Nighthawk™ X4—AC2350 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router

Data Sheet
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Performance & Use

1.4GHz • AC2350 WiFi – up to 2.33Gbps (600 + 1733 Mbps†)

Dual Core Processor
• Next generation Quad-Stream Wave 2 WiFi
Network Storage
Ready • Fastest available 1.4GHz dual core processor
Twin USB 3.0 + eSATA
• Dynamic QoS bandwidth prioritization by application
and device
• Twin USB 3.0 and eSATA ports for external storage
• Four high-performance external antennas and
Beamforming+ for maximum range
• Manage your home network with NETGEAR genie®

GAMING
INTENSIFY YOUR GAME PLAY & REDUCE LAG
Nighthawk X4 offers extreme WiFi speed for gaming—up to 2.33Gbps. The dual core 1.4GHz
processor boosts WiFi, wired, & WAN-to-LAN performance, while Dynamic QoS prioritizes Internet
traffic by application & device for lag-free gaming. Powerful amplifiers and four high-performance
external antennas give you greater WiFi range throughout large homes & even backyards, while
Beamforming+ focuses WiFi signals for better connections.

STREAMING
ENJOY UNINTERRUPTED STREAMING
Stop buffering and start enjoying uninterrupted streaming media for everyone in your home. Nighthawk
X4 delivers the single fastest available WiFi connection to any one device, up to 1.73Gbps, and a total
of 2.33Gbps. With Quad-Stream X4 Architecture you’ll enjoy the ability to stream multiple HD videos at
the same time. Dynamic QoS prioritizes your WiFi bandwidth by application, such as Netflix as well as by
device for smoother streaming. Stream your own media by connecting a storage device to one of the two
USB 3.0 or eSATA ports and access it from anywhere.

MOBILE
MAXIMIZE YOUR RANGE FOR ALL MOBILE DEVICES
Quad-Stream X4 Architecture dramatically increases WiFi range for mobile devices. Beamforming+
boosts speed and range, while Dynamic QoS bandwidth prioritization optimizes your Internet speed
for gaming and streaming. Powerful amplifiers and four high-performance external antennas give you
greater WiFi range throughout large homes and even backyards.

STORAGE
SIMPLIFY YOUR ACCESS WITH NETWORK STORAGE
The Nighthawk X4 offers cutting-edge features and benefits to make storing your data and sharing your
media simple and seamless. Twin USB 3.0 ports and one eSATA port offer faster access to stored media.
Free ReadySHARE® Vault backup software for Windows® computers automatically safeguards your files
and the built-in DLNA®-ready server lets you find and play your stored media on TVs & game consoles.

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Quad-Stream X4 Architecture

The next wave of WiFi is here. Introducing the Nighthawk X4 AC2350 WiFi Router with Quad-Stream X4 Architecture, delivering the
single fastest WiFi connection, up to 1.73Gbps, and a combined speed of 2.33Gbps.

WiFi's Top Speed Just Got Faster!

4 WiFi streams (4x4) combine for up to 1.73Gbps 802.11ac speed

433Mbps
433Mbps 5GHz Band
433Mbps 1.73Gbps WiFi Speed
433Mbps

200Mbps
2.4GHz Band
Nighthawk X4 200Mbps
600Mbps WiFi Speed
AC2350 WiFi Router 200Mbps

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Speed

Get the fastest WiFi currently available & enjoy a

AC WiFi
WORLD’S FASTEST WIFI—Up to 2.33Gbps combined WiFi speed for
blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for gaming, extreme gaming and streaming
video streaming or surfing.
QUAD STREAM X4 ARCHITECTURE—Single fastest WiFi connection

GIGABIT WIFI—Next-generation WiFi now at Gigabit speeds

GIGABIT WIRED—Ideal for HD gaming & video

1.4 DUAL CORE PROCESSOR—Dual Core 1.4GHz processor boosts

GHz
wireless, wired, WAN-to-LAN, & network storage performance

WiFi Range

Homes come in all shapes & sizes & Nighthawk

X4 Smart WiFi Router provides WiFi coverage ULTIMATE RANGE—WiFi coverage throughout very large homes
no matter where you connect in your home.
ANTENNAS—High-powered amplifiers & four high-performance
external antennas

BEAMFORMING+—Boosts speed, reliability, & range of WiFi connections

Sharing

With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is fun READYSHARE® USB ACCESS—Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive &
& easy, anything from accessing stored data, media, printer via two (2) superspeed USB 3.0 ports, up to 10x faster than USB 2.0
photos & music to wireless printing. And make sure
you keep it safe by using the included ReadySHARE® eSATA PORT—Access to high-speed & high-capacity external
Vault application for backing up Windows-based PCs. hard drives

READYSHARE® VAULT—Free software for automatic PC backup

to a USB hard drive connected to the router

DLNA®—Find & play your media o

 n DLNA TVs & game consoles

READYSHARE® PRINTER—Wirelessly access & share a USB printer

FTP PERSONAL FTP SERVER—Customized free URL to create FTP server

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Reliable Connections

There’s nothing more frustrating than lost SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND—Reduces interference for better
connections! With NETGEAR’s advanced features & connections to more WiFi devices
best-in-class technology, you’ll reduce interference
& enjoy more reliable WiFi connectivity. DYNAMIC QoS—Delivers bandwidth prioritization by application
& device

BEAMFORMING+—Boosts speed, reliability, & range of WiFi connections

Ease Of Use

Start enjoying your new device faster than ever.

