# Comprehensively Connected Routers The Nighthawk X10 Doubles Up as a Hosting Server By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-10-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-router References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2016/10/19/netgear-s-new-nighthawk-router-doubles-as-a-plex-server/) & [netgear](https://www.netgear.com/landings/ad7200/?cid=wmt_netgear_organic) If you're in the market for a connected router that also helps with server maintenance responsibilities, look no further than the Nighthawk X10, one of the fastest routers ever made. This connected router comes equipped with a quad-core processor as well as the [latest WiFi technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-neocore-wifi-8), enabling speeds of up to 7.2 GB per second. However, the true standout feature of this router is the fact that it can be used to convert any [USB flash drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tl-wr3002x) into a server, without any storage size limit. Available for a price of $500, the Nighthawk X10 is an excellent connected router for people who want to be able to back up their online hosting content and host media without having to be dependent on a computer all the time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Connected Routers:** Opportunity to create routers that offer advanced connectivity features and added functionalities like server maintenance. - **Fastest Routers:** Opportunity to develop and market routers with incredibly high data transfer speeds to enhance internet connectivity. - **USB Flash Drive Servers:** Opportunity to design routers that can convert USB flash drives into servers, expanding storage and hosting capabilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** Technological innovation in routers to offer enhanced connectivity and additional server functionalities. - **Networking:** Networking industry can explore the development of routers with faster data transfer speeds for improved connectivity. - **Cloud Storage:** Cloud storage providers can benefit from routers that can convert USB flash drives into servers, increasing storage capacity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Latency WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-nighthawk-wifi-7.md) - [Advanced High-Speed Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nighthawk.md) - [Modern Affordable Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-1.md) - [Minimalist Gamer Networking Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-nighthawk-rs300.md) - [Dedicated Gaming Port Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-rapture-gtbe98-pro.md) - [Stable Wi-Fi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avm-fritzbox-7690.md) - [Customized Illumination Gaming Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tplink-archer-ge800.md) - [Gaming-Optimizing Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-rapture-ac5300.md) - [Quad-Band WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-7-router.md)