NETGEAR 4-Stream Dual-Band WiFi 6 Router, 1.6Gbps

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NETGEAR 4-Stream Dual-Band WiFi 6 Router, 1.6Gbps

Upgrades your network to provide greater capacity with consistent and powerful signal strength to all your connected devices. With speeds up to 1.6Gbps†, this next-gen router is recommended for a small to medium home, up to 1,500 sq. ft., with up to 20 connected devices. NETGEAR Armor™ Powered by Bitdefender†† protects your family’s WiFi with an automatic shield of security across each device from phones and laptops to door locks.
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Upgrades your network to provide greater capacity with consistent and powerful signal strength to all your connected devices. With speeds up to 1.6Gbps†, this next-gen router is recommended for a small to medium home, up to 1,500 sq. ft., with up to 20 connected devices. NETGEAR Armor™ Powered by Bitdefender†† protects your family’s WiFi with an automatic shield of security across each device from phones and laptops to door locks.
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WiFi 6: Upgrade Your WiFi

With WiFi 6, you get faster speeds and more device capacity than WiFi 5. Stream in ultra HD 4K/8K, video call, and more without getting interrupted or slowed down, even as you connect more devices to your network. It’s like upgrading your WiFi to first class.

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Ready for Your Smart Home

Delivers 4x better performance than AC WiFi and allows more devices to connect and stream simultaneously.

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Go Faster on Gaming, Streaming, and Mobile

Built to handle all your high-bandwidth online activities, stay connected at tops speeds with uninterrupted streaming.

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Ensures Best WiFi Performance

More available bandwidth and less congestion for all connected devices on your network.

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ESSENTIAL ALL-IN-ONE INTERNET SECURITY

You wouldn't leave your door unlocked at night. Treat your WiFi with the same level of security. NETGEAR Armor keeps your family and your connected devices safe with an automatic shield of protection for your network to stop hackers, password thieves, ransomware, and brute force attacks.

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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

1.3x the Performance of an AC Router

Stream WiFi with up to 1.6Gbps for fast wireless speeds.

Powerful Processor

Dual core 880MHz processor ensures smooth performance.

4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports

Connect more wired devices for faster file transfer and uninterrupted connections.

WiFi 6 Supports All Current WiFi Devices

Backwards compatible with WiFi 5 and earlier generation devices.

Product Datasheet

Technical Specifications

Dimensions:

9.27 x 7.26 x 2.25 in (236 x 184 x 57 mm)

​Weight:

1.1 lb (500 g)

WiFi Speed :

AX1600 (1.6Gbps)

Wifi Range :

Up to 1500 square feet coverage

WiFi Band :

Simultaneous dual band 2.4 & 5GHz

Processor :

Powerful dual-core 880MHz processor

WiFi Technology :

WiFi 6 (802.11ax) Dual-Band WiFi (AX1600)

2.4GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 256-QAM 40/20MHz, up to 459Mbps

5GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM 80/40/20MHz, up to 1200Mbps

Backwards compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi

Ethernet Ports :

Five (5) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN)

System Requirements :

Broadband Internet service (DSL/cable/fiber)

One DSL/cable/fiber modem that has an RJ45 connector

Android® phones, iPhones®, or computers (with a Chrome or Safari® browser) with Ethernet or WiFi connection

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Ethernet cable

Quick start guide

Power adapter

Warranty :

This product is backed by a NETGEAR limited 1-year Hardware Warranty .

Support :

Find troubleshooting tips to diagnose product issues in our knowledge base

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Installation GuideUser Manual

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Footnotes:

Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE® 802.11 specifications. 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 1600Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ax 1600Mbps devices.

Wireless speeds are country-specific, as certain WiFi band channels may not be available in some countries.

As compared to an AC1200 2x2 router.

†† NETGEAR Armor requires a paid subscription after the initial 30-day free trial. Visit netgear.com/armor

NETGEAR 4-Stream Dual-Band WiFi 6 Router, 1.6Gbps