Do I have to use a third party app to set the security protocols on this router?

You can use the Nighthawk App to set up your router and manage your network, which includes security settings. There is no need to use a third-party app for this purpose.

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NETGEAR Nighthawk 5-Stream AX5 WiFi 6 Router (RAX43) - AX4200 Wireless Speed (Up to 4.2 Gbps) | 2,000 sq. ft. Coverage

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Ultra-fast WiFi 6 (802.11ax) router with speeds up to 4.2Gbps (574Mbps + 3603Mbps)
NETGEAR Armor for advanced cyber threat protection for your home and your devices.
New generation of Gigabit WiFi connectivity with WiFi 6 technology
Superior performance for concurrent real-time applications such as multimedia streaming, online gaming and audio/video chats
Increased network capacity to add more devices to your network
Gigabit WiFi speeds to Mobile Devices
160MHz Channel Support
Additional DFS Channels
Powerful Triple-Core 1.5 GHz Processor
5 Gigabit ports
Nighthawk App for easy setup
Automatic firmware updates
Works with existing WiFi devices
Works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant

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Model
Brand	NETGEAR
Model	RAX43-100NAS

Details
Standards	IEEE 802.11ax
WiFi Generation	Wi-Fi 6
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11ax / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n
Security	Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK) Automatic firmware update delivers latest security patches to the router Guest network access - separate & secure VPN Support - Secure access to your home network away from home Latest security standard - Supports WPA3 the latest and cutting-edge Wi-Fi security protocol NETGEAR Armor - Advanced cyber threat protection for your home network and your connected devices
WPA	WPA3
WAN Ports	1 x 10/100/1000M
LAN Ports	4 x 10/100/1000M
Wireless Data Rates	Up to 4.2Gbps / AX4200
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna	4 x High-performance antennas
Channels	160MHz channel support
Interface	1 x USB 3.0
Processor	Powerful 1.5GHz triple-core processor
System Requirements	Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or higher, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome 55 or higher, Firefox 45 or higher, Safari 10 or higher
Dimensions	11.65" x 8.11" x 2.25"
Weight	1.25 lbs.

Features
Features	3.5X better performance than an AC router - 5-stream WiFi with up to 4.2Gbps for fast wireless speeds More WiFi for more devices - OFDMA allows efficient data transmission to multiple devices at the same time. Uplink OFDMA improves scheduling during high volumes of upload traffic, particularly when that traffic is created simultaneously 160MHz channel support - Enjoy greater than 1Gbps WiFi speeds for blazing fast streaming and downloading to newer mobile devices Powerful processor - 1.5GHz triple-core processor ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming & gaming 4 Gigabit LAN Ethernet ports - Connect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections NETGEAR Armor - Advanced cyber threat protection for your home and all your devices NighthawkApp - Easily set up your router and get more out of your WiFi. Includes access from anywhere to manage your network away from home WiFi 6 supports all current WiFi devices and is backward compatible with WiFi 5 and earlier generation devices Works with Amazon Alexa& the Google Assistant - Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with simple voice commands

Packaging
Package Contents	NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5/5-Stream AX4200 WiFi Router (RAX43) Ethernet cable 4 external antennas Quick start guide Power adapter

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First Listed on Newegg	December 07, 2020

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NETGEAR Nighthawk 5-Stream AX5 WiFi 6 Router (RAX43) - AX4200 Wireless Speed (Up to 4.2 Gbps) | 2,000 sq. ft. Coverage

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