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802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit
The NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with dual band Gigabit delivers AC1600 WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet speeds. It offers the best wireless coverage for large homes and is ideal for homes with multiple wireless devices. This router delivers the speed and reliability needed for applications such as smooth, lag-free multiple HD video streaming, multi-player gaming, ultra-fast speed and a secure reliable connection to the Internet.
Everything you need for a fast, fast, fast connected home. Next generation 11ac WiFi with dual band technology provides whole home coverage with Gigabit wired & wireless connections.
AC1600 WiFi—Up to 300+1300 Mbps speeds
Gigabit WiFi—Next-generation WiFi now at Gigabit speeds
Gigabit wired—Ideal for HD gaming & video
Got range? Homes come in all shapes and sizes and AC1600 Smart WiFi Router provides WiFi coverage no matter where you connect in your home.
Range—For large homes
There’s nothing more frustrating than lost connections! With NETGEAR’s advanced features & best-in-class technology, you’ll reduce interference & enjoy more reliable WiFi connectivity.
Simultaneous dual band—Reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices
Beamforming+—Boosts speed, reliability & range of WiFi connections
Advanced QoS—Optimized for smooth HD streaming & gaming
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 drives via one (1) USB port
ReadySHARE Printer—Wirelessly access & share a USB printer
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
Push ‘N’ Connect—Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS)
WiFi & power on/off—Convenient power savings
NETGEAR genie® app—Personal dashboard to monitor, control & repair your home network. Includes remote access to manage your network away from home.
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—Web filtering for all your connected devices
Guest network access—Separate & secure access for guests
Secure WiFi connections—High level wireless security with WPA/WPA2
† Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. Up to 1300 Mbps wireless speeds achieved on AC1750 when connecting to other 802.11ac 1300 Mbps devices. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards.
This product is backed by a NETGEAR limited 2-year Hardware Warranty.
24/7 basic technical support provided for 90 days from purchase date, when purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
With the new look-and-feel and ease-of-use of NETGEAR genie, managing your router is fun. NETGEAR genie now supports a single sign-on (SSO) feature that allows you to use one set of login credentials for all of your NETGEAR accounts. Easily monitor, connect, and control your home network from a tablet or smartphone. With NETGEAR genie you can share and stream music or videos, diagnose and repair network issues, set up parental controls and more. Download NETGEAR genie based on your device.
When you enable the remote access feature, you can access your network through NETGEAR genie even when away from home. With genie remote features, all you need is your tablet or smartphone to diagnose and repair network issues, provide guest access, look at the network map, and even reboot your router.
See how to enable this feature and if your device supports.
NEW FEATURE - Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with simple voice commands by using Amazon Alexa™ and the NETGEAR Skill.
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NETGEAR genie allows you to easily monitor, connect & control your home network.