Latest Netgear Router Said To Extend Range by 80 Percent, Prioritize Applications

Netgear launched the AC1750 Smart Wi-Fi Router ($149) that’s said to boost long-range performance by up to 80 percent over the company’s previous-generation R6300 router. The AC1750 is targeted to large homes with a growing number of wireless devices. It includes three high-powered external antennas and Beamforming+ that’s said to improve range and extend coverage to reduce the number of dead spots in a home. The Airtime Fairness feature prevents network lag when slower devices connect, and Advanced Quality of Service automatically recognizes and prioritizes applications for smoother HD video streaming and low-latency multiplayer online gaming, Netgear said. One of the two USB ports is SuperSpeed 3.0, it said.