The Ultimate in 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 the fastest WiFi currently available 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!
Gaming For the Win.
Avoid character freezing and enjoy lag-free gaming with the ultimate in 11AC speed and performance. Nighthawk delivers AC1900 WiFi, a powerful dual core 1GHz processor and advanced upstream QoS for optimized game play on consoles like the XBox®. When microseconds count, let Nighthawk accelerate your game. For the win.
WiFi Technology
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802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit
WiFi Performance
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AC1900 WiFi (600 + 1300 Mbps)†
WiFi Band
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Simultaneous dual band 2.4 & 5GHz
Beamforming
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Beamforming+ — Boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi Connections for 2.4 and 5GHz
Number of Ethernet Ports
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Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps—(1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports
Number of USB Ports
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Two (2) USB ports—one (1) USB 3.0 & one (1) USB 2.0 port
Key Features
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AC1900 WiFi—600+1300 Mbps† speeds
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1GHz Dual Core Processor
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Advanced features for lag-free gaming
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Prioritized bandwidth for streaming videos or music
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100% faster for mobile devices
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Implicit and Explict Beamforming improves range and performance for both 2.4 and 5GHz devices
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High powered amplifiers & antennas to extend your WiFi coverage
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Upstream & downstream QoS for best gaming & video streaming experience
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Airtime fairness prevents network lag when slower devices connect
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Free automatic backup software for Windows® PC & Time Machine® compatible for Macs
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Customized free URL to set up personal FTP server
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On/off LED lights option
Security
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Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2—PSK) and WEP
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VPN support—secure remote access
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Guest network access—separate & secure
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WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2—PSK)
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Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT)
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Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
Memory
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128 MB flash and 256 MB RAM
Physical Specifications
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Dimensions: 11.22 x 7.26 x 1.97 in (285 x 184.5 x 50 mm)
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Weight: 1.65 lbs (750 g)
Package Contents
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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router
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Three (3) detachable antennas
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Ethernet cable
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Quick install guide
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Power adapter
Standards
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Two (2) USB ports—one (1) USB 3.0 & one (1) USB 2.0 port
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IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz + 256 QAM support
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IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0GHz
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Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps—(1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports
System Requirements
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Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 8.1, Vista®, XP®, 2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux®
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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.
The Innovation Design and Engineering Award is based upon descriptive materials submitted to the judges
Specifications
Features: | AC1900 WiFi—600+1300 Mbps speeds |
| Prioritized bandwidth for streaming videos or music |
| 1GHz Dual Core Processor, Advanced features for lag-free gaming |
| 100% faster for mobile devices |
| Free PC backup software NETGEAR genie® App—Enjoy more of your connected home |