AC1200

Smart WiFi Router

AC1200 Smart WiFi Router – Dual Band Gigabit

Model: R6230

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DUAL BAND GIGABIT

AC1200 Smart WiFi Router

The NETGEAR AC1200 Smart WiFi Router delivers AC1200 WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet speeds so you can enjoy the speed and reliability needed for applications such as lag-free multiple HD video streaming, multi-player gaming, ultra-fast speed and a secure and reliable connection to the Internet. External antennas provide improved WiFi coverage for larger homes. This router is 3x faster than similar 802.11n routers and is compatible with next generation WiFi devices and backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices.

Speed

Speed

Extreme download speeds up to 300+900Mbps. Next generation 11ac WiFi with dual band technology providing whole home coverage with Gigabit wired and wireless connection.

AC1200 WIFI—Up to 300+900Mbps†

GIGABIT WIRED—Ideal for HD gaming & video

WiFi Range

Homes come in all shapes and sizes. The NETGEAR AC1200 Smart WiFi Router provides WiFi connectivity throughout your home for all your Internet-enabled devices.

BETTER RANGE—Wireless coverage for large homes

SHARING

With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is fun and easy, anything from accessing stored photos & music to wireless printing.

DLNA®—Find & play your media on DLNA TVs & game consoles

READYSHARE® USB ACCESS—Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive via one (1) USB 2.0 port

READYSHARE® PRINTER—Wirelessly access & share a USB printer

Reliable Connections

Stay connected—with your devices, your media, and your friends. Simultaneous dual band WiFi provides two separate WiFi networks—2.4GHz for legacy devices and 5GHz which is less interference-prone for media streaming. The advanced QoS technology provides higher priority for media streaming application for smoother HD video streaming and low-latency online gaming.

SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND—Reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices

ADVANCED QoS—Optimized for smooth HD streaming & gaming

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—Easy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers

Nighthawk App - Easily set up your router and get more out of your WiFi.

PUSH ‘N’ CONNECT —Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS)

SECURE NETWORK

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

PARENTAL CONTROLS—Manage web filtering and accessibility by profiles or devices

GUEST NETWORK ACCESS—Separate & secure access for guests

SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS—High level wireless security with WPA/WPA2

PERSONAL FTP SERVER—Customized free URL to create FTP server

High-Performance Connectivity

With up to 300+900Mbps† speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, it avoids wireless interference, ensuring top WiFi speeds and reliable connections. These technologies also provide ultimate connectivity for the latest dual band mobile devices like iPads and iPhones. The 880MHz processor delivers high-performance connectivity, while the USB 2.0 port provides wireless access and sharing of USB hard drives.

Technical Specifications

  • WIFI TECHNOLOGY

    • 802.11ac Dual Band WiFi

  • WIFI PERFORMANCE

    • AC1200

  • WIFI BAND

    • Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi—Tx/Rx 2X2 (2.4GHz) + 2X2(5GHz)

  • NUMBER OF ETHERNET PORTS

    • Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology

  • NUMBER OF USB PORTS

    • One (1) USB 2.0

  • PROCESSOR

    • Powerful 880MHz processor

  • MEMORY

    • 128MB NAND flash and 128MB DDR3 RAM

  • QUALITY OF SERVICE

    • Advanced Quality of Service (QoS)

  • IPV6

    • IPV6 support for improved performance

  • Product Diagram

  • PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

    • Dimensions: 9.27 x 5.94 x 2.14 in (235.51 x 150.76 x 54.5 mm)

    • Weight: 0.75lb (340g)

  • STANDARDS

    • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz

    • IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz

  • SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

    • Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista®, XP®, 2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux®

    • Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0, Microsoft® Edge, Firefox® 2.0, Safari® 1.4, or Google Chrome™ 11.0 browsers or higher

    • Use laptop with 2x2 300 Mbps adapter like Centrino® 6205/6235, 3x3 450Mbps adapter like Centrino® 6300/5300, or 802.11ac adapter like NETGEAR A6210 for maximum performance

  • SECURITY

    • WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2—PSK)

    • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall)

    • Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention

    • Free custom URL using NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service

  • PACKAGE CONTENTS

    • AC1200 Smart WiFi Router (R6230)

    • Ethernet cable

    • Quick start guide

    • Power adapter, localized to country of sale

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†Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume and building construction.

NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with future standards.

Nighthawk App

The NETGEAR Nighthawk App (formerly Up App) makes it easy to set up and personalize your WiFi router. With the App, you can install your router in few steps - just connect your mobile device to the router network and the App will walk you through the rest. Once set up, you can use the intuitive dashboard to manage your connected devices, run a quick Internet speed test, pause Internet, set up Circle® with Disney smart parental controls and much more.