{"product_id":"netgear-r7900","title":"Netgear R7900 Tri-Band Gigabit Wireless Router","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mg-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNetgear R7900 Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Netgear R7900 Nighthawk X6 is a tri-band AC3000 smart WiFi router built for busy households with lots of connected devices. Two dedicated 5GHz bands and one 2.4GHz band deliver combined wireless speeds up to 3.0 Gbps, while Smart Connect automatically places each device on the fastest band available so streaming, gaming, and video calls can all run at once without fighting for bandwidth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix high-performance antennas with high-power amplifiers and Beamforming+ push a strong, focused signal through very large homes, and a 1GHz dual-core processor with three offload processors keeps both wired and wireless traffic moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-band AC3000 WiFi with combined speeds up to 3.0 Gbps (450 + 1300 + 1300 Mbps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart Connect assigns every device to the fastest WiFi band automatically, under one network name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix external antennas with high-power amplifiers and Beamforming+ for coverage in very large homes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic QoS recognizes and prioritizes gaming and streaming traffic by application and device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN, 4 LAN) for wired devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0 port with ReadySHARE for shared storage and printers, plus free ReadySHARE Vault PC backup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuest network, OpenVPN remote access, automatic firmware updates, and WPA2 security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eEasy Management with the Nighthawk App\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe free Nighthawk app walks you through setup in minutes, then lets you pause internet on any device, run speed tests, manage parental controls, and monitor your network from anywhere. The R7900 also works with Amazon Alexa voice commands, and optional NETGEAR Armor protection (subscription) adds network-wide threat security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mg-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWiFi Standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"WiFi Standard\"\u003e802.11ac (WiFi 5), simultaneous tri-band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWiFi Speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"WiFi Speed\"\u003eAC3000: 450 Mbps (2.4GHz) + 1300 Mbps (5GHz) + 1300 Mbps (5GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAntennas\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Antennas\"\u003e6 external high-performance antennas with high-power amplifiers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Processor\"\u003e1GHz dual-core with three offload processors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Memory\"\u003e512 MB RAM, 128 MB flash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEthernet Ports\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ethernet Ports\"\u003e5 x Gigabit (1 WAN, 4 LAN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUSB Port\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"USB Port\"\u003e1 x USB 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Coverage\"\u003eVery large homes, up to about 3,500 sq ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Dimensions\"\u003e11.63 x 8.92 x 2.14 in, 2.43 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mg-included\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetgear R7900 Wireless Router\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthernet Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline Installation Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this work with my internet company?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The R7900 is a wireless router, not a modem, so it is not tied to any single internet company. It works with virtually any provider (cable, DSL, or fiber) when connected to a compatible modem or fiber gateway. If you need a modem to pair with it, you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.modemguides.com\/collections\"\u003ebrowse modems by internet provider\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your provider issued a combined modem router gateway, you can still connect the R7900 behind it. For best performance, ask your provider to put the gateway in bridge mode so the R7900 handles all WiFi duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSkip the Monthly Rental Fee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost internet providers charge $10 to $14 per month to rent WiFi equipment, which adds up to as much as $168 per year. Owning a professionally refurbished R7900 means it can pay for itself within a few months while delivering stronger coverage than a typical rental gateway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnplug your modem, connect an Ethernet cable from the modem to the R7900's yellow Internet port, then power the modem back on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug in the R7900 and wait for the power light to stabilize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect a phone or computer to the preset WiFi network printed on the router's label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the Nighthawk app (or visit routerlogin.net) and follow the prompts to set your own network name and password.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconnect your devices to the new network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mg-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the Netgear R7900 the same as the R7900P?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The R7900 is the Nighthawk X6 (AC3000) with a 1GHz dual-core processor. The R7900P is the newer Nighthawk X6S, which adds MU-MIMO, a 1.8GHz processor, and link aggregation. Both are tri-band AC3000 routers, but they are different models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the R7900 a modem?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The R7900 is a router only. It creates your WiFi network but needs to connect to a modem or fiber gateway to reach the internet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat internet speeds can the R7900 handle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gigabit WAN port supports internet plans up to 1 Gbps for wired devices. Over WiFi, AC-capable devices can connect at link rates up to 1300 Mbps on either 5GHz band, which makes the R7900 a strong match for plans up to about 500 Mbps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many devices can the R7900 support?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tri-band design gives you three separate WiFi highways, so dozens of phones, TVs, laptops, and smart home devices can connect at once. Smart Connect spreads them across bands automatically to prevent congestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the R7900 work with the Nighthawk app?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You can set up the router, pause internet access, run speed tests, and manage your network remotely from the Nighthawk app on iOS or Android. It also supports Amazon Alexa voice control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs an AC3000 router still worth buying in 2026?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor internet plans up to about 500 Mbps, yes: the R7900 delivers excellent coverage and tri-band capacity at a fraction of the cost of a new router. If you have a gigabit or faster plan, or want the latest standard, compare the WiFi 6 and WiFi 7 models in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.modemguides.com\/collections\/wireless-routers\"\u003ewireless routers collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mg-product { line-height: 1.6; color: inherit; }\n.mg-product h3 { margin: 28px 0 12px; color: inherit; }\n.mg-product h4 { margin: 22px 0 10px; color: inherit; }\n.mg-product p, .mg-product li { color: inherit; }\n.mg-product ul, .mg-product ol { margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 22px; }\n.mg-spec-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0 24px; border: 1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25); border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; }\n.mg-spec-table th, .mg-spec-table td { padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.2); text-align: left; vertical-align: top; color: inherit; }\n.mg-spec-table th { width: 42%; background: rgba(128,128,128,0.08); font-weight: 600; }\n.mg-spec-table tr:last-child th, .mg-spec-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }\n.mg-included { background: rgba(255,171,0,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25); border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 16px 0 24px; }\n.mg-included ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; }\n.mg-faq h4 { margin: 20px 0 6px; }\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .mg-spec-table, .mg-spec-table tbody, .mg-spec-table tr, .mg-spec-table td { display: block; width: 100%; }\n  .mg-spec-table th { display: none; }\n  .mg-spec-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.2); padding: 10px 0; }\n  .mg-spec-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .mg-spec-table td { border: none; padding: 2px 14px 8px; }\n  .mg-spec-table td::before { content: attr(data-label); display: block; font-weight: 600; opacity: 0.7; font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.3px; padding-top: 8px; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Netgear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40922023690326,"sku":"CMR011A","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/9463\/2534\/files\/Netgear-R7900_10390a24-43bf-4596-b8c1-640d41e05647.jpg?v=1712173716","url":"https:\/\/www.modemguides.com\/products\/netgear-r7900","provider":"ModemGuides","version":"1.0","type":"link"}