Description

AC2600 Nighthawk X4S Smart WiFi Gaming Router

802.11ac Dual Band Quad Stream Gigabit
Ranked #1 for Best Router Performance – March 2016
Fastest gaming performance. Unmatched processing power. Superior WiFi technology. Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router with 160MHz, MU-MIMO and Quad Stream technology delivers WiFi to multiple devices simultaneously for faster speeds. Whether gaming or streaming, you’re getting 160MHz bandwidth that ensures low-ping and best stream quality. Enjoy ultimate WiFi speeds up to 2.53Gbps, a powerful 1.7GHz dual core processor, and Dynamic QoS, delivering smoother streaming and gaming by prioritizing applications and devices. Features such as NETGEAR genie® remote access, ReadyCLOUD® , OpenVPN, and Kwilt app support help you manage your network, have access to a secure personal cloud, access home network remotely, and share photos stored on the storage from anywhere. Using Amazon Alexa™, control your home network with voice commands.

Features

• Get ultimate WiFi speeds—up to 2.53Gbps (800 1733 Mbps)
• Quad-Stream technology delivers WiFi to multiple devices simultaneously for faster speeds
• Next generation Wave2 WiFi—160MHz, MU-MIMO, Quad-stream
• Four high-performance external antennas deliver maximum range
• Dynamic QoS prioritizes network traffic by application and device
• Powerful 1.7GHz dual-core processor boosts performance for gaming and streaming
• Twin USB 3.0 and eSATA ports offer high-speed, USB storage-ready access
• NEW & IMPROVED FEATURES: With the latest firmware release your Nighthawk X4S now includes NETGEAR genie remote access, ReadyCLOUD, Open VPN access on mobile devices, and Kwilt integration. Learn more below.
• NEW: Additional DFS channels (15 more channels) in 5GHz for interference free operation.
• NEW FEATURE: Compatible with Amazon Echo®/Alexa™ – Control your home network using voice commands

Fastest Gaming Performance in 2016

• Gigabit CPU, Gigabit wired, and Gigabit WiFi, ready for 4K gaming
• A gaming beast with the most advanced WiFi technology gives you unparalleled speed
• Compete with other gamers, not other devices. Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) intelligently prioritizes video streaming and gaming
• Built for Gaming PCs or consoles brands such as Playstation, Xbox and Nintendo, get the most solid connection possible for no lagging gameplay.

Unmatched Processing Power

• Industry’s fastest processor at 1.7GHz keeps performance at its ultimate level – no lag, no CPU hog, no excuses!
• Dual-core processor helps dedicate processing power for network traffic and provides lowest-latency experience for all those online games
• Plenty of memory (512MB) to connect as many devices as you want for uncompromised performance that won’t miss a beat
• Stream on Twitch with no latency and the best quality possible for your audience.

Superior WiFi Technology

• Reach every corner of the house with powerful amplifiers, beamforming , and 4 high performance external antennas
• With fastest MU-MIMO performance per PC Magazine, a perfect match for MU-MIMO capable gaming devices such as Alienware 13, 15, and 17
• Industry’s first 160MHz radio enables Nighthawk® X4S to double the bandwidth working with 160MHz enabled devices
• 15 more channels (DFS) in 5GHz for interference free operation

Share and Access Your Photos

Access and share your files stored on a USB Drive through NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD USB Access. Simply plug your USB hard drive into your NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Router to create secure personal cloud storage for anytime, anywhere access to your USB drive at home. And now with the latest Kwilt integration you can not only access all your photos stored on social media, but you can now add your external USB storage device connected to Nighthawk as a source of pictures, so you can search, index and share all of your photos from your iOS Kwilt app.

SPECIFICATIONS

WiFi Technology : 802.11ac
Speed and Range : 2.53Gbps
WiFi Performance : AC2600 Mbps (800 1733)†
WiFi Range : Very large homes
WiFi Band : Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi – Tx/Rx 4×4 (2.4GHz) 4×4 (5GHz)
Beamforming : Beamforming —Smart, signal-focusing technology boosts the speed, reliability, and range of your WiFi connections
Number of Ethernet Ports : Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports
Number of USB Ports : Two (2) USB 3.0 ports
Key Features

• AC2600 (800 Mbps @2.4GHz—256 QAM support 1733 Mbps @5GHz 11ac)†
• Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi – Tx/Rx 4×4 (2.4GHz) 4×4 (5GHz)
• 4×4 11ac 80MHz 2×2-160/80 80MHz*
• 15 more channels (DFS) in 5GHz for interference free operation
• Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) support for simultaneous streaming*
• Powerful dual-core 1.7GHz processor
• Four (4) high-performance external antennas
• Memory: 128 MB flash and 512 MB RAM
• IPv6 support (Internet Protocol Version 6)
• Quad-Stream & 160MHz for faster speeds
• Dynamic QoS intelligently prioritizes video streaming & gaming
• Beamforming for more reliable connections
• ReadySHARE® USB to share your USB hard drive & printer
• ReadySHARE® Vault—PC software for automatic backup to USB hard drive connected to the router
• Enhanced Parental Controls to manage web filtering & accessibility by profiles or devices
• On/Off LED light switch
• ReadyCLOUD® USB Access allows you to enjoy personal and secure cloud access to USB storage anytime, anywhere
• Using Kwilt, view and share all your photos from social media and now from your Nighthawk Router attached USB storage
• Now with OpenVPN Connect app on iOS and Android, securely access your home network from your mobile device.
• Manage home network and provide guest access remotely using NETGEAR genie®

Security

• Customized free URL to set up personal FTP server
• 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 : Powerful dual-core 1.7GHz processor
Memory : 128 MB flash and 512 MB RAM
Physical Specifications :
Dimensions: 285 x 185 x 50 mm (11.22 x 7.26 x 1.97 in)
Weight: 840 g (1.85 lb)

Package Content

• Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router (R7800)
• Ethernet cable
• Quick start guide
• Power adapter, localized to country of sale

Standards

• One (1) eSATA port
• Two (2) USB 3.0 ports
• IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz-256 QAM support
• IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0GHz
• Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports

System Requirements
Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista®, XP®, 2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux®
Microsoft® IE 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.
*To benefit from 160MHz and MU-MIMO features, WiFi client needs to be 160MHz and MU-MIMO capable
Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, 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 1733 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 600 Mbps. 2.4GHz Performance Mode requires 256 QAM support on WiFi client. Up to 1733 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac 1733 Mbps devices.