Data Sheet | RAXE450
Nighthawk® RAXE450
AXE10000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
WiFi 6E: Expanding WiFi with New Speeds
Nighthawk® RAXE450 Tri-Band
WiFi 6E Router is powered by
WiFi 6E, delivering the smoothest
and fastest streaming, eLearning,
video conferencing, and gaming
experience. Now you can have
all the power of 6th generation
WiFi plus expanded speeds,
connections, and capacity with a
completely new and wider 6GHz
WiFi band that has up to 3.5X more
WiFi channels. Up to 8x faster∆
WiFi speeds up to 9.55Gbps† and
AX-optimized 1.8GHz quad-core
processor powers smart home
automation, ultra-smooth 4K/8K
streaming, low latency gaming,
and more. Multi-Gig 2.5G Ethernet
interface can be used for wired
devices on LAN or for getting faster
Multi-Gig Internet speed. Plus,
eight high-performance antennas
on the router amplify WiFi signals
for maximized range and reliable
coverage for a 5-6 bedroom home.
With NETGEAR Armor™, you get
multi-layered cybersecurity for an
unlimited number of devices that
provides encrypted connections,
keeps your online activity private,
secures lost or stolen devices,
and blocks suspicious devices on
your network.
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Nighthawk® RAXE450
AXE10000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
WiFi 6E: Expanding WiFi with New Speeds
Introducing WiFi 6E, delivering the smoothest and fastest streaming, eLearning, video conferencing, and gaming experience. Now you
can have all the power of 6th-generation WiFi plus expanded speeds, connections, and capacity thanks to a completely new and wider
6GHz WiFi band with more WiFi channels.
• New 6GHz WiFi Band—Exclusive access for only devices supporting the new 6GHz band means less congestion and faster speed
• More Spectrum—Up to 200% more spectrum than dual band (2.4GHz & 5GHz) WiFi to WiFi 6E devices
• More High-Bandwidth WiFi Channels—Up to 3.5X more high-bandwidth 160MHz WiFi channels for applications such as your
8K video streaming
• Ultra-Low Latency—Less trafc on the 6GHz band gives you lower latency for your AR/VR gaming and other
WiFi-intense applications
• Cutting-Edge WPA3 Security—The latest WiFi security protocol to keep your family and network safe
WiFi 6E delivers more bandwidth for new devices
2.4GHz
5GHz
6GHz
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New 6GHz WiFi Band
QUAD
2
Access the smoothest and fastest streaming experience for
eLearning, video conferencing, and AR/VR gaming.
12-Stream Tri-Band WiFi
Tri-Band WiFi 6E delivers multiple 4K/8K streaming, ultra-low latency
gaming & new blazing-fast Internet speeds.
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AXE10000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
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Multi-Gigabit Internet
Maximize your Internet speeds up to 2.5Gbps with new versatile
Ethernet wired connections.
Greater than 1Gbps WiFi Speeds
Enjoy streaming even more with ultra-fast WiFi speeds to
compatible smartphones, laptops and more.
Quad-core 1.8GHz Processor
High-performance processor delivers fast & reliable connections to
all devices & applications.
1G 1G
+
>1Gbps
QUAD
OR
2.5G
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Speed
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Nighthawk® RAXE450
AXE10000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
Get ultra-fast wireless speeds for better 4K/8K
UHD streaming, gaming or video conferencing
experience.
Capacity
NEW 6GHZ WIFI BAND**—Enjoy faster speed and less congestion with
up to 200% more available spectrum than dual band (5GHz & 2.4GHz)
WiFi alone
UP TO 9.55GBPS† SPEEDS—0.912 + 3.84 + 4.8Gbps with
12-stream connectivity
**
4X4 MU-MIMO‡—Go faster by simultaneously streaming to
multiple devices
AX-OPTIMIZED QUAD-CORE PROCESSOR—Powerful 1.8GHz
1.8GHz
Quad Core
Processor
processor boosts wireless, wired & WAN-to-LAN performance
MULTI-GIG 2.5G ETHERNET PORT—2.5X the wired speed of
2.5G
typical Gigabit Ethernet port for LAN or Internet connectivity
TWO SUPERSPEED USB 3.0 PORTS —Up to 10X faster than USB 2.0
MULTI-GIG EXPERIENCE—Maximize your available Internet speeds
with link aggregation support. Ability to aggregate two Gigabit LAN
ports and two Gigabit WAN ports (congurable)
Get better performance for all your smart home
devices even when your family is busy streaming
videos or uploading media les during the
Internet rush hour.
