CES: Netgear with HotSpots, NAS and More
It’s the CES Netgear roundup for you…
Today at the 2015 International CES® trade show, NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR) (www.netgear.com), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, is launching a new family of switches, the ProSAFE® Click Switch, in 8-port and 16-port Gigabit Ethernet models (www.netgear.com/clickswitch). Designed to improve cable management and reduce unsightly cords in connected homes and growing businesses, the new Click Switch with its supremely flexible 1-2-3-4 “click” mounting system is among the exciting new products that NETGEAR is demonstrating to press, customers and channel partners this week in their suite in the Marriott Las Vegas.
In the Connected Home today, you have a variety of networked devices using a wired connection for fast gaming, uninterrupted entertainment, or storage backup. Your home network may support multiple computers, network attached storage (NAS), a Blu-ray® player, a smart TV, and a gaming console which need an intelligent switch to separate and prioritize traffic. Each device contributes to an ugly tangle of cords if it is not managed well. To address this problem of aesthetics, NETGEAR has re-imagined the network switch to make it even easier to have your network ports where you want them, to support the growing use of wired connections in the home as well as in the small office.
The new ProSAFE Click Switch is a Gigabit Ethernet switch for small office or home use, with an industry-first bracket mounting system for easy and attractive installation. Available in either 8- or 16-Gigabit port configurations, its slim design and internal power supply enable you to organize wires, secure cables, eliminate bulky power adapters, and improve the overall appearance of wiring closets, training facilities, lab benches, conference rooms, and home offices.
The unique 1-2-3-4 click mounting system of the ProSAFE Click Switch enables optimal placement and cable management in locations where other switches will not go. You simply attach the bracket to a wall, under a table, or even to a pole and “click” the switch into it, like a ski boot onto a ski. The switch bracket offers both vertical and horizontal orientations so that the ports can face either outwards or sideways, creating four mounting options: (1) vertical/side mount, (2) vertical/rear mount, (3) horizontal/side mount, and (4) horizontal/rear mount.
In addition, the bracket is designed to work thoughtfully with cable ties, VELCRO® brand fasteners, straps, screws, or any other mounting system so your placement options are simply unlimited. You use the Click Switch cable strap to collect the usual spaghetti mess of cables and attach them neatly to the bracket or to the wall. With so many choices, the ProSAFE Click Switch puts you in control of exactly how your ports and cables are deployed so that you never again have to deal with a tangled mess of cords and wires.
“This is a must-have product for today’s Internet of Things home with its myriad connected devices. We put a lot of thought into the design of the ProSAFE Click Switch to make it extraordinarily flexible to meet your needs in the office as well as at home,” said Peter Newton, senior director of product management of NETGEAR’s Commercial Business Unit. “While we can’t yet completely eliminate all cords from your home entertainment center or wiring closet, our Click Switches tame the ugly rat’s nest of cabling behind the cabinet. Their innovative features and thoughtful design, combined with our industry-leading ProSAFE warranty policy, offer an unbeatable value for your connected network.”
Both Click Switches offer the same intelligent management features of NETGEAR ProSAFE Gigabit Plus Switches, such as monitoring, traffic prioritization, port trunking, cable testing, and VLAN support. An added bonus to the 8-port version of the Click Switch is its inclusion of two USB ports for quick and easy charging of tablets, smartphones, and other devices.
