AC1900

Nighthawk Smart WiFi Router

802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit

Accelerate your WiFi

Got game? Well, this is the router for you! Built with gaming, streaming and mobile devices in mind, this next generation gigabit WiFi router has a 1GHz dual core processor and delivers extreme speed so you enjoy less lag and less buffering. With Beamforming+ and built in high powered amplifiers and external antennas, get ready for the extreme! And now Nighthawk has you covered even when you're away from home with NETGEAR genie remote access and ReadyCLOUD you can manage your network and have access to a secure personal cloud anytime, anywhere.

Model: R7000

Features

Easy & automatic installation of the NETGEAR router with Internet provider gateway to upgrade your WiFi
1GHz Dual Core Processor
Advanced features for lag-free gaming
Prioritized bandwidth for streaming videos or music
AC1900 WiFi—600+1300 Mbps speeds
ReadyCLOUD® USB Access allows you to enjoy personal and secure cloud access to USB storage anytime, anywhere
Free PC backup software
Now with NETGEAR genie® with remote access

Built for Gaming, Streaming and Mobility

NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router was built to handle all your high-bandwidth online activities with features that will keep you connected at top speeds. With the powerful 1GHz dual core processor and advanced upstream QoS for XBox® and other game consoles, Nighthawk can prioritize bandwidth to your game so other devices on the network don't slow down your connection. Nighthawk also has downstream QoS and is optimized for streaming applications like YouTube®, Netflix®, and others, so you can enjoy uninterrupted video streaming with limited buffering. And with features like high performance external antennas, and Beamforming+, you can enhance your mobile speeds by up to 100%, so you can roam freely throughout your home without fear of slow or dropped connections. 

Simple and Secure Cloud Storage

Access and share your files stored on a USB Drive through NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD® USB Access. Simply plug your USB hard drive into your NETGEAR® Nighthawk™ WiFi Router to create secure personal cloud storage. Enjoy the convenience and accessibility of Google Drive™ and Dropbox® without the fees, storage limitations, or privacy concerns. Using the ReadyCLOUD mobile app or web portal, you’ll now have anytime, anywhere access to your USB drive at home… it’s that easy!

Safeguard your Files with No Worry Backups

FREE ReadyShare Vault PC software it there for you to schedule automatic hassle-free backups to safeguard precious photos and files from any PC directly to the connected USB storage. ReadyShare Vault is FREE to download and use with your Nighthawk.

Speed

Accelerate your WiFi and enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for gaming, video streaming or surfing.

World's fastest WiFi—Up to 600+1300Mbps
Gigabit WiFi—Next-generation WiFi now at Gigabit speeds
Gigabit wired—Ideal for HD gaming & video
Dual core processor—Dual Core 1GHz processor boosts wireless, wired & WAN-to-LAN performance

WiFi Range

Got range? Homes come in all shapes and sizes and Nighthawk Smart WiFi Router provides WiFi coverage no matter where you connect in your home.

Ultimate Range—WiFi coverage throughout very large homes
Antennas—High-powered amplifiers with 3 external antennas

Reliability

There’s nothing more frustrating than lost connections! With NETGEAR’s advanced features & best-in-class technology, you’ll reduce interference & enjoy more reliable WiFi connectivity.

Simultaneous dual band—Reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices
Advanced QoS—Downstream & upstream QoS automatically recognizes & prioritizes streaming & gaming applications
Airtime fairness — Prevents network lag when slower devices connect
Beamforming+ — Boosts speed, reliability, and range of WiFi connections on 2.4 and 5GHz bands

Sharing

With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is fun and easy, anything from accessing stored photos & music to wireless printing. And make sure you keep it safe by using the included ReadySHARE Vault application for backing up Windows-based PCs. For Mac OS® users, back-up using Apple® Time Machine.

DLNA®—Find & play your media on DLNA TVs & game consoles
ReadySHARE® USB access—Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive & printer via two (2) USB ports
One superspeed USB 3.0 port—Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0
ReadyCLOUD® USB Access— Enjoy personal and secure cloud access to USB storage anytime, anywhere
ReadySHARE Printer—Wirelessly access & share a USB printer
ReadySHARE Vault—Free software for automatic PC backup to a USB hard drive connected to the router
Time Machine—Automatic Mac backup to a USB hard drive connected to the router
iTunes® compatible—Play your USB-stored music using AirPlay or Apple Remote™

Ease of Use

Start enjoying your new device faster than ever. NETGEAR wants to make sure installation and management is simple & easy, so you can connect quickly & make sure you stay that way!

Easy install— Easier installation to upgrade to AC WiFi with your service provider gateway and setup for iPad, tablets, smartphones & computers
NETGEAR genie® App—Personal dashboard to monitor, control & repair your home network anytime, anywhere
Push ‘N’ Connect—Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS)
WiFi & power on/off—Convenient power savings

Security

Maintain the highest security across your network to ensure your privacy & family is safe while online. Whether it’s preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you covered.

VPN support—Secure access to your home network
Parental controls—Web filtering for all your connected devices
Guest network access—Separate & secure access for guests
Secure WiFi connections—Highest level wireless security with WPA/WPA2
Open source support—Download open source firmware from www.myopenrouter.com
Personal FTP server—Customized free URL to create FTP server

Specifications

Product Number
R7000

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WiFi Technology
802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit

Speed and Range

WiFi Performance
AC1900 WiFi (600 + 1300 Mbps)†

WiFi Range
Very large homes

WiFi Band
Simultaneous dual band 2.4 & 5GHz

Beamforming
Beamforming+ — Boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi Connections for 2.4 and 5GHz

Number of Ethernet Ports
Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps—(1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports

Number of USB Ports
Two (2) USB ports—one (1) USB 3.0 & one (1) USB 2.0 port 

 
Processor
1GHz dual-core

Memory
128 MB flash and 256 MB RAM

Physical Specifications

Dimensions: 11.22 x 7.26 x 1.97 in (285 x 184.5 x 50 mm)
Weight: 1.65 lbs (750 g)

Package Contents

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router
Three (3) detachable antennas
Ethernet cable
Quick install guide
Power adapter

Standards

Two (2) USB ports—one (1) USB 3.0 & one (1) USB 2.0 port
IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz + 256 QAM support
IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0GHz
Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps—(1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports

System Requirements

Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 8.1, Vista®, XP®, 2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux®
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0, Firefox® 2.0, Safari® 1.4, or Google Chrome™ 11.0 browsers or higher