HideMyAss Netgear Nighthawk R7800 X4S AC2600 DD-WRT FlashRouter

The HideMyAss Netgear R7800 Nighthawk X4S with DD-WRT is the beefed-up brother of our all-time customer favorite the R7000 Nighthawk with DD-WRT. Netgear's premium Nighthawk line offers the best of both worlds with increased wired connectivity and future-proofing wireless AC2600 networking performance. Upgrading from 3 to 4 powerful external antennas and ramping up to 1.7 GHz Dual Core Processor (70% more powerful) to handle the increasing needs of every day web activities.

The HideMyAss Nighthawk X4S R7800 DD-WRT FlashRouter offers extreme WiFi speed for gaming—up to 2.53 Gbps via 160MHz bandwidth to further reduce lag. The dual-core 1.7GHz processor boosts WiFi, wired & WAN-to-LAN performance, while the embedded Dynamic QoS prioritizes Internet traffic by application & device for lag-free gaming.

Processing is the key to high-performance routing, and this one has room to burn and grow as streaming video demands become increasingly more intensive. For VPN users, having a large processor is imperative for the constant encryption and decryption the router will need to perform in this process. The better the processor, the faster the VPN encrypted information can get to you.

HideMyAss R7800 Nighthawk X4S Specs

• Qualcomm Atheros 1.7 GHz (1700 MHz) Dual Core Processor
• 4 Powerful External Antennas with Beamforming+
• MU-MIMO Support
• QuadStream X4 Wireless Architecture

Stop buffering and start enjoying uninterrupted streaming media for everyone in your home. The Nighthawk X4S delivers WiFi connections up to a total of 2.53 Gbps. The integrated 160MHz support makes it easier to stream 4K HD video content in pristine quality. With Quad Stream X4S Architecture you’ll enjoy the ability to stream multiple HD videos at the same time.

Dynamic QoS prioritizes your WiFi bandwidth by application, such as Netflix as well as by device for smoother streaming. Stream your own media by connecting USB 3.0 or eSATA storage devices and access it from anywhere.

What Makes A FlashRouter Nighthawk X4S Better?

FlashRouters steps in to offer what many router manufacturers won't: better firmware, network configuration assistance, and responsive/highly trained USA tech support to answer your questions.

The DD-WRT Netgear R7800 FlashRouter arrives pre-installed with a recent, tested, and stable DD-WRT firmware build. Forget spending hours deciphering and testing the DD-WRT forums/website/Wiki for the correct hardware version and proper build, only to discover that you've improperly flashed your device and bricked it.

Each FlashRouter arrives at your doorstep with a personalized setup guide that is tailored to your requested network information, making your network centerpiece installation as simple as possible. The right router, the right firmware, right now!

• Free VPN Service Integration
• Custom Configuration by Our Tech Experts + Our In-house DD-WRT Specific Router Setup Guide 
• Free Online Tech Support
• DD-WRT Warranty: Performing a DD-WRT firmware installation voids manufacturer warranties and can damage your device. FlashRouters provides DD-WRT routers with the firmware upgraded, which is then tested for stability and performance which we back with a minimum of a 90 day warranty.

International Power Adapter & Shipping Notice

The Netgear R7800 DD-WRT ships worldwide and is power compatible with a dual voltage 100-240V with US adapter plug. If you need a US adapter to your location, add one on to your order for just $5.

MU-MIMO gives you faster speeds with simultaneously streamed data for multiple devices. Beamforming+ boosts speed and range, while Dynamic QoS bandwidth prioritization optimizes your Internet speed for gaming and streaming. Powerful amplifiers and four high-performance external antennas give you greater WiFi range throughout large homes and even backyards.

Powerful amplifiers and four high performance external antennas give R7800 users extreme WiFi connectivity throughout large homes & even backyards, while Beamforming+ focuses WiFi signals for better WiFi range and performance. Add to that MU-MIMO Support & Quad StreamWave2 for intensifying your online gaming play and to reduce or eliminate performance and coverage issues for the latest streaming, gaming and Internet of Things devices.

BENEFITS OF BEAMFORMING+

Unlike typical WiFi routers that just blast the WiFi signals in all directions, with Beamforming+ the router & device communicate with each other, so the router can directly beam the WiFi signal to the device. The result is a stronger, faster more reliable connection that is locked in even when the device is moved around the home.

• Focuses WiFi signals from the wireless router to WiFi devices like smartphones, tablets & laptops
• Automatic signal management checks with your device to keep WiFi signal at its optimal strength
• Designed for home environments to support multiple WiFi device connections for highest quality
• Extends WiFi coverage, reduces deadspots, & boosts signal strength
• Implicit & Explicit Beamforming boosts speed, reliability & range for both 2.4 & 5GHz WiFi devices

Can I Use the R7800 DD-WRT as a HideMyAss Router Right Out of the Box?

