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NETGEAR Nighthawk X6S Smart Wi-Fi Router (R8000P) - AC4000 Tri-band Wireless Speed (Up to 4000 Mbps) | Up to 3500 Sq Ft Coverage & 55 Devices | 4 x 1G Ethernet and 2 USB Ports

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  • Maximum Range : 3500 Sq Ft
  • Fast Wi-Fi performance: Get up to 3500 square feet wireless coverage with AC4000 speed (Tri-band up to 750 + 1625 + 1625 Mbps).
  • Recommended for up to 55 devices: Reliably stream videos, play games, surf the internet, and connect smart home devices.Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT)
  • Wired Ethernet ports: Plug in computers, game consoles, streaming players, and other nearby wired devices with 4 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
  • Loaded with advanced technology: Designed with a dual core 1.8GHz processor, 6 amplified antennas, Beamforming, MU-MIMO, Smart Connect, Amazon Alexa Voice Controls, and more.
  • USB connections: Share a storage drive and printer with any connected device, and create a personal cloud storage to access from anywhere, using the 1x3.0 and 1x2.0 USB ports.
  • NETGEAR Armor protects your family's WiFi with an automatic shield of security across all your connected devices with a 30-day free trial.
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Customer Ratings
WiFi signal
4.1
4.4
4.2
4.4
4.4
3.8
User interface
4.0
4.3
4.0
4.3
3.6
3.6
Tech Support
3.6
4.0
3.6
4.0
4.1
2.8
Value for money
3.6
3.6
3.9
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connectivity tech
Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Ethernet, Wi-Fi-, USB
Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Ethernet
number of ports
2
6
5
data transfer rate
4000 megabits per second
7.8 gigabits per second
4000 megabits per second
wireless standard
802 11 AC
802 11 AX
802 11 AX
802 11 BE
frequency band class
dual band
tri band
dual band
tri band
tri band
tri band
security protocol
WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK
WPA3
WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK
WPA2-PSK
frequency
1.8 GHz
5 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
1.8 GHz

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  • Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router (R8000P)
  • Ethernet cable
  • Quick installation guide
  • Power adapter

  • From the manufacturer

    Advance your wifi performance
    r8000p

    Need better WiFi? We’ve got you covered.

    Up to 3,500 sq. ft of powerful WiFi coverage

    Easily upgrade your WiFi experience and coverage with the Nighthawk R8000P. Range-boosting Beamforming+ antennas and Tri-Band streaming deliver fast, reliable WiFi to every corner of your home.

    heavy gaming

    more devices than you realize

    3

    Built for Heavy-Duty Streaming

    Up to 4000Mbps wireless speed for demanding activities like 4K Ultra-HD streaming and multi-player online gaming.

    Seamless WiFi for up to 55 Devices

    Intelligently selects between three bands to minimize interference and maximize speed for your many smart wireless devices.

    Secure WiFi Connections

    Rest easy knowing your network is protected with high-level WPA/WPA2 wireless security, double firewall protection, and the ability to create a Guest Network separate from your home network and private information.

    3

    easy setup

    wired connection

    Essential Internet Security & Smart Parental Controls

    NETGEAR Armor protects your family's WiFi with an automatic shield of security across all your connected devices. Smart Parental Controls provide a safe, online experience for your kids. Both include a 30-day free trial.

    Easy 5-Minute Setup with App

    The Nighthawk App makes it a snap to set up your router. Just connect your internet Ethernet cable to the router and the app will walk you through simple setup steps. Connect your devices to the network and you’re done.

    Four High-Speed 1G Wired Connections

    Gigabit Ports give you fast wired connections to your computer, game box and other devices. Two USB ports let you share a storage drive or printer across your network.

