NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 User Manual

Install the WiFi Extender
Place the extender, apply power, and connect the extender to your existing WiFi network.
Place the Extender and Apply Power
To place the extender and apply power:
1. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router.
Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process.
2. Connect the power adapter to your extender and plug the power adapter into an outlet.
3. Wait for the Power LED to light amber and then turn green.
If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the extender.
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network
To extend the range of your WiFi network, you must connect the extender to your existing WiFi network.
If your router’s WiFi security is set to WPA enterprise or WPA2 enterprise, your
extender can’t connect to your router.You must change your router’s WiFi security
setting.
Note
You can connect the extender in one of two ways:
• Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect With WPS on page 12.
WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. If your router
WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is hidden, follow the instructions in
Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 14.
Note
• Connect with web browser setup. For more information, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation
Assistant on page 14.
Connect With WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and
password. For help with the WPS button on your WPS-enabled device, check the instructions or online help
that came with that device. Some older equipment cannot use WPS.
WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. If your
existing WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is hidden, follow the instructions
in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 14.
Note
Get Started
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Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender

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