Key Features of the ProSAFE Click Switch
Unique 1-2-3-4 click mounting system for flexible placement options
Cable management with provided retaining strap
Multi-directional power cable to optimize placement
Internal power supply to eliminate power brick
No fan for silent operation
LED lights can be turned on/off if switch is placed near a TV
ProSAFE Plus Switch features for traffic management, prioritization and monitoring
ProSAFE Lifetime warranty for hardware, next business day shipping and technical support
2 USB ports for quick access to charging tablets or phones (8-port only)
Metal case for rugged durability (16-port only)
The new ProSAFE Click Switches are backed by NETGEAR’s industry-leading ProSAFE Lifetime Hardware Warranty, Lifetime Next Business Day Shipping for part replacement, and 24×7 Lifetime Technical Support.*
Pricing and Availability
ProSAFE Click Switches are available now worldwide through a broad variety of NETGEAR PowerSHIFT™ partners (http://powershift.netgear.com), authorized resellers, and DMR channels. While final pricing for end customers may vary depending on the reseller and bundled offerings, individual MSRPs in the U.S. are listed below:
ProSAFE 8-port Gigabit Click Switch (GSS108E): $69.99
ProSAFE 16-port Gigabit Click Switch (GSS116E): $169.99
More Information
For information on the full range of NETGEAR ProSAFE Fully Managed, Smart, and Plus switches for businesses, government agencies, educational facilities and other networks: www.netgear.com/business/products/switches
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Today at the 2015 International CES® trade show, NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR) (www.netgear.com), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, announced three additions to its WiFi Range Extenders product family. The next-generation, CES Innovations Award honoree Nighthawk® AC1900 WiFi Range Extender (EX7000), the AC1200 WiFi Range Extender (EX6150), and the AC750 WiFi Range Extender – Essentials Edition (EX3700), give you an easy and effective way to fight WiFi dead zones. You’ll enjoy whole-home connectivity for HD video streaming and online gaming on any device in any location of your home. NETGEAR will demonstrate the new WiFi extenders to press, customers, and channel partners this week during CES, alongside other exciting new products in their suite in the Marriott Las Vegas.
All three extenders work with any router and leverage NETGEAR FastLane™ technology, which uses two WiFi bands simultaneously to establish one super-fast wireless connection that is ideal for HD video streaming and gaming. In addition to extending the range of your wireless home network, you can also use the new Extenders to create WiFi access points.
“WiFi dead zones can create unnecessary restrictions on your connected lifestyle, but our broad product portfolio enables you to match the right extender to your home network,” said Damir Skripic, senior product line manager at NETGEAR. “With the new Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender, we have pushed the performance capabilities, resulting in the fastest and most powerful WiFi Range Extender on the market.”
A Gigabit Ethernet port enables you to connect wired devices like game consoles, smart TVs or streaming players to your existing WiFi network. Or when the extender is set to Access Point Mode, you can plug in a wired Internet connection into the Gigabit Ethernet port to create a new WiFi access point or hotspot.
All of the new extenders will launch with a redesigned NETGEAR genie® experience that offers a new look and feel, an easier installation, and improved features such as access point mode, WiFi coverage controls, and access scheduling for parental controls. Additionally, the new genie user interface will automatically adapt to the screen size of your device to provide an optimal viewing experience on smartphones, tablets and desktop computers.
Additionally, NETGEAR extenders can be used with the free NETGEAR WiFi Analytics app for Android™ tablets and smartphones, which helps you to get more information and optimize your home network with information about network status, signal strength, and channel interference.
(1) Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender (EX7000)
Designed for maximum WiFi range extension, the high powered NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender (EX7000) delivers 802.11ac performance with up to 1900 Mbps* of dual-band WiFi speed. This first WiFi extender in the Nighthawk product family — NETGEAR’s premium line of 802.11ac wireless networking products — uses a dual-core processor and is outfitted with advanced high power amplifiers offering a staggering 700mW of wireless power to easily penetrate walls for WiFi coverage up to 10,000 square feet. Coupled with three high-gain omni-directional external antennas, Nighthawk WiFi Range Extender transmits the extended signal in a 360-degree radius to blanket your entire home with strong WiFi coverage. Nighthawk Extender supports NETGEAR Beamforming+ technology, which focuses the WiFi signal on the location of your device, minimizing data loss and delivering optimal WiFi speed.
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender offers five Gigabit Ethernet ports that act as a WiFi bridge, ideal for connecting up to five devices — game consoles, smart TVs, streaming players, etc. — to the WiFi network, eliminating the need to buy proprietary WiFi adapters. Additionally, you can access and share all your stored media with the USB 3.0 port.