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    4.2 out of 5 stars
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    WiFi Speed AC1900 (Up to 1900Mbps) AC2300 (Up to 2300 Mbps) AC2600 (Up to 2600Mbps) AC3200 (Up to 3200Mbps) AC4000 (Up to 4000Mbps)
    WiFi Coverage Up to 1800 sq ft Up to 2000 sq ft Up to 2500 sq ft Up to 3500 sq ft Up to 3500 sq ft
    Recommended # of Devices Up to 30 Up to 35 Up to 45 Up to 50 Up to 55
    Wired Ethernet Ports 4 x 1G 4 x 1G 4 x 1G 4 x 1G 4 x 1G, Supports 2G Port Aggregation
    USB ports - For Shared Storage/Printer 1 x 3.0 1 x 3.0, 1 x 2.0 2 x 3.0, 1 x eSATA 1 x 3.0, 1 x 2.0 1 x 3.0, 1 x 2.0
    Network Security NETGEAR Armor, WPA2, DoS, Double Firewall NETGEAR Armor, WPA2, DoS, Double Firewall WPA2, DoS, Double Firewall NETGEAR Armor, WPA2, DoS, Double Firewall NETGEAR Armor, WPA2, DoS, Double Firewall
    Advanced Technology Dual Band, MU-MIMO, Beamforming+, Smart Connect Dual Band, MU-MIMO, Beamforming+, Smart Connect Dual Band, MU-MIMO, Beamforming+ Tri-Band, Beamforming+, Smart Connect Tri-Band, MU-MIMO, Beamforming+, Smart Connect
    Additional Features NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls, Personal Cloud Storage, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa Voice Control NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls, Personal Cloud Storage, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa Voice Control Personal Cloud Storage, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa Voice Control NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls, Personal Cloud Storage, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa Voice Control NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls, Personal Cloud Storage, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa Voice Control

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    From the manufacturer Nighthawk app Easily set up your router. Manage Internet access by pausing and resuming internet instantly. Run a speed test. All from your mobile device! Nighthawk X6S Tri band Wi-Fi Router Connect More, Do More 4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports allow you to stay wired for the most stable and uninterrupted connectivity. Access your media and backup your data with an attached USB hard drive connected to the super speed USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports. Speed, Range, Reliability With Beamforming+ the router & device communicate with each other, so the router can directly beam the Wi-Fi signal to the device which boosts speed, reliability, and range. Performance Powerhouse Equipped with a next generation 64 bit Dual core processor that is more efficient than 32 bit processors found in most routers coupled with three offload processors, X6S can handle data intensive applications and provide better video streaming, lag free gaming, surfing, and more. Gigabit Internet Ready X6S is built to support gigabit WAN to LAN speeds so you can make the most of your broadband connections such as XFINITY Gig, AT&T Fiber, Google Fiber. The NETGEAR Nighthawk X6S AC4000 router with tri band Wi-Fi delivers multiple bands for homes with many Wi-Fi devices. Wi-Fi speeds up to 4.0Gbps and 6 high performance antennas provide maximum speed and range. Advanced features include MU MIMO and a 1.8GHz dual core processor. Nighthawk app allows for easy setup and Wi-Fi management.

    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    17,092 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of installation, speed, and quality of the networking router. They mention that it has very easy to understand instructions, the interface on the app is easy to use, and the throughput is good. They also like the value, coverage, and range. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, and signal strength.

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    1,490 customers mention1,345 positive145 negative

    Customers find the installation process of the networking router to be easy. They mention that the instructions are very easy to understand, the interface on the app is easy to use, and the setup is quick and automatic. They also appreciate the auto setup wizard.

    "...Even for those with limited technical expertise, NETGEAR provides clear instructions and an easy-to-follow setup wizard that takes you through the..." Read more

    "...Have to mention that set up was super easy and yes got rid of the ATT crap plus I'm saving money...." Read more

    "...So far, I have not been disappointed. The Netgear router was reasonably easy to set up and the network speeds are better throughout the house than..." Read more

    "...The connection to the Internet through the modem was quick and automatic...." Read more

    1,143 customers mention906 positive237 negative

    Customers like the speed of the router. They mention that the wifi signal is very good, the network is faster, and the download and upload speeds are consistent. They also say that all WiFi devices run at quite acceptable speeds in any part of the office complex. The wireless networking has good throughput and good signal strength. Once set up, no complaints. Transferring bulk files is fast. The router resets itself so fast that you'll likely not be interrupted. It delivers uninterrupted and lag-free performance.

