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Netgear R7500

details: Nighthawk X4 Smart WiFi Router
hardware type: Wireless Router
date added: 2014-09-02
updated: 2015-09-26
Introducing Quad-Stream X4 Architecture, the router delivers the single fastest WiFi connection available, up to 1.73Gbps, with a combined speed of 2.33Gbps. Simultaneous Dual Band reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices.

Reduce buffering and lag while gaming or streaming. Based on an advanced application and device aware prioritization technology, Dynamic QoS intelligently allocates bandwidth to the most important activities in your home.

With an 1.4GHz dual core processor, you'll have unparalleled performance for gaming, streaming and mobile connectivity.

The twin USB 3.0 ports and eSATA port provide speed and flexibility when you connect your external storage to your Nighthawk X4.

This router provides you with a customized free URL to create your own FTP server.
 
 
 
 R7500 Features
 General
 Availability: currently available
 List price: $279
 LAN / WAN Connectivity
 WAN ports: 1
 WAN port(s) type: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
 WAN port auto cross-over: yes
 LAN ports: 4
 LAN ports type: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
 LAN ports auto cross-over: yes
 USB port(s): 2
for printers and storage devices
 USB port type: USB 3.0
 eSATA port(s): 1
 Router
 NAT routing: yes
 Multihomed: yes
 Port forwarding: yes
 DHCP server: yes
 DHCP client: yes
 QoS: yes
 Wireless
 Maximum Wireless Speed: 2300 Mbps (Wi-Fi 5)
 WiFi standards supported: 802.11b (Wi-Fi 1)
802.11a (Wi-Fi 2)
802.11g (Wi-Fi 3)
802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)
802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
 Wifi security/authentication: WEP
WPA (TKIP)
WPA2 (AES)
802.1X (EAP-MD5/TLS/TTLS/PEAP)
Wireless MAC Address filtering
SSID Broadcast disable
 WiFi modes: Access point
 external antenna(s): 4
 WMM (QoS): yes
 Dual Band (2.4GHz/5GHz): yes
 Simultaneous Dual Band (2.4GHz/5GHz): yes
 VPN
  IPSec
 IPSec passthrough: yes
  L2TP
 L2TP passthrough: yes
  PPTP
 PPTP passthrough: yes
 Firewall
 SPI firewall: yes
 DoS / DDoS protection: yes
 Device Management
 Alternate Admin URL: http://routerlogin.net
 Default admin username: admin
 Default admin password: password
 Administration: Web-based (LAN)
 Firmware upgradeable: yes
 Misc hardware info
 RAM: 256 Mb
 Flash Memory: 128 Mb
 IPv6 support: yes
 Print Server: yes
 Links
 Product page: http://www.netgear.com/home/products/net...
 Datasheet: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/G...
 Manual: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/G...
 Quick Install Guide: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/G...

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