NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 Dual Band WiFi Gigabit Router (R7000)
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- AC1900 WiFi—600+1300 Mbps speeds
- 1GHz Dual Core Processor
- Beamforming+ improves range & performance
- High powered amplifiers & antennas to extend your WiFi coverage
- Advanced features for lag-free gaming
- Prioritized bandwidth for streaming videos or music
- Free automatic backup software for Windows PC & Time Machine compatible for Macs
- Manage your home network with NETGEAR genie
GAMING – FOR THE WIN
Avoid character freezing & enjoy lag-free gaming with the ultimate in AC speed & performance. Nighthawk delivers AC1900 WiFi, a powerful dual core 1GHz processor, & advanced upstream QoS for optimized game play on consoles like the XBox. When microseconds count, let Nighthawk accelerate your game. For the win.
STREAMING – UNLIMITED HD
Stop buffering and start enjoying uninterrupted streaming media. With features like downstream QoS, Beamforming+ and built-in iTunes server you’ll begin to stream like you mean it. Access your stored media quickly with USB 3.0 and keep it safe with free automatic backup software for PCs & Time Machine compatible for Macs.
MOBILE – UP TO 100% FASTER
Improve your mobile WiFi speeds by up to 100% with Nighthawk! High-powered amplifiers & antennas help extend WiFi coverage throughout large homes & even backyards. Beamforming+ focuses WiFi signals to WiFi devices. With signals locked onto your device, experience what it really means to be mobile!
Features & Benefits
Speed
WORLD’S FASTEST WiFi – Up to 600 + 1300 Mbps
GIGABIT WiFi – Next-generation WiFi now at Gigabit speeds
Sharing
DLNA – Find & play your media on DLNA TVs & game consoles
ReadySHARE USB ACCESS – Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive & printer via two (2) USB ports
ONE SUPERSPEED USB 3.0 PORT – Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0
ReadySHARE PRINTER – Wirelessly access & share a USB printer
ReadySHARE VAULT – Free software for automatic PC backup to a USB hard drive connected to the router
TIME MACHINE – Automatic Mac backup to a USB hard drive connected to the router
Reliable Connections
SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND – Reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices
ADVANCED QoS – Optimized for smooth HD streaming & gaming
BEAMFORMING+ – Boosts speed, reliability, & range of WiFi connections
Range
ULTIMATE RANGE – WiFi coverage throughout your home
ANTENNAS – High-powered amplifiers with 3 external antennas
Ease of Use
EASY INSTALL – Easy setup for iPad, tablets, smartphones & computers
NETGEAR GENIE APP – Personal dashboard to monitor, control and repair your home network
PUSH ‘N’ CONNECT – Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS)
WiFi & POWER ON/OFF – Convenient power savings
Security
VPN SUPPORT – Secure access to your home network
PARENTAL CONTROLS – Web filtering for all your connected devices
GUEST NETWORK ACCESS – Separate & secure access for guests
SECURE WiFi CONNECTIONS – Highest level wireless security with WPA/WPA2
OPEN SOURCE SUPPORT – Download open source firmware from www.myopenrouter.com
PERSONAL FTP SERVER – Customized free URL to create FTP server
Choose the wireless router that fits your needs
| R6200v2 | R6250 | R6300v2 | R7000 | |
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| Range | Better | Better | Best | Ultimate |
| Client-supported devices | 8+ | 10+ | 12+ | 12+ |
| Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi (2.4GHz & 5 GHz) |  | | |  |
| Processor Speed | 800MHz | Dual Core 800MHZ | Dual Core 800MHZ | Dual Core 1GHz |
| USB Storage Access Speed | Better | Best | Best | Ultimate |
| USB Ports | 1 USB 2.0 | 1 USB 3.0 | 1 USB 2.0 + 1 USB 3.0 | 1 USB 2.0 + 1 USB 3.0 |
| Ethernet Ports | 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet |
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| Guest Networks | | | | |
| Live Parental Controls | | | | |
| Broadband Usage Meter | | | | |
| DLNA | | | | |
| Beamforming+ | | | | |
| Open Source Support (from myopenrouter.com) | | | | |
| ReadySHARE USB | | | | |
| ReadySHARE Printer | | | | |
| ReadySHARE Vault | | | ||
| Apple Time Machine Compatible | | | ||
| Personal FTP Server | | |||
| VPN Support | | |||
| Advanced QoS for Video Streaming | | |||
| Advanced QoS for Gaming | | |||
| iTunes Compatible | | |||
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| Email, chat, surf | | | | |
| Online gaming | | | | |
| HD Streaming | | | | |
| Multiple HD Streaming | | | | |
NETGEAR genie app
- Home network manager
- Makes any printer AirPrint compatible to print from an iPad or iPhone
- My Media – Find and play media files in your network
- EX Mobile connect – Scan QR code to connect to your home network
- Turbo-Transfer – Quickly transfer files within your home network across various devices 40% faster than normal file transfers
- For PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, & Android devices
What is Beamforming+?
- Focuses WiFi signals from the wireless router to WiFi devices like smartphones, tablets & laptops
- Automatic signal management checks with your device to keep WiFi signal at its optimal strength
- Designed for home environments to support multiple WiFi device connections for highest quality
- Extends WiFi coverage, reduces deadspots, & boosts signal strength
- Beamforming+ boosts speed & range for the newest AC WiFi devices like Macbook Air & Samsung Galaxy S4
Compatibility
Package Contents
- Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Router
- Three (3) detachable antennas
- Ethernet cable
- Power adapter
- Quick install guide
Minimum System Requirements
- Microsoft 8,7, 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
- Use laptop with 2x2 300 3x3 450 Mbps adapter or 802.11ac adapter like NETGEAR A6200 for maximum performance
Technical Specifications
- Model #: R7000-100PAS
- Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi – 2.4 & 5GHz
- WiFi Transmitters/Receivers (Tx/Rx)
3x3 (2.4GHz) + 3x3 (5GHz) - WiFi Boost with high-powered radio amplifiers
- Memory: 128 MB flash and 256 MB RAM
- Downstream & upstream Quality of Service (QoS)
- IPv6 support (Internet Protocol Version 6)
- Five (5) 10/100 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology