The NETGEAR Nighthawk X6S (R7960P-100NAS) is a high-performance AC3600 tri-band WiFi router designed for very large homes and households with many connected devices. It delivers combined wireless speeds of up to 3.525Gbps across three dedicated bands: 600Mbps on the 2.4GHz band, 1300Mbps on the first 5GHz band, and 1625Mbps on the second 5GHz band. The router is powered by a dual-core 1.8GHz processor with 128MB Flash storage and 512MB RAM, providing fast, stable connectivity for up to 55 simultaneous devices.

Smart Connect technology automatically selects the fastest available WiFi band for each device, eliminating manual band switching. MU-MIMO enables simultaneous data streaming to multiple devices for more efficient bandwidth use, while Beamforming+ focuses WiFi signals toward connected devices for stronger, more reliable coverage. Six high-powered amplified antennas extend WiFi range throughout large homes. Dynamic QoS intelligently prioritizes bandwidth for gaming and 4K video streaming, and Link Aggregation allows combining two Gigabit LAN ports for faster wired file transfers. Multi-Gig Internet Support aggregates two Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports for speeds beyond 1Gbps where supported by your ISP. The router includes five 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (one WAN and four LAN) plus one USB 3.0 port for ReadySHARE USB storage and printer sharing across the network. VPN support provides secure remote access from mobile and desktop devices.

NETGEAR Armor delivers advanced cyber threat protection for the home network and all connected devices, while Circle Smart Parental Controls let parents manage online content and screen time. The router supports voice commands via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and automatic firmware updates keep security patches current. Dimensions are 11.63 x 8.92 x 2.14 inches with a weight of 2.43 pounds.