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Netgear introduces new WiFi 6 routers at CES 2021

2021-01-11 18:39 by Daniela
Tags: Netgear, Wi-Fi 6, CES 2021, RAXE500, XR1000

Netgear today announced, during the historic virtually-hosted CES 2021, the introduction of the world's first all-purpose WiFi 6E router, the Nighthawk RAXE500 Tri-band WiFi router. Providing speeds up to 10.8Gbps, this latest addition to the Nighthawk line of performance routers ushers in a new era of fast connectivity on the new 6Ghz band, free of interference and congestion.

The Nighthawk RAXE500 Tri-band WiFi router is designed to provide the fastest WiFi speed possible with higher-capacity, lower latency, and the latest WPA3 security. With cutting-edge technology it expands WiFi for more capability, capacity, and experiences for a new world of uninterrupted connectivity while simultaneously conducting distance learning, video conferencing, and 4K/8K video streaming. With the new 6GHz band, this Nighthawk performance router delivers the faster speeds, smoother streaming, less interference, and improved latency for devices and WiFi-hungry applications for an overall enhanced experience.

The router features 12-Streams Tri-Band WiFi: Four streams of 6GHz, four streams of 5GHz, and four streams of 2.4GHz equates to more available bandwidth and less congestion for all devices on WiFi. WiFi 6E Optimized Processor is suitable for Gigabit Internet speeds, a 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core processor ensures smooth 4K/8K UHD streaming and gaming.

Today Netgear also introduced its first Nighthawk Pro Gaming router with WiFi 6 and DumaOS 3.0 - XR1000. Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 WiFi 6 Router uses special software to improve your internet connection by stabilizing ping, reducing lag spikes, and keeping you in the game with reliable wired and wireless connectivity for fast-paced gaming.

WiFi 6 allows more devices to connect and stream simultaneously by eficiently packing and scheduling data. Optimize your gaming experience with reduced ping rates up to 93%, geo fencing, ping heatmap, and more. Play on your favorite game servers with Geo Fencing and enabling Bandwidth Allocation. Plus enjoy fast 5.4Gbps WiFi speeds, and a Tri-Core 1.5GHz Processor to make online and network gaming frustration-free.

The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 Tri-band WiFi router is currently planned to be available within the first quarter of 2021 from NETGEAR.com and other online resellers for a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $599.99 USD. The Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 is now available for $349.99 USD.