NETGEAR - Nighthawk Mesh X6S Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender, Seamless Roaming, One WiFi Name, Works with any WiFi Router (EX8000)
- Key Specs
- Wireless Standard: AC, N (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Form Factor: Freestanding (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Band Technology: Single (Refers to the number of frequency bands used to wirelessly transmit an internet signal. For example, dual-band devices may use one 2.4 and one 5 GHz band, while tri-band devices may use one 2.4 and two 5 GHz bands. Multiple bands also provide more flexibility for designating connected devices to specific band use.)
- Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz (Bands may be grouped into categories such as low- and high-band VHF (Very High Frequency), low- and high-band UHF (Ultra High Frequency), or certain frequency channels (measured in MHz or GHz). Generally, higher frequencies transmit information faster but have shorter range than lower frequencies.)
- Antenna Type: Internal
- Number of Antennas: 6
- Number of LAN Ports: 0 (Number of devices able to be connected to the Local Area Network (LAN). LAN ports allow wired connections to other networking devices (wireless access points, range extenders, etc.) in order to share the internet connection received through a WAN port.)
- Number of PoE (Power over Ethernet) Ports: 4 (Allow connection of a single cable that provides both data connection and electrical power (Power over Ethernet).)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- General
- Product Name: Nighthawk Mesh X6S Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender, Seamless Roaming, One WiFi Name, Works with any WiFi Router (EX8000)
- Brand: NETGEAR
- Model Number: EX8000-100NAS
- Network
- Minimum Frequency: 1 megahertz (The lowest signal frequency that the device is able to amplify or transmit. The higher the frequency, the more data that can be transmitted and the more easily the signal is attenuated (weakened over distance/passing through buildings).)
- Maximum Frequency: 5 gigahertz (The highest signal frequency that the device is able to amplify or transmit. Generally, the higher the frequency, the more data that can be transmitted and the more likely the signal is attenuated (weakened over distance/passing through buildings).)
- Maximum Coverage Area: 2500 square feet
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Connection Type: Wireless
- Features
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- App Name: NETGEAR WiFi Analytics
- Ports
- Number Of USB Port(s): 1 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
- Compatibility
- System Requirements: 2.4 and/or 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi router or gateway; Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 8.0, Firefox® 20 or Safari® 5.1 or Google Chrome 25.0 browsers or higher (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
- Security
- Security Features: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WEP encryption algorithms
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 8.9 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 3.7 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 6.7 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.9 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 606449119190
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Range Extender boosts your WiFi to the extreme with speeds up to 3Gbps. From your garage to the backyard, eliminate WiFi dead zones and extend WiFi range to hard-to-reach areas of your home. Add-on to your existing router/gateway/ISP gateway and get the entire benefit of mesh networking; one network name, seamless roaming and a dedicated backhaul.
- Not your traditional range extender: Traditional extenders are a bandaid solution to extend WiFi throughout your home.
- One SSID (network name) to manage: Nighthawk WiFi Mesh Extenders combine the visible WiFi networks into one.
- Same network for all your connected devices: One SSID simplifies your network for a better networking experience. This makes adding more devices to your network a breeze.
- Stable and seamless WiFi as you move around the home: Freely roam around your home with uninterrupted streaming and downloading.
- Works with any router, gateway, or ISP provided gateway: Not getting enough WiFi from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) equipment?
- Four (4) Gigabit Ethernet ports: Use the extender's four (4) Gigabit Ethernet ports to connect wired devices like Smart TVs and game consoles.
- AC3000 Tri-band WiFi: Combined speeds up to 3.0Gbps (400Mbps + 866Mbps + 1733Mbps).
Whats Included
- Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender (EX8000)
- Power adapter
- Quick start guide
Q: How far can the extender be away from the router and still have maximum signal?
A: My router is in the front of the house and the extender is in the back of the house, around 40' apart with 3 walls in between. It shows max signal. I'm using it to get wifi to my block building that sets 8' behind our house. I can stream live tv (youtube tv) in that building using this. So far very impressed with it.
A: You place the wifi extender close to your router during the one-time setup process. I used WPS which did everything over wifi. No wired connection from extender to router. After setup was complete, I moved the extender to the middle of my house. It works great for me. See my 5 star review entitled: Some Clarification for You.
A: I hae a dualband router and it works great.
Q: my cable company only supplies a D3.0 modem. Will it work with this modem? or must I have a 3.1?
A: It will work with any modem. This is a WiFi mesh extender. It connects to your router to seamlessly extend your WiFi to a much greater area. The modem is irrelevant to how this product works.
Q: Can I have multiple mesh extenders to work with my x10
A: Yes, up to 7 extenders. I've had installed 2 without any issues. Works perfectly.
Q: Do you have to be paying the internet every month to have WiFi or is it free
A: No free lunch.
Q: What equipment is required to have a good signal 250 feet from base?
A: Buy a good Router I got the Nighthawk. Ask a Best Buy salesperson who deals with that, better yet ask your internet provider which one they recommend. I have Xfinity and they have sales people in Best Buy who will help you select the best one. I GOT THE next to the TOP OF THE LINE. Then i got an extender for the back room. I HAVE A LOT OF THINGS HOOKED UP. AND PKENTY OF VISITING FAMILY, so I needed a good hookup.
Q: Can this unit be used outside or is it for inside use only?
A: It's not water proof or water resistant. So keeping that in mind it can absolutely be used outside as long as it's not exposed to water or snow. If the power chord is going to be outside then it should be plugged in to a GFCI outlet that is designed for in use connections.
