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Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 (RAX50)
- Native integration
- Local control
- Wi-Fi
- Ethernet
Prices verified November 2026
Our verdict
A mid-range dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router from 2020. It is solid and has Netgear's long update history behind it, but the Amazon price when checked (about GBP 295) is far too high for a dual-band AX5400 router; compare current prices carefully because Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 alternatives cost much less.
What can Home Assistant control on the Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 (RAX50)?
Home Assistant core has a netgear integration (local polling, IoT class local_polling) for NETGEAR routers, giving device trackers, traffic meter data, utilisation sensors and router feature switches. The docs do not list individual models, so RAX50 compatibility was not verified.
Specs
| wifi | AX5400 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 |
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How does the Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 (RAX50) compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 (RAX50) (this product) | £295.18 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Yes | Native |
| Amazon eero 6+ | £139.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Cloud | HACS |
| Amazon eero Max 7 | £599.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Cloud | HACS |
| Amazon eero Pro 6E | £179.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Cloud | HACS |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 (RAX50) work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 (RAX50) is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (netgear), so it keeps working if your internet connection or the Netgear cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 (RAX50) use, and do I need a hub?
- The Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 (RAX50) uses Wi-Fi. To pair it with Home Assistant you need no hub — it joins your Wi-Fi network directly. Netgear's own hub is not required when you integrate through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (netgear).
- How much does the Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 (RAX50) cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 (RAX50) is £295.18 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in November 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.
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Netgear
Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 (RAX50)
£295.18 at Amazon UK