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Hardware Overview of the Modem Router
The NETGEAR
®
Nighthawk
®
AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000, in this manual referred to as the
modem router, delivers combined WiFi connection speeds of up to AC1900 WiFi (600 Mbps
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on 2.4 GHz
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802.11n and
1300 Mbps
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on 5 GHz 802.11ac). Both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios can be active simultaneously.
The modem router provides fast central storage, backup, and streaming to every device in your home with the USB 3.0
port (10 times faster than USB 2.0). Sharing content across your network is easy, from accessing stored photos and
music to printing over WiFi. Stream your stored media files anywhere on the network to DLNA screens. Share your
music to Airplay-compatible devices from the USB hard-drive connected to the router. Use the free NETGEAR
ReadySHARE Vault app to back up your Windows computers to a USB hard drive connected to Nighthawk.
The modem router is compatible with most major DSL Internet service providers and also supports cable or fiber Internet
service.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Unpack Your Modem Router on page 11
• Attach the Antennas on page 11
• Top Panel with LEDs on page 12
• Back Panel With Ports, Buttons, Connectors, and a Switch on page 15
• Side Panels With USB Ports on page 17
• Bottom Panel Product Label on page 17
1. Maximum WiFi signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary. Network conditions and
environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and
WiFi 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.The 2.4 GHz performance mode requires 256 QAM support on the WiFi client.
3. Up to 1300 Mbps WiFi speeds can be achieved when you are connecting to other 802.11ac 1300 Mbps devices.
For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the support website at
support.netgear.com.
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