NETGEAR R8000 user manual Load Balancing, Tri-band network has two dedicated 5 GHz bands

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Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router

having two lanes in the wider road instead of one. The router automatically uses Smart Connect to allocate the fastest devices to the fast lane.

5 GHz WiFi Band

 

iPhone

iPad

iPhone

5 GHz

150 Mbps ÷ 3

300 Mbps ÷ 3

150 Mbps ÷ 3

Faster

 

 

 

Internet

 

 

 

5 GHz

 

 

 

Fastest

 

 

 

Nighthawk X6

 

 

 

Total bandwidth: 1500 Mbps

 

 

 

(150 + 300 + 150)÷ 3 + (1300 + 1300) ÷ 2

MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro

Greater than 2x the performance of other routers

300 Mbps ÷ 2

1300 Mbps ÷ 2

Figure 8. A tri-band network has two dedicated 5 GHz bands

In this tri-band network, the first 5 GHz band has a speed of 200 Mbps, and the second 5 GHz band has a speed of 1,300 Mbps.

The slower and faster devices are separated in different WiFi connections to ensure that you get the best speed on each device. So in the previous figure, all the three mobile devices are on one 5 GHz band with a combined maximum speed of 200 Mbps and the other 5 GHz WiFi band is used for the faster 802.11ac devices with a combined maximum speed of 1300 Mbps. Effectively both slower and faster devices can run faster and the overall network speed increases by more than two times, from 640 Mbps to 1500 Mbps.

Load Balancing

The router uses load balancing to distribute WiFi connections among all three WiFi bands, to ensure that both the WiFi bands are utilized. Load balancing avoids overloading a single

