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Nighthawk® X6 Tri-band WiFi Mesh Extender creates powerful whole home WiFi using your existing WiFi. EX7700 is one of the most advanced tri-band WiFi mesh extenders that includes a dedicated 866Mbps 5GHz band for extending Internet speeds to your devices. Patented FastLane3™ Technology with dedicated WiFi Link avoids cutting the extended WiFi bandwidth in half.
Smart Roaming intelligently connects your mobile devices to the optimal WiFi for superior streaming as you move around your house. Use the same WiFi name and password for seamless connectivity as you roam around the house. Secure Boot feature on the Nighthawk X6 Mesh extender ensures that only NETGEAR signed software can run on the device. NEW: Use the Nighthawk App to quickly setup the extender, check WiFi settings, view a list of devices connected to the extender and more.
Built for Heavy-Duty Streaming
Up to 2200Mbps wireless speed for demanding uses like 4K Ultra HD streaming and multi-player gaming.
Smart Roaming with Mesh Technology
Simplify and stay connected with one network name + auto-switching to your best network.
Smart Connect up to 45 Devices
Intelligently selects between 3 bands to minimize interference and maximize speed for a houseful of smart wireless devices.
5-Minute Setup
Connect to your existing router with one button press, and you’re done.
Tri-Band Technology for Max Speed
A dedicated WiFi band communicates with your router, maximizing speed to your devices.
Easy Parental Controls
Control WiFi access and set schedules by device easily with the NETGEAR WiFi App.
Features
Increased Range
Get the whole-home connectivity you need for iPads®, smartphones, laptops, & more. Boost the range of your WiFi network to every corner of your home for maximum WiFi performance
Fastlane3 Technology
Tri-band technology with patented FastLane3 Technology provides a high-speed WiFi connection to your devices by maximizing the available bandwidth. Enjoy the benefit of connecting the extender to your WiFi devices in the dedicated 5GHz band without reducing the extender bandwidth
Smooth Streaming
Smart Roaming intelligently connects your mobile devices to the optimal WiFi for 4K streaming, surfing and more. Now you can enjoy uninterrupted streaming on YouTube or Netflix, even as you move around the house Enjoy the benefit of connecting the extender to your WiFi devices in the dedicated 5GHz band without reducing the extender bandwidth
One WiFi Name
The Nighthawk X4S creates a seamless network throughout your home by using the same WiFi network name (SSID) as your router. WiFi devices like smartphones and laptops will remain connected to the same network name as you move around your home. Other extenders create a separate WiFi network name (SSID) than the router WiFi, causing disconnect and reconnection delays
| MODEL | EX7700 | EX8000 |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Range & Performance | Ultimate | Ultimate
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| Added WiFi Coverage | 2,300 sq.ft. | 2,800 sq.ft.
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| # Connected Devices | Up to 45 | Up to 55
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| Bandwidth | Tri-Band Up to 2200Mbps | Tri-Band Up to 3000Mbps |
| Best for Internet Speed | Up to 250Mbps | Up to 1000Mbps
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| HD Streaming | Ultimate | Ultimate |
| Online Gaming | Best | Ultimate |
| Seamless Roaming with One WiFi Name | ✓ | ✓
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| Tri-band for 2x Speed | ✓ | ✓
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| Universal Router Compatibility | ✓ | ✓ |
Specifications
WiFi Technology
802.11ac
WiFi Performance
AC2200
WiFi Band
Tri-band 2.4 & 5GHz
Warranty Information
2-year Limited Hardware Warranty
Number of Ethernet Ports
Two (2) 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology
Security
WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2-PSK) and WEP Standards
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 7.85 x 6.07 x 2.14 in
Weight: 1.17lb
System Requirements
2.4 and/or 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi router or gateway
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 8.0, Firefox® 20 or Safari® 5.1 or Google Chrome 25.0 browsers or higher
Ease Of Use
Simple browser installation—great for mobile devices
Push ‘N’ Connect using WPS
Power on/off button
Standards
IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz
IEEE® 802.11 k
Package Contents
Nighthawk® X6 AC2200 Tri-band WiFi Mesh Extender (EX7700)
Quick Start Guide
Power Adapter
Country of Origin
China