Netgear Nighthawk X6 AC3200 (2014) review
The Netgear Nighthawk X6 AC3200 (R8000) router released in 2014. It is powered by Broadcom BCM4709A0 @ 1 GHz chipset, 256 MB RAM and 128 MB flash. The AC3200 router is compatible with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards, and the maximum speed that you can get with Nighthawk X6 AC3200 is 600 + 1300 + 1300 Mbps.
The Guest network is a useful feature of the Nighthawk X6 AC3200 router that creates a separate network for guests. It has 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0 port(s).
The Nighthawk X6 AC3200 router has 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps WAN and 4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN ports.
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Netgear Nighthawk X6 AC3200 (R8000) specifications
| Brand | Netgear |
|---|---|
| Name | Nighthawk X6 AC3200 |
| Type | R8000 |
| Rating | |
| Launch | 2014 |
Body
| Dimensions | 295.5 x 226.8 x 54.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
System
The router's memory (RAM) cannot be expanded. By default, the router's flash memory is used to store the Netgear operating system.
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM4709A0 @ 1 GHz |
|---|---|
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB |
| OS | Netgear |
| Alternative OS | OpenWRT |
| Power supply | 12 V / 5 A |
Network
The latest firmware supports IPv6 protocol that provides an identification and location system for computers on networks and routes traffic across the Internet. The Nighthawk X6 AC3200 comes with OpenVPN support. OpenVPN is a full-featured SSL VPN solution which implements OSI layer 2 or 3 secure network extension using the industry standard SSL/TLS protocol.
| Protocols | IPv4 IPv6 |
|---|---|
| LAN ports | 4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| WAN ports | 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Mobile network | no |
| VPN support | OpenVPN |
Wireless
The Nighthawk X6 AC3200 is compatible with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. 2.4 GHz is the most widely used frequency and in some cases may be overcrowded. The Nighthawk X6 AC3200 supports the 5 GHz band. The 5 GHz band offers better noise immunity, less interference, and more available channels.
| Antennas | 6 x 6 dBi |
|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | yes |
| 5 GHz | yes |
| 60 GHz | no |
| Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Class | AC3200 |
| Speed | 600 + 1300 + 1300 Mbps |
| Security | WEP WPA WPA2 |
| Guest network | yes |
Connectivity
The USB 3.0 ports provide a fast interface for external storage with data transfer rates of up to 4.8 Gbps. You can attach a compatible USB printer to the Netgear Nighthawk X6 AC3200 device. It has built-in NAS functionality.
| USB ports | 1 x USB 2.0 1 x USB 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Print server | yes |
| File server | yes |
Administration
The default IP addresses of the Netgear Nighthawk X6 AC3200 device is 192.168.1.1. These address allows you to access the router's console login page.
| Default IP | 192.168.1.1 |
|---|---|
| Default username | admin |
| Default password | password |
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