NIGHTHAWK EX8000 X6S Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- NIGHTHAWK
Table of Contents
Data Sheet I EX8000
Nighthawk X6S Tri-BandFi Mesh Extender
Smart Roaming. One WiFi Name.
Nighthawk’ X6S AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Mesh Extender with Patented FastLane3
Technology boosts your WiFi to the extreme with speeds up to 3Gbps. This
Nighthawk Mesh Extender creates powerful whole-home WiFi using your existing
WiFi.
EX8000 is one of the most advanced tri-band WiFi mesh extenders that includes
a dedicated 1.7Gbps 5GHz band for extending Internet speeds to your devices.
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 to provide seamless connectivity as you roam throughout the house.
NIGHTHAWK MESH WIFI
- Easily create a whole-home WiFi system with your existing router
- Extends coverage of your home’s WIFi with same WiFi name & security password
- Uninterrupted 4K video streaming as you roam room-to-room
- Push button setup
FASTLANE™ TECHNOLOGY
- Extreme Tri-Band WiFi with combined speeds up to 3Gbps*
- Dedicated Win Link to router avoids cutting the extended WIF bandwidth in half
- Six high-performance internal antennas amplify WiFi range
ULTIMATE CONNECTIVITY
- Smart Roaming automatically connects your mobile devices to the best available WiFi
- Quad-core processor for seamless 4K video streaming & lag-free gaming
- MU- MIMO enables simultaneous streaming of data for multiple devices
- Four Gigabit ports to connect wired devices like smart TVs & game consoles to W R
- Boost the range of your VViFi to every corner of your home
The NETGEAR patented Fastane3 Technology is comprised of Tii-band WiFi that creates a dedicated WiFi link between the extender and router and an optimized antenna design in the extender, giving you more speed to more devices. These elements combined create a powerful solution to extend WiFi throughout your home.
| FASTLA NE | FASTLAN E3 Technology |
|---|
This feature maxim yes performance by limiting devices to a specific band. The
front haul is always one band, however, the backhaul is not always 5GHz.| This
feature maximizes performance by missing devices to a specific band. The front
haul has two bands, backhaul is usually 5GHz. Thereby ensuring that all your
devices operating on the 5Ghz network have a dedicated WiFi connection.
FastLane needs to be enabled in the GUI.| In Nighthawk X6S Tri-band WiFi
range extender FastLane3 Technology is automatically enabled.
Use case: More bandwidth for more devices.| Use case: Enhances your gaming and
streaming experience.
More Coverage. Smart Roaming. One WiFi Name.
Nighthawk App
The NETGEAR Nighthawk’ App makes it easy to set up your extender and get more out of your WiFi, with the app, you can install your extender in a few steps- must 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.
- Quick Setup-Get connected in just minutes
- WiFi Settings-View your WiFi network name (SSID) and password
- Device List-Check devices connected to the extender
- Network Map-View extenders connected to the network
Package Contents
- Nighthawk’ X6S AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Mesh Extender (EX8000)
- Quick start guide
- Power adapter
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions: 894 x 6.68 x 3.65 in (227 x 170 x93 mm)
- Weight: 191b (0.86kg)
Warranty
- www.netgear.com/warranty
- Extend your warranty &technical support within 90 days of product purchase [US only]. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home
Support
- 90-day complimentary technical support*
- Join the NETGEAR Community Forum.
Visit http://community.netgear.com
Ease of Use
- Quick Nighthawk App installation & setup
- Push ‘N’ Connect using WPS’
- Power on/off button
System Requirements
- 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 &logic:. Chrome 25.0 browsers or higher
Security
- Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK)and WEP Standards
Standards
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AC3000t WiFi
-Band 1: 400Mbps @2.4GHz – 256QAM
-Band 2:866Mbps @5GHz – 256QAM
– Band 3:1733Mbps @5GHz – 256QAM -
IEEE’ 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
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IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz
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IEEE 802.1111 k
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Four(4)1W100/1000 Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology
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USB 2.0 port
This product
comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR
authorized reseller.
*24/7 basic technical support provided for 90 days from date of purchase when purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. ‘Works with devices supporting WPS.
‘Comparable with an AC1200 Wifi Range Extender.
: Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and data over distance wilt vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building material and construction, and network overhead, result in lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. Data throughput signal range and wireless coverage distances are not guaranteed and may vary due to differences in operating environments of wireless networks, including without limitation building materials and wireless interference. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1heproduct may not be compatible with routers or gateways with firmware that has been altered, is based on open source programs, or is non-standard or outdated.
For indoor use only.
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, FastLane3, and Nighthawk are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Mac logo is a trademark of Apple Inc. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned herein are for reference purposes only. ©2019 NETGEAR, Inc.
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