STACK #145 Nov 2016

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TECH FEATURE

If the dreaded drop out is affecting your internet experience at home, extend your possibilities with Netgear’s Nighthawk X4 EX7300. Words Mark Ankucic Kill The Dead zones

F or all the miracles architects are able to achieve, their most obvious faults lie in those crucial spots around the home where you just can’t get a damn Wi-Fi signal. It’s easy to forgive a flickering of connection in the kitchen; you almost expect it to falter in your garage – but it’s impossible to ignore when your study, bedroom, or heaven forbid, your bathroom is unable to connect to the internet. So, if you’re suffering from severe buffering, you’re going to want to invest in a Wi-Fi range extender – more specifically, Netgear’s Nighthawk X4 EX7300. Netgear have been manufacturing networking hardware and solutions for over twenty years, and the Nighthawk X4 is a result of their accumulated knowledge and extreme competency in the field. The Nighthawk X4 works with your existing router – no matter what the brand – and can increase coverage up to 930 m². Providing Wi-Fi speeds of up to 2200Mbps, you can be assured that the Nighthawk X4 can keep pace with our pathetic Australian internet speed. Smarter than your average Wi-Fi extender, the Nighthawk X4 utilises MIMO antenna and Beamforming

technology. Simply put, MIMO means multiple antennae are used to transmit and receive

If you’re not particularly tech savvy, never fear – even your granddad

data, minimising the chance of any

If you’re not particularly tech savvy,

errors occurring and providing optimised data speed. Less lag, better streaming, way better chances of headshots. Beamforming tech

never fear – even your granddad can set-up the Nighthawk X4. Simply plug the extender into a regular power outlet (for best results, between the position of your modem and where you would like your signal to reach), use Netgear’s easy to follow browser- controlled routine to set up which network you’d like to extend, and implement any relevant password protection. The Nighthawk X4 provides maximum coverage and signal strength, letting you stream longer, game harder, and enjoy the internet at its most powerful.

better, stronger, more consistent connection. This means that both your

can set-up the Nighthawk X4

Smart TV that hasn’t moved in three years, and your 3DS that’s being

is the Wi-Fi equivalent of dating a German – straight to the point, no Belgian waffling. The Nighthawk X4 is able to direct signal strength straight to your wireless devices, making for a

walked around the house as you blind-trade your thirtieth Bidoof of the evening, will be getting a great signal.

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