{"id":5105,"date":"2023-03-20T07:02:27","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T07:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/?p=5105"},"modified":"2023-03-20T09:34:04","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T09:34:04","slug":"starlink-router-vs-nighthawk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/starlink-router-vs-nighthawk\/","title":{"rendered":"Starlink Router vs. Nighthawk: Which Router Is Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Those comparing the<strong> Starlink router vs. Nighthawk<\/strong> are most likely looking for a more robust third-party router.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it&#8217;s not that the Starlink router is not good enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It creates a fast and reliable wireless home network but might not have all the desirable features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> And the Nighthawk family of routers offers some of the best alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll pick the top-spec Nighthawk router (RAXE500) to compare with the second-gen Starlink router because both are flagship products in their lineup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get right into it!<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#starlink-router-vs-nighthawk-design\">Starlink Router vs. Nighthawk: Design<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#starlink-router\">Starlink Router<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#nighthawk-router\">Nighthawk Router<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#starlink-router-vs-nighthawk-wireless-standards\">Starlink Router vs. Nighthawk: Wireless Standards<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#starlink-router-vs-nighthawk-range\">Starlink Router vs. Nighthawk: Range<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#starlink-router-vs-nighthawk-ports\">Starlink Router vs. Nighthawk: Ports<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#starlink-router-vs-nighthawk-parental-controls\">Starlink Router vs. Nighthawk: Parental Controls<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#starlink-router-vs-nighthawk-security\">Starlink Router vs. Nighthawk: Security<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#starlink-router-vs-nighthawk-compatibility\">Starlink Router vs. Nighthawk: Compatibility<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"starlink-router-vs-nighthawk-design\">Starlink Router vs. Nighthawk: Design<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"starlink-router\">Starlink Router<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The Starlink router is the stock <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Network_address_translation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NAT<\/a> provided by SpaceX when you subscribe to their satellite internet service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like its satellite dish, the router has a minimalist design with a trapezoidal cross-section, a base stand, and no antennas sticking out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This design resembles the traditional modem but with a sleek, modern touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The original standard router borrowed its design from the Cybertruck, with triangular faces on its top and sides.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-42.jpg\" alt=\"The second-gen Starlink dish with its router\" class=\"wp-image-5115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-42.jpg 667w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-42-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The second-gen Starlink dish with its router<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nighthawk-router\">Nighthawk Router<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Nighthawk is a family of eight Netgear routers: the RAXE500, RAX200, RAX120, RAX80, R8000P, LAX20, RAX10, and R7000P. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first four adopt the actual definition of the word Nighthawk because they have a flying bird design that resembles the bird or airplane. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This design looks appealing &amp; futuristic and hosts antennas inside the wings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-38.jpg\" alt=\"A modern Wi-Fi router design\" class=\"wp-image-5114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-38.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-38-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-38-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A modern Wi-Fi router design<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other four have antennas sticking out and look more like the F117 Nighthawk&#8217;s main and tail wings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So while the Starlink router blends into its installed area, Netgear Nighthawk routers stand out and shout their presence, especially the first four (bird-design shape).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-39.jpg\" alt=\"The Nighthawk F117\" class=\"wp-image-5113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-39.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-39-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-39-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The Nighthawk F117<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"starlink-router-vs-nighthawk-wireless-standards\">Starlink Router vs. Nighthawk: Wireless Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The Starlink router is not what you&#8217;d call advanced by today&#8217;s standards, but it gets the job done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It supports IEEE 802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac standards, meaning its internet throughput maxes out at 1300Mbps (1.3Gbps).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Also, the device operates in dual frequencies (2.4 and 5GHz bands) and has <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Multi-user_MIMO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">MU-MIMO<\/a> support (3&#215;3 MU-MIMO). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So it transmits information via three spatial streams, enabling it to handle multiple devices concurrently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is faster speeds due to the reduction in signal wait time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the top-spec (RAXE500) supports the IEEE 802.11ax standard (Wi-Fi 6E), which achieves an internet throughput of about 10.8Gbps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tri-band router can provide up to 12 concurrent Wi-Fi streams, enabling everyone in your home to get an uninterrupted 8K viewing experience, lag-free gaming, and smooth video calls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it can handle up to 60 devices concurrently, which is impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-39.jpg\" alt=\"A wireless AX Wi-Fi 6 router\" class=\"wp-image-5112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-39.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-39-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-39-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A wireless AX Wi-Fi 6 router<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each band has the following bandwidth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2.4GHz<\/strong>: 20\/40MHz channel width (up to 1.2Gbps)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5GHz<\/strong>: 20\/40\/80\/160MHz channel width (up to 4.8Gbps)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6GHz<\/strong>: 20\/40\/80\/160MHz channel bandwidth (up to 4.8Gbps)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And the Wi-Fi 6 device is backward compatible with IEEE 802.11 a\/b\/g\/n\/ac Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is worth noting that Starlink only offers a Wi-Fi 5 router because the satellite internet service&#8217;s internet plan download speeds only reach about 300-350Mbps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can still use a third-party Wi-Fi 6 router with Starlink, but you would underutilize the unit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So Wi-Fi 5 devices are currently sufficient for Starlink.