NETGEAR X4S AC2600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) Black

Reasons to buy
  • World's fastest WiFi
    Up to 2.53Gbps
  • 160MHz support
    Doubles the streaming speeds
  • Dual core processor
    Dual Core 1.7GHz processor boosts wireless, wired and WAN-to-LAN performance
  • Gigabit WiFi
    Next-generation WiFi now at Gigabit speeds
  • Gigabit wired
    Ideal for HD gaming and video
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Specs
WAN connection
Ethernet WAN
Wireless LAN features
Wi-Fi band Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Network
Ethernet LAN
Ethernet LAN interface type Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology 10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Mobile network
3G
4G
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 5
USB port
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2
DC-in jack
Management features
Quality of Service (QoS) support
Security
Security algorithms WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Firewall
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
DoS attack prevention
Network address translation (NAT)
Protocols
Supported network protocols IPv6

Design
Product colour Black
LED indicators
Packaging content
Cables included LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter included
Quick start guide
Antenna
Antennas quantity 4
Features
Built-in processor
Processor frequency 1700 MHz
Processor cores 2
Internal memory 512 MB
Flash memory 128 MB
Firmware upgradeable
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Linux operating systems supported
Mac operating systems supported
Weight & dimensions
Width 285 mm
Depth 185 mm
Height 50 mm
Weight 840 g
Other features
Mobile network connection
Bandwidth (first) 2.4 GHz
Bandwidth (second) 5 GHz
USB ports quantity 2
USB version 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Frequency band 2.4 & 5
xDSL connection
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Reviews
Updated:
2017-04-24 01:10:06
Average rating:84
Uk has collected 50 expert reviews for NETGEAR X4S AC2600 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) Black and the average expert rating is 84 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
liveatpc.com
Updated:
2017-04-24 01:09:43
Average rating:86
The NETGEAR R7800 (AC2600) Nighthawk X4S Gaming Router looks like something from the future – it certainly does look edgy. The Nighthawk is rather large in size, and can either placed on a solid surface or wall-mounted. Its main selling point is the MU-MI...
  • Review: Netgear NightHawk X4S Gaming Router The NETGEAR R7800 (AC2600) Nighthawk X4S Gaming Router looks like something from the future – it certainly does look edgy. The Nighthawk is rather large in size, and can either placed on a solid surface or wall-...
liveatpc.com
Updated:
2017-04-24 01:09:44
Average rating:86
Complementing this, it comes with four external antennas, and supports dual channel 2.4GHz (800Mbps) and 5Ghz (1733Mbps).Plenty of PortsYou will have five Ethernet ports, of which one is for WAN connection. All five of these ports are Gigabit speed, which...
kitguru.net
Updated:
2017-04-24 01:09:59
Average rating:80
Under the radar of much of the technology world, a marketing war is taking place between router manufacturers. Official wireless standards are becoming left behind, as multiple firms are launching products with chipsets that support faster speeds, using p...
  • Excellent 3×3 802.11ac wireless performance, Good network performance over all wireless channels at short and medium range, Full of useful hardware features...
  • Uninspiring software interface, USB performance misses the mark.
  • There's a lot to like about the Netgear Nighthawk X4S D7800. First off, the physical appearance of Netgear's now-standard router design is a balance of good looks and unique design without being garish.The 3×3 performance puts it close to the top of the p...
tweaktown.com
Updated:
2017-04-24 01:10:03
Average rating:89
The router market is pushing forward at an increasing pace with competing technologies battling it out along the way. On one hand, we have some of the quickest routers on the market including the recently reviewed ASUS RT AC88U and the Nighthawk X8 using...
  • It amazes me at every new launch of a wireless router, the level of technology vendors seems to be pushing these days. Just three years ago, we were talking AC1900 as the wave of the future, and now we have AC2600, AC3100, and even AC5300 pushing wireles...
uk.hardware.info
Updated:
2017-09-30 04:08:39
Average rating:0
In the summer of 2012 we tested the Netgear R6300, the first ever 802.11ac router that reached our test lab. Now, 4 years later, we see that the phenomenon 802.11ac router is still in full swing. In order to find out what your options are if you're look...
  • Are you looking for an 802.11ac router? Then you'll be able to choose from a plethora of routers, since pretty much all 802.11ac models that have been released since 2012, are still readily available. This does imply that there hasn't been a lot of chan...
au.pcmag.com
Updated:
2018-06-03 12:14:38
Average rating:80
If you live in a connected home with multiple wireless clients competing for bandwidth, it might be time to consider a Multi-User Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) router, such as the Netgear Nighthawk X4S Smart Wi-Fi Router (R7800), which lists f...
  • Good port selection, Lots of management settings, Solid 5GHz and Multi-User Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) throughput in testing...
  • Pricey, Middling file-transfer speeds in our tests...
  • The Netgear Nighthawk X4S Smart Wi-Fi Router (R7800) delivers strong 5GHz and MU-MIMO throughput, and offers lots of management options in a user-friendly Web console...
smallnetbuilder.com
Updated:
2017-04-24 01:10:06
Average rating:0
NETGEAR took its first step into the functional MU-MIMO router market with the R7500v2. The v2 swapped out the still-waiting-for-its-MU-MIMO-firmware Quantenna 5 GHz radio for a QCA9980 4x4 radio SoC with working MU-MIMO. But since it left the QCA9880 3x3...
  • USB 3.0 (x2) and eSATA (1) ports, Surprisingly high 2.4 GHz throughput with strong signals, Working MUMIMO...
  • Nothing significant...
  • QCA based 4x4 MU-MIMO router with Gigabit Ethernet ports, USB 3.0 and eSATA storage and printer sharing and 160 MHz mode support...
pcmag.com
Updated:
2017-04-24 01:10:06
Average rating:70
If you live in a connected home with multiple wireless clients competing for bandwidth, it might be time to consider a Multi-User Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) router, such as the Netgear Nighthawk X4S Smart Wi-Fi Router (R7800), which lists f...
  • Good port selection, Lots of management settings, Solid 5GHz and Multi-User Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) throughput in testing...
  • Bottom Line, The Netgear Nighthawk X4S Smart Wi-Fi Router (R7800) delivers strong 5GHz and MU-MIMO throughput, and offers lots of management options in a user-friendly Web console...
  • The Netgear Nighthawk X4S Smart Wi-Fi Router (R7800) delivers strong 5GHz and MU-MIMO throughput, and offers lots of management options in a user-friendly Web console...
gamingillustrated.com
Updated:
2017-08-06 06:42:17
Average rating:0
It's amazing how you don't think you need something until you've actually had it.This story starts with your average consumer with seemingly little use for a supercharged internet connection. With a decently fast (50 mbps download/5 mbps upload) wireless...
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