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Product review
November 2024

WiFi routers and mesh networks

Boost your internet performance by choosing a new router using our comprehensive test results and buying guide.

November 2024

Netgear

RAX10

Price
$223
Score
62

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Test results

  • 59
    WiFi performance
  • 69
    Setup and ease of use
  • 62
    Security

Good points

  • Very easy to customise.
  • Wall mountable.
  • Supports WPA3 encryption.

Bad points

  • Difficult to set up.
  • Terrible long-distance performance.

Model

  • Provided by internet company
    -
  • Cost when provided by internet company
    -
  • Mesh system
  • Number of units in pack
    1
  • Compatible with fibre
  • Compatible with ADSL/VDSL
  • Compatible with 4G/5G

More performance scores

  • Multi-device performance
    55
  • Obstructed performance
    59
  • Long-range performance
    24
  • Wired performance
    59

Specifications

  • Highest WiFi version
    WiFi 6
  • Weight of main unit
    480g
  • Ethernet LAN ports
    4
  • USB port
    No
  • Physical power button
  • Other buttons/switches
    WPS, Reset
  • Aerials
    3 at rear. Can be folded or rotated
  • Wall mountable
  • Quick start guide included
  • Ethernet cables included
    1

Features

  • Can create guest networks
    Yes
  • WPS available
  • Supports WPA3 encryption
  • Firewall
  • Quality of service (QoS)
    Yes
  • Parental controls
    No
  • USB drive sharing
    No

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