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Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500

Congestion-free 6GHz wireless for flagship laptops/phones

Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 home wi-fi router
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Gateway IP
Factory Username
admin
Factory Password
password

Technical specifications

Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6E
Manufacturer Netgear
Product Series Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6E
Device Class / Category Home Wi-Fi
Wireless Standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Speed Rating AXE11000 Tri-Band
Ethernet & Fiber Ports 1x 2.5G Multi-Gig, 1x 1G WAN, 4x 1G LAN, 2x USB 3.0
Routing / Firewall Throughput 2.5 Gbps Routing Throughput
Default Gateway URL http://192.168.1.1 ↗
Operating System / Firmware Nighthawk OS

How to log in to your Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500

  1. 1 Connect Your Device: Plug your PC into any LAN port on the Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 using an Ethernet cable, or connect to the default Wi-Fi SSID printed on the router label.
  2. 2 Navigate to Gateway IP: Launch your web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar.
  3. 3 Enter Factory Credentials: Enter username "admin" and password "password", then click Login.
  4. 4 Configure Security & Password: Follow the on-screen Quick Setup wizard to customize your Wi-Fi SSID, set WPA3/WPA2-AES encryption, and establish a new master administrator password.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the default login for Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500?

The default IP address is http://192.168.1.1, default username is "admin", and default password is "password".

What ports and speeds does Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 support?

The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 is equipped with 1x 2.5G Multi-Gig, 1x 1G WAN, 4x 1G LAN, 2x USB 3.0 with an overall speed rating of AXE11000 Tri-Band.

How do I reset my Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 to factory settings?

Press and hold the physical Reset button on the Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 for 10 to 15 seconds until the power LED blinks, resetting all settings to factory default.