Advanced Gaming & Streaming

Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router with 160MHz, MU-MIMO, and Quad-Stream technology delivers WiFi to multiple devices simultaneously for faster speeds. Get ultimate WiFi speeds of up to 2.53Gbps, with a powerful 1.7GHz dual-core processor. Enjoy smoother streaming and gaming by prioritizing applications and devices with Dynamic QoS.

Wave 2 MU-MIMO Technology

When multiple devices are connected to the router, each device needs to take it's turn and then wait before receiving more data. This leads to slower network and Internet speeds. MU-MIMO technology delivers high-speed data streams to up to three devices simultaneously, so there's less waiting, boosting overall network speeds for all WiFi devices. GAMING | INTENSIFY YOUR GAMEPLAY & REDUCE LAG

Nighthawk X4S offers extreme WiFi speed for gaming—Up to 2.53Gbps and 160MHz bandwidth further reduces the lag. The dual-core 1.7GHz processor boosts WiFi, wired, & WAN-to-LAN performance, while Dynamic QoS prioritizes Internet traffic by application & device for lag-free gaming. Powerful amplifiers and four high-performance external antennas give you extreme WiFi connectivity throughout large homes & even backyards, while Beamforming+ focuses WiFi signals for better WiFi range and performance. STREAMING | ENJOY UNINTERRUPTED STREAMING

Stop buffering and start enjoying uninterrupted streaming media for everyone in your home. Nighthawk X4S delivers the single fastest available WiFi connection to any one device, up to 1.73Gbps and a total of 2.53Gbps. 160MHz support makes it easier to stream 4K content in pristine quality. With Quad-Stream X4S Architecture you'll enjoy the ability to stream multiple HD videos at the same time. Dynamic QoS prioritizes your WiFi bandwidth by application, such as Netflix as well as by device for smoother streaming. Stream your own media by connecting USB 3.0 or eSATA storage devices and access it from anywhere. MOBILE | MAXIMIZE YOUR RANGE FOR ALL MOBILE DEVICES

Double the bandwidth with 160MHz support and dramatically increase WiFi range for mobile devices with Quad-Stream X4S Architecture. MU-MIMO gives you faster speeds with simultaneously streamed data for multiple devices. Beamforming+ boosts speed and range, while Dynamic QoS bandwidth prioritization optimizes your Internet speed for gaming and streaming. Powerful amplifiers and four high-performance external antennas give you greater WiFi range throughout large homes and even backyards. With EZ Mobile Connect on the NETGEAR genie^® app, you can connect to WiFi securely by simply scanning a QR code. Powerful Dual-Core 1.7GHz Processor for Faster Processing

Basic WiFi routers use simple single-core processors to connect WiFi devices to the Internet.
Nighthawk X4S delivers simultaneous dual-band WiFi, Quad-Stream performance on each band, Multi-User MIMO, 160MHz, has 5 Gigabit LAN ports, and 1 eSATA and dual USB 3.0 interfaces to connect external USB storage. Using a single-core processor would cause severe performance issues as various processes compete for CPU power.
That's why the X4S utilizes a powerful 1.7GHz dual-core processor to separate processes and prioritize high-performance WiFi connections to get maximum combined WiFi speeds of up to 2.53Gbps and still has room to handle advanced features such as Dynamic QoS.