With the fast-growing trend of more technologically savvy families and hyper-connected homes, today’s Wi-Fi demands are higher than before, as each individual now has multiple devices that require Internet connectivity. The recent uptick in remote working environments also means that the frequency of having multiple connected devices throughout the day has become more prevalent across households, increasing the need to balance work calls, gaming, and video streaming, all while managing shared bandwidth.
Since the introduction of Wi-Fi 6E, the 6GHz band has consistently been the benchmark of connection speeds. With the extra bandwidth came non-overlapping channels and 14 additional 80 MHz channels, as well as seven additional 160MHz channels, enhancing performance while delivering higher throughput and reduced latency. All this is set to change with Wi-Fi 7, which builds on its predecessor in terms of speed and channel width, offering more than four times the maximum data rate of Wi-Fi 6E. Wi-Fi 7 also brings wider data channels at 320 MHz, meaning more devices can connect simultaneously while running at faster speeds.
The NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700 Router, the newest addition to the award-winning line of networked routers, aims to maximise the potential of Wi-Fi 7 as the first router in Singapore to embrace this new, faster standard, offering staggering speeds of up to 19Gbps, as well as tri-band technology which reduces latency by adding a bonus 5 GHz band to the conventional dual-band router format (that being one 2.4Ghz and one 5GHz bands). This additional band provides an exclusive data passageway for high-bandwidth activities such as competitive online gaming, virtual reality experiences, and 8K streaming, providing a smoother, more reliable connection – all while allowing up to 200 devices to be connected simultaneously.
Alongside a sleek vertical chassis, the Nighthawk RS700 features high-performance antennas that provide 360-degree Wi-Fi 7 coverage of up to 3,500 square feet (the equivalent of three 5-room HDB flats), with its 3D design bringing versatile coverage for various home styles. With 10Gb internet and LAN ports, as well as four additional 1Gb LAN ports for flexible wired connections, the router promises blazing speeds while eliminating dead zones at the same time. The Nighthawk also benefits from a small form factor, measuring only 281.7 x 142 x 124 mm and weighing 1.64kg, allowing it to fit easily on shelves or tabletop.
And with great connectivity comes great potential for lapses in security, and to safeguard users with their many inter-connected devices, the Nighthawk RS700 comes bundled with a complimentary one-year subscription to NETGEAR Armor, a proprietary built-in antivirus service designed to keep hackers at bay. Various measures come into play here, from monitoring internet activity across various connections and flagging potential threats to prevent intrusion, to enhancing privacy with VPN.
These interconnected systems can be accessed conveniently with the Nighthawk app, which streamlines the set-up process, enables remote network management, and includes plenty of handy features such as Internet speed testing, and monitoring internet data usage.
Combining a new aesthetic with notable enhancements in performance, the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700 pioneers the adoption of next-generation Wi-Fi in Singapore.
Retailing for S$1,299, the router is now available on the NETGEAR Store.
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