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802.11ac Tri-Band Gigabit
The Nighthawk® X6S AC4000 Router, with breakthrough Tri-band WiFi and multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) is ideal for simultaneous streaming to many WiFi devices in your home. The X6S offers the fastest combined WiFi speed up to 4Gbps, and is powered by a powerful 64-bit, dual core 1.8GHz processor with three offload processors. Enjoy fastest WiFi speed throughout your home with less lag and less buffering as you game, stream and surf. Access and control your router from anywhere using features such as NETGEAR genie® remote access, ReadyCLOUD® and OpenVPN®. Control your home network with voice commands using Amazon Echo/Alexa.
Using Multi-User MIMO technology, NETGEAR routers can stream data to multiple devices simultaneously. With MU-MIMO, your WiFi network can deliver faster throughput to every MU-MIMO connected device. That means faster downloads and smoother streaming for your devices.
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.
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!
"Alexa, ask NETGEAR to turn on guest WiFi." Easily control your router using voice commands using Amazon Alexa. To enable the router to work with Amazon Alexa, you can use the command "Alexa, enable the NETGEAR skill," or you can manually link the NETGEAR skill to your Alexa app. Learn more.
Get the fastest WiFi currently available & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for gaming, video streaming or surfing.
Fastest combined WiFi speed—Up to 4Gbps (750+1625+1625Mbps)
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
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 and 6 high-performance external antennas
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 Tri-Band—More and faster WiFi connections to all devices
Beamforming+ — Focuses WiFi signals for stronger more reliable connections on 2.4 and 5GHz bands
Sharing 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 (2) USB ports
Super speed USB 3.0 port—Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0
ReadySHARE Vault—Free software for automatic PC backup to a USB hard drive connected to the router
ReadySHARE Printer—Wirelessly access and share a USB printer
iTunes® compatible—Play your USB-stored music using AirPlay or Apple Remote™
Start enjoying your new device faster than ever. NETGEAR makes sure installation and management is simple and easy, so you can connect quickly and stay that way.
Easy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers— 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
Voice Control —Using Amazon Alexa, control your home network with voice commands
Push ‘N’ Connect—Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS)
WiFi & power on/off—Convenient power savings
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—Web filtering for all your connected devices
Guest network access—Separate and secure access for guests
Secure WiFi connections—High level wireless security with WPA/WPA2
Personal FTP server—Customized free URL to create FTP server
† 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.
‡ MU-MIMO capability requires both router and client device to support MU-MIMO. For more information see: www.netgear.com/MU-MIMO
Intended for indoor use only.
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, ReadyCLOUD, and NETGEAR genie, are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. Any other trademarks on this package are for reference purposes only. ©2016 NETGEAR, Inc.
This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorised reseller.
* 90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorised reseller.
NETGEAR Up guides you to set up an Internet connection, update to the latest firmware, configure WiFi settings, and register your router to NETGEAR.
Get it on Google Play | Download on the App Store
With NETGEAR genie you can share & stream music or videos, diagnose & repair network issues, set up parental controls & more from home or even remotely.
Learn More >
Download on the App Store | Download genie HD for iPad on the App Store | Get it on Google Play | Get it on Amazon | Download for PC | Download for MAC | Download genie User Manual
Enjoy personal and secure cloud access to USB storage anytime, anywhere.
Get it on Google Play | Download on the App Store | Web Portal
Free software for automatic PC backup to a USB hard drive connected to the router.
Download the installer and get started.
Securely access your home network and Internet connection from any device remotely.
NETGEAR Connect is a technical support based application that you can use to reach out to support.
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