NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 Reviewer's Guide

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Follow these steps:
1. Open IxChariot, and select the “High_Performance_Throughput.scr” script.
2. Set the run time to 1 minute.
IxChariot Downlink Test
Set up 4 pairs of the same script for 2.4GHz, and 8 pairs for each of the two 5GHz 802.11ac traffic.
 Endpoint 1: Use the IP address of the PC connected to the router via Ethernet.
 Endpoint 2: Use the IP address of the computer connected via wireless.
Then run the test.
IxChariot Uplink Test
Set up 4 pairs of the same script for 2.4GHz, and 8 pairs for each of the two 5GHz 802.11ac traffic.
Set up 2 pairs of the same script.
 Endpoint 1: Use the IP address of the computer connected via wireless to the router
 Endpoint 2: Use the IP address of the PC connected to the router via Ethernet.
Then run the test.
IxChariot Bidirectional Test
Copy half of the IxChariot pairs from Downlink and Uplink tests into a new IxChariot Test File and run the
throughput.

NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 Specifications

General

Ethernet LAN	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 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 rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Modulation	256-QAM
Wi-Fi band	No
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	1300 Mbit/s
Rack mounting	-
Frequency range	2.4 - 5 GHz
USB ports quantity	2
WLAN data transfer rates supported	600, 1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	5
Security algorithms	WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Product color	Black
Flash memory	128 MB
Processor frequency	1000 MHz
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 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 included	LAN (RJ-45)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	226.8 mm
Width	295.5 mm
Height	54.5 mm
Weight	1100 g