NETGEAR Unleashes The Nighthawk X4 Smart WiFi Router!

NETGEAR is kicking off the IFA trade show with an intensifying announcement, they have just unleashed the X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router. It is the latest device to be adding the Nighthawk family of routers and the X4 is a Gigabit router that supports Quad-Stream WiFi architecture, along with the fastest dual-band 802.11ac speed available. And the best part would be that it is available right now for only $279.99, but let’s dive into the X4 Smart WiFi Router!

It can deliver a combined network speed of 2.33Gbps, which comes out to up too 1733 Mbps on the 5.0 GHz band + 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band, which is pretty darn fast. Inside the X4 is a 1.4GHz dual core processor and it provides a high amount of power to enable a more fluid multitasking experience. With Quad-Stream architecture that allows you to stream full HD content with less buffering and a better picture. Since, it has a four high performance antennas providing the connection, it will provide a large range and performance for almost anything you through at. In terms of ports built-into the router you get two USB 3.0 ports, five Gigabit Ethernet ports, and one eSATA port.

NETGEAR is saying the X4 Router is for high performance users and gamers, from the looks of it, I think it fits well with in these areas. With Dynamic QoS prioritization capability, it does not treat all connections from devices and applications the same way, it will go through and prioritize what application is mod important. It will also make sure that enough bandwidth is dedicated and made available for Smart TV’s, streaming boxes, PCs, smartphones, tablets, and this thanks to the device aware technology. With NETGEAR ReadySHARE Vault you can back up all of your photos, movies, music, documents, and more right over the fast WiFi connection.

Overall the X4, seems like a very nice router that should get the job done, especially in with a heavy multimedia environment. While you can see the full press release and gallery below, stay tuned to NJTechReviews for the full review of the NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 Smart WiFi Router!

Press Release

NETGEAR INTENSIFIES YOUR WIFI EXPERIENCE WITH POWERFUL NEW NIGHTHAWK X4 SMART WIFI ROUTER

Quad-stream Architecture, 4 high performance antennas, and 1.4 GHz dual core processor enable blistering 2.33 Gbps network speed that eliminates lag and intensifies HD streaming and gaming

SAN JOSE, Calif. — September 2, 2014 — NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR) (www.netgear.com), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, is launching the Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router (R7500) (www.netgear.com/X4), an addition to its award-winning Nighthawk® family of 802.11ac routers. The Nighthawk X4 WiFi Gigabit Router with support for Quad-Stream WiFi Architecture delivers the fastest dual-band 802.11ac speed and performance for high intensity gaming, streaming and mobile connectivity.

The Nighthawk X4 is capable of a blistering 2.33 Gbps combined network speed (up to 1733 Mbps* on the 5.0 GHz band + 600 Mbps* on the 2.4 GHz band). It has a powerful 1.4 GHz dual core processor, based on the Qualcomm® Internet Processor, that provides unprecedented processing power to enable better multi-tasking performance. The X4 is also powered by the Quantenna® 802.11ac Wave 2, 4×4, MU-MIMO (Multi-User MIMO) WiFi solution to maximize wireless performance.

The new Quad-stream Architecture enables the X4 to stream high quality, full HD content with greater clarity and less buffering than was ever possible before. This, in conjunction with the four high performance antennas, provides unmatched home WiFi range and performance wherever it’s needed.

Moreover, Nighthawk X4 offers a unique Dynamic QoS prioritization capability. Instead of treating all devices and applications as the same, Dynamic QoS recognizes each individual application — gaming, streaming, file transfers, web browsing, etc. — and prioritizes them accordingly. X4 is also device-aware, recognizing gaming consoles from smart TVs, and PCs from smartphones, thus ensuring bandwidth is allocated appropriately to each connected device. This unique application-aware and device-aware capability makes online gameplay completely lag-free. Streaming full HD video is more stable and jitter-free, with less buffering, for a totally seamless experience.

“The Nighthawk X4 is designed for gamers and people who do a lot of video streaming,” said Sandeep Harpalani, NETGEAR’s director of product marketing for Retail Network Products. “We are excited to leverage the best in processing power, Dynamic Quality of Service, and dual-band WiFi technology to exceed the expectations of these demanding consumers.”

The X4 also offers superior capabilities for sharing, storing and securing your treasured files and multimedia content. You can easily add storage by connecting a drive to the twin SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports or one eSATA port on the Nighthawk X4 giving you fast access to all your files.

You’ll be able to take advantage of the X4’s 2.33 Gbps dual-band WiFi to stream content at speeds previously only possible with wired connections, making it ideal for streaming video to screens around the home that are DLNA®-enabled or AirPlay®-compatible.

X4 also includes a free software application that takes automatic backups of all PCs in your home network. NETGEAR ReadySHARE Vault™ makes safeguarding your PC files, photos, music, and movies easier than ever.

Technical Benefits of Nighthawk X4

NETGEAR has packed Nighthawk X4 with best-in-class technology to offer an unmatched WiFi experience for your WiFi-enabled devices — smartphones, notebooks, tablets, smart TVs, gaming consoles, Blu-ray® players, and media servers.

• Quad-Stream X4 Architecture delivers AC2350 WiFi for a combined speed of 2.33 Gbps (1733 Mbps* + 600 Mbps*), the fastest available dual-band 802.11ac WiFi connection to any one device.
• The 1.4GHz dual core processor delivers 40 percent faster speed for improved WiFi, wired, and WAN-to-LAN performance.
• 802.11ac Wave 2 WiFi technology is designed to deliver faster WiFi to multiple devices.
• Application-aware and device-aware Dynamic QoS technology optimizes your connection speed for reduced lag and buffering.
• Beamforming+ improves WiFi coverage and reliability by focusing WiFi directly at connected devices.
• Powerful amplifiers and four high-performance external antennas increase range for whole-home mobility.
• Security features include VPN support for secure remote access, customized free URL, SPI and NAT double firewall, separate guest network access, and parental controls.
• Five Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN and 4 LAN) offer fast wired connections.
• One eSATA port and two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports offer high-speed, storage-ready access that is significantly faster than USB 2.0.
• ReadySHARE® Vault, a free software application, automatically backs up Windows-based PCs to a USB hard drive connected to Nighthawk X4.
• NETGEAR MyMedia™ enables you to find and play your stored media from anywhere on your network to your DLNA®-ready TVs and music system.
• iTunes™ server support enables you to play music on AirPlay-compatible devices using iTunes or Apple Remote™.
• NETGEAR genie® is a personal dashboard that makes it easy to install, monitor, control and repair your home network from PCs, Mac®s, and iOS and Android™ smartphones and tablets.

Pricing and Availability

Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router (R7500) is available immediately at an MSRP of $279.99 in the U.S.

More Information

Go to www.netgear.com/X4 or more information on Nighthawk X4, and to www.netgear.com/fastestwifi for the full range of NETGEAR 802.11ac WiFi networking routers. Watch the Nighthawk X4 video at www.netgear.com/X4tour.

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