NETGEAR Introduces First AC Cable Modem WiFi Router With Voice Support for Comcast XFINITY Customers to Purchase
January 04 2017 - 9:02PM
NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR), the leading provider of networking
devices that power today’s smart home and small and medium-sized
businesses, is introducing the new
Nighthawk® AC1900 WiFi
Cable Modem Router for XFINITY® Internet and Voice
(C7100V). With a built-in DOCSIS® 3.0-certified cable
modem for blazing-fast downloads, and super-fast integrated AC WiFi
for fast mobile connections, this is the first AC WiFi cable modem
router for Comcast® XFINITY Voice service that can be purchased
without a contract.
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Designed to support extreme broadband speeds,
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router will act as the
hub of your home network delivering on both reliable and fast
internet connections — even during peak usage hours. C7100V
with support of 24x8 channel bonding (24 downstream and 8 upstream)
maximizes the speed of your cable service up to 960Mbps*, ideal for
the top levels of your XFINITY Double Play and Triple Play service
plans.
Nighthawk C7100V is designed to automatically
prioritize voice traffic to ensure call clarity. With two
integrated telephone lines with optional battery backup
capabilities, and support for enhanced calling features such as
3-way conferencing, caller ID, call forwarding and more, C7100V is
an ideal choice for a home office.
With the Nighthawk C7100V, you’ll enjoy WiFi
speeds up to 1.9Gbps** for the devices connecting over WiFi on your
home network, and with the four Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports you
can connect desktop computers, gaming consoles, smart TVs or
network attached storage for high-speed wired connectivity.
“We are proud to introduce another member to our
growing cable product portfolio to meet the needs of Double &
Triple Play Customers of Comcast Xfinity Voice services. This is
not only the first AC Cable modem router for Comcast Xfinity Voice
services but also integrates AC1900 WiFi for fast WiFi connectivity
with 24 channel bonding to support the highest levels of Xfinity
Internet services for DOCSIS 3.0.” said Sandeep Harpalani, senior
director of product marketing for NETGEAR Home Networking. “Our
C7100V WiFi Cable Modem Router carries the Nighthawk name,
NETGEAR’s hallmark for quality, reliability and performance.”
Key Technical Features and
Benefits
- Three-in-one (3-in-1) device: High-Speed Cable Modem, WiFi
Router and XFINITY Voice
- Built-in DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem (24x8 channel bonding) enables
up to 960Mbps* download speeds for all your streaming, download and
online gaming needs, and prioritizes XFINITY Voice
- High-speed cable modem router with AC1900 WiFi offers speeds up
to 1.9Gbps** for WiFi devices such as smartphones, tablets,
computers, and game consoles
- Two (2) integrated telephone lines support 3-way conference
calling, caller ID, call forwarding, and more enhanced calling
features
- Powerful dual-core 1.6GHz combined processor boosts performance
for streaming and gaming
- Four (4) 10/100/1000 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports offer
high-speed wired connectivity
- Beamforming+ technology for 2.4/5GHz bands boosts speed,
reliability and range for all WiFi mobile devices
- NETGEAR ReadySHARE® USB port enables wireless access and
sharing of content on a USB hard drive or printer from any device
in your home network
- Top security capabilities including WPA/WPA2—PSK, double
(SPI/NAT) firewall protection, denial-of-service (DoS) attack
prevention, separate and secure guest network access, and Parental
Controls for safer web surfing
- NETGEAR genie® support makes it easy to install, monitor,
control and repair your network whether you’re at home or away
- Optional battery backup supports up to 8 hours of standby and 5
hours of talk time during power outages (battery sold
separately)
- Seamless compatibility with XFINITY Double Play and Triple Play
service plans and no equipment rental fees
XFINITY customers can install the Nighthawk
AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router (C7100V) without a service call
thanks to the fast, web-based self-activation capability.
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AvailabilityThe NETGEAR
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router for
XFINITY Internet and Voice (C7100V) is
planned for availability later in the year at an MSRP of $299.99 in
the U.S.
About
NETGEAR,
Inc.NETGEAR (NASDAQ:NTGR) is a global networking
company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses
and service providers. The Company's products are built on a
variety of proven technologies such as wireless (WiFi and LTE),
Ethernet and powerline, with a focus on reliability and
ease-of-use. The product line consists of wired and wireless
devices that enable networking, broadband access and network
connectivity. These products are available in multiple
configurations to address the needs of the end-users in each
geographic region in which the Company's products are sold. NETGEAR
products are sold in approximately 28,000 retail locations around
the globe, and through approximately 27,000 value-added resellers,
as well as multiple major cable, mobile and wireline service
providers around the world. The company's headquarters are in San
Jose, Calif., with additional offices in approximately 25
countries. More information is available from the NETGEAR investor
page or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR on Twitter,
Facebook and our blog.
©2017 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo,
NETGEAR genie, Nighthawk, READYNAS and ReadySHARE are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its affiliates
in the United States and/or other countries. DOCSIS is a trademark
of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Other brand and product
names are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holder(s). The
information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
NETGEAR shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or
omissions contained herein. All rights reserved.
* Maximum cable rate is derived from DOCSIS® 3.0
specifications and actual throughput will vary depending on your
Internet subscription with your provider.
** Maximum wireless signal rate derived from
IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. AC1900 equals 600Mbps at
2.4GHz 802.11n with 256 QAM support + 1300Mbps at 5GHz 802.11ac. Up
to 1300Mbps wireless speeds achievable when connecting to other
802.11ac devices. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will
vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including
volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and
network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and wireless
coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or
warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future
standards.
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Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for
NETGEAR, Inc.: This press release contains
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Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements
concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance
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ease-of-use requirements of customers; product performance may be
adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of
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