WiFi Range
Faster and expanded coverage throughout your
home and for all your devices.
MORE WIFI FOR MORE DEVICES—Allows efcient data transmission to
devices simultaneously
§
12 STREAMS TRI-BAND WIFI—12 WiFi streams (four streams of 6GHz,
four streams of 5GHz, and four streams of 2.4GHz) means more
available bandwidth and less congestion for all devices on WiFi
AX-OPTIMIZED PROCESSOR—64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core
processor ensures smooth 4K/8K UHD streaming & gaming – ideal
for Gigabit Internet speeds
ULTIMATE RANGE—WiFi coverage throughout very large homes
HIGH-PERFORMANCE ANTENNAS—Eight (8) hidden antennas
extend strong and reliable WiFi signals over larger area.∞
Antennas are pre-optimized for best WiFi performance
MORE HIGH-BANDWIDTH WIFI CHANNELS—Blazing-fast speed
and less interference with 3X more high-bandwidth 160MHz
WiFi channels
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Sharing
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Nighthawk® RAXE450
AXE10000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
With NETGEAR, sharing across your network
is fun and easy, such as accessing stored
photos & music.
Reliable Connections
There’s nothing more frustrating than lost
connections! With NETGEAR’s advanced
features & best-in-class technology, you’ll
reduce interference & enjoy more reliable
WiFi connectivity.
READYSHARE® USB ACCESS—Wirelessly access & share
USB hard drive via two (2) USB ports
TWO USB 3.0 PORTS—Faster streaming, backup and easy access
to your stored media
BEAMFORMING+—Improve range and performance for 2.4GHz,
5GHz & 6GHz devices
SIMULTANEOUS TRI-BAND WIFI—Ensures the best WiFi performance
with more available bandwidth and less congestion for all devices on
the network
ULTRA-LOW LATENCY—Very few devices on the new 6GHz band
means lower latency for gaming and real-time trafc
PRE-OPTIMIZED ANTENNAS—Unfold and set antennas on the router,
no further adjustment required. The antennas come pre-optimized for
best WiFi performance
ADDITIONAL DFS CHANNELS—Reduce interference from
neighboring networks
Ease of Use
Start enjoying your new device faster than ever.
NETGEAR wants to make sure installation and
management is simple & easy, so you can connect
quickly & make sure you stay that way!
NIGHTHAWK APP—Easily set up your router and get more out of your
WiFi. Includes access from anywhere to manage your network away
from home
WIFI 6 SUPPORTS ALL CURRENT WIFI DEVICES—Backward
compatible with WiFi 5 and earlier generation devices
VOICE CONTROLLED BY AMAZON ALEXA® & THE GOOGLE
ASS ISTANT— Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with simple
voice commands
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Security
Data Sheet | RAXE450
Nighthawk® RAXE450
AXE10000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
Maintain high security across your network to
ensure your privacy & family is safe while online.
Whether it’s preventing phishing & spyware or
just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR
has you covered.
NETGEAR ARMOR™—Cybersecurity for your home††. Advanced cyber
threat protection for your home network and your connected devices
VPN SUPPORT —On PC, MAC, & now also with OpenVPN Connect
app on iOS & Android, securely access your home network & Internet
VPN
connection from your mobile device remotely
GUEST NETWORK—Separate and secure network for your guests
AUTOMATIC FIRMWARE UPDATE—Delivers latest security patches
to the router
LATEST SECURITY STANDARD—Supports WPA3 the latest and
cutting-edge WiFi security protocol
4x4 Multi-user MIMO
Using multi-user MIMO‡ technology, routers can stream data to multiple devices simultaneously. That means faster downloads and
smoother streaming for your devices with 4 streams.
