- Get the fastest WiFi speed available – up to 3.2Gbps
- Tri-Band WiFi delivers more WiFi for more devices
- Dynamic QoS bandwidth prioritization by application and device
- 6 High performance antennas for maximum range
- Smart-Connect designates slower and faster devices to separate WiFi bands
- 1GHz dual core processor with 3 offload processors
- Beamforming+ improves wireless range and reliability
- USB 3.0 port offers high-speed, USB storage-ready access
- Now with NETGEAR genie® with remote access
Tri-Band WiFiTri-Band WiFi with Smart Connect changes the game for today’s home WiFi networks. With one 2.4GHz band and two 5GHz WiFi bands to work with, the X6 has the capacity, flexibility, and intelligence to assign each device to the WiFi band where it can connect at its maximum possible speed. The result is that faster devices can connect and perform unhindered by slower or older devices—meaning ALL devices load, stream, and game at their maximum speed.
More WiFi Range for More DevicesKeep your mobile device connected throughout your home with powerful amplifiers and 6 high performance external antennas. Roam freely and enjoy strong WiFi coverage and performance anywhere in your home. The 6 antennas deliver the breakthrough X6 Tri-Band WiFi and Beamforming+ focuses WiFi signals creating stronger and more reliable connections for all to enjoy.
ReadyShare® USB — Ready to Store and ShareReadySHARE® USB opens up a powerful set of convenient features like USB storage access and streaming media. With the available USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports on the X6 you can connect the USB storage you already own and enjoy high-speed access via WiFi. And for your endless entertainment, ReadySHARE® USB lets you play, view, listen to, and share your videos, photos, and music on connected TVs, game consoles, or media players.
Safeguard your Files with No Worry BackupsFREE 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 X6.
Better ProcessorsWhat could you do with more speed? More power? With a 1GHz dual core processor and three offload processors, the Nighthawk X6 delivers faster WiFi speed, faster wired speed, faster USB access speed, and faster WAN-to-LAN speeds meaning faster overall network speeds than ever before. So go ahead and put this network to the test in your home.
SpeedGet more WiFi for more devices with the fastest combined WiFi speed currently available. Enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience - up to 3.2Gbps.
Fastest combined WiFi speed—Up to 3.2Gbps 600+1300+1300 Mbps speeds
Tri-Band WiFi—3 dedicated WiFi bands to optimize speeds for all WiFi devices
Gigabit wired—Ideal for HD gaming and video
Gigabit WiFi—Next-generation WiFi now at Gigabit speeds
Dual core processor—Dual Core 1GHz processor and 3 offload processors boost wireless, wired and WAN-to-LAN performance
WiFi RangeHomes come in all shapes and sizes and the Nighthawk X6 Tri-Band WiFi Router with 6 powerful high performance external antennas provides WiFi coverage no matter where you connect in your home.
Ultimate range—WiFi coverage throughout very large homes
Antennas—High-powered amplifiers and 6 high-performance external antennas
ReliabilityThere’s nothing more frustrating than lost connections. With Nighthawk X6 advanced features and best-in-class WiFi technology, you’ll reduce interference and enjoy more reliable connections.
Simultaneous Tri-Band—More and faster WiFi connections to all devices
Dynamic QoS—Delivers bandwidth prioritization by application & device
Beamforming+ — Focuses WiFi signals for stronger more reliable connections on 2.4 and 5GHz bands
SharingSharing across your network is fun and easy. Anything from accessing stored photos and music to sharing a USB printer and keep everything safe by using the included FREE ReadySHARE Vault software for backing up Windows-based PCs.
DLNA®—Find and play your media on DLNA TVs, game consoles and media players
ReadySHARE® USB access—Wirelessly access and share USB hard drive and printer via two USB ports
One super speed USB 3.0 port—Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0
ReadySHARE Printer—Wirelessly access and share a USB printer
ReadySHARE Vault—Free software for automatic PC backup to a USB hard drive connected to the router
iTunes® compatible—Play your USB-stored music using AirPlay or Apple Remote™
Ease of UseStart enjoying your new X6 WiFi router faster than ever. NETGEAR makes sure installation and management is simple and easy, so you can connect quickly and stay that way.
Easy install—Easy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones and computers
NETGEAR genie® App—Personal dashboard to monitor, control and repair your home network. Now includes remote access to manage your network away from home
Push ‘N’ Connect—Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS)
WiFi and power on/off—Convenient power savings
LED on/off—Easily turn router LED lights on or off
SecurityThe highest security across your network ensures your privacy and family is safe while online. Whether it’s preventing phishing and spyware or just limiting access for kids and household guests, NETGEAR has you covered.
VPN support—Secure access to your home network when away from home
Parental controls—Web filtering for all your connected devices
Guest network access—Separate and 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
R8000
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WiFi Technology
802.11ac Tri-Band Gigabit
Speed and Range
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WiFi Performance
AC3200 (600 + 1300 + 1300 Mbps)â€
WiFi Range
Very large homes
WiFi Band
Simultaneous Tri-Band WiFi - Tx/Rx 3x3 (2.4GHz) + 3x3 (5GHz) + 3x3 (5GHz)
Beamforming
Beamforming+—Smart, signal-focusing technology boosts the speed,reliability, and range of your WiFi connections
Number of Ethernet Ports
Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports
Number of USB Ports
Two (2) USB ports: 1 USB 3.0 & 1 USB 2.0 port
Key Features
AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi
WiFi Band 1: 600 Mbps @2.4GHz-256QAM
WiFi Band 2: 1300 Mbps @5GHz
WiFi Band 3: 1300 Mbps @5GHz
Smart Connect intelligently selects the fastest WiFi for every device
Dynamic QoS intelligently prioritizes video streaming & gaming
High powered amplifiers and six (6) high performance external antennas
Implicit & Explicit Beamforming for 2.4 & 5GHz
Now with NETGEAR genie® with remote access
Powerful Dual-Core 1GHz processor with 3 offload processors
Memory: 128 MB Flash and 256 MB RAM
Two (2) USB ports: (1) USB 3.0 & (1) USB 2.0 port
Security
Customized free URL to set up personal FTP server
VPN support—secure remote access
Guest network access—separate & secure
WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2—PSK)
Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT)
Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
Processor
1GHz dual core porcessor with three offload processors
Processor Technology
Memory
128 MB Flash and 256 MB RAM
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Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 11.63 x 8.92 x 2.14 in (295.5 x 226.8 x 54.5 mm)
Weight: 2.43 lbs (1.1 kg)
Package Content
Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router (R8000)
Ethernet cable
Quick install guide
Power adapter
Standards
Two (2) USB ports: 1 USB 3.0 & 1 USB 2.0 port
IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz-256QAM support
IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0 GHz
Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports
System Requirements
Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 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
Networking
