Netgear Introduces DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem-Router for Retail Market

Netgear announced the Nighthawk X4S ($399), a DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem-router available at retail. The router supports the fastest internet speed tier offered by Comcast Xfinity and other ISPs, said the company. Its beamforming-plus technology is said to boost speed, reliability and range for Wi-Fi mobile devices operating in the 2.4-5GHz bands. The Nighthawk has four active antennas with a patent-pending design said to enhance weak signals and reduce interference, along with two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports.