NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Specification and DataSheet

NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router

Leading the New Era of WiFi

Nighthawk® X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router is powered by high-power amplifiers and antennas to extend your WiFi coverage. Blazing-fast combined WiFi speeds up to 3.0Gbps and 1GHz dual-core processor for extended range. Smart Connect intelligently selects the fastest 2.4 or 5GHz WiFi band for each device in your home for optimal speeds. Stop buffering and start enjoying ultra-smooth streaming, online gaming, and more. Get best-in-class cybersecurity with NETGEAR Armor™ to protect your family from malware, stolen passwords, identity theft, and hacker attacks. Manage content and time online with Circle® Smart Parental Controls.

• GAMING | FOR THE WIN
  You need the best when you’re taking on the online gaming world. The Nighthawk® X6 is the pro gaming choice and the latest in AC3000 speed and performance. Powerful dual-core 1GHz processor and three offload processors provide WiFi speeds up to 3.0 Gbps. Nighthawk’s Tri-Band WiFi ends game lag and multiplies the intensity of immersive, uninterrupted, online gaming.

• STREAMING | ULTIMATE HD
  Nighthawk X6 multiplies the entertainment factor for everyone in your home. Seamless, simultaneous streaming for multiple devices is now a reality thanks to powerful Tri-Band WiFi and features like Smart Connect and Beamforming+—it’s the end of buffering, jittery video, and lag as you know it. Dynamic QoS prioritizes your WiFi bandwidth by application, such as Netflix® as well as by device for smoother streaming. A built-in DLNA-ready server and iTunes® server add to your media enjoyment, allowing you to play and share your videos and music quickly and easily. And to keep your media both safe and instantly accessible, you can use the free ReadySHARE Vault app for automatic, continuous backup of all your home PCs wirelessly, to the USB hard drive connected to the router’s super-speed USB 3.0 port.

• MOBILE | FASTER & FARTHER
  Nighthawk X6 Tri-Band WiFi provides more WiFi for more devices while Dynamic QoS bandwidth prioritization optimizes your Internet speed for gaming and streaming. That means more range and reliability for your mobile devices. Nighthawk X6 offers key features to dramatically boost mobile connectivity and performance. High-powered amplifiers & 6 high-performance foldable antennas help extend WiFi coverage throughout large homes & even backyards, while Beamforming+ focuses WiFi signals for stronger more reliable connections.

Tri-Band WiFi

The Nighthawk® X6 AC3000 Router with breakthrough Tri-Band WiFi technology delivers a massive combined wireless speed of up to 3.0 Gbps. X6 optimizes WiFi performance by intelligently assigning every device to the fastest WiFi band possible and doing so allows devices to connect at their maximum speed. Even if everyone and everything in the home that’s connected to the Internet is streaming, gaming, working, playing, socializing or updating at the same time, the X6 won’t miss a beat—you’ll enjoy seamless clarity and zero lag.

Tri-Band WiFi provides 3 dedicated WiFi Bands

Optimized speeds for all WiFi devices

• FAST WiFi Band 1
  2.4GHz – Up to 450Mbps All Legacy WiFi Devices

• FASTER WiFi Band 2
  5GHz – Up to 1.3Gbps Dual Band WiFi Devices

• FASTEST WiFi Band 3
  5GHz – Up to 1.3Gbps Newer Dual Band AC WiFi Devices

Speed

Get super-fast WiFi & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for gaming, video streaming, or surfing.

• EXTREMELY FAST WIFI—Up to 3.0Gbps
• TRI-BAND WIFI—Up to 450+1300+1300Mbps†
• SMART CONNECT—Automatically selects the best dual-band WiFi connection for optimal wireless speed
• GIGABIT WIFI—Next-generation WiFi now at Gigabit speeds
• GIGABIT WIRED—Ideal for HD gaming & video
• DUAL-CORE PROCESSOR—Dual-core 1GHz processor boosts wireless, wired & WAN-to-LAN performance

WiFi Range

Faster and expanded coverage throughout your home and for all your devices.

• ULTIMATE RANGE—WiFi coverage throughout very large homes
• HIGH-POWER ANTENNAS—High-power amplifiers with 6 external antennas

Sharing

With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is fun and easy, anything accessing stored photos & music.

• DLNA®—Find & play your media on DLNA TVs & game consoles
• READYSHARE® USB ACCESS—Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive via one (1) USB port
• ONE SUPERSPEED USB 3.0 PORT—Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0
• READYSHARE® VAULT—Free software for automatic PC backup to a USB hard drive connected to the router

Reliable Connections

There’s nothing more frustrating than lost connections! With NETGEAR’s advanced features & best-in-class technology, you’ll reduce interference & enjoy more reliable WiFi connectivity.

• BEAMFORMING+—Boosts speed, reliability, & range of WiFi connections for 2.4 & 5GHz bands
• SIMULTANEOUS T RI-BAND WIFI—Reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices
• DYNAMIC QoS—Dynamic QoS automatically recognizes & prioritizes streaming & gaming applications

Ease Of Use

Start enjoying your new device faster than ever. NETGEAR wants to make sure installation and management is simple & easy, so you can connect quickly & make sure you stay that way!

• SMART CONNECT—Intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for every device connection. One WiFi name for the entire home
• NIGHTHAWK APP—Easily set up your router and get more out of your WiFi. Includes remote access to manage your network away from home
• VOICE CONTROLLED BY AMAZON ALEXA—Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with simple voice commands

Security

Maintain high security across your network to ensure your privacy & family is safe while online. Whether it’s preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you covered.

• NETGEAR ARMOR—Advanced cyber threat protection for your home and all your devices
• CIRCLE® PARENTAL CONTROLS—The smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any device
• V PN SUPPORT —OpenVPN Connect app on iOS and Android® allows remote secure access to the home network
• SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS—Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
• GUEST NETWORK—Separate and secure network for your guests
• AUTOMATIC FIRMWARE UPDATE—Delivers latest security patches to the router
• PERSONAL FTP SERVER—Customized free URL to create an FTP server

Nighthawk® App

The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your router and get more out of your WiFi, with the app, you can install your router in a few steps—just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you through the rest. Once set up, you can use the intuitive dashboard to pause the Internet on your connected devices, run a quick Internet speed test, setup smart parental controls, and much more.

• Cybersecurity-protect your devices from cyber threats, block malware, & more with NETGEAR Armor™
• Smart Parental Controls—Easily manage content & time online with Circle®
• Remote Management—Easily monitor your home network anytime, anywhere
• Internet Speed Test—Check the broadband speeds from your service provider
• Pause Internet—Pause the Internet to any device
• Traffic Meter—Track Internet data usage
• Guest Networks—Setup separate WiFi access for guests
• Quick Setup—Get connected in just minutes

NETGEAR Armor™

NETGEAR Armor empowers you to eliminate vulnerabilities or simply know the status of your home network and devices, anytime, anywhere. Get instant notifications when malicious threats are detected, block unknown devices from joining your home network or take action on vulnerabilities as they are discovered easily through the Nighthawk App.

Powerful Security On Your NETGEAR Router

• ANTIVIRUS & RANSOMWARE PROTECTION— Keeps you safe from phishing and online fraud
• VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT—Scans and identifies network security flaws
• BITDEFENDER TOTAL SECURITY 2019—Protects all connected devices at home and on-the-go
• STAY SAFE EVEN WHEN AWAY FROM HOME WIFI— Stay in the know with Nighthawk App. Anywhere, anytime

Circle

Circle is the smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. With the Circle app, you can easily:

• Limit daily Internet time for websites, apps, and more
• Set a bedtime for your family’s devices
• Set an individual filter for each family member that matches their age and interests
• Pause the Internet by device or by the user with a press of a button
• Schedule specific `no internet times with OffTime
• Check out where your family spends time online
• Reward kids with extended Time Limits, no OffTime, and a late BedTime for the day
• Use voice commands to ask Alexa™ about Time Limits and Usage

Learn more netgear.com/circle

Key Features:

Dynamic Quality Of Service

If you like gaming and streaming videos, then you’ll benefit from Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS). Dynamic QoS resolves Internet traffic congestion when you have competing Internet demands at home. Dynamic QoS identifies your online activities by application and device, and then utilizes bandwidth allocation, and traffic prioritization techniques, to automatically allocate more bandwidth to latency-sensitive applications like online gaming and video streaming, while ensuring that lower-priority applications continue to work.

ReadySHARE® Vault—Automatic backup for Windows PCs

ReadyShare Vault is a free app that provides automatic, continuous backup of Windows PCs to the USB hard drive connected to the Nighthawk X6. The app has a wonderfully simple interface with intuitive backup settings—simply set up and forget and be assured that all your data on various home PCs in the home network is being continuously backed up. Never worry about losing your data again.

• Easy single-click setup to back up the Windows PCs on the home network
• Automatic, continuous incremental backup of all the changes
• Easily restore deleted files by going back to older snapshots
• Safeguard all your precious data, photos, videos

Beamforming+—For More Reliable Connections

Unlike typical WiFi routers that just blast the WiFi signals in all directions, with Beamforming+ the router & device communicate with each other, so the router can directly beam the WiFi signal to the device. Boosting speed, reliability, and range for both Implicit and Explicit 2.4 & 5GHz WiFi devices, the result is a stronger, faster, more reliable connection that is locked in even when the device is moved around the home.

