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Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 vs NETGEAR R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 19identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Wi-Fi band
    • No
    • Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • 1300 Mbit/s
    • 2330 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 5
    • 4
  • Security algorithms
    • WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
    • WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
  • Processor frequency
    • 1000 MHz
    • 1400 MHz
  • Depth
    • 226.8 mm
    • 184.5 mm
  • Height
    • 54.5 mm
    • 50 mm
  • Weight
    • 1.1 kg
    • 750 g

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60 specifications
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Nighthawk X6View product
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NETGEAR

R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

Model R7500

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WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersNoDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs1300 Mbit/s2330 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Channels quantityKnown for one2 channels
ModulationKnown for one256-QAM
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
VPN supportKnown for oneSRA
Mobile networkidentical
3GKnown for oneNo
4GKnown for oneNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers54
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSKWPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
FirewallYesYes
Guest accessKnown for oneYes
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)YesYes
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneYes
Network address translation (NAT)YesYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower
On/off switchKnown for oneYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Certificatesidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna designKnown for oneExternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one4
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneYes
Features1 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneYes
Processor modelKnown for oneQualcomm Atheros
Processor frequencyDiffers1000 MHz1400 MHz
Processor coresKnown for one2
Internal memoryKnown for one256 MB
Flash memory128 MB128 MB
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 UltimatWindows 2000, 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 Enter
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers226.8 mm184.5 mm
HeightDiffers54.5 mm50 mm
WeightDiffers1.1 kg750 g
WidthDiffers295.5 mm285 mm
Other features1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneNo
Bandwidth (first)Known for one2.4 GHz
Bandwidth (second)Known for one5 GHz
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4 & 5
Rack mountingKnown for oneNo
USB ports quantity22
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers600,1300 Mbit/s2330 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionKnown for oneNo
Frequency rangeKnown for one2.4 - 5 GHz

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