    "...gaming, or handling bandwidth-intensive tasks, the R7000 delivers uninterrupted and lag-free performance, allowing you to experience the internet at..." Read more

    "...But overall, just based on the significant improvement in download speeds and uptime reliability, this is the best router I’ve ever owned..." Read more

    "...The Netgear router was reasonably easy to set up and the network speeds are better throughout the house than the TP-Link router...." Read more

    "...The WiFi speeds are faster and the range is wider...." Read more

    912 customers mention717 positive195 negative

    Customers like the quality of the router. For example, they mention it's a decent router with decent speed, and a good router for everything else. They're impressed with the features and functionality, like dynamic QOS and Circle by. Overall, customers say it'll make a great gift or purchase for anyone looking for a high-quality router.

    "...With its exceptional performance, advanced features, and sleek design, this router has proven itself as a worthy contender in the competitive world..." Read more

    "...just based on the significant improvement in download speeds and uptime reliability, this is the best router I’ve ever owned..." Read more

    "Quick short review on day 1: Excellent router that will satisfy most users (families, medium sized homes, power users/gamers)...." Read more

    "...The people were nice, the product was below par, and the customer support needs improvement.UPDATED: I have down-graded my review to 2 stars...." Read more

    571 customers mention433 positive138 negative

    Customers like the value of the networking router. They say it's well worth the money, and well suited for their needs. Some customers also mention that it'll provide a good signal into areas of the house that are difficult to reach with other routers. Overall, customers are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.

    "...Outstanding product and simple installation!" Read more

    "...All around best value with both MIMO and a 1Ghz processor.So far Im happy, decently fast I currently have the Gigablast that Cox offers...." Read more

    "Very good item, I love it" Read more

    "...It's expensive, but darn it-- it does its job. DO NOT BUY THIS if you want to get Tajikistan Netflix or something through a VPN...." Read more

    293 customers mention286 positive7 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the coverage of the router. They mention that it extends to the whole house, has more extensive coverage, and a stronger signal than their previous router. Some say that the coverage is very good across a 2100sf home, and enough for a huge family. Overall, customers are happy with the performance of the product.

    "...amplifiers and external antennas provide exceptional coverage, eliminating dead zones and ensuring a consistent signal throughout your home or office..." Read more

    "...It handles a number of devices without issue, and it has a few different signal bands so that you can enjoy fast speeds close to it and any speed..." Read more

    "...is working, it is faster than my old Netgear router and covers a much greater area. The external antennas are a big improvement...." Read more

    "...can stream on multiple devices simultaneously, and there are no dead spots in our 1,000 sf apartment...." Read more

    243 customers mention202 positive41 negative

    Customers like the range of the networking router. For example, they say it's amazing, has the expected increased range, and has a far signal range. Some mention that the range difference was night and day. That said, most are happy with the coverage and the penetration through walls in a house is excellent.

    "...First of all the range on this router is insane. I live in a 3 story house and I'm still looking for a dead spot and can't find one...." Read more

    "...The WiFi speeds are faster and the range is wider...." Read more

    "...QoS is available, good range, streams flawlessly and starts up fast, MIMO works welll.Cons (so far)- Large design..." Read more

    "...that you can adjust to improve coverage and the penetration through walls in a house is excellent with even good bandwidth 120 feet outside to my..." Read more

    1,877 customers mention1,137 positive740 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the networking router. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it fails all the time and never seems to act consistently. They also mention that the MIMO works well.

    "...With its exceptional performance, advanced features, and sleek design, this router has proven itself as a worthy contender in the competitive world..." Read more

    "...When trying to enable remote access on the Nighthawk app, it fails all the time and says it’s not enabled, even though the web based router..." Read more

    "...This router seems to work well in handling all of the devices...." Read more

    "...The installation was very simple and the Nighthawk mobile app worked perfectly for a simple and fast install...." Read more

    1,458 customers mention763 positive695 negative

    Customers are mixed about the signal strength of the router. Some mention that it has good throughput and good signal strength for all of the varied devices that they have. They say it is consistent and reliable, with no more buffering or lost signals. However, others say that the wireless connection will go out for a couple devices and then reappear 5 to 10.

