Netgear R8000P Nighthawk X6S

Model

If you want to immerse yourself in the world of online gaming, you need the best. The Nighthawk X6S - the latest router with AC4000 speed and performance - is the first choice for professional gamers.
A powerful dual-core 1.8 GHz processor and three offl oad processors achieve WLAN speeds of up to 4.0 Gbps. Nighthawk's tri-band WLAN enables the use of a dedicated frequency band for all your gaming devices. Your personal Internet highway for instant gameplay.

The Nighthawk X6S multiplies the entertainment factor for everyone at home. Seamless, simultaneous streaming for multiple devices is now a reality - thanks to powerful tri-band WLAN, MU-MIMO and features such as Smart Connect and Beamforming+. Puffing delays and shaky videos are a thing of the past. An integrated DLNA-enabled server and iTunes server add to the multimedia experience. So you can play and share videos or music quickly and easily. The free ReadySHARE Vault app is available for secure and fast access to media. This enables the automatic continuous backup of all home PCs wirelessly to the USB hard drive, which is connected to the router via the fast USB 3.0 port.

The Nighthawk X6S tri-band WLAN offers more WLAN for more devices. This means more range and reliability for your mobile devices. The Nighthawk X6S offers some important features for even better mobile connectivity and performance. High-performance amplifiers and six swivelling high-performance antennas help extend WLAN coverage in large rooms and even courtyards, while Beamforming+ bundles the WLAN signals - for more reliable connections.

The AC4000 router Nighthawk X6S with advanced tri-band WLAN technology delivers rapid combined wireless speeds of up to 4.0 Gbps. The X6S optimizes WLAN performance by intelligently assigning the fastest possible WLAN band to each device to establish a connection at maximum speed. Whether for simultaneous video streaming, Internet gaming, working, social media use or loading updates, even when all users and devices in the home are connected to the Internet, the X6S always provides instant connections.

Key specifications

5 GHz transfer rate
1625 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
750 Mbit/s
Router type
Wi-Fi router
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac
Number of ports
5 ports
Documents
Item number
6396820

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Routers
Manufacturer no.
R8000P-100EUS
Release date
7/13/2017

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Router properties

Router type
Wi-Fi router
Router functions
Firewall, Quality of Service (QoS)
VPN support
OpenVPN

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac
Wi-Fi frequency band
Tri-band
Wi-Fi encryption
WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
WLAN functions
DLNA, Guest access, Multi-User MIMO, WLAN on/off switch
Number of antennas
6 x
5 GHz transfer rate
1625 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
750 Mbit/s

Mobile internet properties

Max. data transfer rate
1650 Mbit/s

Network interface

Number of ports
5 ports
Network connections
RJ45 (4x)
Max. port speed
1000 Mbit/s

Additional connections

Connections
USB 2.0, USB 3.0

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
1x RJ-45 cable, External power supply, Quick start guide

Product dimensions

Length
295.50 mm
Width
226.80 mm
Height
54.50 mm
Weight
1100 g

Package dimensions

Length
37 cm
Width
30 cm
Height
10 cm
Weight
2.21 kg

Overall ratingVery good92/100
Very good92/100
PC Magazin Logo
PC MagazinSingle testReleaseMarch 2018

Der Netgear Nighthawk X6S lässt sich per Knopfdruck ganz einfach mit der neuesten Fitzbox 7590 verbinden, aber im Test klappte dies auch mit der deutlich älteren Fritzbox 7390 ohne Probleme. Mit drei integrierten Funkmodulen erweitert er das WLAN des Routers und tut dies mit erstaunlich starkem Tempo...

Very good92/100
PCgo Logo
PCgoSingle testReleaseMarch 2018

Der Netgear Nighthawk X6S (EX8000) ist unser bis dato schnellster und bestausgestatteter WLAN-Repeater - doch mit einem Preis von 180 Euro ist er auch der teuerste.