(2) AC1200 WiFi Range Extender (EX6150)
Designed to fit into a standard wall outlet, the NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi Range Extender (EX6150) is the first WiFi extender in a wall-plug form factor to offer 802.11ac performance with up to 1200 Mbps* WiFi speed. The extender is effortless to install, with Smart LED indicator lights that guide you to an optimal location for the most effective WiFi coverage.
Like the Nighthawk WiFi Range Extender, the AC1200 WiFi Range Extender improves the range of a home network and eliminates frustrating WiFi dead zones while enabling lag-free gaming and uninterrupted video streaming with 802.11ac speed and performance. It offers a Gigabit Ethernet port to connect wired devices to WiFi.
(3) AC750 WiFi Range Extender – Essentials Edition (EX3700)
The AC750 WiFi Range Extender has a convenient wall-plug design for easy placement. It offers dual-band WiFi up to 750 Mbps*, external antennas for better performance, and one Ethernet port for connecting wired devices to your wireless network. It boosts any existing WiFi network, giving you a greatly improved wireless experience throughout your home for WiFi connected devices including tablets, laptops, smart TVs, smartphones, and more.
Pricing and Availability
The new extenders are available now from major retailers in stores and online, at the following prices:
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender (EX7000), MSRP in the U.S. of $169.99
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender (EX1650), MSRP in the U.S. of $119.99
AC750 WiFi Range Extender – Essentials Edition (EX3700), MSRP in the U.S. of $79.99
More Information
Watch the video of Nighthawk AC 1900 WiFi Range Extender (EX7000): http://youtu.be/Dp7PBFtkyz0
Learn more about NETGEAR WiFi extenders: http://netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-range-extenders
NETGEAR WiFi Analytics app for tablets and smartphones available on Google Play™: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netgear.WiFiAnalytics&hl=en
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Today at the 2015 International CES® trade show, NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR) (www.netgear.com), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, is launching the only 4G LTE Mobile Internet offering in the U.S. that bundles a WiFi hotspot with data that won’t expire. Available now, the new NETGEAR Around Town™ Mobile Internet (www.netgear.com/AC778AT) delivers WiFi where you want it — in the car, on the train, at your vacation home, at the soccer field — wherever you want to stay connected. The new WiFi hotspot comes with 1 gigabyte (GB) of rollover data. NETGEAR Around Town Mobile Internet is among the exciting new offerings that NETGEAR is demonstrating to press, customers and channel partners this week in their suite in the Marriott Las Vegas.
With NETGEAR Around Town Mobile Internet, you’re able to roll over your unused data, purchase additional data for $25 per gigabyte, and have secure access to the Internet whenever and wherever you need it around town, avoiding the risk posed by public WiFi hotspots. Whether you use your Around Town Mobile Hotspot every day or only twice a year, there is no penalty and no commitment. You can easily add as many (or as few) gigabytes of data to your Around Town Mobile Internet service as you want by simply logging in and adjusting your data balance in less than a minute.
Leveraging the nationwide Sprint® 4G LTE network, NETGEAR Around Town Mobile Internet is ideal for people who need a secure Internet connection away from home, but don’t want the hassle of a contract. Busy parents, students, travelers, renters, retirees, and people with seasonal or temporary homes or RVs will love the convenience of a Mobile Internet offering that gives you the freedom to keep your data, month after month, to use whenever you need it around town.
With the NETGEAR Around Town Mobile Hotspot (AirCard® AC778AT), you can easily connect up to 10 laptops, tablets, smartphones, digital cameras, gaming consoles, or other WiFi-enabled devices. The smart, powerful NETGEAR Around Town Mobile Hotspot features 802.11n WiFi for range and performance, and shares a single secure mobile broadband connection with your friends and family.
“We’ve listened to the market and realized that people want a Mobile Internet service that is free of contracts and restrictions,” said David Henry, vice president of product management and engineering for the NETGEAR Retail Business Unit. “Enough with the use-it-or-lose-it data plans and long-term commitments. If you want mobile data that you can bank and use whenever you need it, wherever you want it, then NETGEAR Around Town Mobile Internet is right for you.”
