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.

Questions & Answers: NETGEAR Nighthawk 5-Stream AX5 WiFi 6 Router (RAX43) - AX4200 Wireless Speed (Up to 4.2 Gbps)

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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

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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