01 Quick answers
Reset the Nighthawk RAX50
Resetting erases your Wi-Fi names, passwords and admin login.
- Make sure the router is powered on.
- Find the recessed Reset button on the back.
- Press and hold it with a straightened paper clip for at least five seconds. The hardware overview in the same manual says ten, so holding for ten is safe.
- Release the button. The Power LED starts blinking.
- Wait about two minutes for the reset to finish. Don't unplug the router during this time.
Log in to the admin page
Connect to the router's network and go to routerlogin.net in a browser. The admin username is admin, and the password is whatever you set during setup. If you never changed it on an older setup, NETGEAR's manual lists the original default.
02 Full PDF manual
The complete official document. Zoom, jump to a page, go fullscreen, download or print it.
Official document published by NETGEAR (1.3 MB). Original source: downloads.netgear.com. Hosted here for easier reading, and removed on request under our copyright policy.
03 Finding the model number
The label on the bottom or back of the router lists the model, serial number, and default Wi-Fi name and network key.
04 Specifications
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6, AX5400 |
| Bands | Dual-band |
| Ports | 1 gigabit WAN, 4 gigabit LAN, USB 3.0 |
| Admin address | routerlogin.net |
Specifications can vary by region and production year. The rating label on the product is the final word.
05 What's in the NETGEAR manual
The official owner's manual is organized into these main sections. Use the page box in the viewer above to jump between them.
- 01Hardware overview
- 02Connect to the network
- 03Log in
- 04Specify internet settings
- 05Control access
- 06Share USB storage
- 07Manage the router
- 08Troubleshooting
06 Owner questions
What do the LEDs mean?
A solid white internet LED means you're connected. Amber means the router is connected to the modem but can't reach the internet. Restart the modem first, then the router.
Should I turn on Smart Connect?
Smart Connect uses one Wi-Fi name for both bands and lets the router pick. It's simpler for most homes. Turn it off if an older device has trouble connecting.