Nighthawk® X4—AC3200 WiFi Cable Modem Router Data Sheet
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Performance & Use
• AC3200 WiFi—Up to 3.2Gbps
• Two-in-One—DOCSIS® 3.0 Cable Modem +
WiFi Router
• Save up to $120 a year1—No rental fees
• Supports XFINITY® from Comcast and Cox Internet
plans & more
• 24x8 channel bonding for extreme cable Internet
speeds
• Beamforming+ boosts speed & range
WIFI CABLE MODEM ROUTER
• Two-in-One—Ultra-high speed
DOCSIS® 3.0 Cable Modem +
Nighthawk® X4 WiFi Router
• No equipment rental fees—Save up to
$120 a year*
• 24x8 channel bonding technology
enables extreme cable Internet speeds
• Supports XFINITY® from Comcast and
Cox Internet plans & more
1
Based on a t ypical monthly equipment rental fee of $10 per month.
STREAMING & GAMING
• 3.2 Gbps WiFi speed delivers multiple
• Quad-Stream WiFi—Enjoy multiple
• ReadySHARE® Vault PC soware
• Connect USB 2.0 storage devices to
• Find & play your stored media on TVs
HD videos with ease
videos simultaneously
automatically backs up to USB hard
drive connected to the router
store & stream your own media
and game consoles using the built-in
DLNA®-ready server
MOBILE
• Powerful amplifiers and four highperformance external active antennas
increase WiFi range
• NETGEAR genie® is an easy way to
manage, monitor and repair your home
network
• EZ Mobile Connect—Scan a QR code &
connect to WiFi securely
• Beamforming+ boosts speed & range
for all your mobile devices
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Nighthawk® X4—AC3200 WiFi Cable Modem Router Data Sheet
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Speed
Get the fastest WiFi currently available on WiFi
cable modem routers & enjoy a blazing-fast,
lag-free WiFi experience for gaming, video
streaming or surfing.
WiFi Range
Homes come in all shapes & sizes & Nighthawk
X4 AC3200 WiFi Cable Modem Router provides
WiFi coverage no matter where you connect
in your home.
EXTREMELY FAST WIFI—Up to 3.2Gpbs combined WiFi speed for
AC WiFi
extreme gaming and streaming
DOCSIS® 3.0—Built-in high-speed DOCSIS® 3.0 Cable Modem for all
your mobile devices
CHANNEL BONDING—Extremely fast cable Internet speeds during
peak hours
GIGABIT WIFI—Next-generation WiFi now at Gigabit speeds
GIGABIT WIRED—Ideal for HD gaming & video
PROCESSOR—Powerful Dual Thread 1GHz processor
ULTIMATE RANGE—WiFi coverage throughout very large homes
BEAMFORMING+—Boosts speed, reliability, & range of WiFi connections
Sharing
With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is
fun & easy, anything from accessing stored data,
media, photos & music to wireless printing.
ANTENNAS—High-power amplifiers & external active antennas
DLNA®—Find & play your media on DLNA TVs & game consoles
READYSHARE® USB—Share your USB hard drive & printer with two
2.0 USB ports
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Nighthawk® X4—AC3200 WiFi Cable Modem Router Data Sheet
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Reliable Connections
There’s nothing more frustrating than dropped
connections! With NETGEAR’s advanced features &
best-in-class technology, you’ll reduce interference
& enjoy more reliable WiFi connectivity.
Ease Of Use
Start enjoying your new device faster than ever.
NETGEAR wants to make sure installation &
management is simple & easy, so you can connect
quickly & make sure you stay that way!
Security
Maintain high security across your network
to help ensure your privacy & family is safe while
online. Whether it’s preventing phishing & spyware
or just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR
has you covered.
SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND—Reduces interference for better
connections to more WiFi devices
BEAMFORMING+—Boosts speed, reliability, & range of WiFi connections
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 ON/OFF —Convenient power savings
PARENTAL CONTROLS—Web site filtering for all your
connected devices
GUEST NETWORK ACCESS—Separate & secure access for guests
SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS—High level wireless security
with WPA/ WPA2
FASTER INTERNET DURING PEAK HOURS
8x4
Channel Bonding
50
50
Mbps
Mbps
24x8
Channel Bonding
960
960
Mbps
Mbps
The Benefits of 24x8 Channel Bonding
Like lanes on a highway, cable Internet providers use data channels to deliver the Internet to your home. The more channels your cable modem router has, the more you
avoid peak congestion, maintain fast download speeds and get the most reliable Internet connection. The Nighthawk WiFi Cable Modem Router supports industry-leading
24 downstream channels and the fastest cable Internet speed tiers.
