Obviously the Netgear AC1750 R6400 is a successor to the ever popular R6300v2 (old 6300) …
R6400 is introduced as an upgrade over the R6300 routers, However it is not only changes in the asthetics but also the coverage capability.
Netgear AC1750 R6400 was released in 2015, as a natural replacement for the R6300. With major attack on aesthetics… To say it has been given signature looks of Netgear’s very own Nighthawk routers 🙂
Both routers are quite similar in terms of basic hardware … Change is in terms of its looks and coverage! With this Upgrade introduction Netgear has really improved the coverage of their latest mid-range router.
I have prepared simple chart showing improvements which will help you understand why you should go for the all new NETGEAR AC1750 R6400
NETGEAR AC1750 R6300v2 Vs R6400 What’s the Difference ?
Specifications Comparison | NETGEAR AC1750 R6300v2 | NETGEAR AC1750 R6400-100NAS |
| What’s New – Asthetics | Old version released 2012 | Newer R6400 is Nighthawk-esque |
| Improved amplifiers and antennas (external) | No | With improved amplifiers and now with external adjustable antennas, the R6400 provides more coverage for clients |
| Airtime Fairness | No | This is a tool to stop older devices from slowing down the network. |
| Implicit & Explicit Beamforming | No | The R6400 has both Implicit & Explicit Beamforming, resulting into more devices are compatible with the Beamforming feature & increased coverage. |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 | USB 3.0 Port is located on the front of R6400 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 | |
| Weight | 0.95 lb | 0.5 lb |
| Dimensions | 10.12 x 12.01 x 2.83 in
| 9.84 x 12.91 x 3.74 in
|
| Data transmission speed | 1.75 Gbps | |
| CPU (800MHz) | Dual Core 800Mhz Processor | |
| Memory (RAM) | 256MB RAM Flash memory 128 MB | |
| Parental Controls | Web filtering for all your connected devices | |
| Guest network access | Separate and secure access for guests. | |
| Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) | Yes | |
| Secure WiFi connections | Highest level wireless security with WPA/WPA2. | |
| ASIN | B00EM5UFP4 | B00Z0V2NQ8 |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11 A/C; 5.8 GHz Radio Frequency; 802.11 a/b/g/n | |
| Multiple Device Connections | Ideal for homes with 12 or more WiFi devices | |
| Beamforming+ | Focuses WiFi signals from the wireless router to WiFi devices like smartphones, tablets and laptops | |
| Stream in HD throughout your house with Beamforming+ for faster, more reliable connections | ||
| USB drive ReadySHARE | Share your USB drive and printer with all devices on the network using ReadySHARE and genie software with USB2.0 and USB3.0 ports (10x faster than USB 2.0) | |
| Simultaneous dual-band WiFi | Ultimate wireless coverage for large homes | |
| NETGEAR genie App | Enjoy more of your connected home | |
| EZ Mobile Connect | Scan QR code to connect | |
| Remote Access | Now with remote access to manage your network away from home, view network map, block WiFi devices, set up guest network and manage Parental Controls | |
| Check latest price on Amazon | Click here to check latest price of NETGEAR AC1750 R6300v2 | Click here to check latest price of NETGEAR AC1750 R6400-100NAS |
So the final decision is to go with new NETGEAR AC1750 R6400 with slight premium over its older version A6300vs
Leave a Reply