Nighthawk Smart WiFi Router

Accelerate your WiFi

Got game? Well, this is the router for you! Built with gaming, streaming and mobile devices in mind, this next generation gigabit WiFi router has a 1GHz dual core processor and delivers extreme speed so you enjoy less lag and less buffering. No matter where you WiFi, Nighthawk has you covered with Beamforming+ and built in high powered amplifiers and external antennas. With NETGEAR Nighthawk, get ready for the extreme!

Manufacturer Part Number
R7000-100AUS
Full Product Specifications

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Product Number: R7000

WiFi Technology

  • 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit

WiFi Performance

  • AC1900 WiFi (600 + 1300 Mbps)†

WiFi Range

  • Very large homes

WiFi Band

  • Simultaneous dual band 2.4 & 5GHz

Beamforming

  • Beamforming+ — Boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi Connections for 2.4 and 5GHz

Number of Ethernet Ports

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

Number of USB Ports

  • Two (2) USB ports—one (1) USB 3.0 & one (1) USB 2.0 port

Key Features

  • AC1900 WiFi—600+1300 Mbps† speeds
  • 1GHz Dual Core Processor
  • Advanced features for lag-free gaming
  • Prioritized bandwidth for streaming videos or music
  • 100% faster for mobile devices
  • Implicit and Explict Beamforming improves range and performance for both 2.4 and 5GHz devices
  • High powered amplifiers & antennas to extend your WiFi coverage
  • Upstream & downstream QoS for best gaming & video streaming experience
  • Airtime fairness prevents network lag when slower devices connect
  • Free automatic backup software for Windows® PC & Time Machine® compatible for Macs
  • Customized free URL to set up personal FTP server
  • On/off LED lights option

Security

  • Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2—PSK) and WEP
  • VPN support—secure remote access
  • Guest network access—separate & secure
  • WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2—PSK)
  • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT)
  • Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention

Processor

  • 1GHz dual-core

Memory

  • 128 MB flash and 256 MB RAM

Physical Specifications

  • Dimensions: 11.22 x 7.26 x 1.97 in (285 x 184.5 x 50 mm)
  • Weight: 1.65 lbs (750 g)

Package Contents

  • Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router
  • Three (3) detachable antennas
  • Ethernet cable
  • Quick install guide
  • Power adapter

Standards

  • Two (2) USB ports—one (1) USB 3.0 & one (1) USB 2.0 port
  • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz + 256 QAM support
  • IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0GHz
  • Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps—(1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports

System Requirements

  • Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 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

†Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps. 2.4GHz Performance Mode requires 256 QAM support on WiFi client. Up to 1300 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac 1300 Mbps devices.

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