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The NETGEAR AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Router delivering AC WiFi speed 3x faster than older standards. This router offers improved performance and wireless coverage for your entire home.
Get the speed you need for smooth HD streaming and online gaming throughout your home, through a secure and reliable connection to the Internet. Compatible with next generation WiFi devices, this router is also backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices. Advanced features include ReadySHARE USB access for wirelessly accessing and sharing USB storage.
Better WiFi? We’ve got you covered.
Up to 1,200 sq. ft of WiFi coverage
Easily upgrade your WiFi experience and coverage with the Nighthawk R6120. High-powered antennas and Dual Band streaming deliver fast, reliable WiFi to every corner of your home.
Built for Fast Streaming
Up to 1200Mbps wireless speed for demanding activities like HD streaming and gaming.
Seamless WiFi for up to 20 Devices
Intelligently selects between dual bands to minimize interference and maximize speed for your many smart wireless devices.
Secure WiFi Connections
Rest easy knowing your network is protected with high-level WPA/WPA2 wireless security, firewall protection, and the ability to create a Guest Network separate from your home network and private information.
Convenient Parental Controls
Use the Nighthawk App to effortlessly manage website access, web filtering, and even pause WiFi for individual devices and family members.
Easy 5-Minute Setup with App
The Nighthawk App makes it a snap to set up your router. Just connect your internet Ethernet cable to the router and the app will walk you through simple setup steps. Connect your devices to the network and you’re done.
Four Fast Wired Connections
Four Ethernet ports deliver fast internet connections to your computer, game console and more. One USB port lets you share a storage drive or printer across the network.
Features
Speed
Any place you need WiFi speed you’ve got everything you need for a fast connected home with NETGEAR.
Faster AC WiFi: Up to 300+867Mbps †
WiFi Range
Homes come in all shapes and sizes. NETGEAR provides WiFi connectivity throughout your home for all your Internet-enabled devices.
Better Range: For large homes
Reliability
Stay connected—with your devices, your media, and your friends—with less interference-prone streaming with NETGEAR.
Simultaneous dual band: Two separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi networks reduce WiFi interference and doubles bandwidth
Compatible with current and future WiFi devices
| R6080 | R6120 | R6230 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WiFi Speed | AC1000 (Up to 1000Mbps) | AC1200 (Up to 1200Mbps) | AC1200 (Upto 1200Mbps) |
| WiFi Coverage | Up to 1000 sq ft | Up to 1200 sq ft | Up to 1200 sq ft |
| Recommended # of Devices | Up to 15 | Up to 20 | Up to 20 |
| Wired Ethernet Ports | 4 x 10/100Mbps | 4 x 10/100Mbps | 4 x 1G |
| USB ports - For Shared Storage/Printer | N/A | 1 x 2.0 | 1 x 2.0 |
| Parental Controls (schedule device access, etc) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5 Minute Easy Setup | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Network Security | WPA2, Guest Access, DoS, Firewall | WPA2, Guest Access, DoS, Firewall | WPA2, Guest Access, DoS, Firewall |
| Advanced Technology | Dual Band | Dual Band | Dual Band, Advanced QoS |
Specifications
Product Number
R6120
WiFi Technology
802.11ac
WiFi Performance
AC1200 (300 + 867 Mbps)†
WiFi Range
Medium to large homes
WiFi Band
Simultaneous Dual Band 2.4GHz & 5GHz
Beamforming
Not applicable
Memory
16 MB flash and 64 MB RAM
Number of USB Ports
One (1) USB 2.0 port
Number of Ethernet Ports
Five (5) 10/100 Mbps fast Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN) with auto-sensing technology
Security
Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
NAT firewall protection
Standards
One (1) USB 2.0 port
IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0GHz
Five (5) 10/100 (1 WAN & 4 LAN) Fast Ethernet ports
Physical Specifications
Dimensions : 7.2 x 5.4 x 1.8 in (185 x 136.5 x 46 mm)
Weight : 0.55 lb (250 g)
Package Contents
AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Router (R6120)
Ethernet cable
Quick install guide
Power adapter
System Requirements
Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, Vista®, XP®, 2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux®
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0, Firefox® 2.0, Safari® 1.4, Google Chrome™ 11.0 browsers or higher
Broadband (cable, DSL) Internet service and modem with Ethernet connection
Use with the A6210 WiFi USB Adapter with 802.11ac Dual Band for maximum performance
Warranty Information
2-Year Warranty