After endless calls and visits by my ADSL supplier regarding issues with WiFi coverage and dropout of devices. I had been given boosters. As a not so happy ADSL customer since this had a zero affect, so I read reviews of multiply individuals and businesses to make a judgement for compatibility and performance enhanced router with my ADSL and coverage issues I was experiencing, call it tailored reviews. I went ahead and replaced my ADSL supplied modem / router with this beast about 2 years ago. Really impressed with the coverage and the QoS (one of the main factors), I am seeing little coverage faults in a 1960's built home and little buffering during streaming on multiply devices. If any, its due to the devices used in my setup and the QoS really helps devices hungry for data and been given priority if they buffer. Looks v attractive in a modern home with the design and the lights too however they can be turned off if needed tho mine is in a cupboard with the rest of the kit. So no issues. I will upgrade in the near future however this still is performing well. One thing I'll point out, the device names stored intermittently stop showing bandwidth used which is a pain since a restore or factory reset is required. BUT since a firmware update was released it is all OK though I waited best part of a year.

This router replaces an older Netgear model that has served me well but has trouble with newer devices. This router is an improvement in two areas. File transfer speed between computers is substantially better. Most important is the improvement in range, which has doubled when compared to the old router. The router has 10 percent better range than the modern Wi-Fi router in my shop and I suspect the difference between the two is due to external antennas, the shop router has an internal antenna. This router gives a rock solid signal all the way to our above ground pool!\r\n\r\nI could have done without 'alien artifact' styling. Although it allows for good ventilation, the router has a large footprint. It does get warm and I suspect it will become a magnet for our cats on cold winter nights.\r\n\r\nSetup seemed unnecessarily complicated. I spent about 10 minutes going through many screens and the only non standard option I needed was to change the network name and password to match my previous ones. I also had to suffer two 90 second count-down delays that were presumably put there as protection against automated attacks.

I bought this router about 4 years ago when i first got gigabit internet. The router worked great, and all the setting/readycloud were fairly easy to use and understand. I do a lot of game server hosting, and port forwarding with it was never an issue.\r\n\r\nhowever, about 3 years into owning it the 5GHz antenna died. it would constantly drop connection and signal, and slowly deteriorated until 5g was useless, and even turned off. (and yes i updated to newest firmware, factory reset and everything else i could think of. this is unfortunately not a very uncommon issue.)\r\n\r\nI was disappointed, but continued to use just the 2.4GHz band, and had no issues. Until about another year passed; at which point the 2.4g antenna followed the same fate. i had retired it to being an access point not too long ago, but now it can not even handle that.\r\n\r\nagain, great product for the first 3 years. i do not know how common this issue is, but i have seen many people with the same experience. if you plan to replace/upgrade after about 3 years, then it is probably a very good router for you to choose.

This device has a powerful 1GHz dual core processor which can handle significant internet bandwidth. The user interface (basic and advance modes) is intuitive and easy to use. Unfortunately this device falls short in numerous areas that make it unusable for anyone who values their wireless security and as a result I cannot recommend this device as a router or access point for anyone who values a secure network. It is certainly better than the router supplied by your ISP but other manufacturer products have superior security.\r\n\r\nPros:\r\n• Guided setup via browser in wired or Wi-Fi modes\r\n• Firmware check and ability to update during prompted setup mode\r\n• Manual setup also allowed\r\n• Guided setup detects multiple issues (no internet, existing router on network, etc.) and provides options for dealing with each\r\n• Good wireless performance with Beamforming\r\n• 1GHz dual core processor can handle extremely high broadband bandwidth\r\n• QoS in router mode to prioritize downstream bandwidth for streaming videos or music and upstream bandwidth for gaming\r\n• Can create a local “cloud” by connecting a USB hard drive\r\n• Unique wireless network key provided as a default\r\n• LED for Wi-Fi can be held down a few seconds to disable/enable Wi-Fi\r\n\r\nCons:\r\n• Boot up and reboot take multiple minutes\r\n• No wireless MAC filtering – This is available on nearly every other competitor product and should be a mandatory feature\r\n• Access Controls only block internet access. They still allow blocked devices to connect to the router and those blocked devices can discover all wired and Wi-Fi connected devices, scan them for services and ping them\r\n• In Access Point mode the following features are disabled: Access Control, QoS, Parental Controls, Traffic Meter, Block Sites, Block Services\r\n• In Access Point mode the guest network has full access to local devices and this cannot be disabled\r\n• Only one guest network is available for each radio \r\n• Access controls for main network are also applied to the guest network. You cannot have separate access controls for the guest network\r\n• On guest network there is an option to “disable access to other local devices”. While this does block service scanning, one can still see other devices on the network\r\n• Guest network defaults to no security (open access)\r\n• USB “Ready Share” defaults to enabled with no password protection and can be accessed via UNC and HTTP\r\n• USB Media Server defaults to enabled\r\n• Cannot change WPS pin

**Review of the Netgear Nighthawk R7800 Router**\n\nRecently, we switched to a more budget-friendly internet plan, and our home Wi-Fi performance really took a hit. I asked my dad, who runs a website development company, if we could try using the company's old router, the Netgear Nighthawk R7800, to boost our Wi-Fi at home. He agreed, and ever since we set it up, the difference has been night and day.\n\nOur connection is now lightning fast, with incredibly low ping (ranging from 0 to 5 ms), and downloads max out at the highest speeds our ISP offers. Gaming feels flawless, with no lag at all, and large files install in record time. The R7800 truly transformed our home network into something far more powerful than I expected. If you're looking for a reliable and high-performing router, especially for gaming and heavy downloads, the Netgear Nighthawk R7800 is a fantastic choice!

