# Customizable 12-Stream Routers The NETGEAR Nighthawk AX12 Offers Total Coverage Indoors and Out By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-03-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-nighthawk-ax12 References: [gadgetify](http://www.gadgetify.com/nighthawk-ax12-wifi-6-router/) & [amzn.to](https://amzn.to/2ESuaRt) The [NETGEAR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-1) Nighthawk AX12 router has been unveiled as a next-generation solution for consumers that are will offer them a way to connect their entire living space without the occurrence of connectivity dead spots. Featuring 12 streams and an eight-antenna design, the router is reported to deliver exceptional coverage for consumer homes both indoors and out. This addresses the increasing number of [connected security solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavlink-ax3000-outdoor-ap) that consumers are implementing into outdoor areas to keep them in communication with the main network for continuous coverage. The NETGEAR Nighthawk AX12 router is powered by a 64bit 2.2GHz quad-core processor and also features a 5G Multi-Gig port for advanced connectivity. Ready for 4K and even 8K streaming, the router works with Google Assistant and [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dlink-eagle-pro-ai-ax3200-mesh) Alexa, while the accompanying app allows administrators to easily control or even pause connectivity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Total Coverage Solution:** The customizable 12-stream routers offer total coverage indoors and outdoors, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home networking sector. - **Connected Security Solutions:** The increasing demand for connected security solutions in outdoor areas opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the IoT and home security industries. - **Advanced Connectivity:** The inclusion of a 5G Multi-Gig port and compatibility with voice assistants presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the telecommunications and smart home industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Networking:** The customizable 12-stream routers offer total coverage indoors and outdoors, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home networking sector. - **Iot:** The increasing demand for connected security solutions in outdoor areas opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the IoT and home security industries. - **Telecommunications:** The inclusion of a 5G Multi-Gig port and compatibility with voice assistants presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the telecommunications and smart home industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Affordable Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-1.md) - [Wide-Coverage Wi-Fi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nighthawk-rs100.md) - [Advanced High-Speed Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nighthawk.md) - [Minimalist Gamer Networking Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-nighthawk-rs300.md) - [Protective Smart Home Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tplink-archer-axe300.md) - [Accessible WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-orbi-370-series.md) - [360-Degree WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-wifi-orbi-970-series.md) - [Quad-Band WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-rapture-gtbe98.md) - [Long Range WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-space.md)