    "...the R7000 supports beamforming technology, which intelligently targets Wi-Fi signals to connected devices, resulting in improved range and signal..." Read more

    "...I was somewhat disappointed with the signal strength - it didn't seem to be any more powerful than my older netgear router...." Read more

    "...It gives a fairly strong signal (though I wouldn't write home about the range, it's not bad at all)...." Read more

    "We've been having terrible Internet connections with our Spectrum for about a year and it only got really bad this last week.......we're supposed to..." Read more

    This NETGEAR Nighthawk R6900P is working great!
    5 Stars
    This NETGEAR Nighthawk R6900P is working great!
    We've been having terrible Internet connections with our Spectrum for about a year and it only got really bad this last week.......we're supposed to be getting "up to" 200 Mbps but have never gotten that.....we used to get around 118 Mbps, until early last year (2020) when it dropped to an average of 70 Mbps and never went much higher than that, often being even lower.We tolerated the slow speed all this time because it was still faster than our DSL, which by comparison, is practically dial-up (.6 to 1.1 Mbps)......whenever Spectrum loses its connection, we have to switch over to the DSL which is really only good for two people doing a little surfing and email.....NO streaming, NO video conferencing, etc.This past week (July 2021) our Spectrum connection has been constantly disconnecting on top of the slow speeds................all I could get out of Spectrum is that our area is experiencing "outages" but they "are working on the issue".......there was no reason given for the problems.I had already been thinking about upgrading our 10-year old Cisco/Linksys D3000 router and replacing the Spectrum issued modem, so in addition to an Arris SB6190 Surfboard modem, I got this NETGEAR Nighthawk Smart Wi-Fi Router (R6900P) - AC1900 Wireless Speed router...............I figured I would see if they could possibly improve our Internet connection in the slightest, at least with the speed.......since the "outage" problem was with Spectrum.I just installed both over the last two days, installing the Surfboard SB6190 modem first........our Internet Speed doubled....to around 151 Mbps, which I thought was great!However, the next day (yesterday) after swapping the Linksys E3000 router with the NETGEAR R6900P, we had instant improvement of our Internet speed, above what improvement I saw with the modem the day before.......by almost 4x what we were getting over the last year!No joke, we went from about 70 Mbps (right before I swapped the modems and over a year before that) to an average of 240 Mbps......I've been checking it often for the last 24 hours......I'm still shocked at the speeds I'm seeing.Of course, I can't help wonder if there was some miracle at Spectrum that happened that dramatically increased our Internet speed at the exact same time that I changed the router, especially since we're still experiencing off and on disconnects.The only thing I can think of that could be increasing our Internet speed is that I have this Nighthawk set to WPA2/PSK AES security and I may have had our 10-year old Linksys E3000 set to use both WPA/PSK TKIP & AES, which could result in slower speeds (because of the TKIP), but I'll need to see if I had saved any of the previous settings for reference to confirm.BTW, it was super easy to swap the routers, I just copied all of our same passkey & router name info, including No SSID Broadcasting as I always set previous routers, all of which was an option in the Setup process, to make the transition smooth for all of our connected devices, including the Ring® doorbell & NETGEAR Extender downstairs and it went very well! (I always disable SSID Broadcasting for added security......it does NOT prevent devices from connecting wirelessly if the correct SSID & passkey is entered and saved on the device.....by disabling the SSID Broadcast, our neighbors can't see our router's name or that it even exists).In fact, the NETGEAR NightHawk R6900P is using both 2.4GHz & 5GHz simultaneously, something that our Linksys E3000 was supposed to do, but never really did (I could tell on the admin screen for the E3000 that it was always broadcasting 5G, which it should still do, if even no devices are connecting through it).The only small issue is with logging into the router's settings, all of my previous routers over the last 20+ years, I've been able to assign the router's User Name and Password, but with the NightHawk, I can only change the router's password, you cannot change the User Name from "admin", which seems odd to me.Otherwise, as of installing this router 24 hours ago, I'm completely impressed, however, if anything changes, I will update my review.Note: in one of the two photos, you'll see the fourth LED from the right is orange/amber......that was indicating that one of the PCs I have hooked up to the router via ethernet was at 100Mbps vs 1000Mbps or gigabit......that PC was not powered on and hadn't been since installing the Nighthawk, but as soon as I powered it up, it went to white.
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2021
    We've been having terrible Internet connections with our Spectrum for about a year and it only got really bad this last week.......we're supposed to be getting "up to" 200 Mbps but have never gotten that.....we used to get around 118 Mbps, until early last year (2020) when it dropped to an average of 70 Mbps and never went much higher than that, often being even lower.

