Netgear
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500
- Native integration
- Local control
- Wi-Fi
- Ethernet
Prices verified November 2026
Our verdict
A tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router (up to 10.8 Gbps combined per the listing) with a 2.5G port. It is a high-end router from the early 6E generation, now cheaper than it was, but it has largely been superseded by Wi-Fi 7 models at similar money. Most smart home gear is 2.4GHz and will not use the 6GHz band, so the extra radio helps your phones and laptops rather than your sensors.
What can Home Assistant control on the Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500?
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 RAXE500 compatibility was not verified.
Specs
| wifi | Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E, up to 10.8 Gbps (per Amazon listing) |
|---|---|
| coverage | Up to 3,500 sq ft (per listing) |
How does the Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 (this product) | £169.95 | 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 RAXE500 work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 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 RAXE500 use, and do I need a hub?
- The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 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 RAXE500 cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 is £169.95 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in November 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.
Netgear
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500
£169.95 at Amazon UK