Enjoy simultaneous streaming with MU-MIMO
Data sent to one device at a time Data sent to multiple devices simultaneously
Traditional WiFi MU-MIMO WiFi
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Data Sheet | RAXE450
Nighthawk® RAXE450
AXE10000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
Ultra-powerful AX-optimized Quad-core Processor
Nighthawk RAXE450 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router, powered by a 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core processor, is built for performance at an ultimate
level. The ultra-fast processor enables the router to seamlessly handle data intensive applications such as 4K/8K UHD video streaming,
VR/AR gaming, as well as provide a stronger, more reliable WiFi experience. This powerful processor is optimized for AX making
intelligent spontaneous decisions to schedule data trafc to maximize WiFi Bandwidth utilization.
Award-winning Industrial Design
This next-generation Nighthawk RAXE450 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router router design conceals eight (8) high-performance antennas under
the ‘wings’. The antennas are optimally positioned for best WiFi performance and extend strong and reliable WiFi coverage indoors
and outdoors.∞
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Data Sheet | RAXE450
Advanced Cyber Threat Protection
Advanced Cyber Threat Protection
Nighthawk® RAXE450
AXE10000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
Nighthawk App
The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your router and get more out of your WiFi. With the app, you can install your
router in a few steps—just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you through the rest. Once set up,
you can use the intuitive dashboard to pause the Internet on your connected devices, run a quick Internet speed test, and much more!
• Anywhere Access—Easily monitor your home network anytime, anywhere
• Internet Speed Test—Check the broadband speeds from your service provider
• Pause Internet—Pause the Internet to any device
• Trafc Meter—Track Internet data usage
• Guest Networks—Set up separate WiFi access for guests
• Quick Setup—Get connected in just minutes
• Get it at nighthawk-app.com
NETGEAR Armor
NETGEAR Armor empowers you to eliminate vulnerabilities or simply know the status of your home network and devices, anytime,
anywhere. Get instant notications when malicious threats are detected, block unknown devices from joining your home network or
take action on vulnerabilities as they are discovered easily through the Nighthawk App.
™
Powerful Security on Your NETGEAR Router
ANTIVIRUS & RANSOMWARE PROTECTION—
Keeps you safe from phishing and online fraud
VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT—Scans and
identies network security aws
BITDEFENDER SECURITY—Protects all connected devices
at home and on-the-go
BITDEFENDER VPN—Encrypts your internet connection to
keep your online activity private even while you’re on
unsecured public networks
STAY SAFE EVEN WHEN AWAY FROM HOME WIFI—
Stay in the know with Nighthawk App. Anywhere, anytime
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Connection Diagram
Two USB
3.0 ports
1G 1G
+
Multi-Gig
Internet
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Nighthawk® RAXE450
AXE10000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
Link Aggregation— Ability to
aggregate two Gigabit LAN
ports for faster file transfers
2.5G
2.5G
Multi-Gig
port
LED on/off
Reset
Internet
1G
Four Gigabit Ethernet
LAN ports to connect
more wired devices
Power
on/off
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Data Sheet | RAXE450
Nighthawk® RAXE450
AXE10000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
Package Contents
• Nighthawk® AXE10000 Tri-Band WiFi 6E
Router (RAXE450)
• Ethernet cable
• Quick star t guide
• Power adapter
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 11.7 x 3.07 x 8.3 in
(298 x 78 x 211 mm)
• Weight: 3.2 lb (1.45 kg)
Technical Specifications
• WiFi 6E (IEEE® 802.11ax) Tri-Band WiFi
(AXE11000)
- 2.4GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 256-QAM
20/40MHz, up to 0.912Gbps
- 5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 256-QAM
20/40/80/160MHz, up to 3.84Gbps
- New 6GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 256-QAM
20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
- Backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11
a/b/g/n/ac WiFi
- Supports new WiFi 6E devices on
6GHz WiFi band
• MU-MIMO‡—4-stream MU-MIMO enables
up to four (4) 1x1 devices at the same time
• Two (2) USB 3.0 ports
• Powerful 64-bit quad-core 1.8GHz
processor
• Longer range with 8 high-performance
antennas
• Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
Ethernet ports + one (1) 2.5G/1Gbps
Multi-Gig por t (configurable)
- LAN: 4xGbE (2x port aggregation
LAN) + 2.5G/1Gbps Multi-Gig port
(configurable)
- WAN: 1 GbE or 2.5G/1Gbps Multi-Gig