Enter in your username, password, and preferred IP location for your HideMyAss account during the secure checkout, your Netgear R7800 will be pre-configured for your account and ready to be used out of the box. If you would not like to share this information, you can set up the router yourself using a helpful setup guide that comes with every router.

As part of your purchase, we also offer 3 months of hands-on tech support from our team of experts that is upgraded to 1 year with Premium Support.

NEW! FlashRouters Router Privacy App - VPN Privacy Made Easy!

Manually setting up a VPN service on a router has always been notoriously complicated, frustrating and unnecessarily confusing…. until NOW!

Introducing the FlashRouters Router Privacy App - the simple browser-based solution to connect a VPN service on a router. Just a couple clicks and secure your entire home network.

Developed by the DD-WRT & VPN experts at FlashRouters, the FlashRouters Router Privacy App integrates support for most top VPN services.

How Does The FlashRouter Privacy App Protect You?

The FlashRouters Privacy App works just like an app for Android, Windows or Apple iOS except it’s located on your router. And there is no separate app to install.

However, when you connect to VPN with the FR App, it is not just your computer that you are securing, instead you are securing every device in your home at once. Simply enter your VPN login information, search for your preferred VPN server location, and click Connect to get started.

Premium FR Privacy App Features

• Easily Manage VPN Devices and Names.
• Select Setup For Each Device: VPN with Kill-Switch, VPN without Kill-Switch, or VPN-Bypass
• App Update Alert Notifications - No need to update firmware to get new features.
• Access DD-WRT FR App Settings via Direct URL.
• VPN Server Search
• Auto Connect to VPN on Startup
• IP Checker
• Global Kill Switch
• Kill Switch By Device

In many cases you may not want your entire home network to tunnel through your router VPN connection, and so we have also built enhanced VPN management options in the FR Privacy App.

Auto Connect to VPN

Choose to start the router VPN connection as soon as you connect to the Internet. Reboot your router at any time and automatically restart your VPN connection.

VPN Server Search

Click the VPN server dropdown list and type in the name or country for your preferred servers to quickly find your desired location.

Global Kill Switch

Worried about IP Address and DNS leaking? Check The Global Kill Switch and the FlashRouter will block Internet access if the VPN connection is inactive. If you ever disconnect or lose connection to your VPN service, the Global Kill Switch will make sure that your ISP IP address does not leak. Checking the box will instantly activate Kill Switch on your FlashRouter.

More FR Privacy App Features

• Mobile Optimized UI for Setup/Changing Options.
• Connection Failure Notifications
• Built-in IP Address Checker & Security Icon
• OpenVPN Connection Troubleshooting Logs - Copy or Download buttons
• Setup VPN Rules by Host or Websites (does not apply to streaming services).
• Simple VPN Connection with Easy Reconnect
• New VPN User Signup Button.
• Full DD-WRT Settings/Features Accessible.
• Optional Cert and Key Fields for VPN providers with additional requirements
• Works with PPPoE

FlashRouter Privacy App Benefit Details

Instant VPN Support for All Connected Devices

Instead of setting up your VPN on one device at a time with different instructions for each device, you only need to setup VPN once.

Certain devices like streaming players, gaming systems, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices do not have native support for VPN client connections. These devices need security too, and with the FR Privacy App all devices that connect to your home network can now connect through your VPN service.

No More Device VPN Connection Limits

If your VPN provider limits the number of simultaneous connections to their service, you can use just 1 connection for a FlashRouter to cover ALL devices in your home with no device connection limit.

VPN On/Off Device Connection Management

By device management in the FR App Options tab to easily enable or disable VPN on any network device with the click of a button.

Advanced VPN Server Sorting By Load/Proximity

Instead of listing all servers in alphabetical order, we can create additional sorts for By Country views where users can select the least loaded or server closest to them geographically. This helps VPN providers to properly distribute the bandwidth load in real time across servers. (*For Select Participating VPN Providers)

Automatic VPN Server Updates

Get the latest server options and list within the FlashRouters Router Privacy App.(For Select Participating VPN Providers)

Mobile Optimized UI for Setup/Changing Options

App user interface is optimized to be viewed via mobile without need for a separate mobile app install.

Simple VPN Connection with Easy Reconnect

Once you establish a VPN connection within the FR App, select any other server from the dropdown list and click Reconnect to quickly update your location. No need to make any manual settings changes.

Auto Connect to VPN on Startup

Easy-to-use toggle setting that tells the FR App to start up the VPN network connection as soon as the router connects to the Internet.

Optional Cert and Key

If public certs and private keys are required for user or server authentication, then extra boxes will automatically appear on the main VPN connection page for users to input accordingly.