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NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 Reviewer's Guide

NETGEAR Nighthawk X6
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b. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
c. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
7. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
8. Scroll down and select the Use other operation mode check box and the Enable Bridge mode
radio button.
The screen adjusts.
9. Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button.
10. Specify the 5 GHz setting of Nighthawk X6 which this router will connect.
a. In the Chose a Wireless Networks drop-down list, select Wireless Networks (5Ghz n/ac).
b. In the Name (SSID) field, enter the Nighthawk X6’s wireless network name (SSID) for the
5 GHz-One Radio or 5 GHz-Two Radio.
c. In the Security Option section, select a radio button.
d. If prompted, type the passphrase (the WiFi password that you use to connect wirelessly
to the other router).
11. Click the Apply button.
The settings for the other router are saved and the Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays.
12. Click the Apply button on the Advanced Wireless Settings screen.
Your changes take effect.
13. Connect a few of the suggested devices to the Nighthawk X6’s 5 GHz band.
14. Run the Iperf or IxChariot test programs.
Note: NETGEAR recommends running the Iperf or IxChaript test programs using multiple
sessions instead of a single session.
To setup the Smart Connect test using an AC1750 or AC1900 WiFi router:
1. Specify the WiFi settings on the AC1750 or AC1900 WiFi router.
2. Set up bridge mode on the R7000 and connect the AC1750 or AC1900 WiFi router to the R7000.
3. Connect a few of the suggested devices to the AC1750 or AC1900 WiFi router.
4. Run the Iperf or IxChariot test programs.
Note: NETGEAR recommends running the Iperf or IxChaript test programs using multiple
sessions instead of a single session.
8. Required Equipment
Two fast computers (PC or laptops) such as an Intel Core i7 with a 2 to 4 GHz CPU, 8GB RAM,
and Win7 64-bit. Use a brand such as Apple Dell, IBM, HP, Toshiba, Fujitsu, or Sony, and avoid

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NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Ethernet LANYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Modulation256-QAM
Wi-Fi bandNo
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)1300 Mbit/s
Rack mounting-
Frequency range2.4 - 5 GHz
USB ports quantity2
WLAN data transfer rates supported600, 1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports5
Security algorithmsWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Product colorBlack
Flash memory128 MB
Processor frequency1000 MHz
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth226.8 mm
Width295.5 mm
Height54.5 mm
Weight1100 g

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