subscription	NETGEAR Armor free for the first year, then yearly subscription; Smart Parental Controls Premium paid after a 30-day trial. Basic router features free.
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI
IoT network	No
Gaming features	None
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 566 g.

Dimensions	295.8 x 206 x 57.2 mm
Weight	566 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.