Netgear Mk72s Nighthawk Mesh Wifi 6 System Owner's Manual (+ PDF)

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1 MK72S Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System

2 Product Information: Technical Specifications MK72S

2.1 Key Features:

2.2 Technical Specifications:

2.3 Box Contents:

2.4 Physical Specifications:

2.5 Network Requirements:

2.6 Warranty & Support:

2.7 Connection Diagram:

3 Product Usage Instructions:

3.1 Documents / Resources

3.1.1 References

MK72S Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System

Product Information: Technical Specifications MK72S

The MK72S is an advanced whole-home WiFi system designed to
provide seamless and secure internet connectivity throughout your
home. The system features the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) technology,
which provides faster speeds, increased capacity, and improved
performance compared to previous WiFi standards.

Key Features:

WiFi 6 (802.11ax) technology
Up to 3,000Mbps wireless speeds
Guest WiFi Network for separate and secure internet access for
guests
WPA3-Personal provides more robust password-based
authentication
NETGEAR ArmorTM free during the initial 1-year free trial
period
NETGEAR Smart Parental ControlsTM to manage internet access for
kids

Technical Specifications:

Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption
with PSK)
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11
specifications
Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and be
lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network
traffic volume, device limitations, and building construction
Compatible with up to 3,000Mbps wireless speeds achieved when
connecting to other 802.11ax 3,000Mbps devices and working with
160MHz clients as compared to a 2×2 AC router that does not support
160MHz

Box Contents:

Whole Home WiFi System (MK72S)
Power Adapter
Quick Start Guide

Physical Specifications:

Dimensions: 4.8 x 4.8 x 2.5 in (per unit)
Weight: 0.55 lb (per unit)

Network Requirements:

Internet service
Modem or gateway

Warranty & Support:

This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if
purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. Customers receive
90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a
NETGEAR authorized reseller.

Connection Diagram:

A connection diagram is provided in the user manual to help
users set up the whole home WiFi system.

Product Usage Instructions:

To use the MK72S whole home WiFi system, follow the steps
below:

Ensure you have an internet service and modem or gateway.
Unbox the MK72S system and plug it into a power source.
Download the Nighthawk app on your mobile device and follow the
instructions to set up the system.
Create a guest WiFi network for separate and secure internet
access for guests.
Activate NETGEAR ArmorTM which is free during the initial
1-year free trial period to protect all your connected
devices.
If you have kids, use NETGEAR Smart Parental ControlsTM to
manage their internet access.

Note that the actual data throughput and wireless coverage of
the system will vary and be affected by network and environmental
conditions, including network traffic volume, device limitations,
and building construction.

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Technical Specifications MK72S
Nighthawk® Mesh WiFi 6 System

Advanced Whole Home WiFi
With Nighthawk® Mesh WiFi 6 System you’ll enjoy advanced whole home WiFi designed to deliver smooth video streaming and fast online gaming to more devices at the same time. Experience coverage up to 280 square meters (3000 square feet) for your home, including front and back yards, with combined speeds of 3Gbps. NETGEAR ArmorTM software, with a 1-year license included, protects your WiFi with an automatic shield of security across your connected devices.

Key Features

Technical Specifications

· Superior Performance–Get the ultimate experience with 4 streams of WiFi 6 and speeds up to 3Gbps. Enjoy 4K UHD streaming and lag-free gaming.
· More Capacity for More Devices–With WiFi 6, enjoy more devices simultaneously and greater capacity than before.
· 2x Faster for PCs & Android Phones–Higher capacity 160MHz channels provide 2x faster speed, up to Gigabit WiFi to the latest Windows PCs, Android phones & tablets.
· Latest WiFi 6 Technology–Upgraded WiFi that’s up to 2.5x the performance and capacity of WiFi 5. 100% backward compatible.
· Exclusive Features–Includes a 1-year subscription to NETGEAR ArmorTM software powered by Bitdefender® that protects your WiFi with a shield of security across your connected PCs, phones, cameras, TVs, Echo, etc.
· Compact Design–Sleek, compact design makes it easy to place almost anywhere to enjoy stronger WiFi everywhere.
· Expandable–Extend coverage as needed with MS70 add-on satellites.
· It’s Easy–Easy setup with the Nighthawk app, customize and enjoy your new Nighthawk Mesh WiFi in minutes.
· WiFi 6 Supports All Current WiFi Devices– Backward compatible with WiFi 5 and earlier generation devices.
· 4-stream WiFi–Stream smooth 4K UHD content to smart TVs, mobile devices, and gaming consoles.
· Powerful Quad-core Processor–More processing power increases the overall performance of your network.

