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Netgear Nighthawk RAX120
- Native integration
- Local control
- Wi-Fi
- Ethernet
Prices verified November 2026
Our verdict
An older flagship Wi-Fi 6 router (AX6000) with a multi-gig port. It was an enthusiast pick in 2019 and is now expensive for what it is: at about GBP 385 it costs more than modern Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 routers that outperform it. Buy it only if you find it heavily discounted.
What can Home Assistant control on the Netgear Nighthawk RAX120?
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 RAX120 compatibility was not verified.
Specs
| wifi | AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 (up to 6 Gbps) |
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How does the Netgear Nighthawk RAX120 compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netgear Nighthawk RAX120 (this product) | £384.99 | 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 RAX120 work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Netgear Nighthawk RAX120 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 RAX120 use, and do I need a hub?
- The Netgear Nighthawk RAX120 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 RAX120 cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Netgear Nighthawk RAX120 is £384.99 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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