The clean, compact design of the NETGEAR Around Town Mobile Hotspot includes a 1.77-inch color LCD screen that displays real-time information for monitoring connected WiFi devices, battery life, network name, data usage, and more, making this compact lightweight hotspot simple to set up and easy to navigate. This convenient monitoring feature means you see your NETGEAR Around Town Mobile Internet data usage at a glance so you can more effectively manage your budget and pay for data only when you need it. You’re also able to easily block unwanted devices from your NETGEAR Around Town network due to its secure WiFi encryption modes. There’s no software to install and you can connect additional devices with the push of a button as well as easily set up one-time guest WiFi access to your password-protected network.
You can conveniently manage NETGEAR Around Town Mobile Internet in multiple languages through the handy NETGEAR AirCard® App for iOS and Android™ smartphones and tablets and even your Kindle™.
Key Features
4G LTE support
802.11 b/g/n WiFi
Connects up to 10 WiFi devices
Color LCD display to monitor data usage, battery life, and network connections
Up to 12.5 hours of battery life on a single charge
Guest WiFi access
NETGEAR AirCard App compatible
Consumers on the go will love the small footprint of the NETGEAR Around Town mobile hotspot. About the size of a deck of cards, the hotspot can be easily packed away while traveling or carried in a purse, backpack, or even a pocket for easy accessibility.
Accessories for NETGEAR Around Town Mobile Internet
4G LTE Boosting Cradle with Ethernet (DC113A): The optional, compatible Boosting Cradle is a convenient place to dock your NETGEAR Around Town Mobile Internet hotspot for charging. The cradle has two built-in MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output) antennas to boost your LTE signal for faster speeds and for more flexible indoor placement options. If you happen to be in an area with a weak connection, you can boost your LTE signal to get high-speed wireless Internet access that goes the distance.
The Boosting Cradle is also equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port that you can use for connecting wired devices that aren’t WiFi-enabled, such as a desktop computer, laptop, printer, media server, network attached storage (NAS), or any other Ethernet-enabled device. You can even use the Ethernet port to connect a WiFi home router to the cradle if you need the full-fledged capabilities and features of a higher performance router, but still want Internet access through your hotspot’s mobile broadband connection. It can also serve as a failover connection for emergencies.
NETGEAR AirCard App: NETGEAR offers a complimentary app with multi-language support that enables you to conveniently manage the status, connection, and settings of your NETGEAR Around Town or other NETGEAR AirCard mobile hotspot from an iOS or Android™ smartphone or tablet. The NETGEAR AirCard App is available for download from the Apple® App Store, Google Play™, and Amazon Appstore.
Pricing and Availability
NETGEAR Around Town Mobile Internet is available for pre-order now in the U.S. at an MSRP of $199.99 including 1 GB of data. The 4G LTE Boosting Cradle with Ethernet is available at an MSRP of $69.99. You can purchase both devices in the U.S. via Amazon®. You can easily reload your device with additional data for $25.00/GB.
More Information
Find out more details on the free NETGEAR AirCard App for iOS and Android devices: www.netgear.com/AirCardApp
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NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR) (www.netgear.com), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, is expanding its award-winning family of world-class Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices with the performance-driven ReadyNAS® 200 Series (netgear.com/readynas-for-home) for home and home office networks. Available in two- and four-bay desktop models (RN202, RN204) for media enthusiasts, photo hobbyists, and the home power user, ReadyNAS 200 is launching at the 2015 International CES® trade show, where it is a CES Innovations Award honoree. The ReadyNAS 200 series is among the many exciting products that NETGEAR is demonstrating to press, customers, and channel partners this week in their suite in the Marriott Las Vegas.
ReadyNAS 200 is powered by a Dual Core Cortex A15 1.4 GHz processor, 2 gigabytes (GB) of Random Access Memory (RAM), and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with Link Aggregation technology. You’ll love the performance of ReadyNAS 200 for faster backups and faster file access, especially if you have a newly upgraded 802.11ac WiFi network. ReadyNAS 200 transfers files up to an amazing 200 MBps* (megabytes per second), double the throughput of competing devices in its class.
