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Get the speed and reliability needed for applications such as multiple HD video streaming, multi-player gaming, and reliable Internet connections. Gives you reduced interference with MU-MIMO and simultaneous dual band. With Nighthawk~~®~~ App, easily set up your router and get the most out of your WiFi. R6850 R6850-100NAS R6850-100NAS

AC2000 WiFi Router (R6850) armor

Dual-Band WiFi Router (up to 2Gbps) with MU-MIMO armor

AC2000 WiFi Router (R6850)

Dual-Band WiFi Router (up to 2Gbps) with MU-MIMO armor

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Get the speed and reliability needed for applications such as multiple HD video streaming, multi-player gaming, and reliable Internet connections. Gives you reduced interference with MU-MIMO and simultaneous dual band. With Nighthawk® App, easily set up your router and get the most out of your WiFi.

Speed

Any place you need WiFi speed you’ve got everything you need for a fast connected home with NETGEAR. 

Extremely Fast AC WiFi: Up to 300+1733Mbps 

MU-MIMO: Go faster by simultaneously streaming to multiple devices 

Gigabit Wired: Ideal for HD gaming & video

WiFi Range

Homes come in all shapes and sizes. NETGEAR provides WiFi connectivity throughout your home for all your Internet-enabled devices

Better Range: For large homes

Antennas: Great range with three (3) external antennas for best connectivity

Reliability

Stay connected—with your devices, your media, and your friends—with less interference-prone streaming with NETGEAR

Simultaneous dual band: Two separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi networks reduce WiFi interference and doubles bandwidth

Advanced QoS: Optimized for smooth HD streaming & gaming

Compatible with current and future WiFi devices

Sharing

If it's secure and shared storage access you want, NETGEAR has easy ways to do it

ReadySHARE® USB Access: Wirelessly access and share USB hard drives via one (1) USB 2.0 port

DLNA®: Find & play your media on DLNA TVs and game consoles

Five (5) Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN) for faster file sharing and transfers

Ease of Use

Connect quickly and make sure you stay that way with NETGEAR’s easy installation and management

Nighthawk App: Easily set up your router and get more out of your WiFi

Easy Install: Easy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers

Push ‘N’ Connect: Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS)

Power on/off: Convenient power savings

Security

Maintain high security across your network to ensure your privacy and family is safe online. NETGEAR has you covered

Guest network access: Separate and secure access for guests

Secure WiFi Connections: Standards-based WiFi security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK) 

Personal FTP Server: customized free URL to create FTP server

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Easy Setup and Use with the Nighthawk App

With the Nighthawk app, setup takes just minutes, so you can start enjoying better WiFi sooner. You can also see your connected devices, run an internet speed test, manage your NETGEAR service subscriptions, and more from the palm of your hand.


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Technical Specifications

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  • Dimensions : 9.27x5.94x2.14in (235.51 x 150.76 x 54.5 mm)
  • Weight : 0.83lbs (377g)
  • WiFi Technology : 802.11ac
  • WiFi Performance : AC2000 (300+1733Mbps)
  • WiFi Range : Very large homes
  • WiFi Band : Simultaneous Dual Band 2.4GHz & 5GHz
  • Beamforming : Not applicable
  • Number of Ethernet Ports : Five (5) 10/100 Mbps fast Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN) with auto-sensing technology
  • Number of USB Ports : One (1) USB 2.0 port
  • Memory : 128MB flash and 128MB RAM
  • Security : Customized free URL to set up personal FTP server
  • Parental Controls
  • Guest network access—separate & secure
  • Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
  • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAS)
  • Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
  • Standards : One (1) USB 2.0 port
  • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
  • IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz
  • Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps—(1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • Processor : 800GHz processor
  • System Requirements : System Requirements: Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, Vista®, XP®, 2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux®
  • Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0, Firefox® 2.0, Safari® 1.4, Google ChromeTM 11.0 browsers or higher
  • Use laptop with 2x2 300Mbps adapter like Centrino® 6205/6235, 3x3 450Mbps adapter like Centrino® 6300/5300, or 802.11ac adapter like NETGEAR A7000 for maximum performance
  • AC2000 Smart WiFi Router (R6850)
  • Ethernet cable
  • Quickstart guide
  • Power adapter

    • This product is backed by a NETGEAR limited 1-year Hardware Warranty
    • Find troubleshooting tips to diagnose product issues in our knowledge base

  • Support : Extend your warranty & technical support within 90 days of product purchase [US only].
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  • Footnotes : Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with future standards. Up to 2000Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac 2000Mbps devices.