NETGEAR wants to make sure installation & EASY INSTALL—Easy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones
& computers
management is simple & easy, so you can connect
quickly & make sure you stay that way! NETGEAR GENIE® APP—Personal dashboard to monitor, control
& repair your home network

PUSH ‘N’ CONNECT­—Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS)

WIFI & POWER ON/OFF­—Convenient power savings

LED ON/OFF—Easily turn router LED lights on or off

Security

Maintain the highest security across your network VPN SUPPORT—Secure access to your home network when away
to ensure your privacy & family is safe while VPN from home
online. Whether it’s preventing phishing & spyware VPN
or just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR PARENTAL CONTROLS—Web site filtering for all your
has you covered. connected devices

GUEST NETWORK ACCESS—Separate & secure access for guests

SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS—Highest level wireless security

with WPA/WPA2

my open
OPEN SOURCE SUPPORT—Download open source firmware from
router
www.myopenrouter.com

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Beamforming+—For More Reliable Connections

Unlike typical WiFi routers that just blast the WiFi signals in all directions, with
Beamforming+ the router & device communicate with each other, so the router
can directly beam the WiFi signal to the device. The result is a stronger, faster,
more reliable connection that is locked in even when the device is moved
around the home.

• Focuses WiFi signals from the wireless router to WiFi devices

like smartphones, tablets & laptops
• Automatic signal management checks with your device to keep
WiFi signal at its optimal strength
• Designed for home environments to support multiple WiFi
device connections for highest quality
• Extends WiFi coverage, reduces dead spots, & boosts signal strength
• Beamforming+ boosts speed, reliability & range for WiFi devices

NETGEAR genie®—Home networking simplified

NETGEAR genie makes getting the most out of your home network fun & easy.
Installation is almost effortless - just by opening a browser, genie helps you
setup your NETGEAR WiFi Router & connect all of your WiFi devices. Genie also
allows you to easily monitor, connect & control your home network from a PC,
Mac, tablet or smartphone. With NETGEAR genie you can share & stream music
or videos, diagnose & repair network issues, set up parental controls & more.

• Home network manager

• Makes any printer AirPrint® compatible to print from an iPad® or iPhone®
• MyMedia™—Find & play media files in your network
• EZ Mobile Connect—Scan QR code to connect to your home network
• Turbo-Transfer—Quickly transfer files within your home network
across various devices 40% faster than normal file transfers
• For PC, Mac®, iPhone®, iPad®, & Android™ devices

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Connection Diagram

Push ‘N’ Connect

WiFi On/Off with WPS

LED Gigabit USB 3.0

eSATA port On/Off Ethernet Internet ports

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Package Contents Technical Specifications System Requirements

• Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router • AC2350 (600 Mbps @ 2.4GHz—256 QAM • Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, Vista®, XP®,
(R7500) support + 1733 Mbps @ 5GHz 11ac)† 2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux®
• Four (4) detachable antennas • Quad-Stream Wave 2 WiFi • Microsoft® Internet Explorer ® 5.0, Firefox® 2.0,
Safari® 1.4, or Google Chrome™ 11.0 browsers
• Ethernet cable • Simultaneous dual band WiFi or higher
—IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
• Quick install guide
—IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz
• Power adapter Security
• Powerful Dual-Core 1.4GHz processor
• Two (2) USB 3.0 ports • Customized free URL to set up personal
Physical Specifications FTP server
• One (1) eSATA port
• Dimensions: 11.22 x 7.26 x 1.97 in • VPN support—secure remote access
(285 x 184.5 x 50 mm) • Four (4) high-performance external antennas
• Guest network access—separate & secure
• Weight: 1.65 lb (750 g) • Dynamic QoS intelligently prioritizes video
streaming & gaming • WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2—PSK)

• Beamforming+ for more reliable connections • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT)

• Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet • Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN)
Warranty
• Memory: 128MB flash and 256MB RAM
• ReadySHARE® USB to share your USB hard • NETGEAR 1-year limited warranty. For details
drive & printer www.netgear.com/about/warranty/

• IPv6 Support (Internet Protocol Version 6) Support

• On/off LED light switch
• 24/7 basic technical phone support for
90 days from date of purchase

This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
*
24/7 basic technical phone support provided for 90 days from purchase date when purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
†
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. NETGEAR makes no express
or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with any future standards. 802.11ac 1733 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 600 Mbps. 2.4GHz
Performance Mode requires 256 QAM support on WiFi client. Up to 1733 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac 1733 Mbps devices.
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE and NETGEAR genie are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand names mentioned herein are
or identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective holder(s). Information is subject to change without notice. ©2014 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327), E-mail: [email protected], www.NETGEAR.com D-R7500-2

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