“Our ReadyNAS 200 Series is simply the best storage solution on the market today for the home power user,” said Matt Pahnke, senior product marketing manager for NETGEAR Storage. “It outclasses the competition in every way that counts – in performance, speed, memory, data protection, and ease of use. It’s jam-packed with 100-plus advanced features and add-on apps so you can customize it to meet your particular needs. There’s no other NAS today aimed at media streaming enthusiasts and photos hobbyists that offers this caliber of performance and protection.”
Packed with state-of-the-art features, ReadyNAS 200 truly offers the best performance in its value class for storing, streaming and protecting all your precious photos, videos and files. At the heart of ReadyNAS 200 is the groundbreaking ReadyNAS operating system (OS 6.2) that features industry-first technology in data protection, backup, sync, and cloud-based management.
ReadyNAS with ReadyCLOUD™ — a personal cloud alternative to Dropbox or Google Drive
ReadyNAS 200 offers you the powerful benefits of public cloud storage for automatic backing up, syncing, and sharing data across devices, but without the ongoing subscription costs or the serious privacy concerns. With ReadyCLOUD, you can access files stored on your ReadyNAS from anywhere, from any web browser, using any web-connected device, so you enjoy the same single, unified web interface whether you’re at home or away. ReadyCLOUD apps for desktop PCs and iOS and Android™ mobile devices set a new standard for simplicity. You can select any folder on your NAS as a sync folder to PCs and can even share files with a single click. Best of all, your files are securely stored on your ReadyNAS, not in the cloud as with Dropbox® and Google Drive™. With ReadyCLOUD, sharing content has never been easier — or safer.
Next-gen BTRFS file system enabling 5 layers of data protection
ReadyNAS 200 provides home users with the most complete data protection available in its product class. Its foundation is a next-gen BTRFS file system in the ReadyNAS OS offering 5 levels of protection: (1) files written across multiple drives for RAID protection from disk failure; (2) files automatically protected against common media degradation or bitrot; (3) files continuously protected by snapshot technology for point-in-time recovery; (4) files secured in real-time against viruses and malware; and (5) files easily replicated to the cloud or a second ReadyNAS.
Easy setup and customization with 100+ advanced settings
Thanks to the innovative ReadyNAS OS, ReadyNAS 200 has a 100-percent-cloud-based setup — no client download required. ReadyNAS 200 is automatically discovered on your network and you can even hot swap disks. If you’re an advanced user, you can also customize ReadyNAS 200 just the way you like, with more than 100 advanced features and add-on applications.
Summary of Key features and benefits of ReadyNAS 200:
Dual Core Cortex A15 1.4 Ghz processor and 2 GB of onboard RAM
Two Gigabit Ethernet Ports with Link Aggregation
Up to 200 MBps* read/write speeds in a RAID configuration
Professional-grade BTRFS file system offering 5 levels of complete data protection
Powerful desktop apps for complete file syncing and automatic backup
Virtual private Time Machine® backup for all the Mac®s in your home
Fully customizable with 100-plus advanced settings and add-on applications
Ease of use features such as one-click file sharing via a web link
Media serving with DLNA®, iTunes® and Plex
Free mobile apps for anywhere cloud access and photo backup
Expandable capacity up to 12 TB for the 2-bay model and 24 TB for the 4-bay
Disk spin-down for energy savings
The ReadyNAS 200 series offers you peace of mind with a 3-Year Limited Hardware Warranty and free 24×7 phone support for 90 days. NETGEAR recommends having at least one complete backup of all stored data. However, if storage drives are damaged and data becomes difficult or impossible to access, NETGEAR offers an additional level of protection, with expert data recovery services available for both business and home storage products.
Pricing and Availability
NETGEAR ReadyNAS 200 Series will be available in late January at an MSRP in the U.S. of $359.99 for a diskless 2-bay model (RN202) and $499.99 for a diskless 4-bay model (RN204). NETGEAR storage solutions are available through a broad variety of NETGEAR PowerSHIFT™ partners and authorized reseller and DMR channels.
More Information
Learn more about NETGEAR ReadyNAS: netgear.com/readynas-for-home
Go to www.netgear.com/business/products/storage for the full range of NETGEAR storage solutions.
