Nighthawk® X6S Tri-Band WiFi Router (up to 3.525Gbps) with NETGEAR Armor™, Circle® Smart Parental Controls, MU-MIMO
Nighthawk® X6S Tri-Band WiFi Router (up to 3.525Gbps) with NETGEAR Armor™, Circle® Smart Parental Controls, MU-MIMO
WiFi 5 technology
up to 3.525 Gbps
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WiFi 5 technology
up to 3.525 Gbps
WiFi 5 technology
up to 3.525 Gbps
Tri-Band WiFi
With tri-band WiFi, you get three WiFi bands, with the third dedicated for communication between your router and satellite. That means less network congestion and device interference, and more speed and efficiency. Enjoy the fastest WiFi on every device, wherever you are in the house.
Cybersecurity for Your Home
Advanced cyber threat protection for your devices at home and on the go with NETGEAR Armor™ powered by Bitdefender®
Smart Parental Controls
Simple way to manage content and time online on any connected device with Circle® Smart Parental Controls.
Ensures Best WiFi Performance
More available bandwidth and less congestion for all devices on the network.
Faster Downloads & Smoother Streaming
Stream data to multiple devices simultaneously with Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology.
Smart Security.
Powerful Privacy.
Total Peace of Mind.
A powerful suite of tools to help keep you safe online, at home or on the go.
Easy setup and use with the Nighthawk App
With the Nighthawk App, setup takes just minutes, so you can start enjoying better WiFi sooner. You can also see your connected devices, run an internet speed test, manage your NETGEAR service subscriptions, and more from the palm of your hand.
Features
Get a better streaming, gaming or video conferencing experience with ultra-fast wireless speeds, expanded coverage and reliable connections to increase the performance for your connected devices.
Extreme WiFi speeds up to 3.525Gbps† for uninterrupted streaming
Simultaneous Tri-Band WiFi give you 3 dedicated bands to optimize speeds for all your WiFi devices
Smart Connect automatically selects the best dual band WiFi connection for optimal wireless speed
MU-MIMO allows you to go faster by simultaneously streaming to multiple devices
Dual-core 1.8GHz processor boosts wireless, wired & WAN-to-LAN performance
Expanded range throughout very large homes with high-powered amplifiers with 6 external antennas
Dynamic QoS automatically recognizes & prioritizes streaming & gaming applications
Start enjoying your new device faster than ever. NETGEAR makes installing and managing your network simple & easy, so you can connect quickly & make sure you stay that way!
Nighthawk® App allows you to easily set up your router and get more out of your WiFi from anywhere, anytime
Voice-control your WiFi network with Amazon Alexa
One USB 3.0 port for up to 10x faster connection than USB 2.0
Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive via two (2) USB ports with ReadySHARE® USB Access
Find & play your media on DLNA TVs & game consoles
Protect your personal information at the network level and keep your family safe when online. From your personal devices to your smart home appliances, prevent your devices from cyber threats, phishing, and access to unwanted websites.
Get best-in-class cybersecurity with NETGEAR Armor™ to protect your network from malware, stolen passwords, identity theft, and hacker attacks
Circle® Smart Parental Controls is the smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any device
Create a separate and secure network for your guests
OpenVPN Connect app on iOS and Android® allows remote secure access to the home network
Set up your personal FTP server with a customized free URL
Product Specifications
| | Dimensions: 11.63 x 8.92 x 2.14 in |
| | Weight: 2.43lbs |
WiFi Technology: | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Tri-band Gigabit |
WiFi Performance: | AC3600 (600Mbps @2.4GHz+ 1300Mbps@5GHz +1625Mbps @5GHz) |
WiFi Range: | Very large homes |
WiFi Band: | Simultaneous tri-band |
Beamforming: | Beamforming+—Smart, signal-focusing technology boosts the speed, reliability, and range of your WiFi connections |
Number of Ethernet Ports: | Five (5) 10/100/1000Mbps—(1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports |
Number of USB Ports: | One (1) USB 3.0 port |
Security: | Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK) |
| | Automatic firmware update delivers latest security patches to the router |
| | Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT) |
| | Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention |
| | VPN Support—Secure access to your home network away from home |
Processor: | Dual-Core 1.8GHz |
Memory: | 128 MB Flash and 512 MB RAM |
Standards: | One (1) USB 3.0 port |
| | 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 |
System Requirements: | Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 10, 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 |
| | Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router (R7960P) |
| | Ethernet cable |
| | Quick start guide |
| | Power adapter |
Warranty: | This product comes with a limited Warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. |
Support: | 24/7 basic technical support provided for 90 days from purchase date, when purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. |
| | Support |
Footnotes: | Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume, device limitations, and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with future standards. Up to 3525Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac 3525Mbps devices. |