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Netgear Announces New Routers, Range Extenders

2014-01-06 14:41 by Daniela
Tags: Netgear, C6300, EX6100, EX6200

NETGEAR, Inc., a global networking company is expanding its portfolio of cable products for the retail market. This week, the company is launching two new industry-leading Cable Gateways, routers and range extenders at the 2014 International CES trade show in Las Vegas, where the company is demonstrating a number of new products to press, customers and channel partners. The NETGEAR AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Gigabit Ethernet (C6300) combines the fastest Internet cable download speeds available today with the world's fastest WiFi. It combines a high performance Intel Puma 6 processor to provide quality wired and wireless performance combined with best-in-class 802.11ac WiFi speeds. Its 16x4 CableLabs-certified DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem supports the fastest Internet cable download speeds available today with download speeds up to 680 Mbps - up to 16 times faster than previous-generation DOCSIS 2.0 cable modems - with support for 16 download and 4 upload channels simultaneously. NETGEAR combines the powerful DOCSIS 3.0 capabilities of the C6300 with next-generation dual-band AC1750 WiFi (450+1300 Mbps), which delivers data throughput up to three times faster than 802.11n WiFi. The NETGEAR N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router is a low-cost alternative to the C6300. It has a built-in high-speed 8x4 CableLabs-certified DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem that supports download speeds up to 340 Mbps - up to 8 times faster than DOCSIS 2.0 - for streaming HD videos, faster downloads, and high-speed online gaming. It supports 8 download and 4 upload channels simultaneously. It also enables 802.11n WiFi networking speeds up to 450 Mbps (@ 2.4GHz). Like the C6300, it is compatible with current and next-generation WiFi devices and offers advanced Quality of Service (QoS), IPv6 support, and the highest level of wireless security. The compact NETGEAR AC750 WiFi Range Extender (EX6100) is the first wall-plug extender delivering dual-band 802.11ac performance to maximize network speed for older a/b/g/n WiFi devices, while providing up to 750 Mbps to the latest 802.11ac WiFi devices. It is outfitted with dual external antennas boosting range and improving WiFi speeds. With its compact wall-plug design that is effortless to install, you can discreetly plug it into any electrical outlet. Smart LED indicator lights on the front of the extender guide you to an optimal location for best WiFi coverage. The NETGEAR AC1200 High Power WiFi Range Extender (EX6200) delivers next generation 802.11ac WiFi with speeds up to 1200 Mbps. It's the first WiFi range extender to use a dual core processor that's up to twice as fast as other processors, to improve efficiency and maximize 802.11ac Gigabit WiFi performance. It is equipped with dual high gain 5dBi external antennas and 10 amplifiers that boost output power to a staggering 700mW. This combination provides ultimate wireless whole-home coverage, increasing WiFi range and easily penetrating walls to eliminate WiFi dead spots throughout large homes and even back yards. The Extender also offers Beamforming+ for more reliable connections. The new NETGEAR Trek N300 Travel Router and Range Extender (PR2000) enables you to instantly share any public Internet connection and stay secure with firewall protection for public hotspots. This compact device can be used as a router, range extender, access point or bridge to keep you connected wherever you trek. With a fold-out external antenna, you'll enjoy increased range. public WiFi signal strength for improved connection reliability. Trek integrates the power adapter into a single, rugged unit that's easy to carry. You can power Trek by directly plugging it into a wall power socket, or by connecting it to a USB port on your laptop computer through a micro USB cable. Trek will be available this quarter from major retailers in stores and online, at an anticipated MSRP in the U.S. of $49.99. The NETGEAR N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router is available now from major retailers in stores and online, at an MSRP of $119.99 in the U.S. The AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Gigabit Ethernet (C6300) will become available in the second quarter of 2014, at an MSRP in the U.S. of $219.99. The AC750 WiFi Range Extender is available at an MSRP of $89.99 in the U.S. The AC1200 High Power WiFi Range Extender is available at an MSRP of $129.99 in the U.S.