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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
    • Nighthawk X6:No
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Nighthawk X6:1300 Mbit/s
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2330 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Nighthawk X6:5
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
  • Security algorithms
    • Nighthawk X6:WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
  • Processor frequency
    • Nighthawk X6:1000 MHz
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1400 MHz
  • Depth
    • Nighthawk X6:226.8 mm
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:184.5 mm
  • Height
    • Nighthawk X6:54.5 mm
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:50 mm
  • Weight
    • Nighthawk X6:1.1 kg
    • R7500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:750 g

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Comparison of Nighthawk X6, R7500
60 specifications
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersNoDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs1300 Mbit/s2330 Mbit/s
Channels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 channels
ModulationKnown for one256-QAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRA
Mobile networkidentical
3GKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
4GKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers54
Management featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSKWPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna designKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm Atheros
Processor frequencyDiffers1000 MHz1400 MHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 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
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Bandwidth (first)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Bandwidth (second)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GHz
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 & 5
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers600,1300 Mbit/s2330 Mbit/s
xDSL connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Frequency rangeKnown for one2.4 - 5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source

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