The AC3200 Nighthawk X6 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router from NETGEAR features 802.11ac tri-band Gigabit Wi-Fi performance providing one 600 Mb/s data stream on the 2.4 GHz frequency and two 1300 Mb/s data streams on the 5 GHz frequency. These data rates can be combined to offer up to 3200 Mb/s performance when used with 802.11ac compatible Wi-Fi devices.
Along with enhanced Wi-Fi performance, the Nighthawk X6 comes equipped with four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports and one Gigabit Ethernet WAN port. You can also connect USB compatible devices such as printers and hard drives to either of the USB ports to make them accessible throughout the network.
Inside the Nighthawk X6 you will find a 1 GHz dual-core processor along with 3 offload processors, 128MB of Flash memory, and 256MB of RAM memory. In addition to the enhanced processing power, this router utilizes six high performance external antennas allowing the signal to reach farther than comparable routers. With Beamforming+ technology, that signal can be directed to specific devices for enhanced speed, reliability, and range.
With READYShare technology from NETGEAR, you can stream your media to a variety of devices such as game consoles, media players, smart TVs, and more. Simply insert a compatible USB storage device directly to either of the USB ports found on the back of the router and begin streaming all of your videos, movies, photos, and music. Along with streaming of multimedia content, you can back up your PC directly to an attached USB storage device using the READYShare Vault application.
Gaming
- Streaming
- Seamless, simultaneous streaming for multiple devices is now a reality thanks to powerful Tri-Band Wi-Fi and features like Smart Connect and Beamforming+. A beamforming DLNA-ready server and iTunes server add to your media enjoyment, allowing you to play and share your videos and music quickly and easily. And to keep your media both safe and instantly accessible, you can use the free ReadySHARE Vault to wirelessly back up all of your home PCs to the USB hard drive connected to the router's super-speed USB 3.0 port.
- Mobile
- Nighthawk X6's Tri-Band Wi-Fi provides more Wi-Fi for more devices. That means more range and reliability for your mobile devices. Nighthawk X6 offers key features to boost mobile connectivity and performance. High-powered amplifiers and 6 high performance retractable antennas help extend Wi-Fi coverage throughout large homes and even backyards, while Beamforming+ focuses Wi-Fi signals for stronger more reliable connections.
- Tri-Band Wi-Fi
- The Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Router with Tri-Band Wi-Fi technology delivers a combined wireless speed of up to 3.2 Gb/s. X6 optimizes Wi-Fi performance by intelligently assigning every device to the fastest Wi-Fi band possible and doing so allows devices to connect at their maximum speed.
- Speed
- • 3.2 Gb/s - Enhanced combined Wi-Fi speed for uninterrupted streaming
• Tri-Band Wi-Fi - Up to 600 + 600 + 1300 Mb/s
• Wi-Fi at Gigabit speeds
• Gigabit Wired - Ideal for HD gaming and video
- Wi-Fi Range
- • Increased Range - Wi-Fi coverage throughout very large homes
• Antennas - High-powered amplifiers and six high performance antennas
- Sharing
- • DNLA - Find and play your media on DLNA TVs and game consoles
• ReadySHARE USB Access - Wirelessly access and share USB hard drives and printers via two USB ports
• One SuperSpeed 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
- Reliable Connections
- • Simultaneous Tri-Band - More and faster Wi-Fi connection for all devices
• Beamforming+ - Boosts speed, reliability, and range of Wi-Fi connections for 2.4 and 5 GHz
- Ease of Use
- • Easy Install - Easy setup for iPad, tablets, smartphones, and computers
• NETGEAR Genie App - Personal dashboard to monitor, control, and repair your home network
• Push 'N' Connect - Easy push button Wi-Fi connections (WPS)
• Wi-Fi & Power On/Off - Convenient power savings
- Security
- • Parental Controls - Website filtering for all your connected devices
• Guest Network Access - Separate and secure access for all guests
• Secure Wi-Fi Connections - High level wireless security with WPA / WPA2 encryption standards
• Open Source Support - Download open source firmware
• Personal FTP Server - Customized free URL to create FTP servers
- ReadySHARE Vault
- ReadyShare Vault is a free app that provides automatic, continuous backup of Windows PCs to the USB hard drive connected to the Nighthawk X6. The app has a simple interface with intuitive backup settings. Set up, forget, and be assured that all your data on various home PCs in the home network is being continuously backed up.
- BEAMFORMING+
- With Beamforming+, the router and device communicate with each other, so the router can directly beam the Wi-Fi signal to the device. The result is a stronger, faster, more reliable connection that is locked in even when the device is moved around the home.
- NETGEAR Genie
- Installation is simple. Just by opening a browser, the genie helps you set up your NETGEAR Wi-Fi Router and connect all of your Wi-Fi devices. Genie also allows you to easily monitor, connect, and control your home network from a PC, Mac, tablet, or smartphone. With NETGEAR genie you can share and stream music or videos, diagnose and repair network issues, set up parental controls, and more.
Product Highlights
- Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router
- Dual Band 2.4 / 5.0 GHz
- AC3200 Wireless Performance
- Beamforming+ Signal Focusing Technology
- 5 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- 1 x USB 3.0 / 1 x USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor
- 128MB Flash / 256MB RAM Memory
- 6 x High Performance External Antennas
- Windows / Mac / Linux / Unix Compatible
Model# R8000-100NAS