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NETGEAR genie®—HOME NETWORKING SIMPLIFIED
Unlike typical WiFi routers that just blast the WiFi signals in all directions, with Beamforming+ the router & device communicate with
each other, so the router can directly beam the WiFi signal to the device. The result is a stronger, faster, more reliable connection that
is locked in even when the device is moved around the home.
NETGEAR genie makes getting the most out of your home network fun & easy. NETGEAR genie allows you to easily monitor, connect
& control your home network. With NETGEAR genie you can share & stream music or videos, diagnose & repair network issues, set up
parental controls & more.
• Network Map—Allow or block access to your network using real-time map of connected devices
• Trac 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
• For iPhone®, iPad® or Android® devices
BEAMFORMING+—FOR MORE RELIABLE CONNECTIONS
Unlike typical WiFi routers that just blast the WiFi signals in all directions, with Beamforming+ the router & device communicate with
each other, so the router can directly beam the WiFi signal to the device. Boosting speed, reliability, and range for both Implicit and
Explicit 2.4 & 5GHz WiFi devices, the result is a stronger, faster, more reliable connection that is locked in even when the device is
moved around the home.
• WiFi Signal Focus—Focuses signals from the wireless router to WiFi devices like smartphones, tablets & laptops
• Automatic Signal Management—Checks with your device to keep WiFi signal at its optimal strength
• Device Connections—Designed for home environments to support multiple WiFi device connections for highest quality
• WiFi Coverage—Reduces dead spots, & boosts signal strength
• Implicit & Explicit Beamforming boosts speed, reliability & range for both 2.4 & 5GHz WiFi devices—an industry first
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Connection Diagram
2 USB 2.0 Ports
(side of product)
Reset
Gigabit
Ethernet
Cable
Power On/O
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Nighthawk® X4—AC3200 WiFi Cable Modem Router Data Sheet
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Package Contents
• Nighthawk® X4 AC3200 WiFi Cable Modem
Router (C7500)
• Ethernet cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Power adapter
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 12.4 x 10.4 x 7.5 in
• Weight: 3.75 lb
Warranty
• www.netgear.com/warranty
Technical Specifications
• Built-in high-speed DOCSIS® 3.0 Cable
Modem
• 24 downstream & 8 upstream channels
• AC3200 (1000Mbps @2.4GHz with 1024
QAM support + 2200Mbps @5GHz 11ac)
• Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi—Tx/Rx 4x4
(2.4GHz) + 4x4 (5GHz)
• Beamforming+—For more reliable connections
on 2.4 and 5GHz bands
• Powerful Dual Thread 1Ghz processor
• Memory: 128 MB flash and 512 MB RAM
• Four (4) high performance active antennas
—Enhance weak signals & reduce interference
with a patent pending design
• Two (2) USB 2.0 ports—Connect storage
devices to store & stream your own media
• Four (4) Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports—Connect
more wired devices
• IPv6 Support (Internet Protocol Version 6)
• ReadySHARE® USB—Share your USB hard
drive & printer
• ReadySHARE® Vault—Free software for
automatic PC backup to USB hard drive
connected to the router
• Enhanced Parental Controls—Manage website
access by family member and device
†
System Requirements
• Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista®, XP®,
2000, Mac OS
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0, Firefox® 2.0,
®
Safari
or higher
®
, UNIX®, or Linux
®
1.4, or Google Chrome™ 11.0 browsers
Security
• Customized free URL to set up personal FTP
server
• Guest network access—Separate & secure
• WiFi Protected Access
®
(WPA/ WPA2—PSK)
• Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT)
• Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
Standards
• Two (2) USB 2.0 ports
• IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz + 1024 QAM
support
®
• IEEE
802.11 a/n/ac 5.0 GHz
• Four (4) 10/100/1000 Mbps—(4 LAN)
Gigabit Ethernet ports
This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGE AR authorized reseller.
*
90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
†
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 trac, interference, and building construction may lower actual data throughput and wireless coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied
representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with any future standards.
‡
Maximum rate is derived from DOCSIS® 3.0 specifications and actual throughput will vary depending on your Internet subscription with your provider. NETGEAR makes no express or
implie d representations o r warranties abo ut this product 's compatibilit y with any future stan dards. Customer-owned modems may not be compatibl e with certain cab le networks. Please
check with your cable provider to confirm this NETGEAR modem is allowed on your cable network. This product not compatible with Cable bundled voice services.
Intended for indoor use only.
NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo, MyMedia, ReadySHARE and genie are trademarks of NETGE AR, Inc. Mac, Mac OS, the Mac logo, iPad and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc. Any
other trademarks mentioned herein are for reference purposes only. ©2017 NETGE AR, Inc.
NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-C7500-1
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