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PAGE 1 of 10 Smart Connect intelligently selects the fastest 2.4 or 5GHz WiFi band for each device in your WiFi coverage. 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. Stop buffering and start enjoying ultra-smooth streaming, online gaming, and more.
PAGE 1 of 10 Smart Connect intelligently selects the fastest 2.4 or 5GHz WiFi band for each device in your WiFi coverage. 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. Stop buffering and start enjoying ultra-smooth streaming, online gaming, and more.
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...of immersive, uninterrupted, online gaming while dynamic QoS prioritizes Internet traffic by device for stronger, more reliable connections. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router GAMING | FOR THE WIN You need the best when you know it 's the end ... gaming and streaming. And to powerful Tri-Band WiFi and features like Smart Connect and Beamforming+-it . Nighthawk X6 offers key features to 3.0Gbps. STREAMING | ULTIMATE HD Nighthawk X6 multiplies the entertainment factor for more WiFi for everyone in AC3000 speed and performance. MOBILE | FASTER & ...
...of immersive, uninterrupted, online gaming while dynamic QoS prioritizes Internet traffic by device for stronger, more reliable connections. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router GAMING | FOR THE WIN You need the best when you know it 's the end ... gaming and streaming. And to powerful Tri-Band WiFi and features like Smart Connect and Beamforming+-it . Nighthawk X6 offers key features to 3.0Gbps. STREAMING | ULTIMATE HD Nighthawk X6 multiplies the entertainment factor for more WiFi for everyone in AC3000 speed and performance. MOBILE | FASTER & ...
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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 Up to 450Mbps All Legacy WiFi Devices WiFi Band 2 5GHz -... Up to 1.3Gbps Newer Dual Band AC WiFi Devices FAST FASTER FASTEST Optimized speeds for all WiFi devices PAGE 3 of up to 3.0Gbps. The X6...
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 Up to 450Mbps All Legacy WiFi Devices WiFi Band 2 5GHz -... Up to 1.3Gbps Newer Dual Band AC WiFi Devices FAST FASTER FASTEST Optimized speeds for all WiFi devices PAGE 3 of up to 3.0Gbps. The X6...
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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 HD gaming & video...Range Faster and expanded coverage throughout your network is fun and easy, anything from accessing stored photos & music to wireless printing. 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 automatic PC backup to ...
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 HD gaming & video...Range Faster and expanded coverage throughout your network is fun and easy, anything from accessing stored photos & music to wireless printing. 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 automatic PC backup to ...
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... WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK) PARENTAL CONTROLS-Circle® - Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Reliable Connections There's nothing more reliable WiFi connectivity. EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for families to manage content ... you covered. VPN SUPPORT-OpenVPN Connect app on any device GUEST NETWORK-Separate and secure network for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you stay that way! Whether it's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for your WiFi.
... WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK) PARENTAL CONTROLS-Circle® - Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Reliable Connections There's nothing more reliable WiFi connectivity. EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for families to manage content ... you covered. VPN SUPPORT-OpenVPN Connect app on any device GUEST NETWORK-Separate and secure network for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you stay that way! Whether it's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for your WiFi.
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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 ...
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 router and get more . • Smart Parental Controls-Easily manage content & time online with the app, ...
Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Nighthawk® App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your router and get more . • Smart Parental Controls-Easily manage content & time online with the app, ...
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Using the ReadyCLOUD mobile app or web portal, you'll now have an Internet connection. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router ReadyCLOUD® USB Access-Access Your Files Wherever, Whenever Access and share your and access ReadyCLOUD via secure, .../circle Key Features: USB drive PAGE 8 of cloud storage services. Once you've connected your USB drive to your NETGEAR Nighthawk® X6 and uploaded all your favorite files, you can enjoy the convenience and accessibility anytime & anywhere you can easily: • Limit daily Internet time for websites,...
Using the ReadyCLOUD mobile app or web portal, you'll now have an Internet connection. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router ReadyCLOUD® USB Access-Access Your Files Wherever, Whenever Access and share your and access ReadyCLOUD via secure, .../circle Key Features: USB drive PAGE 8 of cloud storage services. Once you've connected your USB drive to your NETGEAR Nighthawk® X6 and uploaded all your favorite files, you can enjoy the convenience and accessibility anytime & anywhere you can easily: • Limit daily Internet time for websites,...
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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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..., 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 mm) • Weight: 2.43lbs (1.1kg) Technical Specifications • AC3200† WiFi - Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri...-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Package Contents • Nighthawk® X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router (R7850) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to ...
..., 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 mm) • Weight: 2.43lbs (1.1kg) Technical Specifications • AC3200† WiFi - Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri...-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Package Contents • Nighthawk® X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router (R7850) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to ...
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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 User Manual Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7850 September 2019 202-12026-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit https://www.netgear.com/support/ to register your product, get help, access the latest...
Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit https://www.netgear.com/support/ to register your product, get help, access the latest...
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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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ...
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 ...
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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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Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Package contents Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Figure 1.
Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Package contents Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Figure 1.
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Figure 2. Router LEDs and buttons The following table describes the LEDs and buttons on the top panel of the router. 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
Figure 2. Router LEDs and buttons The following table describes the LEDs and buttons on the top panel of the router. 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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.... • Solid amber. No device is off . USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port • Solid white. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is connected to the modem. • Off. Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Table 1.
.... • Solid amber. No device is off . USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port • Solid white. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is connected to the modem. • Off. Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Table 1.