NETGEAR INTRODUCES TWO INCREDIBLY FAST, DUAL BAND WI-FI ROUTERS FOR HOME

NETGEAR®, the worldwide leader in home networking and smart home security products, today introduced R6080 & R6120, two incredibly fast Dual Band AC1000 & AC1200 Wi-Fi routers for home that deliver Wi-Fi speeds up to 700mbps and 900mbps, respectively. Providing Wi-Fi access that is 3x faster than routers using 802.11n technology, the state of art routers deliver the speed and reliability needed by users for HD streaming and online gaming through a secure and reliable connection to the Internet. NETGEAR genie® app, available on both routers, enables users to easily setup, monitor, share & stream music or videos, diagnose & repair network issues and set up parental controls on the home network from any iPhone®, iPad® or any Android® device.

“To take advantage of higher broadband bandwidth being offered by telecom service providers and to support newer generation AC devices, home users must upgrade their Wi-Fi routers to dual band technology without burning a hole in their pocket,” said Marthesh Nagendra, Country Manager, India and SAARC, NETGEAR, “The brand new R6080 & R6120 routers from NETGEAR pack a 3-in-1 bonanza for home users, combining performance, price and value in one attractive solution,” he added.

Features of NETGEAR R6080 & R6120 Dual band Wi-Fi Routers home users can benefit from:
· Upto 3x Improved Speed – Speed makes video streaming better and online gaming more fun

· Extended Wi-Fi range – Homes come in all shapes and sizes. Both Dual Band Wi-Fi routers provide connectivity throughout the home for all Internet-enabled devices

·Reliable Connections – Dual Band Wi-Fi provides two separate Wi-Fi networks—2.4GHz for legacy devices and 5GHz, which is less interference prone, for media streaming

· Ease of use & Control – With NETGEAR genie app users can easily setup the router, add more devices, monitor, connect & control the home network from any iPhone®, iPad® or Android® device. User can also share & stream music or videos, diagnose & repair network issues, set up parental controls & more

·Security- Both routers offer high level WPA/WPA2 security and secure connections. Upon detection, guest devices are automatically directed to access a separate Wi-Fi network so they do not have access to the home network or to the shared USB hard drive containing the host’s personal data

·Applications- Dual Band Wi-Fi Routers create a powerful home network for applications such as lag-free multiple HD streaming, multi-player online gaming, ultra-fast, reliable connection to the Internet and a secure wireless connection

·READYSHARE® USB Access – Available only on NETGEAR R6120, the READYSHARE® USB ACCESS allows users to find photos, videos and music stored on a shared USB hard drive and enjoy them on a DLNA TV or share them with others wirelessly via one USB 2.0 port.

NETGEAR genie® App— Home Networking Control Simplified
• Network Map—Allow or block access to your network using real-time map of connected devices
• Traffic Meter—Track your Internet data usage
• MyMedia®—Find & play media files in your network
• EZ Mobile Connect—Scan QR code to connect to your home network