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The NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router is an incredibly fast router delivering AC1600 WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet speeds. External antennas provide improved WiFi coverage for larger homes. This router offers 3x faster speed than similar 802.11n and more reliable streaming for mobile phones and tablets.
Use the NETGEAR Nighthawk App to easily set, update and configure your router. Compatible with next generation WiFi devices and backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices. With up to 300+1300Mbps† speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, it avoids wireless interference, ensuring top WiFi speeds and reliable connections.
Ideal for applications such as lag-free multiple HD video streaming, multi-player gaming, ultra-fast speed and a secure and reliable connection to the Internet. The 880MHz processor delivers high-performance connectivity, while the USB 2.0 port provides wireless access and sharing of USB hard drives.
Built for Fast Streaming
Up to 1600Mbps 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.
Better Wi-Fi? We’ve got you covered.
Up to 1,200 sq. ft of WiFi coverage
Easily upgrade your Wi-Fi experience and coverage with the Nighthawk R6260. High-powered antennas and Dual Band streaming deliver fast, reliable Wi-Fi to every corner of your home.
| MODEL | R6220 | R6260 | R6850 | R7000P | R8000P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WiFi Speed | AC1200 - 300+900Mbps Dualband | AC1600 - 300+1300Mbps
Dualband | AC2000 - 300+1733Mbps Dualband | AC2300 - 600+1625Mbps Dualband | AC4000 - 750+1625+ 1625Mbps Tri-Band |
| WiFi Coverage | Up to 1200 sq. ft. | Up to 1600 sq. ft.
| Up to 2000 sq. ft. | Up to 2000 sq ft | Up to 3500 sq ft
|
| Recommended # of Devices | ~20
| 20+ | ~30
| ~35 | Up to 55
|
| Ideal Use | Big homes, HD streaming, multiplayer gaming. | Big homes, lag-free multiple HD video streaming & multi-player gaming. | Large homes, more reliable connections and speed for multiple la-free HD video streaming, multi-player gaming. | Larger homes, blazing fast speeds for HD and 4K streaming, multiplayer gaming and many connected WiFi devices | Larger homes, blazing fast speeds for multiple HD and 4K streaming, gaming and downloads, and other connected WiFi devices. |
| Nighthawk App
| - Easy setup
- Remote management -Traffic Meter - Guest network Setup - Individual device WiFi Control | - Easy setup
- Remote management -Traffic Meter - Guest network Setup - Individual device WiFi Control | - Easy setup
- Remote management -Traffic Meter - Guest network Setup - Individual device WiFi Control | - Easy setup
- Remote management -Traffic Meter - Guest network Setup - Individual device WiFi Control | - Easy setup
- Remote management -Traffic Meter - Guest network Setup - Individual device WiFi Control |
| Features | DLNA Server
ReadyShare USB Access
Push 'n' Connect with 'WPS'
Secure WiFi Connection encryption
Personal FTP Server
| DLNA Server
ReadyShare USB Access
Push 'n' Connect with 'WPS'
Secure WiFi Connection encryption
Personal FTP Server
| DLNA Server
ReadyShare USB Access
Push 'n' Connect with 'WPS'
Secure WiFi Connection encryption
Personal FTP Server
| -DLNA Server
-ReadyShare USB Access -Secure WiFi with Netgear Armor -Personal FTP Server -Voice Control support for Amazon Alexa -Smart Connect technology for device 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz handoff -Dynamic QoS -Beamforming for boosted speed and reliable connections -VPN Support -Automatic Firmware updates -Circle web-content and device filtering protection for families in the App -MU-MIMO Technology | -DLNA Server
-ReadyShare USB Access -Push 'n' Connect with 'WPS' -Secure WiFi with Netgear Armor -Personal FTP Server -Voice Control support for Amazon Alexa -Smart Connect technology for device 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz handoff -Dynamic QoS -Beamforming for boosted speed and reliable connections -VPN Support -Automatic Firmware updates -Circle web-content and device filtering protection for families in the App -MU-MIMO Technology -Aggregated Gigabit Ethernet -To enable screen reader support, press Ctrl+Alt+Z To learn about keyboard shortcuts, press Ctrl+slash |
| Ports (Out) | 1x USB2.0
4x Gigabit Ethernet | 1x USB2.0
4x Gigabit Ethernet | 1x USB2.0
4x Gigabit Ethernet | 1x USB 2.0 for ReadyShare
1x USB 3.0 for databackups or network storage 4x Gigabit Ethernet | 1x USB 2.0 for ReadyShare
1x USB 3.0 for databackups or network storage 4x Gigabit Ethernet To enable screen reader support, press Ctrl+Alt+Z To learn about keyboard shortcuts, press Ctrl+slash |
| Technology | - 128MB Flash, 128MB RAM
- 880Mhz Processor - IPv6 - SPI & NAT Firewall - Netgear Dynamic DNS Service | - 128MB NAND flash & 128MB DDR3 RAM
- 880Mhz Processor - IPv6 - SPI & NAT Firewall - Netgear Dynamic DNS Service | - 128MB NAND flash & 128MB DDR3 RAM
- 880Mhz Processor - IPv6 - SPI & NAT Firewall - Netgear Dynamic DNS Service | - 128MB Flash & 256MB RAM
- Dual-core 1Ghz Processor - IPv6 support - SPI & NAT Firewall - DoS attack prevention - VPN Support - Netgear Armor protection - Circle Smart Parental Controls | 128MB Flash & 512MB RAM
- Dual-core 1.8Ghz Processor - IPv6 support - SPI & NAT Firewall - DoS attack prevention - VPN Support - Netgear Armor protection - Circle Smart Parental Controls |
Specifications
WiFi Technology
802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit
WiFi Performance
AC1600 WiFi (300+1300Mbps)
WiFi Range
Large Homes
WiFi Band
Simultaneous Dual-Band WiFi 2.4 & 5 GHz
Number of Ethernet Ports
Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology
Number of USB Ports
One (1) USB 2.0 port
Memory
128MB NAND Flash and 128MB DDR3 RAM
Processor
880MHz processor
Security
WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2-PSK)
Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall)
Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
Free custom URL using NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 9.27 x 5.94 x 2.14 in (235.51 x 150.76 x 54.5 mm)
Weight: 0.75 lb (340 g)
Package Contents
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router (R6260)
Ethernet cable
Quick start guide
Power adapter, localized to country of sale
Standards
IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz
Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology
System Requirements
Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista®, XP®, 2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux®
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0, Microsoft® Edge, Firefox® 2.0, Safari® 1.4, or Google Chrome 11.0 browsers or higher
Warranty
3-year Limited Hardware Warranty
Country of Origin
China