Stabilize ping rates and reduce lag for faster bandwidth to
enjoy uninterrupted superior gameplay with Nighthawk Pro Gaming
WiFi 6 gaming router with the new DumaOS 3.0
NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), the leading provider of
networking products that empower your gaming experience, has
announced the much anticipated availability of the new Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 WiFi 6 AX5400
router. The XR1000 couples next-gen WiFi 6
hardware with advanced DumaOS 3.0, the latest innovation in
managing your network settings for optimized gameplay. DumaOS 3.0
software is purpose built for gamers to enjoy superior gameplay and
smoother video streaming. This state-of-the-art software combined
with the most advanced networking hardware ensures stabilization of
ping and reduction of lag spikes with reliable connectivity over
both wired and wireless networks.
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Now available for $349.99 USD from
NETGEAR.com and other online retailers, the Nighthawk Pro Gaming
XR1000 is the first WiFi 6 gaming router powered by DumaOS 3.0
gaming software. (Graphic: Business Wire)
The Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 is the first WiFi 6 gaming
router powered by DumaOS 3.0 gaming software. With the latest WiFi
6 technology, XR1000 is designed specifically to improve
performance and reduce network latency when it comes to the gaming
environment but will also enhance the overall home networking
experience for every connected device. To further boost the gaming
experience and give gamers the best gaming connection possible, the
DumaOS 3.0 software includes new top features, such as:
customizable Geo-Fencing, Ping Heatmap, Application QoS with
Bandwidth Allocation, Connection Benchmark, and Traffic Controller.
This new Nighthawk Pro Gaming router stands alone with its advanced
list of features, which provide optimized control over the network
connection while gaming or streaming, ensuring that gameplay can
continue uninterrupted.
New Features powered by DumaOS 3.0:
- Bandwidth Allocation (QoS)—Prioritizes gaming devices
and allocates bandwidth per device or application.
- Geo Fencing—Customizes and filters which game servers
you play on for an elevated gaming experience. No longer simply a
spherical aperture with wasted area, this newly updated feature
provides the capability to draw customized shapes with up to 47
angles.
- Ping Heatmap—Pings your favorite game servers to display
your connection quality to each server on a World Map.
- Connection Benchmark—Tests your connection’s speed,
ping, & performance under peak congestion.
- Traffic Controller—Blocks traffic by device or
application on a schedule.
Understanding the distinct challenges gamers face with their
networks, NETGEAR first introduced the Nighthawk Pro Gaming line of
routers in 2018 featuring DumaOS as an advanced dashboard for both
analytics and control over how the network performs and impacts the
gaming experience.
“NETGEAR is pleased to introduce the latest addition to the
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Franchise developed to enhance the online
gaming experience and provide improved network performance for an
entire household of connected devices,” said David Henry, senior
vice president of Connected Home Products for NETGEAR. “Nighthawk
has long been trusted as a performance line of routers that can be
depended on for online gaming. Now with the DumaOS 3.0 software and
the ultimate WiFi 6 hardware solution, the network will be equipped
to handle the load of multiple streaming screens and gaming
platforms without compromising on bandwidth or ping rates.”
As demand for online entertainment via streaming and gaming has
increased, the new Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 WiFi 6 AX5400 router
addresses a growing market need for robust WiFi connectivity that
is expected to continue to expand according to current industry
research.
“Video games are one of the primary ways friends and family are
staying connected through a difficult time,” said Mat Piscatella,
U.S. video games industry analyst, The NPD Group. “The growth in
both the number of players across all gaming segments, as well as
time spent gaming or watching gaming-related content, reflects the
variety and depth of gaming experiences available regardless of
device preferences, gaming interests or budget1.”
As more gamers move online, often leveraging multiple connected
platforms at once while gaming, the main challenges that threaten
interruption of these online gaming experiences today are latency,
congested networks, and internet connection speeds. The Nighthawk
Pro Gaming XR1000 WiFi 6 router is designed with the capacity to
improve the WiFi performance by up to 40% and reduce the ping rates
up to 93% under a congested network, which fundamentally resolves
the primary pain points for gamers and provides the best gaming
experience possible.
WiFi 6 is the next generation of WiFi technology. Focused on
increased capacity, WiFi 6 can manage a household full of connected
devices. The technology is now included in many new devices
including the flagship phone releases of top manufacturers and has
also been confirmed to be included in the latest gaming platforms,
such as the new Sony® PlayStation®5.
Joining the highly acclaimed award-winning Nighthawk Pro Gaming
line up, the new XR1000 is the best gaming solution for all your
home network needs. With households impacted by working, learning
and entertaining from home, networks have become strained with the
demands of numerous screens streaming simultaneously. The congested
network environment is not well suited for online gaming where the
slightest of delays or interruptions could mean the end of a
session. WiFi 6 (802.11ax) is designed to address the new
challenges of modern households with their abundance of connected
devices that are vying for network bandwidth. With faster, more
reliable connections and a 4X increase in capacity, the dual-band
WiFi 6 AX5400 allows for more devices to connect and stream
simultaneously, without impacting speed or reliability. The Five
(5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN and 4 LAN) and
powerful 1.5GHz Triple-Core processor support more devices for
better VR gaming, 4K streaming and more while boosting both
wireless, wired, and USB performance.
With heightened online activity, the importance of protecting
your network and privacy comes to the forefront. Now available on
the Nighthawk Pro gaming XR1000 router, NETGEAR Armor™ cybersecurity is the most
advanced cyber threat protection for your home network and
connected devices. Activation includes a free 30-day trial, after
the trial period, a yearly subscription of $69.99 USD is required
to continue the service. NETGEAR Armor customers can upgrade their
VPN from the free 200MB of encrypted data traffic per day per
device to unlimited encrypted data traffic for an additional yearly
subscription of $39.99 USD.
Pricing and Availability:
The Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 WiFi 6 AX5400 router is
now available for $349.99 USD from NETGEAR.com and other online
retailers
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About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR® (NASDAQ: NTGR) has pioneered advanced networking
technologies for homes, businesses, and service providers around
the world since 1996 and leads the industry with a broad range of
award-winning products designed to simplify and improve people’s
lives. By enabling people to collaborate and connect to a world of
information and entertainment, NETGEAR is dedicated to delivering
innovative and advanced connected solutions ranging from mobile and
cloud-based services for enhanced control and security, to smart
networking products, video over Ethernet for Pro AV applications,
easy-to-use WiFi solutions and performance gaming routers to
enhance online game play. The company is headquartered out of San
Jose, Calif. with offices located around the globe. More
information is available from the NETGEAR Investor Page or by
calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR: Twitter, Facebook,
Instagram and the NETGEAR blog at NETGEAR.com.
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The information contained herein is subject to change without
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