• WiFi Signal Focus—Focuses signals from the wireless router to WiFi devices like smartphones, tablets & laptops
• Automatic Signal Management—Checks with your device to keep the WiFi signal at its optimal strength
• Device Connections—Designed for home environments to support multiple WiFi device connections for the highest quality
• WiFi Coverage—Reduces dead spots, & boosts signal strength

Connection Diagram

Package Contents

• Nighthawk® X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router (R7900)
• Ethernet cable
• Quick start guide
• Power adapter, localized to country of sale

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 11.63 x 8.92 x 2.14 in
• Weight: 2.43lb

Technical Specifications

• AC3000† WiFi
  • Band 1: 450 Mbps @2.4GHz
  • Band 2: 1300Mbps @5GHz
  • Band 3: 1300Mbps @5GHz
• Simultaneous Tri-Band WiFi
  • Tx/Rx 3×3 (2.4GHz) + 3×3 (5GHz) + 3×3 (5GHz)
  • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
  • IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz
• Powerful dual-core 1GHz processor
• Memory: 128 MB flash and 512 MB RAM
• Six (6) high-performance external antennas
• High-power amplifiers
• Five (5) 10/100/1000Mbps – 1 WAN & 4 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports
• One (1) USB 3.0 Port
• IPv6 Support (Internet Protocol Version 6)
• On/Off LED lights option

Standards

• One (1) USB 3.0 port
• IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz + 256-QAM support
• IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0GHz
• Five (5) 10/100/1000Mbps—(1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports

Key Features

• Smart Connect—Same WiFi network name on 2.4 & 5GHz for automatic band selection
• ReadySHARE® USB—Share your USB hard drive and printer
• ReadySHARE® Vault—Free software for automatic PC backup to a USB hard drive connected to the router
• Customized free URL to set up personal FTP server
• VPN support—Secure remote access. Now also on Mobile devices
• Guest network access—Separate & secure
• Implicit & Explicit Beamforming— More reliable connections
• Automatic firmware update delivers the latest security patches to the router
• Alexa Voice Control—Use Amazon Alexa™ and the NETGEAR Skill to control your network with simple voice commands
• Nighthawk App—Easily set up your router and get more out of your WiFi
• Circle Smart Parental Controls—Manage content and time online
•  NETGEAR Armor—Advanced cyber threat protection for your home and all your devices

Support

• 90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR-authorized reseller
• Join the NETGEAR Community Forum. Visit http://community.netgear.com

System Requirements

• Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista®, XP®, 2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux®
• Microsoft Internet Explorer® 5.0, 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)
• Automatic firmware update delivers the latest security patches to the router
• Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT)
• Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
• VPN Support—Secure access to your home network away from home

Warranty

• www.netgear.com/warranty
• Extend your warranty & technical support within 90 days of product purchase [US only]. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home

This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR-authorized reseller. This router does not support all the mandatory features, such as Uplink OFDMA, as ratified in Draft 3.0 of IEEE 802.11AX specification. † Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with future standards. Circle® includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for a Premium Plan. Visit netgear.com/circle for more information. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Armor, Nighthawk, ReadySHARE, and ReadyCLOUD are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Mac, Mac OS, and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. Any other trademarks herein are for reference purposes only. ©2020 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the maximum Wi-Fi speed supported by the NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router?

The NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router supports a maximum Wi-Fi speed of up to 3000 Mbps.

How many antennas does the NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router have?

The NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router has six external antennas.

Does the NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router support beamforming?

Yes, the NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router supports beamforming technology.

Can the NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router be used as a wired router?

Yes, the NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router has multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired connections.

Does the NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router support guest network access?

Yes, the router supports guest network access, allowing you to create separate Wi-Fi networks for guests.

What is the USB port on the NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router used for?

The USB port on the router can be used for connecting external storage devices or printers for network sharing.

Does the NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router support VPN (Virtual Private Network) passthrough?

Yes, the router supports VPN passthrough, allowing you to establish VPN connections to your network from external devices.

Can the NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router be used with Voice over IP (VoIP) services?

Yes, the router is compatible with VoIP services and can prioritize voice traffic for better call quality.

Is the NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router compatible with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant?

Yes, the router is compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control and management.

Does the NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router support parental controls?

Yes, the router supports advanced parental controls, allowing you to manage and filter internet access for specific devices.

Can the NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router be used in a mesh network setup?

No, the R7900 is a standalone router and does not support mesh networking.

Does the NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router have a built- in firewall?

Yes, the router has a built-in firewall to provide security and protect your network from unauthorized access.

What is the range of the NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router?

The router provides reliable Wi-Fi coverage for medium to large homes, with a range of up to 3,500 square feet.

Can the NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router prioritize certain devices or applications for better performance?

Yes, the router supports Quality of Service (QoS) features, allowing you to prioritize specific devices or applications for optimal performance.

Does the NETGEAR R7900 Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router have a mobile app for remote management?

Yes, NETGEAR offers the Nighthawk app, which allows you to manage and control the router settings remotely from your mobile device.

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