Data Sheet | R6700

Nighthawk® AC1750 Smart WiFi Router—Dual Band Gigabit

Leading the New Era of WiFi

Nighthawk® AC1750 Smart WiFi for improved WiFi range & cybersecurity for an unlimited
Router is powered by three performance across both 2.4 and number of devices that provides
antennas to extend your WiFi 5GHz devices. Stop buffering encrypted connections, keeps
coverage. Blazing-fast combined and start enjoying ultra-smooth your online activity private, secures
WiFi speeds up to 450+1300Mbps† streaming, online gaming, lost or stolen devices, and blocks
and 1GHz dual-core processor for and more. With NETGEAR suspicious devices on your network.
extended range. Beamforming+ Armor™, you get multi-layered

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GAMING | FOR THE WIN

Avoid character freezing & enjoy lag-free gaming with extreme

11AC speed & performance. Nighthawk delivers AC1750 WiFi,
and a powerful dual core 1GHz processor, for simultaneous
streaming with multiple devices. When microseconds count,
let Nighthawk accelerate your game. For the win.

STREAMING | ULTIMATE HD

Stop buffering and start enjoying uninterrupted streaming media.

With features like Advanced QoS and Beamforming+ server you�ll
begin to stream like you mean it. Access your stored media quickly
with USB 3.0.

MOBILE | EASY TO USE WITH ALL MOBILE DEVICES

Improve your mobile WiFi speeds by up to 100% with Nighthawk!

Easily set up your router and get the most out of your WiFi with
the Nighthawk App. High-power external antennas help extend
WiFi coverage throughout large homes & even backyards. For
the first time Beamforming+ focuses WiFi signals to both 2.4 &
5GHz devices. With signals locked onto your device, experience
what it really means to be mobile!

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Speed
Get super fast WiFi & enjoy a blazing-fast,
AC WiFi
EXTREMELY FAST WIFI—Up to 450+1300Mbps†
lag-free WiFi experience for gaming, video
streaming or surfing.
GIGABIT WIFI—Next-generation WiFi now at Gigabit speeds

GIGABIT WIRED—Ideal for HD gaming & video

1GHz DUAL-CORE PROCESSOR—Dual-core 1GHz processor boosts

Dual Core
Processor
wireless, wired & WAN-to-LAN performance

WiFi Range

Faster and expanded coverage throughout your

ULTIMATE RANGE—WiFi coverage throughout very large homes
home and for all you devices.

ANTENNAS—Amplifiers with 3 external antennas

Sharing
With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is
DLNA®—Find & play your media on DLNA TVs & game consoles
fun and easy, such as accessing stored photos &
music. And make sure you keep it safe by using
READYSHARE® USB ACCESS—Wirelessly access & share USB hard
ReadySHARE® USB access application for backing drive via USB 3.0 port
up Windows-based PCs.
ONE SUPERSPEED USB 3.0 PORT—Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0

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Reliable Connections
There’s nothing more frustrating than lost BEAMFORMING+—Boosts speed, reliability, & range of WiFi
connections! With NETGEAR’s advanced connections for 2.4 & 5GHz bands
features & best-in-class technology, you’ll
SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND WIFI—Reduces interference for better
reduce interference & enjoy more reliable
connections to more WiFi devices
WiFi connectivity.

ADVANCED QOS—Advanced QoS for lag free gaming

AIRTIME FAIRNESS—Prevent network lag when slower devices connect

Ease Of Use
Start enjoying your new device faster than ever. NIGHTHAWK APP—Easily set up your router and get more out of
NETGEAR wants to make sure installation and your WiFi. Includes access from anywhere to manage your network
management is simple & easy, so you can away from home
connect quickly & make sure you stay that way!

Security

Maintain high security across your network to 

NETGEAR ARMOR™—Cybersecurity for your home††. Advanced cyber
ensure your privacy & family is safe while online. threat protection for your home network and your connected devices
Whether it’s preventing phishing & spyware or
 VPN SUPPORT­—OpenVPN Connect app on iOS and Android®
just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR
VPN allows remote secure access to the home network
has you covered.
SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS—Standards-based WiFi Security
(802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK)

PARENTAL CONTROLS—Circle™ - the smart way for families to

manage content and time online, on any device

GUEST NETWORK—Separate and secure network for your guests

AUTOMATIC FIRMWARE UPDATE—Delivers latest security patches

to the router

FTP
PERSONAL FTP SERVER—Customized free URL to create FTP server

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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, and much more!

