Netgear has launched its newest dual-band 802.11ac wireless router, Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router (R7000). Nighthawk combines a powerful 1GHz dual core processor with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port and Beamforming+ to boost speed, reliability and range for connectivity in the home.

Nighthawk’s speeds of up to AC1900 WiFi (600 +1300 Mbps) make it ideal for bandwidth-hungry activities such as online gaming, video streaming, and for supporting the increasing number of mobile WiFi devices in the home. High-power WiFi amplifiers and three external antennas provide coverage around the home, inside and out — even in the garage and backyard. Wireless HD streaming can be enjoyed thanks to Nighthawk features such as downstream Quality of Service, Beamforming+ and built-in iTunes server compatibility.

Nighthawk’s AC1900 WiFi, 1Ghz dual core processor and advanced upstream quality of service are optimised for online gaming with exceptionally low-lag game play, making milliseconds count. Nighthawk automatically gives bandwidth priority to Xbox, for a frustration-free gaming experience.

“Netgear’s goal in creating the Nighthawk was to design the world’s best WiFi router, especially when it comes to data-intensive activities such as online gaming and video streaming,” says Netgear vice president and managing director, Australia and New Zealand Brad Little.

“We’ve listened to the demands of high bandwidth users and made sure Nighthawk is packed with features that will exceed their expectations for speed, range, sharing, reliability, ease of use and security.”