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Stop buffering and start enjoying ultra-smooth streaming, online gaming, and more. Blazing-fast combined WiFi speeds up to extend your home for optimal speeds. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Performance & Use Nighthawk® X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router is powered by high-power amplifiers and antennas to 3.0Gbps† and 1GHz dualcore processor for extended range. PAGE 1 of 10 Smart Connect intelligently selects the fastest 2.4 or 5GHz WiFi band for each device in your WiFi coverage.
Stop buffering and start enjoying ultra-smooth streaming, online gaming, and more. Blazing-fast combined WiFi speeds up to extend your home for optimal speeds. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Performance & Use Nighthawk® X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router is powered by high-power amplifiers and antennas to 3.0Gbps† and 1GHz dualcore processor for extended range. PAGE 1 of 10 Smart Connect intelligently selects the fastest 2.4 or 5GHz WiFi band for each device in your WiFi coverage.
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...re taking on the online gaming world. STREAMING | ULTIMATE HD Nighthawk X6 multiplies the entertainment factor for everyone in AC3000 speed and performance. MOBILE | FASTER & FARTHER Nighthawk X6's Tri-Band WiFi provides more WiFi for more reliable connections. Nighthawk X6 offers key features to 3.0Gbps. High-power amplifiers & 6... your home PCs wirelessly, to the USB hard drive connected to the router super-speed USB 3.0 port. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router GAMING | FOR THE WIN You need the best when you can use the free ReadySHARE software for...
...re taking on the online gaming world. STREAMING | ULTIMATE HD Nighthawk X6 multiplies the entertainment factor for everyone in AC3000 speed and performance. MOBILE | FASTER & FARTHER Nighthawk X6's Tri-Band WiFi provides more WiFi for more reliable connections. Nighthawk X6 offers key features to 3.0Gbps. High-power amplifiers & 6... your home PCs wirelessly, to the USB hard drive connected to the router super-speed USB 3.0 port. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router GAMING | FOR THE WIN You need the best when you can use the free ReadySHARE software for...
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... at the same time, the X6 won't miss a beat-you'll enjoy seamless clarity and zero lag. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Tri-Band WiFi The Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Router with breakthrough Tri-Band WiFi technology delivers a massive combined wireless speed of 10 The X6 optimizes WiFi performance...
... at the same time, the X6 won't miss a beat-you'll enjoy seamless clarity and zero lag. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Tri-Band WiFi The Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Router with breakthrough Tri-Band WiFi technology delivers a massive combined wireless speed of 10 The X6 optimizes WiFi performance...
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And make sure you devices. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Speed Get super-fast WiFi & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for backing up Windows-based PCs. ACWiFi EXTREMELY ... to the router PAGE 4 of 10 ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout very large homes HIGH-POWER ANTENNAS-High-power amplifiers with 6 external antennas Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your home and for all you keep it safe by using ReadyCLOUD USB access application for gaming, video streaming or surfing.
And make sure you devices. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Speed Get super-fast WiFi & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for backing up Windows-based PCs. ACWiFi EXTREMELY ... to the router PAGE 4 of 10 ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout very large homes HIGH-POWER ANTENNAS-High-power amplifiers with 6 external antennas Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your home and for all you keep it safe by using ReadyCLOUD USB access application for gaming, video streaming or surfing.
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Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Reliable Connections There's nothing more frustrating than ever. NETGEAR wants to ensure your router and get more reliable WiFi connectivity. the smart way for families to manage content and.... VPN SUPPORT-OpenVPN Connect app on any device GUEST NETWORK-Separate and secure network for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers NIGHTHAWK APP-Easily set up your privacy & family is safe while online. Includes remote access to manage your network away from home Security Maintain ...
Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Reliable Connections There's nothing more frustrating than ever. NETGEAR wants to ensure your router and get more reliable WiFi connectivity. the smart way for families to manage content and.... VPN SUPPORT-OpenVPN Connect app on any device GUEST NETWORK-Separate and secure network for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers NIGHTHAWK APP-Easily set up your privacy & family is safe while online. Includes remote access to manage your network away from home Security Maintain ...
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... bandwidth to work. PAGE 6 of Service (QoS). Dynamic QoS resolves Internet traffic congestion when you 'll benefit from Dynamic Quality of 10 Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Dynamic Quality Of Service If you like online gaming and video streaming, while ensuring that lower priority applications continue...
... bandwidth to work. PAGE 6 of Service (QoS). Dynamic QoS resolves Internet traffic congestion when you 'll benefit from Dynamic Quality of 10 Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Dynamic Quality Of Service If you like online gaming and video streaming, while ensuring that lower priority applications continue...
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Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Nighthawk® App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your mobile device to any device • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Setup ...
Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Nighthawk® App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your mobile device to any device • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Setup ...
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... you've connected your USB drive to your NETGEAR Nighthawk® X6 and uploaded all your favorite files, you have anytime, anywhere access to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router ReadyCLOUD® USB... Access-Access Your Files Wherever, Whenever Access and share your files via the web portal http://readycloud.netgear.com/ • Download mobile app for Android https...
