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Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800

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User ratings:
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3.9 out of 5
52 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
15
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3.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • ultimate design bearing prime functional features for more superior performance
  • accessible for your entire network to share and enjoy
  • quick and more accessible

Cons

  • lack of the MIMO technology
  • outdated color scheme
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue

Key specs

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Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 - Pros & Cons

Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800

Pros

  • ultimate design bearing prime functional features for more superior performance
  • accessible for your entire network to share and enjoy
  • quick and more accessible
  • is super fast
  • has a long range with stable signals

Cons

  • lack of the MIMO technology
  • outdated color scheme
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • Ethernet Cable in 2022 Wifi Not Working
  • you need not to higher expertise to go through
  • restrict adult content for their kids
  • Some settings were difficult to find and some common settings
  • router's software interface is confusing and slow and its network storage performance can't
  • Pro-users will find it a bit lacking in customization options
  • Wi-Fi router

Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 - Technical Overview

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IconNumber of WAN ports
1
Best:
Cisco MWR 2941-DC
Number of WAN ports: 16
IconTotal wireless data transfer rate
2533 Mbps
Best:
TP-Link Talon AD7200
Total wireless data transfer rate: 7133 Mbps
IconNumber of LAN ports
4
Best:
Cisco CISCO7206VXR
Number of LAN ports: 60

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Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Communication modeFull-Duplex
Number of LAN ports4
Number of WAN ports1
USByes
Total USB ports2
Number of USB 2.0 portsNo
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 ports2
Number of USB 3.1 ports0
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Dimensions
Width11.22 in
Height1.97 in
Depth7.28 in
Weight1.85 lb
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Frequency band
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
Management interface
  • SNMP
  • Web/network
6to4yes
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Multicast
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Jumbo frames supportyes
Mobile broadband supportno
Throughput WAN-LAN765.0 Mbps
VoIP (SIP)no
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate800.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz data transfer rate1733.0 Mbps
External antennayes
Detachable antennayes
MIMOyes
Beamformingyes
MU-MIMOyes
Number of antennas4
Total wireless data transfer rate2533.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
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Memory
Included flash memory128.0 MB
Maximum flash memory128.0 MB
Included RAM512.0 MB
Maximum RAM512.0 MB
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Security
DMZyes
Number of DMZ ports1
VPN protocol
  • L2TP
  • PPTP
VPN clientyes
Encryption Algorithm
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPA2-PSK
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
File serverVia USB
Built-in printer serveryes
Designed for wall mountingyes
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Compatibility
DynDNSno
Routing protocol
  • RIP-1
  • RIP-2
Support for alternative firmware
  • DD-Wrt
  • OpenWrt
Target audience
  • Smaller offices
  • Home users
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Power
Power over Ethernet (PoE)no

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Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 Netgear - Editorial Reviews (15)

3.7
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Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S - AC2600 (R7800) Review
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Published: 06.01.2016
NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S - AC2600 (R7800) Review

Whether you’re at home or in the office, having a reliable network connection with fast speeds, reliability, and advanced security is a huge importance. Experiencing the most out of your internet connection with a new and improved router can make a real difference when it comes to intensive online gaming, video streaming, and downloading. If you’re looking to improve your network and provide all connected devices with a huge increase in performance, an upgrade like this shouldn’t be put off. Note: At no extra cost to you, we may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more. Recently

Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 Netgear Nighthawk X4S AC2600/R7800 Router Review
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Netgear Nighthawk X4S AC2600/R7800 Router Review

Need a high-end router for gaming or media streaming? Read an honest review of Netgear's Nighthawk X4S AC2600/R7800 to see if it's right for your needs.

Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 Best Wireless 802.11ac routers under 200 dollars in 2019
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MBReviews
Published: 06.09.2019
Best Wireless 802.11ac routers under 200 dollars in 2019

Sure, there are awesome AC5400 routers and even amazing AD7200 tri-band routers (with 4x4 chipsets and MU-MIMO support), but these technologies can not be

Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 Review: Multi User Goodness - NETGEAR R7800 (AC2600) Nighthawk X4S Gaming Router | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia
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Published: 26.09.2016
Review: Multi User Goodness - NETGEAR R7800 (AC2600) Nighthawk X4S Gaming Router | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia

Fast, Faster, and Fastest Complementing this, it comes with four external antennas, and supports dual channel 2.4GHz (800Mbps) and 5Ghz (1733Mbps). Plenty of Ports You will have five Ethernet ports, of which one is for WAN connection. All five of these ports are Gigabit speed, which means faster data transfers on Ethernet. Also included are three USB ports. Sharp Like

Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 Asus RT-AC88U vs NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S R7800
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MBReviews
Published: 17.12.2017
Asus RT-AC88U vs NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S R7800

The Asus RT-AC88U and the Netgear X4S are two of the most popular routers released in the last couple of years, both suitable for more demanding home networks

Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S R7800 AC2600 Router Review
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MBReviews
Published: 22.02.2017
NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S R7800 AC2600 Router Review

Not long ago, Netgear released the Nighthawk X4S R7800, which is an updated, better equipped version of the Netgear Nighthawk X4 (that I reviewed not long

Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 The Fastest Wireless Internet Setup: Netgear Nighthawk R7800 and C7000 | Gaming Illustrated
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The Fastest Wireless Internet Setup: Netgear Nighthawk R7800 and C7000 | Gaming Illustrated

Want to get the most from your wireless internet connection? Pair a Netgear Nighthawk C7000 modem with a R7800 router for the fastest connection.

Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 Review: Netgear NightHawk X4S Gaming Router | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia
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Published: 20.10.2016
Review: Netgear NightHawk X4S Gaming Router | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia

  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-MIMO (Multi-User MIMO) function, a speedy solution that lets multiple users

Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 MU-MIMO Router Head-to-Head: Linksys EA7500 vs. Netgear Nighthawk X4S
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Published: 13.04.2016
MU-MIMO Router Head-to-Head: Linksys EA7500 vs. Netgear Nighthawk X4S
4.2

We compare and contrast a pair of high-end wireless 802.11ac routers from Linksys and Netgear, MU-MIMO equipped Linksys EA7500 and the Netgear

Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 Netgear Nighthawk X4S Smart Wi-Fi Router (R7800) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 15.03.2016
Netgear Nighthawk X4S Smart Wi-Fi Router (R7800) Review
4.0

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.

Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 Mesh Wi-Fi System Roundup
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TechSpot
Published: 29.10.2019
Mesh Wi-Fi System Roundup

Mesh Wi-Fi routers are a recent trend in the networking market and aim to bring some of the advanced features of enterprise networking systems to the consumer....

Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 Netgear Nighthawk X4S Wireless Router Review - Gadget Review
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Published: 26.04.2016
Netgear Nighthawk X4S Wireless Router Review - Gadget Review
1.9

The Netgear Nighthawk X4S is a stylish, sexy high performer in the world of laptops...if only it weren't bound to the Genie software platform.

Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 A powerful Wi-Fi solution for a large home
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Published: 27.03.2016
A powerful Wi-Fi solution for a large home

The new Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart Wi-Fi Router might just be the best router Netgear has had to offer to date.

Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 Netgear Nighthawk X4S (R7800) AC2600 MU-MIMO 160MHz Router Review
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Published: 14.04.2016
Netgear Nighthawk X4S (R7800) AC2600 MU-MIMO 160MHz Router Review
4.5

We look at Netgear's first AC2600 MU-MIMO-enabled solution, the Nighthawk X4S (R7800). It also includes 160MHz band support for impressive future proofing.

Netgear Nighthawk X4S R7800 Netgear Nighthawk X4S D7800 4×4 802.11ac Router Review
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Published: 01.06.2016
Netgear Nighthawk X4S D7800 4×4 802.11ac Router Review

The Netgear Nighthawk X4S D7800 looks just about identical to its slightly more powerful and similar

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