· AX3000 Router & Satellite (600 + 2400Mbps)
· Simultaneous dual band WiFi – Radio 1: IEEE® 802.11b/g/n/ax, 2.4GHz– 1024-QAM support – Radio 2: IEEE® 802.11a/n/ac/ax, 5GHz– 1024-QAM support
· Tx/Rx: 2×2 (2.4GHz) + 2×2 (5GHz)
· IEEE® 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
· MU-MIMO capable for simultaneous data streaming
· Uplink & Downlink OFDMA2 — Improved capacity and efficiency
· Explicit Beamforming for 2.4GHz & 5GHz bands
· Processor — Router & Satellite – Powerful quad-core 1.7GHz processor
· Antenna – Four (4) high-performance internal antennas each
· Ports — Router – One (1) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet WAN port – One (1) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN port
· Ports — Satellite – One (1) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN port
· Push button WPS/SYNC support

Services & Security
· Nighthawk App — Use the Nighthawk App to easily setup, monitor and manage your Nighthawk Mesh WiFi, and access exclusive NETGEAR services
· NETGEAR ArmorTM– Award-winning NETGEAR ArmorTM protects your WiFi with an automatic shield of security across every connected PC, phone, camera, smart home device, & TV, etc.1 1-year subscription included. Learn more at www.netgear.com/armor
· NETGEAR Smart Parental ControlsTM– Easily manage your kids’ time online across their connected devices. Learn more at www.netgear.com/spc
· Security
– Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
– Guest WiFi Network is easy to setup separate & secure Internet access for guests
– WPA3-Personal provides more robust password-based authentication

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Technical Specifications MK72S
Nighthawk® Mesh WiFi 6 System

Box Contents
· One (1) Mesh WiFi 6 Router (MR70) · One (1) Mesh WiFi 6 Satellite (MS70) · One (1) 2m/6ft Ethernet cable · Two (2) 12V/1.5A power adapters · Quick start guide
Physical Specifications
· Mesh WiFi 6 Router (MR70) – Dimensions: 122 x 122 x 64 mm (4.8 x 4.8 x 2.5 in) – Weight: 0.29 kg (0.63 lb)
· Mesh WiFi 6 Satellite (MS70) – Dimensions: 122 x 122 x 64 mm (4.8 x 4.8 x 2.5 in) – Weight: 0.29 kg (0.63 lb)

Network Requirements
· High-speed Internet connection · Connect to existing modem or gateway

Warranty & Support
· Warranty–www.netgear.com/warranty
· Support – Extend your warranty & technical support within 90 days of product purchase [U.S. only].* – Visit: http://prosupport.netgear.com/home

Connection Diagram

This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.

* 90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.

Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume, device limitations, and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with future standards. Up to 3,000Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ax 3,000Mbps devices.

When working with 160MHz clients as compared to a 2×2 AC router that does not support 160MHz.

1 NETGEAR ArmorTM is free during the initial 1-year free trial period. A yearly subscription, after the trial period, protects all of your connected devices.

2 Requires compatible AX clients with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support.

3 NETGEAR Smart Parental ControlsTM is not available in all regions and countries. Visit https://www.netgear.com/NETGEAR-SPC-availability for more details.

For regulatory compliance information, visit www.netgear.com/about/regulatory

NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support

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