Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 Review

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The Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 dual band Wi Fi router uses speedy gigabit ethernet ports to connect your home wireless network. If you want the Best Router, you want one that will give you a nice square foot range and multiple device ports. And if you want the Best Wi Fi Router for Long Range, this Netgear router falls in line with some of the top choices.

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Why We Like It – Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000

The Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 allows you to plug in game consoles, streaming players, computers, and other nearby wire devices with 4 X 1 gigabit ethernet ports. It gives you up to 3,500 sq ft of range.
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  • Up to 50 devices
  • Easy set up
  • Smart parental controls

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  • May have to contact cable company to help set up

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Performance

You’re getting a fine performance from the Netgear Nighthawk X6 AC3200 tri band Wi Fi router R8000 device. With this router you can plug in game consoles, streaming players, computers, and other nearby wire devices with 4 X 1 gigabit ethernet ports.

Range

This Netgear Nighthawk tri band wireless router will give you up to 3500 square feet of coverage. It could also allow you to connect up to 50 devices at the same time which is excellent for a device of this kind. Similar to the Netgear Nighthawk AX12.

Durability

Externally, the device is built to stay strong and last, much like the TP Link AX6000. You can get plenty of time and usage with this router sitting on a shelf, in a closet or anywhere that you see fit. As for internal privacy security, you’re getting everything you need including parental controls.

Ease of Use

Very simple to set up this router, like the TP Link AC1750. Use the on screen app on your phone or tablet. The Nighthawk app makes it a snap to set up by just connecting your ethernet cable to the router and the App will walk you through it.

Value

Not only are you getting a great value for a device that can connect up to 50 other wireless devices to your network for over 3500 sq ft,, but it pretty much pays for itself by allowing you to cut out that rental fee on your monthly cable bill. For those who would love a mini router, the GL.iNet GL-AR300M Mini works pretty well.

Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 Wrap Up

The Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 dual band Wi Fi router uses speedy gigabit ethernet ports to connect your home wireless network. This Netgear Nighthawk tri band wireless router will give you up to 3500 square feet of coverage. With this router you can plug in game consoles, streaming players, computers, and other nearby wire devices with 4 X 1 gigabit ethernet ports.

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