R6850 — NETGEAR Smart WiFi Router AC2000

• AC2000 WiFi—300+1733Mbps speeds
• High-power external antennas
• MU-MIMO—Go faster by simultaneously streaming to multiple devices
• USB 2.0 port—Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive
• ReadySHARE USB Access—Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive via one (1) USB 2.0 port

Nighthawk App

Easily set up your router and get the most out of your WiFi. With the app, you can install your router in few steps—just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you through the rest. Once set up, you can use the intuitive dashboard to manage your connected devices.

Speed

11ac WiFi with dual band technology provides everything you need for a fast connected home.

• AC2000 WiFi—Up to 300+1733 Mbps speeds
• Gigabit Wired—Ideal for HD gaming & videos
• MU-MIMO—Go faster by simultaneously streaming to multiple devices

WiFi Range

Homes come in all shapes and sizes and the AC2000 Dual Band WiFi Router provides WiFi coverage no matter where you connect in your home.

• Better Range—WiFi coverage throughout your large homes
• Antennas—Great range with three (3) external antennas for best connectivity

Reliability

Stay connected—with your devices, your media, and your friends. Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi provides two separate networks.

• Simultaneous dual band—Reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices
• Advanced QoS—Optimized for smooth HD streaming & gaming

Speed
Super fast download speeds up to 300+1733Mbps. Next generation 11ac WiFi with dual-band technology providing whole home coverage with Gigabit wired and wirelesss connection. Everything you need for a fast, fast, fast connected home.
-AC2000 WiFi – Up to 300+1733Mbps
-GIGABIT WIRED – Ideal for HD gaming & video
-MU-MIMO – Go faster by simulateously streaming to multiple devices

WiFi Range
-Homes come in all shapes and sizes. The NETGEAR AC2000 Smart WiFi Router provides WiFi connectivity throughout your home for all your Internet-enabled devices.
-BETTER RANGE: Wireless coverage for large homes

SHARING
-With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is fun and easy, anything from accessing stored photos & music to wireless printing.
-DLNA®—Find & play your media on DLNA TVs & game consoles
-READYSHARE® USB ACCESS—Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive via one (1) USB 2.0 port

Reliable Connections
Stay connected—with your devices, your media, and your friends. Simultaneous dual band WiFi provides two separate WiFi networks—2.4GHz for legacy devices and 5GHz which is less interference-prone for media streaming. The advanced QoS technology provides higher priority for media streaming application for smoother HD video streaming and low-latency online gaming.
-SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND—Reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices
-ADVANCED QoS—Optimized for smooth HD streaming & gaming

Ease of Use
Start enjoying your new device faster than ever. NETGEAR wants to make sure installation and management is simple & easy, so you can connect quickly & make sure you stay that way!
-EASY INSTALL—Easy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers
-Nighthawk App – Easily set up your router and get more out of your WiFi.
-PUSH ‘N’ CONNECT —Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS)

SECURE NETWORK
Maintain high security across your network to help ensure your privacy & family is safe while online. Whether it’s preventing phishing or just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you covered.
-PARENTAL CONTROLS—Manage web filtering and accessibility by profiles or devices
-GUEST NETWORK ACCESS—Separate & secure access for guests
-SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS—High level wireless security with WPA/WPA2
-PERSONAL FTP SERVER—Customized free URL to create FTP server

High-Performance Connectivity
-With up to 300+1733Mbps† speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, it avoids wireless interference, ensuring top WiFi speeds and reliable connections. These technologies also provide ultimate connectivity for the latest dual band mobile devices like iPads and iPhones.

Multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO)
-Using Multi-User MIMO technology, NETGEAR routers can stream data to multiple devices simultaneously. With MU-MIMO, your WiFi network can deliver faster throughput to every MU-MIMO connected device. That means faster downloads and smoother streaming for your devices.

Nighthawk App
-The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your router and get more out of your WiFi. With the app, you can install your router in few steps – just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you through the rest. Once set up, you can use the intuitive dashboard to pause Internet on your connected devices, run a quick Internet speed test and much more.WIFI TECHNOLOGY
– 802.11ac Dual Band WiFi

WIFI PERFORMANCE
– AC2000

WIFI BAND
– Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi—Tx/Rx 2X2 (2.4GHz) + 2X2(5GHz)

NUMBER OF ETHERNET PORTS
– Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology

NUMBER OF USB PORTS
– One (1) USB 2.0

MEMORY
– 128MB NAND flash and 128MB DDR3 RAM

QUALITY OF SERVICE
– Advanced Quality of Service (QoS)

IPV6
– IPV6 support for improved performance

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
– Dimensions: 9.27 x 5.94 x 2.14 in (235.51 x 150.76 x 54.5 mm)
– Weight: 0.83 lbs (377 g)

STANDARDS
– IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
– IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
– Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista®, XP®, 2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux®
– Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0, Microsoft® Edge, Firefox® 2.0, Safari® 1.4, or Google Chrome™ 11.0 browsers or higher
– Use laptop with 2×2 300 Mbps adapter like Centrino® 6205/6235, 3×3 450Mbps adapter like Centrino® 6300/5300, or 802.11ac adapter like NETGEAR A6210 for maximum

SECURITY
– WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2—PSK)
– Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall)
– Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention

PACKAGE CONTENTS
– AC2000 Smart WiFi Router (R6850)
– Ethernet cable
– Quick start guide
– Power adapter

†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.