cybershack.com.au Updated: 2015-03-22 19:49:41
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Time for a router upgrade? Thanks to our friends at NETGEAR, we've got one Nighthawk X6 R8000 Router to giveaway! The Nighthawk X6 is the first router to boast Triband technology to help combat wireless congestion.Winning is easy! All you need to do is sh...
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On paper, Netgear's Nighthawk X6 R8000 is one impressive router. Boasting what Netgear has called "Triband" technology a theoretical combined network speed of 3.2 gigabits per second, the Nighthawk X6 sounds like the be-all and end-all of consumer-grade n...
Future-proof, Great for networking drives, Slick design...
Expensive, Limited 2.4Ghz band, Most users won't see a performance increase...
Some might call the Nighthawk X6 overkill, while others might call it future-proof. Whatever your opinion, this behemoth of a router feels a bit circumstantial, especially considering its AUD$399 price point and the lack of an integrated modem. If you're...
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techlife.net Updated: 2015-03-22 19:49:41
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In benchmarking, the X6 also proved to be a bit of a let down in some areas. It's longer-range 5GHz results, for example, were actually not as good as the R7000's, and we found that one of the two 5GHz radios worked significantly better than the other at...
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apcmag.com Updated: 2015-03-22 19:49:41
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Emboldened by the overwhelmingly positive response to the original Nighthawk R7000 router, Netgear’s seemingly taken it as their remit to go even harder with this new successor to the company’s original enthusiast-pitched model...
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A few months ago, we took a look at the Netgear Nighthawk R7000. We came away quite pleased with the features that were put into that solution, along with its build quality and performance. After that review, not a month later, I caught the release of the...
The Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 wireless router is quite a beast. In fact, the normal shelf I set my router on didn't have enough room to deploy the antennas fully when setting it up. Not that it's a bad thing, but do make sure you have enough room wherev...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated: 2015-03-22 19:49:41
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It's easy to overlook a device that sits quietly in the corner doing all the networking heavy lifting in our increasingly connected world. That is, until a medium sized family with video, gaming, mobile phone, laptop, tablet and browsing needs comes along...
Perfect for the connected-device-heavy house...
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802.11ac is into its second generation now, with several Wi-Fi router makers releasing a second iteration of the super-fast wireless standard that promises a big jump in transfer rates. Netgear's Nighthawk X6 router improves on the model it replaces, but...
Fast transfer rates, Space-age looks, Versatile dual 802.11ac Wi-Fi networks...
Middling USB transfer speeds, Interface is overly simplified, Dual Wi-Fi overkill (for most)...
Netgear Nighthawk X6 (R8000)LikeFast transfer rates.Space-age looks.Versatile dual 802.11ac Wi-Fi networks.Don't LikeMiddling USB transfer speeds.Interface is overly simplified.Dual Wi-Fi overkill (for most).Not a lot of users at the moment will be able t...
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pcpowerplay.com.au Updated: 2015-06-13 06:56:08
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While the ability to set up a network without cables is an absolute blessing, today's various Wi-Fi standards can prove to be a nightmare of compatibility issues. With three common types of Wi-Fi network now widely available, it's most likely that at leas...
Supports all Wi-Fi bands, Decent speeds, Easy to set up...
Limited advanced features...
Designed for users with lots of different devices on different Wi-Fi bands, the X6 does a very capable job over decent ranges...
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uk.hardware.info Updated: 2015-11-27 06:07:37
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After three years of 802.11ac, we've already arrived at the fourth generation of routers that support this standard. The Netgear R8000 is the first model that we'll put to the test. This device is a very different animal from the R7500 Nighthawk X4, whi...
The Netgear R8000 Nighthawk X6 is, without a doubt, the fastest router that we have tested thus far. This isn't because of the introduction of all sorts of hip new technologies, such as Multi-User MIMO, but mainly because of the addition of an extra rad...
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Netgear sent us their Nighthawk. No, it's not Batman's latest vehicle, it's their flagship router, designed to spread the wireless love far and wide.Opening the box, it does appear to have been developed by Bruce Wayne Enterprises, being reminiscent of a...
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Getting a wireless router used to be a simple affair; you go to the stores, you decide if you need something that's strictly a router or one that's a modem as well, you identify the one you're looking for and you pay for it. Now, with new wireless standar...
Comes with many useful features, Powerful performance, Userfriendly GUI for basic settings...
Pricey, Advanced users have to deal with notsofriendly interface...
The Netgear Nighthawk X6 is as good as its intimidating looks. Its foldable antennas will make moving it about simpler until you find the best spot that allows it to serve every device in your home. Its USB ports give it extra features that really heavy u...
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Nowadays, we are moving from a stage in technology where our devices, gadgets, computers and several electronic devices are being freed from the shackles of cables. We are in a time where things are already wireless, where we stream media and share data w...
I have been using the Netgear Nighthawk X6 for several months now already. I was supposed to publish this review last year, but decided to test the router further. Like I said earlier, it's important that you update the router's firmware to the latest ver...
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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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