port (configurable)
- Multi-Gig: Ability to aggregate two
Gigabit LAN por ts and two Gigabit
WAN ports (configurable) concurrently
• One (1) 2.5G/1Gbps Multi-Gig port
(configurable)
∞
• Memory: 512MB NAND flash and 1GB
DDR3 SDRAM
• Additional DFS channels reduce
interference from neighboring networks
• IPv6 suppor t (Internet Protocol Version 6)
• On/off LED light switch
Key Features
• Blazing-fast 9.55Gbps WiFi speeds—12-
Stream Tri-band WiFi with combined
wireless speeds up to 9.55Gbps
(0.912+3.84+4.8Gbps)
• 12-Stream Tri-Band WiFi—12 WiFi streams
(four streams each for 2.4GHz, 5GHz &
6GHz) means more available bandwidth
and less congestion for all the devices on
the WiFi network
• Increased capacit y for the smart home—
The latest generation WiFi 6 technology
improves WiFi performance and reliability
of connec tions to all your devices by up to
4 times
• Multi-Gig experience—Maximize
your available Internet speeds with link
aggregation support. Ability to aggregate
two Gigabit LAN ports and two Gigabit
WAN ports (configurable)
• WiFi 6E optimized powerful processor—
64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core processor
ensures smooth 4K /8K UHD streaming
& gaming – ideal for Gigabit Internet
speeds
• Multi-Gig Ethernet 2.5G port—2.5 times
• Nighthawk App—Easily set up your router
and get more out of your WiFi. Includes
access from anywhere to manage your
network away from home
• NETGEAR Armor™—Advanced cyber
• WiFi 6 supports all current WiFi devices—
Backward compatible with WiFi 5 and
earlier generation devices
• Works with Amazon Alexa® & the Google
Assistant—Control your NETGEAR WiFi
network with simple voice commands
**
the wired speed of typical Gigabit port
threat protection for your home and all
your devices
††
†
System Requirements
• Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista®, XP®,
2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 11 or higher,
Microsoft Edge®, Google Chrome® 55 or
higher, Firefox® 45 or higher, Safari® 10
or higher
®
Security
• Automatic firmware update delivers latest
security patches to the router
• Guest network access—Separate & secure
• VPN Support—Secure access to your home
network away from home
• Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,
128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
• Supports WPA3, the latest and cuttingedge WiFi security protocol
• NETGEAR Armor™—Advanced cyber
threat protection for your home network
and your connected devices
††
Warranty
• www.netgear.com/warranty
• Extend your warranty & technical suppor t
within 90 days of product purchase [US
only]. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home
Support
• 1-year technical support for Costco
customers. Complimentary technical
support following purchase from Costco.
www.netgear.com/support
- Dedicated technical suppor t for Costco
Members (888) 228 -4719
• Join the NETGEAR Community Forum.
Visit http://community.netgear.com
*
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Data Sheet | RAXE450
Nighthawk® RAXE450
AXE10000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
Supports
®
Windows
10
This product comes with a 1-year limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
* 1-year technical suppor t for Costco customers. Complimentary technical support following purchase from Costco. www.netgear.com/support
†
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11specic ations. Ac tual data throughput and wireless coverage will var y and be lowered by network and environmental
conditions, including network trafc volume, device limitations, and building constr uction. NETGEAR makes no representations or war ranties about this produc t’s compatibilit y
with future standards. Up to 9.55Gbps wireless speeds achieved when connec ting to other 802.11ax 9.55Gbps devices.
∆
As compared to a WiFi 5 (802.11ac) router.
**
Client s must support 6GHz band (WiFi 6E).
§
Requires compatible A X clients with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA suppor t.
††
NETGE AR Armor requires a paid subscription af ter the initial 30-day free trial. (No credit card required for the trial). Visit netgear.com/armor
‡
MU-MIMO c apability requires both router and client device to support MU -MIMO. The countr y settings must be set to the country where the device is operating.
∞
6GHz band is limited to indoor range.
For indoor use only.
NETGE AR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Armor and Nighthawk are trademarks of NE TGEAR, Inc. Mac, Mac OS , the Mac logo, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc. App
Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Any other trademarks
mentioned herein are for reference purposes only. ©2021 NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGE AR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, C A 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-RAXE450-3
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