    We tolerated the slow speed all this time because it was still faster than our DSL, which by comparison, is practically dial-up (.6 to 1.1 Mbps)......whenever Spectrum loses its connection, we have to switch over to the DSL which is really only good for two people doing a little surfing and email.....NO streaming, NO video conferencing, etc.

    This past week (July 2021) our Spectrum connection has been constantly disconnecting on top of the slow speeds................all I could get out of Spectrum is that our area is experiencing "outages" but they "are working on the issue".......there was no reason given for the problems.

    I had already been thinking about upgrading our 10-year old Cisco/Linksys D3000 router and replacing the Spectrum issued modem, so in addition to an Arris SB6190 Surfboard modem, I got this NETGEAR Nighthawk Smart Wi-Fi Router (R6900P) - AC1900 Wireless Speed router...............I figured I would see if they could possibly improve our Internet connection in the slightest, at least with the speed.......since the "outage" problem was with Spectrum.

    I just installed both over the last two days, installing the Surfboard SB6190 modem first........our Internet Speed doubled....to around 151 Mbps, which I thought was great!

    However, the next day (yesterday) after swapping the Linksys E3000 router with the NETGEAR R6900P, we had instant improvement of our Internet speed, above what improvement I saw with the modem the day before.......by almost 4x what we were getting over the last year!

    No joke, we went from about 70 Mbps (right before I swapped the modems and over a year before that) to an average of 240 Mbps......I've been checking it often for the last 24 hours......I'm still shocked at the speeds I'm seeing.

    Of course, I can't help wonder if there was some miracle at Spectrum that happened that dramatically increased our Internet speed at the exact same time that I changed the router, especially since we're still experiencing off and on disconnects.

    The only thing I can think of that could be increasing our Internet speed is that I have this Nighthawk set to WPA2/PSK AES security and I may have had our 10-year old Linksys E3000 set to use both WPA/PSK TKIP & AES, which could result in slower speeds (because of the TKIP), but I'll need to see if I had saved any of the previous settings for reference to confirm.

    BTW, it was super easy to swap the routers, I just copied all of our same passkey & router name info, including No SSID Broadcasting as I always set previous routers, all of which was an option in the Setup process, to make the transition smooth for all of our connected devices, including the Ring® doorbell & NETGEAR Extender downstairs and it went very well! (I always disable SSID Broadcasting for added security......it does NOT prevent devices from connecting wirelessly if the correct SSID & passkey is entered and saved on the device.....by disabling the SSID Broadcast, our neighbors can't see our router's name or that it even exists).

    In fact, the NETGEAR NightHawk R6900P is using both 2.4GHz & 5GHz simultaneously, something that our Linksys E3000 was supposed to do, but never really did (I could tell on the admin screen for the E3000 that it was always broadcasting 5G, which it should still do, if even no devices are connecting through it).

    The only small issue is with logging into the router's settings, all of my previous routers over the last 20+ years, I've been able to assign the router's User Name and Password, but with the NightHawk, I can only change the router's password, you cannot change the User Name from "admin", which seems odd to me.

    Otherwise, as of installing this router 24 hours ago, I'm completely impressed, however, if anything changes, I will update my review.

    Note: in one of the two photos, you'll see the fourth LED from the right is orange/amber......that was indicating that one of the PCs I have hooked up to the router via ethernet was at 100Mbps vs 1000Mbps or gigabit......that PC was not powered on and hadn't been since installing the Nighthawk, but as soon as I powered it up, it went to white.
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    Chris Hutcheson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Works as specified, a bit of a challenge to set up.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente router
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