5 GHz band and ensures that both the WiFi bands are utilized and device connections are spread across the two bands.

Tri-Band WiFi Connections

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Contents Nighthawk AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router Support TrademarksCompliance Contents Optimize Performance Use the Router as a Media Server Use VPN to Access Your Network Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router Extend the Antennas To extend the antennas Router has status LEDs and buttons on the top Top ViewRouter rear panel Rear PanelPosition Your Router Turn the LEDs On or Off To turn the LEDs on or off  To cable your router Cable Your RouterConnect to the Network Access the Router WiFi Connection Wired Connection To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network  To find and select the WiFi networkUse an Internet Browser to Access the Router Types of LoginsNetgear genie Automatic Internet Setup Label To use Netgear genie to set up your router Log In to the Router Change the Language To log in to the router  To change the language To use the genie app to access the router Access the Router with Netgear genie AppsSpecify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard  To use the Setup WizardSelect Advanced Setup Wizard Manually Set Up the Internet Connection Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login To specify the Internet connection settings  To view or change the basic Internet setup Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a LoginSelect Internet Specify IPv6 Internet Connections  To set up an IPv6 Internet connectionRequirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet ConnectionInternet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect Specify Your Internet Settings Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection Internet Connection Type list, select 6to4 Tunnel Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet ConnectionSpecify Your Internet Settings Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connectionSpecify Your Internet Settings  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp server Set Up an IPv6 Dhcp Internet ConnectionSet Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connectionInternet Connection Type list, select PPPoE Specify Your Internet Settings  To change the MTU size Change the MTU SizeCommon MTU sizes Select Advanced Setup WAN SetupOptimize Performance Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play  To enable Universal Plug and Play To disable WMM QoS Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of ServiceControl Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls  To set up Live Parental ControlsSelect Parental Controls Control Access to the Internet Allow or Block Access to Your Network  To set up access controlClick the Take me to the status screen button List displays Manage Network Access Control Lists Select Advanced Security Access Control To manage devices that are allowed or blocked Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites  To block Internet sitesSelect Advanced Security Block Sites Block Services from the Internet Delete Keywords from the List to Be Blocked To delete keywords from the list Select Advanced Security Block Services  To block services To schedule blocking Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and ServicesAvoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer Select Advanced Security Schedule To specify a trusted computer Set Up Security Event Email Notifications  To set up email notificationsSelect Advanced Security E-mail Select the Turn Email Notification On check box Tri-Band WiFi Connections How Tri-Band WiFi Improves Speed and Performance Tri-Band WiFiGHz WiFi Band Tri-band network has two dedicated 5 GHz bands Load BalancingLoad balancing in a tri-band WiFi network Benefits of Tri-Band WiFiEnable or Disable Smart Connect  To enable or disable Smart ConnectSmart Connect Beamforming Implicit Beamforming  To disable implicit beamformingRouter Access a USB Device on the Network USB Device Requirements To connect a USB device  To map the USB device to a Windows network drive Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE VaultBack Up Mac Computers with Time Machine Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac To back up your Windows computer  To format your USB hard disk drive and specify partitionsUse Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard Drive Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of DataType afp//routerlogin.net Control Access to the USB Device To specify the USB access settings Select Advanced USB Storage Advanced SettingsNetwork Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default Use FTP Within the Network  To set up FTP access To view network folders View Network Folders on a USB DeviceAdd a Network Folder on a USB Device  To add a network folderClick the Create Network Folder button Approve USB Devices Edit a Network Folder on a USB Device To edit a network folder  To approve USB devicesSelect the Allow only approved devices check box Select Advanced Advanced Setup USB Settings To remove a USB disk drive safely Safely Remove a USB DeviceInternet Access USB Devices Through the Internet Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet To access USB devices from a remote computer Access USB Devices Through the Internet with FTP Your Personal FTP Server Dynamic DNSSet Up a New Dynamic DNS Account Specify a DNS Account That You Already Have  To set up Dynamic DNS if you already have an accountNetgear Change the Dynamic DNS Settings Set Up Your Personal FTP Server To change your settings  To set up your personal account and use FTPUse the Router as a Media Server  To specify media server settings Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server SettingsPlay Music from a USB Device with iTunes Server  To specify iTunes server settings To set up the router to work with TiVo Play Media from a USB Device on TiVoSelect Advanced USB Storage Media Server  To play videos On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows  To copy TiVo files to a computer Share a USB Printer  To install the driver and cable the printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the PrinterDownload the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To download the utility To install the utility Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility To manually connect and print Use the Shared Printer To view or change the status View or Change the Status of a Printer To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB PrinterChange Netgear USB Control Center Settings  To change the language Select Tools Configuration To turn off automatic Netgear USB Control Center startup  To specify the time-out Select Tools Configuration Network Settings  To view the WAN settings View WAN Settings To set up a default DMZ server Set Up a Default DMZ ServerChange the Router’s Device Name Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings To change the router’s device name LAN IP addressSelect Advanced Setup LAN Setup  To change the LAN TCP/IP settingsSpecify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns Disable the Dhcp Server Feature in the Router  To disable the Dhcp server feature in the router Reserve LAN IP Addresses To reserve an IP address  To delete a reserved address entry  To edit a reserved address entryUse the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections Specify Basic WiFi Settings To use the WPS Wizard  To specify basic wireless settings Change the WiFi Mbps Settings  To change the WiFi Mbps settings  To change the WPA settings Change the WiFi Password or Security LevelSet Up a Guest Network  To set up a guest networkSelect Guest Network Use the WiFi On/Off Button Control the Wireless RadiosEnable or Disable the Wireless Radios  To enable or disable the wireless radiosSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Settings  To set up the wireless schedule Set Up a Wireless ScheduleSpecify WPS Settings Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point To specify WPS Settings Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless AP  To set up the router as an APNetwork Settings 117 Manage Your Network  To check for new firmware and update your router Update the Router FirmwareChange the admin Password  To set the password for the user name adminSelect Advanced Administration Set Password  To set up password recovery Recover the admin PasswordSelect the Enable Password Recovery check box  To recover your passwordDisplay Internet Port Statistics View Router Status To view router status and usage information  To display Internet port statisticsManage Your Network 123  To check the Internet connection status Check the Internet Connection StatusSelect Advanced Administration Logs View and Manage Logs of Router Activity To view and manage logs Select Advanced Advanced Setup Traffic Meter Monitor Internet Traffic To monitor Internet traffic Custom Static Routes  To set up a static route Set Up a Static Route To edit a static route Edit a Static RouteDelete a Static Route View Devices Currently on the Network To delete a static route  To view devices on the networkBack Up Settings Manage the Router Configuration File To back up the router’s configuration settings Select Attached DevicesSelect Advanced Administration Backup Settings Restore Configuration Settings To restore configuration settings that you backed up Do not interrupt the reboot process To erase the configuration settings Erase the Current Configuration Settings To set up remote management Remote Management To use remote access Manage Your Network 135 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer Specify VPN Service in the Router To specify the VPN service  To install VPN client softwareUse VPN to Access Your Network 139 NETGEAR-VPN  To open a VPN tunnel Use a VPN Tunnel To access a USB device and download files Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and MediaUse VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router To allow VPN clients to access only your home network  To access your Internet serviceUse VPN to Access Your Network 145 Specify Internet Port Settings  To forward specific incoming protocols Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local ServerAdd a Custom Port Forwarding Service  To add a custom serviceClick the Add Custom Service button  To edit a port forwarding entry Edit a Port Forwarding ServiceApplication Example Make a Local Web Server Public Delete a Port Forwarding Entry To delete a port forwarding entry  To make a local web server publicHow the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule Set Up Port TriggeringAdd a Port Triggering Service  To add a port triggering serviceConnection Type, Starting Port, and Ending Port fields  To enable port triggering Enable Port TriggeringClear the Disable Port Triggering check box Application Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay ChatSpecify Internet Port Settings 154 Troubleshooting Network Settings Wireless SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your NetworkPower LED Is Off or Blinking Standard LED Behavior When the Router is Powered OnPower LED Stays Amber Troubleshoot with the LEDsCannot Log In to the Router WiFi LED Is OffLEDs Never Turn Off Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off To check the WAN IP address Cannot Access the Internet To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Troubleshoot PPPoETroubleshoot Internet Browsing Wireless Connectivity Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityChanges Not Saved Test the LAN Path to Your Router Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device To ping the router from a Windows computer Troubleshooting 164 Supplemental Information Factory default settings Factory SettingsSupplemental Information 167 R8000 Router specifications Technical Specifications
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R8000 specifications

