Netgear makes life easier with new cloud capabilities of NIGHTHAWK wireless smart router

Device -CES Innovations Award and PC Magazine Editors’ Choice winner gets package of new features. Among them: easy remote file access, remote network management, simplified installation, updates and configuration of best-in-class 802.11ac router.

Smart router NIGHTHAWK R7000

New York, January 20, 2015- Netgear, a global manufacturer of networking products for individuals, organizations and service providers, announced new features available for the Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router R7000 . Device now supports Netgear ReadyCLOUD, allowing remote access to USB storage connected to the router. Also announced support for an enhanced version of Netgear genie for remote network administration. Also we should pay attention to the new installation wizard which will help user to setup Nighthawk correctly for working with the existing internet-provider via next generation WiFi technology 802.11ac. Simply download a free update from the Netgear support site to add new features to your existing router. The updated Nighthawk router is one of those new products that Netgear decided to put in the front row at CES 2015 in Las Vegas.

Nighthawk is one of the best in its class routers. It can provide any wireless device with high quality connection, be it smartphones, laptops, tablets, smart TV, game consoles, Blu-ray players or media servers. With 1GHz dual core processor, it can support unprecedented speed modes 600Mbps + 1300Mbps . So online gamers and video streaming fans will no longer have to worry about delays in data transfer. Also, by using technology that reduces the impact of interference on signal quality, the router has greatly improved the overall reliability of WiFi-connections. Great for use with the latest Playstation® 4 PS4™ and Xbox One™ video game consoles.

Learn a little more about the new features of Nighthawk:

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Ready CLOUD support for convenient remote data access.With Netgear Ready CLOUD software, you can access the files stored on the hard drive connected to the router via USB . Always have access to the data you need, everywhere with this app. The application is installed on desktops as well as on mobile devices running iOS and Android. You can share certain files and folders using emailed links. Let’s say you need to transfer fresh photos from your smartphone to the hard drive connected to the router: now you can do it not only locally but also remotely. ReadyCLOUD software is a complete private cloud powered by your own hard drive connected to your router’s USB port. It’s reliable, safe and an order of magnitude cheaper than the cost of a public cloud subscription.

– Netgear genie support for easy remote network management.Netgear genie in Nighthawk R7000 expands the list of remote network management features. Now when you are away from home you can easily access and manage your home network. In particular, you can analyze and change devices’ network map, block certain WiFi devices, set up guest network access and parental controls. With the app, all the features listed are available to you anytime, anywhere.

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Easily upgrade your existing ISP gateway with WiFi.New lightweight installation process and support for dual-mode operation as a router and as an access point will get your new hardware up and running even faster. When installed in a network with a gateway already configured, the Nighthawk R7000 smart WiFi router will automatically recognize that configuration and offer to choose which mode to operate in next router or access point .

“We envisioned the Nighthawk as the best device in terms of speed, coverage, file sharing features, reliability, security and ease of use. In addition, we continue to refine and improve the list of features of the device. In particular, it has added support for cloud technology, which will allow users to easily access their networks and data remotely. The installation process is automatic. You can even keep your old Internet gateway installed by your ISP and running on previous generation technologies, if you need to,” said Sandeep Harpalani, Director of Product Marketing at Netgear, Retail Network Products group. “We are pleased that Nighthawk has already received a warm reception from gamers, enthusiasts and home networking experts. The new router features will help you further improve and simplify your Nighthawk experience.