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Nighthawk® X6—AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router

Performance & Use

Nighthawk® X6 AC3200 Tri-Band the fastest 2.4 or 5GHz WiFi band number of devices that provides
WiFi Gigabit Router is powered by for each device in your home for encrypted connections, keeps
high-power amplifiers and antennas optimal speeds. Stop buffering your online activity private,
to extend your WiFi coverage. and start enjoying ultra-smooth secures lost or stolen devices, and
Blazing-fast combined WiFi speeds streaming, online gaming, blocks suspicious devices on your
up to 3.2Gbps† and 1GHz dual- and more. With NETGEAR network. Manage content and time
core processor for extended range. Armor™, you get multi-layered online with Circle® Smart Parental
Smart Connect intelligently selects cybersecurity for an unlimited Controls.

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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 AC3200 speed and performance. Powerful dual-core 1GHz
processor and three offload processors provide WiFi speeds up to
3.2Gbps. Nighthawk’s Tri-Band WiFi ends game-lag and multiplies
the intensity of immersive, uninterrupted, online gaming while
dynamic QoS prioritizes Internet traffic by application & device.

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.

MOBILE | FASTER & FARTHER

Nighthawk X6's 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. Easily set up
your router and get the most out of your WiFi with the Nighthawk
App. Nighthawk X6 offers key features to dramatically boost
mobile connectivity and performance. High-power amplifiers
& 6 high-performance retractable antennas help extend WiFi
coverage throughout large homes & even backyards, while
Beamforming+ focuses WiFi signals for stronger more reliable
connections. Nighthawk® App lets you easily set up your router
and get the most out of your WiFi, while Circle® Smart Parental
Controls allow families to manage content and time online, on
any device.

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Tri-Band WiFi

The Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Router with breakthrough Tri-Band WiFi technology delivers a massive combined wireless speed of up to
3.2Gbps. 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

WiFi Band 1 WiFi Band 2 WiFi Band 3
2.4GHz - Up to 600Mbps 5GHz - Up to 1.3Gbps 5GHz - Up to 1.3Gbps
All Legacy WiFi Devices Dual Band WiFi Devices Newer Dual Band AC WiFi Devices

FAST FASTER FASTEST

Optimized speeds for all WiFi devices

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Speed
Get super fast WiFi & enjoy a blazing-fast,
AC WiFi EXTREMELY FAST WIFI—3.2Gbps The fastest combined WiFi speed for
lag-free WiFi experience for gaming, video uninterrupted streaming
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.
HIGH-POWER ANTENNAS—High-power amplifiers with 6
external antennas

Sharing
With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is fun READYSHARE® USB ACCESS—Wirelessly access & share USB hard
and easy, such as accessing stored photos & music. drive via two (2) USB ports

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 TRI-BAND—More & faster WiFi connections
reduce interference & enjoy more reliable
for all devices
WiFi connectivity.
DYNAMIC QOS—Dynamic QoS automatically recognizes & prioritizes
streaming & gaming applications

Ease Of Use
Start enjoying your new device faster than ever. EASY INSTALL—Easy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones
NETGEAR wants to make sure installation and & computers
management is simple & easy, so you can connect
NIGHTHAWK APP—Easily set up your router and get more out of your
quickly & make sure you stay that way! WiFi. Includes access from anywhere 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 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
PARENTAL CONTROLS—Circle™ - the smart way for families
just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR
to manage content and time online, on any device
has you covered.
 VPN SUPPORT­—OpenVPN Connect app on iOS and Android®
VPN 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

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

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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.

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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

Keeps you safe from phishing and online fraud at home and on-the-go

VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT—Scans and 

BITDEFENDER VPN—Encrypts your internet connection to
identifies networksecurity flaws 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:

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Connection Diagram

LED on/off USB 3.0 port

Gigabit
USB 2.0 port Ethernet Internet Power on/off

Six Retractable High-performance Antennas

WiFi WPS
on/off

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Package Contents • Five (5) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Security

Ethernet ports
• Nighthawk® X6 AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi - 1 WAN & 4 LAN • Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,
Router (R8000) • Memory: 128MB flash and 256MB RAM 128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
• Ethernet cable • Two (2) USB ports : 1 USB 3.0 & 1 USB • Automatic firmware update delivers latest
• Quick start guide 2.0 port security patches to the router
• Power adapter, localized to country of sale • IPv6 support (Internet Protocol Version 6) • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT)
• On/off LED light switch • Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
Physical Specifications • VPN Support—Secure access to your home
Key Features network away from home
• Dimensions: 11.63 x 8.92 x 2.14 in
(295.5 x 226.8 x 54.5 mm) • Customized free URL to set up personal
• Smart Connect—same WiFi network FTP server
• Weight: 2.43lb (1.1kg) name on 2.4 & 5GHz for automatic
band selection • NETGEAR Armor™ —Advanced cyber
Standards threat protection for your home network
• ReadySHARE® USB—Share your USB and your connected devices††
hard drive
• One (1) USB 3.0 port • Circle® Smart Parental Controls**—
• Customized free URL to set up personal Manage content and time online for
• IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz + 256-QAM FTP server
support your connected devices. Learn more at
• VPN support—secure remote access. netgear.com/circle
• IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz Now also on mobile devices
• Five (5) 10/100/1000Mbps—(1 WAN & 4 • Guest network access—separate & secure Warranty
LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports • Implicit & Explicit Beamforming— • www.netgear.com/warranty
more reliable connections
Technical Specifications • Extend your warranty & technical support
• Alexa Voice Control—Use Amazon Alexa™ within 90 days of product purchase [US
• AC3200† WiFi to control your network with simple only]. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home
- Band 1: 600Mbps @2.4GHz - 256-QAM voice commands
- Band 2: 1300Mbps @5GHz • Nighthawk App—Easily set up your router Support
- Band 3: 1300Mbps @5GHz and get more out of your WiFi. Includes
• Simultaneous Tri-Band WiFi access from anywhere to manage your • 90-day complimentary technical support
- Tx/Rx 3x3 (2.4GHz) + 3x3 (5GHz) + 3x3 (5GHz) network away from home following purchase from a NETGEAR
- IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz - • NETGEAR Armor™—Advanced cyber authorized reseller
256-QAM support threat protection for your home and your • Join the NETGEAR Community Forum.
- IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz connected devices†† Visit http://community.netgear.com
• Smart Connect intelligently selects the • Circle® Smart Parental Controls**—
fastest WiFi for every device Manage your content and time online,
on any device
• Six (6) high-performance external antennas
• High-power amplifiers System Requirements
• Dynamic QoS intelligently prioritizes
video streaming & gaming • Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista®, XP®,
2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux®
• Implicit & Explicit Beamforming for 2.4
& 5GHz • Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0, Firefox®
2.0, Safari® 1.4, or Google Chrome™ 11.0
• Powerful dual-core 1GHz processor browsers or higher Supports
Windows® 10

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 3200 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac 3200 Mbps devices.
‡
MU-MIMO capability requires both router and client device to support MU-MIMO.
**
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.
The country settings must be set to the country where the device is operating.
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-R8000-5

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