... you've connected your USB drive to your NETGEAR Nighthawk® X6 and uploaded all your favorite files, you have anytime, anywhere access to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router ReadyCLOUD® USB... Access-Access Your Files Wherever, Whenever Access and share your files via the web portal http://readycloud.netgear.com/ • Download mobile app for Android https...
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Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Connection Diagram LED On/Off USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port Gigabit Ethernet Internet Power On/Off Six Retractable High-performance Antennas WiFi On/Off WPS PAGE 9 of 10
Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Connection Diagram LED On/Off USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port Gigabit Ethernet Internet Power On/Off Six Retractable High-performance Antennas WiFi On/Off WPS PAGE 9 of 10
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... 802.11ac 1300 Mbps devices. **Circle® includes the Free Basic Plan. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-R7850-1 PAGE 10 of sale Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 11.63 x 8.92 x 2.14 in (295.5 x 226.8 x 54.5...Beamforming- Fees apply for more information. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, Nighthawk, ReadySHARE, and ReadyCLOUD are trademarks of Apple Inc. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Package Contents • Nighthawk® X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router (R7850) • Ethernet cable • Quick...
... 802.11ac 1300 Mbps devices. **Circle® includes the Free Basic Plan. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-R7850-1 PAGE 10 of sale Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 11.63 x 8.92 x 2.14 in (295.5 x 226.8 x 54.5...Beamforming- Fees apply for more information. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, Nighthawk, ReadySHARE, and ReadyCLOUD are trademarks of Apple Inc. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Package Contents • Nighthawk® X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router (R7850) • Ethernet cable • Quick...
User Manual
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User Manual Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7850 September 2019 202-12026-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7850 September 2019 202-12026-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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... your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Compliance and Conformity For regulatory...
... your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Compliance and Conformity For regulatory...
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Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Change the MTU size 41 Chapter 4 Optimize Performance Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management........44 Enable Dynamic QoS 44 ... Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet Enable Circle With Disney 50 Enable Circle With Disney on your router 51 Enable Circle with Disney using the Nighthawk app 52 Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet....52 Use keywords to block Internet sites 54 Block services from the...
Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Change the MTU size 41 Chapter 4 Optimize Performance Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management........44 Enable Dynamic QoS 44 ... Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet Enable Circle With Disney 50 Enable Circle With Disney on your router 51 Enable Circle with Disney using the Nighthawk app 52 Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet....52 Use keywords to block Internet sites 54 Block services from the...
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Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Chapter 7 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet Set up and manage Dynamic DNS 75 Set up ... Printer Install the printer driver and cable the printer 83 Download the ReadySHARE printer utility 83 Install the ReadySHARE printer utility 83 Print using the NETGEAR USB Control Center 84 Chapter 9 Manage Network Settings View or change the WAN settings 87 Set up a default DMZ server 88 Change the Router's Device...
Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Chapter 7 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet Set up and manage Dynamic DNS 75 Set up ... Printer Install the printer driver and cable the printer 83 Download the ReadySHARE printer utility 83 Install the ReadySHARE printer utility 83 Print using the NETGEAR USB Control Center 84 Chapter 9 Manage Network Settings View or change the WAN settings 87 Set up a default DMZ server 88 Change the Router's Device...
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Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Set up the router in bridge mode 107 Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group 108 Set up a ... the settings 126 Restore the settings 127 Remote access 128 Set up remote management 128 Use remote access 129 Remotely access your router using the Nighthawk app 129 Disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs 130 Set your time zone 130 Return the router to its factory default settings 131 Use...
Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Set up the router in bridge mode 107 Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group 108 Set up a ... the settings 126 Restore the settings 127 Remote access 128 Set up remote management 128 Use remote access 129 Remotely access your router using the Nighthawk app 129 Disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs 130 Set your time zone 130 Return the router to its factory default settings 131 Use...
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Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device 139 Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device 139 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your ...
Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device 139 Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device 139 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your ...
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Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Troubleshoot 404 Error Message When Trying to Log In to Plex Account 164 Chapter 14 Supplemental Information Factory Settings 166 Technical Specifications 168 8
Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Troubleshoot 404 Error Message When Trying to Log In to Plex Account 164 Chapter 14 Supplemental Information Factory Settings 166 Technical Specifications 168 8
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Figure 1. Package contents Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable.
Figure 1. Package contents Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable.
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Router LEDs and buttons The following table describes the LEDs and buttons on the top panel of the router. Figure 2. Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel The status LEDs, WiFi On/Off button, and WPS button are located on the top of the router. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual
Router LEDs and buttons The following table describes the LEDs and buttons on the top panel of the router. Figure 2. Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel The status LEDs, WiFi On/Off button, and WPS button are located on the top of the router. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual
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.... Power is connected to connect. • Off. A powered-on device is off. 5 GHz 2 WiFi • Solid white. LED descriptions LED Power Description • Solid amber. Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Table 1.
.... Power is connected to connect. • Off. A powered-on device is off. 5 GHz 2 WiFi • Solid white. LED descriptions LED Power Description • Solid amber. Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Table 1.