Chapter 1 Hardware Overview Of The Modem Router - NETGEAR D3600? D6000 User Manual

Hardware Overview of the Modem
1.
Router
This manual describes the following models:
• NETGEAR
Provides two radios with WiFi connection speeds up to
aggregate throughput of 600 Mbps. The 2.4 GHz radio supports 802.11n and the 5 GHz
radio supports 802.11na.
• NETGEAR
Provides two radios with WiFi connection speeds up to
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and up to
The 2.4 GHz radio supports 802.11n and the 5 GHz radio supports 802.11ac.
For each model, both radios can be active simultaneously.These models are compatible with
most major DSL Internet service providers and also supports cable or fiber Internet service.
In this manual, both models are referred to as the modem router. Also, in this manual, the terms
wireless and WiFi are interchangeable.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Unpack Your Modem Router
• Top Panel with LEDs
• Back Panel with Ports, Buttons, DC Connector, and Antennas
• Bottom Panel Product Label
Note: For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual,
visit the support website at support.netgear.com.
Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available
from time to time at downloadcenter.netgear.com. You can check for and
download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your
product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to
update your firmware.
1. Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building
materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and WiFi coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied
representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with any future standards.
N600 WiFi DSL Modem Router, Model D3600.
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AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Router, Model D6000.
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433 Mbps for the 5 GHz radio for a total aggregate throughput of 750 Mbps.
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300 Mbps per radio for a total
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300 Mbps for the 2.4 GHz radio
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