Netgear launches smart Wi-Fi router for gamers

New Delhi: Netgear, a leading global provider of consumer and business networking products, on Wednesday launched a new smart Wi-Fi router in India targeted at fast-paced gaming lovers.

The Nighthawk X4S AC2600 router not only claims to deliver a fast Wi-Fi connection to any device but also enables 160MHz-capable mobile devices receive up to twice the throughput provided by other routers, the company said in a statement.

"Nighthawk X4S combines fastest network processor used in a retail router with the latest Wi-Fi technology for ensuring that your mobile devices support the best possible online experiences," said Subhodeep Bhattacharya, Regional Director-India and SAARC, Netgear. 

"Fast-paced gaming enthusiasts will be thrilled by using the device," he added.

The device optimises usage of available bandwidth for supporting lag-free gaming and smoother streaming of HD video. 

With its powerful dual-core 1.7GHz processor, it provides extreme Wi-Fi speeds up to 2.53Gbps and supports up to four data streams in each Wi-Fi band, maximising connection speeds for sending data to multiple mobile devices simultaneously.