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If you thought three or four antennas would help boost 802.11ac wireless networking performance, Netgear's Nighthawk X6 AC3200 router has six and makes the most of them with excellent range. At $300, this is one of the most expensive routers on the market...
Tri-band operation, good performanc, Genie software makes setup eas, USB 2.0 and 3.0 port, Six fold-out antenna, Excellent range...
Expensiv, Big desig, Lacks e-SATA por, Not as fast as other tri-band routers...
A versatile tri-band design, easy setup and long range make Netgear's R8000 a strong router for a house filled with data hogs. If you thought three or four antennas would help boost 802.11ac wireless networking performance, Netgear's Nighthawk...
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The next generation of wireless routers is here: Netgear is the first manufacturer to offer a tri-band router. This new class of device is designed for the Internet of Things (IoT)—that is, it's meant to handle the increasing number and variety of de...
Excellent at optimizing performance of multiple devices on a single network. Simple setup. Solid throughput and NAS performance. Runs cool.
Network Map feature needs improvement. Lacks enhanced QoS feature of previous model. Some connection timeouts at 30 feet and beyond in testing. Pricey...
The Netgear Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router makes an impressive debut, proving the tri-band concept by deftly handling multiple wireless devices on a single network...
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Netgear has released their latest flagship wireless router, the Nighthawk X6 R8000 which is an Tri-Band 802.11ac. After hearing rumors of this new router back in January when we were in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show, Netgear officially relea...
We have been anticipating the arrival of the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 router since its announcement in June of this year. What makes this router so unique on paper is that it contains three radio bands, one 2.4 GHz (600 Mbps), and two 5.0 GHz (1300 Mbps...
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Is it ever the perfect time to buy a new product? I'd say no, because there's never a perfect time to review a new product, either. There's always something right around the corner that promises to be faster, better, cheaper. But you won't know if those c...
Delivers very high throughput to multiple 802.11ac clients, Long list of networking and media-streaming features, High throughput to an attached USB 3.0 hard drive...
Not the fastest 802.11ac router when servicing just one client, Overkill for homes with less-demanding needs, Very expensive...
The Nighthawk X6 isn't for everyone, but if you need to support lots of 802.11ac clients, this is the best choice—for now...
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So much for summer being a slow time for product introductions. Router manufacturers seem to feel that it is the ideal time to foist new products upon buyers. Last year it was AC1900 routers. This year it is two new router classes: AC3200 based on Broadco...
The second 5 GHz radio can improve total throughput, %bull: OpenVPN server...
Expensive, 5GHz radio assignment is simplistic...
$300 is a lot to spend on a router, so they better be worth it. The R8000's value proposition is that its two 5 GHz radios will provide better total throughput utilization by separating "slow" and "fast" devices. It's not promising improved range. It's no...
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This may strike some of you as a bit odd but the first thing i do whenever i go to a hotel, restaurant or cafeteria I've never been in the past i always check to see if they have WiFi available and if so what is its strength and range. To my surprise most...
Overall Build Quality, Design, Near-Excellent Wireless Performance, AC3200 (Concurrent 802.11n & two 802.11ac Bands), User Friendly Web Interface, Features, Technologies Used (Beamforming & TurboQAM), Android & iOS App, 4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports / WAN Port...
Price (For Some), High-Gain Antenna Quality...
When Netgear announced the availability of the Nighthawk X6 R8000 I was intrigued since it was the first Tri-Band AC3200 compatible WiFi router in the market and having reviewed the excellent Nighthawk R7000 made things even more interesting. S...
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I'll be honest and reveal that I have been using the standard wireless router that my cable company provided when I signed up with them. For the most part it gets the job done. Or so I thought it did. However there are some spotty locations that just don'...
The Nighthawk efficiently processes how wireless devices work across your network, it prioritizes your most important functions all while boosting the speed and range. It is so smart it can even protects you will you surf the net...
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Wireless routers are going through somewhat of a renaissance right now, thanks to the arrival of the 802.11ac standard that is...
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networkworld.com Updated:
2015-10-22 11:06:08
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Is it ever the perfect time to buy a new product? I'd say no, because there's never a perfect time to review a new product, either. There's always something right around the corner that promises to be faster, better, cheaper. But you won't know if those c...
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As a tech guy, I've been through a number of different wireless routers over the years. Between ever-improving speed and range, as well as the occasional hardware failure, my closet is a veritable graveyard of routers gone by. For the last couple of years...
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gadgetreview.com Updated:
2018-02-13 01:33:08
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The Netgear Nighthawk X6 AC3200 (with a retail price of $280) is part of the Nighthawk line of super powerful routers for managing business areas or homes where there is a whole lot of tech: Let's take a look at how this router performans and compares to...
Lots of power and antennas, Smart connections for managing bands automatically...
Not the fastest tri-band model, No MU-MIMO for future devices, A bit pricey, This Nighthawk model looks strong, but is it right for you?, Tom's Guide, What do you want to use the X6 for? Tom's Guide found that it's an incredible general use router, with t...
This Nighthawk seems a little slow for its tri-band and may have some reliability issues: However, t...
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If you have a growing family or a growing list of devices competing for bandwidth in your home, you've probably experienced jockeying for a signal here or there. That's where a capable tri-band router like the Netgear Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Ro...
User-friendly mobile app, Three bands for optimal multi-device Wi-Fi support, Meant for 4K streaming and gaming, Advanced parental controls...
Expensive, Takes up a lot of space, Some performance drops, Buggy initial setup...
An investment that could be worth it for the family with a smart home.The Netgear Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router is poised to deliver fast and reliable speed to a larger home full of devices. If you're interested in spending less time with conf...
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The next generation of wireless routers is here: Netgear is the first manufacturer to offer a tri-band router. This new class of device is designed for the Internet of Things (IoT)-that is, it's meant to handle the increasing number and variety of devices...
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