• Anywhere Access—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

• Get it at nighthawk-app.com

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.

Advanced Cyber Threat Protection

netgear.com/armor
Powerful Security on Your NETGEAR Router

ANTIVIRUS & RANSOMWARE PROTECTION— 

BITDEFENDER SECURITY—Protects all connected devices at
Keeps you safe from phishing and online fraud home and on-the-go

VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT—Scans and 

BITDEFENDER VPN—Encrypts your internet connection
identifies networksecurity flaws to keep your online activity private even while you’re on
unsecured public networks

STAY SAFE EVEN WHEN AWAY FROM HOME WIFI—

Stay in the know with Nighthawk App. Anywhere, anytime

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®
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 individual filter for each family member that matches their age and interests

• Pause Internet by device or by 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:

Connection Diagram

Antenna Connection

Gigabit
Ethernet Internet
USB 3.0
(front of product)

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Package Contents Key Features Security

• Nighthawk® AC1750 Smart WiFi Router • Advanced QoS—For lag free gaming • Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,
(R6700v3) 128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
• ReadySHARE® USB—Share your USB
• Ethernet cable hard drive • Automatic firmware update delivers latest
security patches to the router
• Quick start guide • Customized free URL to set up personal
FTP server • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT)
• Power adapter, localized to country of sale
• Automatic firmware update delivers latest • Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
Physical Specifications security patches to the router
• VPN Support—Secure access to your
• VPN support—Secure remote access. Now home network away from home
• Dimensions: 7.20 x 11.22 x 2.44 in also on mobile devices
(183 x 285 x 62 mm) • NETGEAR Armor™—Advanced cyber
• Guest network access—Separate & secure threat protection for your home network
• Weight: 1.58lb (719g) and your connected devices††
• Implicit & Explicit Beamforming—More
Technical Specifications reliable connections • Circle® Smart Parental Controls‡‡—Manage
content and time online for your
• Airtime Fairness — Prevents network lag
®
connected devices. Learn more at
• AC1750 (450 Mbps @2.4GHz + when slower devices connect
1300 Mbps @5GHz 11ac)† netgear.com/circle
• Nighthawk® App—Easily set up your router
• Simultaneous dual band WiFi—Tx/Rx 3x3 and get more out of your WiFi. Includes Warranty
(2.4GHz) + 3x3 (5GHz) access from anywhere to manage your
• Powerful dual-core 1GHz processor network away from home • www.netgear.com/warranty

• Memory: 128MB flash and 256MB RAM • NETGEAR Armor —Advanced cyber
™
• Extend your warranty & technical support
threat protection for your home and within 90 days of product purchase [US
• Three (3) external antennas your connected devices†† only]. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home
• Five (5) 10/100/1000Mbps • Circle® Smart Parental Controls‡‡—
- 1 WAN & 4 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports Manage your content and time online, Support
on any device
• One (1) USB 3.0 port • 90-day complimentary technical support
following purchase from a NETGEAR
• IPv6 Support (Internet Protocol Version 6) System Requirements authorized reseller
• On/Off LED lights option • Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista®, XP®, • Join the NETGEAR Community Forum.
2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux® Visit http://community.netgear.com
Standards
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0, Firefox®
• One (1) USB 3.0 port 2.0, Safari® 1.4, or Google Chrome™ 11.0
browsers or higher
• 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

This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
*
90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
†
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. Up to 1750Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac 1750Mbps devices.
‡‡
Circle® includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for a Premium Plan. Visit netgear.com/circle for more information.
††
NETGEAR Armor requires a paid subscription after the initial 30-day free trial. (No credit card required for the trial). Visit netgear.com/armor
For indoor use only.
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Armor, ReadySHARE and Nighthawk are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Mac, Mac OS , the Mac logo, and iPhone are trademarks of
Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Any other
trademarks mentioned herein are for reference purposes only. ©2021 NETGEAR, Inc.

NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-R6700v3-4

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