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The NETGEAR AC2000 Smart WiFi Router is an incredibly fast router delivering AC2000 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. It delivers the speed and reliability needed 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 AC2000 Smart WiFi Router also includes NIGHTHAWK® App to easily set, update and configure your router.
Speed
High-performance AC2000 WiFi delivers up to 300Mbps+1733Mbps concurrent operation in 2.4GHz and 5Ghz for maximum wireless throughput.
Three SSIDs
3 SSIDs provide 3 separate secure WiFi networks each at maximum performance to keep your small business admin, employees, and customers connected.
Secure Sharing
USB port that can be used to share data from a local HD or a NAS drive.
NETGEAR AC2000 Dual Band 4x4 Wireless Access Point (WAC124)
WAC124 delivers high-speed WiFi that is affordable and easy to install, without added infrastructure and deployment costs. It’s the most cost-effective WiFi solution for small businesses, cafes, retail, small offices, dorm rooms and more.
Better range with three (3) external antennas for maximum coverage
Four (4) Gigabit Ethernet ports to connect to wired devices
WPS button for easy one-touch client connectivity
Quickly register device with the NETGEAR Insight app
| 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
Product Number
R6850
WiFi Band
Simultaneous Dual-Band WiFi 2.4 & 5 GHz
Memory
128MB NAND Flash and 128MB DDR3 RAM
WiFi Band
Simultaneous Dual-Band WiFi 2.4 & 5 GHz
Package Contents
AC2000 Smart WiFi Router (R6850)
Ethernet cable
Quick start guide
Power adapter, localized to country of sale
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 235.51 x 150.76 x 54.5 mm (9.27 x 5.94 x 2.14 in)
Weight: 377 g (0.83 lbs)
Standards
One (1) USB 2.0 port
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
Security
Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall)
Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
Free custom URL using NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service
Warranty
3-year Limited Hardware Warranty
Country of Origin
China