Product details of Netgear R8000 Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router

he 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

The Nighthawk X6 features AC3200 speed and performance. With a powerful dual core 1 GHz processor and three offload processors, you can take advantage of Wi-Fi speeds up to 3.2 Gb/s. Nighthawk's tri-band Wi-Fi ends game-lag and multiplies the intensity of immersive, uninterrupted online 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.

Tri-Band WiFi

Tri-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 Devices

Keep 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 Share

ReadySHARE® 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 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 X6.

Better Processors

What 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.