Home Wi-Fi Hassles Addressed with Unrivaled New Solution from Best Buy
October 07 2015 - 5:57PM
Business Wire
Leading NETGEAR® Wireless Router Technology
Unites with Geek Squad Support in One Convenient & Easy Fix
The NPD Group reports that the number of connected devices in
the average U.S. Internet-enabled home has grown to nearly eight
this year.* Yet, many consumers fail to realize that their
expanding collection – multiple computers, tablets, gaming systems,
4KTVs, lights and thermostats – can strain their networks and
produce sluggish connection speeds.
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NETGEAR Nighthawk DST-AC1900 & DST
Adapter (Photo: Best Buy).
Best Buy has marshalled its customer insights, vendor
partnerships and Geek Squad services to confront this issue at its
core: the router. Now, the latest networking technology from global
company NETGEAR®, developed in partnership with Best Buy, comes
with one year of unlimited help from Geek Squad to attack the root
cause of many network glitches.
“Everyone knows the pain of slow network speeds, limited range
and lack of help when we need it most, yet we tend to ignore the
care and feeding of our routers,” said Sean Stephens, senior
director of Geek Squad Services at Best Buy. “This solution marries
world-class NETGEAR technology built with insights from our
customers to a trusted service provider who will be there the day
you set up your new router and for a year after.”
The Geek Squad-embedded NETGEAR Nighthawk® DST-AC1900 router was
made to the specifications of Best Buy, and comes complete with
Geek Squad online and phone support. Geek Squad will not only set
up, test and secure the home network, but agents will be available
for an unprecedented free one year of unlimited help 24/7, online
and by phone.
“The most aggravating problem people have with their home
network is weak coverage or buffering in certain areas of their
home,” said Oleg Fishel, senior manager of product marketing for
NETGEAR. “With the Nighthawk DST Router and Adapter, you’ll not
only get one of the most powerful routers on the market, but will
be assured that no matter where you are in your home, you’ll have a
strong, clear signal.”
Available for $299.99, the complete Geek Squad-NETGEAR router
solution offers these unique advantages:
- NETGEAR Nighthawk® DST-AC1900 &
DST Adapter:
- DST (Dead Spot
Terminator) Router features the latest technology to deliver
extreme dual speed of up to 1900Mbps, support of 10 or more
connected devices, prioritized bandwidth for streaming videos and
music, and advanced features for lag-free gaming. Click here for
product details.
- DST
Adapter virtually eliminates dead zones and extends coverage using
existing home electrical wiring. Simply plug the adapter into any
power outlet and create new Wi-Fi access right there to eliminate
weak Wi-Fi. Sets up in minutes, with no need to configure or
install software.
- Unlimited Geek Squad Support:
- Starts immediately at purchase, with an
email including simple pre-set-up instructions. A quick start-up
guide also is included on the router box and in an
easy-to-understand online video.
- With pre-set-up complete, customers are
guided to a 1-800 number or to GeekSquad.com to chat with an agent
and complete their set-up. Geek Squad will customize settings,
connect devices and secure the network.
- Unlimited post-set-up support remains
available by phone or online 24/7 at no additional cost for one
full year after purchase.
The new NETGEAR Nighthawk router with Geek Squad support is
available now exclusively at Best Buy stores and online. For more
information and specifications, visit
http://www.geeksquad.com/tech-tips/netgear-nighthawk.
*The NPD Group, Inc. / Connected Intelligence Connected Home
Entertainment Report, Q2 2015. More than 5,000 U.S. consumers, age
18 and older were surveyed through the second quarter of 2015. The
number of installed and internet connected devices includes those
that deliver broadband applications and must actually be connected
to the Internet. Devices included in the tally are TVs, Blu-ray
Disc players, streaming media players, video game consoles,
computers, tablets, smartphones and the iPod Touch. Connected TV,
streaming media player, and tablet ownership survey results were
calibrated to life-to-date unit sales from the NPD Retail Tracking
Service.
**Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11
specifications. AC1900 equals 600Mbps at 2.4GHz 802.11n with
256 QAM support + 1300Mbps at 5GHz 802.11ac. Up to 1300Mbps
wireless speeds achievable when connecting to other 802.11ac
1300Mbps devices. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage
will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including
volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and
network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and wireless
coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or
warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future
standards.
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