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"starlink-router-vs-nighthawk-range\">Starlink Router vs. Nighthawk: Range<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The Starlink router lacks Beamforming antennas but has a decent effective range of about 2,000 square feet or 185 square meters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can boost the wireless router by connecting Starlink mesh nodes for increased coverage. The device can handle up to 12 mesh nodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the RAXE500 has Beamforming antennas that enhance the range and performance for all three bands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This feature gives the device an effective range of up to 3,500 square feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-34.jpg\" alt=\"A router with four powerful antennas\" class=\"wp-image-5111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-34.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-34-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-34-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A router with four powerful antennas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this coverage is insufficient for your home, the Nighthawk family also comprises mesh systems like the MK83, MK64, MK63S, and MK62. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you already have a router unit, like the Nighthawk R7000P, you can buy a range extender, such as the EAX80, EX7500, EAX20, and EX7000, to create a mesh network for larger homes.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"starlink-router-vs-nighthawk-ports\">Starlink Router vs. Nighthawk: Ports<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest let-downs of the Starlink router is that it lacks a built-in ethernet port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The first-gen Starlink router for satellite internet had this feature, but the satellite internet company decided to eliminate it on the second-gen unit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So customers have to buy a separate ethernet adapter to get a wired connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you don&#8217;t get this disappointment with the Netgear Nighthawk router because it features a 2.5G Gigabit ethernet port. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, it has four extra Gigabit ethernet ports on which you can use link aggregation to get Gigabit ethernet speeds (up to 2Gbps) by connecting two of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you can provide enough bandwidth to handle more demanding connected devices, such as game consoles, using ethernet cables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-31.jpg\" alt=\"A router with five Gigabit ethernet ports and two USB ports\" class=\"wp-image-5110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-31.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-31-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-31-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A router with five Gigabit ethernet ports and two USB ports<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other connectivity options on the Nighthawk router include two USB ports (3.0).<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"starlink-router-vs-nighthawk-parental-controls\">Starlink Router vs. Nighthawk: Parental Controls<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Starlink also loses in this category because it has no parental controls. But the Nighthawk router has in-house Smart parental controls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The feature enables you to manage your kid&#8217;s internet time by creating profiles for each family member and pausing the internet when it&#8217;s time to do other tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you can get insights into your children&#8217;s online activity by monitoring the device usage &amp; browsing history (to block inappropriate websites) and installing the My Time app to show the screen time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This app is ideal for LTE connections, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-24.jpg\" alt=\"An access-restricted website using parental control settings\" class=\"wp-image-5109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-24.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-24-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-24-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>An access-restricted website using parental control settings<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, the parental control feature promotes healthy internet habits by using a content filter, setting time limits, scheduling bedtimes, setting off time, and rewarding good behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the last two services (internet monitoring and promoting healthy habits) require a premium subscription of $7.99 monthly or $69.99 annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> But they have a free 30-day trial period.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"starlink-router-vs-nighthawk-security\">Starlink Router vs. Nighthawk: Security<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Starlink supports <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wi-Fi_Protected_Access#WPA2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">WPA2<\/a>, which uses the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Advanced_Encryption_Standard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">AES<\/a>-based encryption mode to secure the wireless setup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the Nighthawk RAXE500 takes it a notch higher by supporting the latest WPA3 protocol, a standard equivalent to WPA3 Enterprise Mode&#8217;s 192-bit cryptographic strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-16.jpg\" alt=\"A WPA2 security breach concept\" class=\"wp-image-5108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-16.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-16-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A WPA2 security breach concept<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, you get the Bitdefender-powered Netgear Armor, an advanced security subscription service that covers your entire home network using an automatic protection shield. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Wi-Fi feature should safeguard your network from password thieves, hackers, brute-force attacks, and ransomware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the commercial-grade security feature, the Netgear Armor security software subscription includes a 1-year VPN access for privacy protection.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"starlink-router-vs-nighthawk-compatibility\">Starlink Router vs. Nighthawk: Compatibility<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The Starlink device is only compatible with the Starlink satellite dish and internet service because it is the company&#8217;s default router. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Nighthawk devices are aftermarket routers that can plug into any network. So they are more compatible.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Although they provide similar routing functions, the Nighthawk RAXE500 is a faster router with advanced features that secure your internet connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, they can handle more connected\/networked devices than the Starlink first-party router.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only setback is cost. Since it is a separate router, you must buy it at an additional price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And its powerful features don&#8217;t come cheap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the device is too powerful for the Starlink network, so you might want to get the lowest-price Netgear Nighthawk routers, such as the R7000P, R7000, or R6700. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it for this article. 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