AC1750

Smart WiFi Router

802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit

Maximum Speed. Optimum Ease.

Next generation Gigabit WiFi technology has arrived. Get 3x faster access and more reliable streaming for your home computers and mobile devices. Beamforming+ and dual band technology makes your gaming more extreme and your HD streaming smoother.

Model: R6300
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  • AC1750 WiFi—450+1300 Mbps speeds
  • Ultimate wireless coverage for large homes
  • Ideal for homes with 12 or more WiFi devices
  • NETGEAR genie® App—Enjoy more of your connected home

Speed

Everything you need for a fast, fast, fast connected home. Next generation 11ac WiFi with dual band technology provides whole home coverage with Gigabit wired & wireless connections.

  • AC1750 WiFi—Up to 450+1300 Mbps speeds

  • Gigabit WiFi—Next-generation WiFi now at Gigabit speeds

  • Gigabit wired—Ideal for HD gaming & video

  • Dual core processor—Dual Core 800MHz processor boosts wireless, wired & WAN-to-LAN performance

WiFi Range

Got range? Homes come in all shapes and sizes and R6300 Smart WiFi Router provides WiFi coverage no matter where you connect in your home.

  • Range—For large homes

Reliability

There’s nothing more frustrating than lost connections! With NETGEAR’s advanced features & best-in-class technology, you’ll reduce interference & enjoy more reliable WiFi connectivity.

  • Simultaneous dual band—Reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices

  • Advanced QoS—Optimized for smooth HD streaming & gaming

  • Beamforming+—Boosts speed, reliability & range of WiFi connections

Sharing

With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is fun and easy, anything from accessing stored photos & music to wireless printing.

  • DLNA®—Find & play your media on DLNA TVs & game consoles

  • ReadySHARE® USB access—Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive & printer via two (2) USB ports

  • One superspeed USB 3.0 port—Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0

  • ReadySHARE Printer—Wirelessly access & share a USB printer

  • ReadySHARE Vault—Free software for automatic PC backup to a USB hard drive connected to the router

Ease of Use

Start enjoying your new device faster than ever. NETGEAR wants to make sure installation and management is simple & easy, so you can connect quickly & make sure you stay that way!

  • Easy install—Easy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers

  • 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

Security

Maintain high security across your network to help ensure your privacy & family is safe while online. Whether it’s preventing phishing or just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you covered.

  • Parental controls—Web filtering for all your connected devices

  • Guest network access—Separate & secure access for guests

  • Secure WiFi connections—High level wireless security with WPA/WPA2

USB 3.0 and dual core 800MHz processor are features on the R6300v2 hardware only

Product Number
R6300
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WiFi Technology
  • 802.11ac
Speed and Range
WiFi Performance
  • AC1750 WiFi (450+1300 Mbps)†
WiFi Range
  • Large homes
WiFi Band
  • Simultaneous dual band 2.4 & 5GHz
Beamforming
  • Beamforming+—Smart, signal-focusing technology boosts the speed,reliability, &range of your WiFi connections
Number of Ethernet Ports
  • Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology
Number of USB Ports
  • Two (2) USB ports—one USB 3.0 and one USB 2.0 port
Key Features
  • AC1750 WiFi—450+1300 Mbps† speeds
  • Ultimate wireless coverage for large homes
  • Ideal for homes with 12 or more WiFi devices
  • NETGEAR genie® App—Enjoy more of your connected home
  • Beamforming+—Faster, more reliable connections
  • Dual-Core 800 MHz processor delivers high-performance connectivity
  • USB 3.0 port —Up to 10x faster USB hard drive access
  • Two USB ports—Wirelessly access and share USB hard drive and printer
  • Ultimate connectivity for dual band WiFi devices like iPad® /iPhone5®
Security
  • WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2—PSK)
  • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT)
  • Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
Processor
  • 800MHz dual-core processor
Memory
  • 128 MB flash and 256 MB RAM
Physical Specifications
  • Dimensions: 191 x 198.5 x 65 mm (7.5 x 7.79 x 2.55 in)
  • Weight: 430 g (0.94 lb)
Product Diagram
Package Contents
  • R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router
  • Ethernet cable
  • Quick install guide
  • Power adapter
Standards
  • Two (2) USB ports—one USB 3.0 and one USB 2.0 port
  • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
  • IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0GHz
  • Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology
System Requirements
  • Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, Vista® , XP®, 2000, Mac OS® , UNIX® , or Linux
  • Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0, Firefox® 2.0, Safari® 1.4, orGoogle Chrome™ 11.0 browsers or higher
  • Use laptop with 3x3 450 Mbps adapterlike Centrino® 6300/5300, or 802.11ac adapter like NETGEAR A6200 for maximum performance

† 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. Up to 1300 Mbps wireless speeds achieved on AC1750 when connecting to other 802.11ac 1300 Mbps devices. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards.

USB 3.0 and dual core 800MHz processor are features on the R6300v2 hardware only

NETGEAR Warranty

  • This product is backed by a NETGEAR limited 2-year Hardware Warranty.

    24/7 basic technical support provided for 90 days from purchase date, when purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.

Network Control … At Your Fingertips

With the new look-and-feel and ease-of-use of NETGEAR genie, managing your router is fun. NETGEAR genie now supports a single sign-on (SSO) feature that allows you to use one set of login credentials for all of your NETGEAR accounts. Easily monitor, connect, and control your home network from a tablet or smartphone. With NETGEAR genie you can share and stream music or videos, diagnose and repair network issues, set up parental controls and more. Download NETGEAR genie based on your device.

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NETGEAR genie with remote access

When you enable the remote access feature, you can access your network through NETGEAR genie even when away from home. With genie remote features, all you need is your tablet or smartphone to diagnose and repair network issues, provide guest access, look at the network map, and even reboot your router.

See how to enable this feature and if your device supports.

NEW FEATURE - Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with simple voice commands by using Amazon Alexa™ and the NETGEAR Skill.

Learn more

Upgrade today to a Nighthawk to Fully Utilize genie App

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NETGEAR genie allows you to easily monitor, connect & control your home network.

  • Network Map—Allow or block access to your network using real-time map of connected devices
  • Traffic Meter—Track your Internet data usage
  • MyMedia®—Find & play media files in your network
  • EZ Mobile Connect—Scan QR code to connect to your home network
  • Parental Controls—Easy way to set online boundaries
  • For iPhone®, iPad®, and Android® devices

  • The Netgear R6300 is an outstandingly fast router with plenty of great features and attractive look...It was impressively fast in 11ac mode...the fastest we've ever seen at that distance.

    NETGEAR R6300 Network World Review

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  • In an article about 802.11ac products, several key features of the NETGEAR A6200, D6300 and R6300 are outlined. The D6300 and R6300 are rated nine out of a possible ten and awarded the publications ‘editor’s choice’ designation.

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  • In this technology segment on 3 News, technology commentator Paul Spain discusses 802.11ac, focusing primarily on the NETGEAR R6300 and a D-Link device. The segment explains the key differences between 802.11ac and other current wireless home networking equipment, including its faster speeds and reduced WiFi dead spots.

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  • With a completely new styling and specifications in excess of Wireless-N the new NETGEAR R6300 is one of the most advanced routers available.

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