The NETGEAR R8000, also known as the Nighthawk X6, is an advanced wireless router that has gained popularity among tech enthusiasts and gamers for its impressive performance and wide range of features. Designed to cater to the demands of modern households with multiple devices, the R8000 stands out with its powerful hardware and innovative technologies.

At the heart of the R8000 is a tri-band architecture, which includes one 2.4GHz band and two 5GHz bands. This setup allows for more efficient distribution of bandwidth across devices, reducing congestion and ensuring smoother streaming, gaming, and browsing experiences. With a maximum data throughput of up to 3.2 Gbps, the R8000 is particularly well-suited for high-bandwidth activities, making it an excellent choice for households with multiple users.

One of the standout features of the R8000 is its six external antennas, which are strategically positioned to provide wide-ranging coverage throughout the home. This helps eliminate dead zones and ensures consistent connectivity even in larger spaces. The router also supports Beamforming technology, which focuses the Wi-Fi signal directly to connected devices rather than broadcasting it in all directions. This enhances the overall signal strength and reception quality, providing faster speeds and more reliable connections.

The NETGEAR R8000 incorporates Dynamic QoS (Quality of Service) technology, allowing users to prioritize bandwidth for specific applications or devices, such as streaming services, online gaming, or video conferencing. This ensures that critical applications receive the necessary resources for optimal performance even during times of heavy network traffic.

Security is also a priority with the R8000, featuring advanced security protocols including WPA2, along with NETGEAR Armor, which offers real-time malware protection and alerts for connected devices. Additionally, the router is equipped with a built-in VPN support, providing users with a secure and private browsing experience.

Installation and management of the NETGEAR R8000 are simplified through the NETGEAR Nighthawk app, which allows users to configure settings, manage Wi-Fi access, and monitor network activity from their smartphones. With its robust performance, extensive features, and secure connectivity options, the NETGEAR R8000 remains a top choice for anyone seeking a reliable and high-performing router.
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