I had the AC1900 R7000 router for a few years. My dog kicked it so hard one of the antenna broke off. The router still routed the hardwired connections, but the wifi was broke. I am tech savvy, but was overwhelmed by the lack of the router specifications to provide a clear power output. I wanted to make sure that the new router would send wifi from my office to the finished basement's exercise room (through 2 floors). This was important because I cannot use a television antennae there and must rely on streaming. I talked with the "router expert" at BBuy and during the conversation I decided to try to find the same router as before. I am very happy that I bought the Netgear AC1900 R6900v2 router a second time. I read that the R7000 is almost the same, but it is the Costco version of the 6900. I recommend this router for good coverage of a 3,000 sqft home with multiple floors.

This router replace an older Netgear that could no longer support all the devices in our house. I no longer have the issues of IP conflicts and have only had to reboot the router a couple of times in the years I owned it. It's been very stable and the interface is fairly intuitive. The downside, I was hoping to use the USB port to share files across devices in my house, but the interface is just so slow and glitchy. Performance is generally pretty good, though the range on the 5.0 band isn't great in my house, and the 2.4 band has a significant dropoff in bandwidth. So while its not perfect, it was a huge upgrade over my old router (I believe the Netgear 7800), and I would recommend this to anyone, unless the centralized file sharing via the built in USB is vitally important

I've been using the NETGEAR AC1200 (R6230) for a while now, and it's been rock solid. Setup was super easy — the instructions were clear, and I had it up and running in less than 10 minutes. The speed is great for my household; streaming in HD, gaming online, and browsing on multiple devices all happen without any lag.\n\nThe signal range is impressive too. I can still get a strong connection in the far corners of my house, and even outside on the porch. I also like the smart features in the app — being able to check connected devices and pause WiFi for certain devices is a nice bonus.\n\nIt's been reliable, no random disconnects or needing to constantly reboot like some routers I've owned in the past. For the price, it feels like you're getting more than your money's worth. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a dependable and fast router

Just got this to replace an AX1800 TP-Link. So far seems the coverage seem stronger. My house is old and has plaster over metal grill walls, so range has always been an issue for me, but I'm getting excellent coverage. I have 4 TVs and 2 Computers hooked up all over the house and they all show excellent for the connection. When my AX1800 died, I went through other old routers and the only one that worked was an old Netgear, which got me by until this one arrived. I also have 1 computer / and Voipo phone service hooked up by ethernet cable to the Nighthawk. Great device so far.

I have used many routers over the years; a common theme with routers is that they go bad quickly, getting hotter as they age until they suddenly expire. Typically, routers I had gotten through my ISP would last 2 years, tops. This is my 5th year with the ORBI satellites. Not only are they working perfectly, but they give my house a full Wi-Fi range. The app makes it very easy to change settings. As a tinkerer, I do miss some of the more advanced settings through the app, but for ease of use and convenience, it can't be beat. I don't need to remember the gateway IP to change settings anymore. I am very happy with these and would gladly buy again, for when they ever go bad.

I love my router. I even have personal app to keep an eye on my NETGEAR AC1200 Smart WiFi Router (R6230). The Nighthawk app. Love how easy it is. Can use it in the front of the house or the hole back yard with excellent service on my phone or other people that come to visit to mostly use the high speed wifi router on their laptop. Then i try to keep their free coffee topped off while i enjoy their company and comaraderie. I can block their access if i need to using the friendly app or i can use the many different free Internet speed test to verify my high speed internet service. Waiting for the next person to come over and socialize.

I've been so impressed with my Orbi Mesh Router! The Wi-Fi coverage is incredible, blanketing my entire home with a strong, consistent signal. I can finally stream movies in the backyard and work online from anywhere without worrying about dead zones or dropped connections. Plus, my internet speeds are noticeably faster, and there's no more buffering or lag, even with multiple devices connected.\n\nSetting up the Orbi was a breeze with the user-friendly app, and I love its sleek, modern design. It's definitely been a worthwhile investment for a smooth and reliable home internet experience. I highly recommend it!

The Netgear R7000 router is the best router I have used yet. It has never had a problem connecting wireless devices. I have bought newer routers that were NOT Netgear, but they had problems connecting 2.4GHz only items to them. My Netgear router doesn't have that problem. I have found out that they combined both 5GHz and 2.4GHz together so that only 5GHz is the only one listed. Even if i split them in settings, they still won't connect to the 2.4GHz. So I still use my Netgear router. So many things still use 2.4GHz wireless only so I won't be changing anytime soon.\nThank You Netgear.\nKeep up the great work.

I have two NetGear products in my home. The WiFi router I have had for years and it works like a work horse. No issues what so ever. Within the past two years I added an off brand WiFi extender when I added 3 Blink cameras. The cameras took forever ever to load. Thinking the issue was with the cameras and trying various troubleshooting techniques, I had an epiphany. Maybe it's the WiFi extender. So I purchased the NetGear WiFi extender. What a difference! The cameras now pop right up on my computer and phone. As the old saying goes…you get what you pay for. My new WiFi NetGear extender is worth every penny.

Note: I have a nighthawk router. I hardlined my wifi extender from the router. I did set up new wireless access points on the wifi extender. \r\n\r\nThe UI is a little clunky using the genie desktop app and even the nighthawk app mobile app.\r\n\r\nLike it shows the connection is there for me as an extender. \r\n\r\nBut some functionalities that I would expect aren't. Plus it just recognizes the extenders as devices and ip or Mac addresses. \r\n\r\nWhich just doesn't make sense to me on the network map.

I have great signal with the Nighthawk. Plenty of distance, enough to go outside of the house quite a ways without signal drop. I handles everything we have connected, and more. I really like the signal strength for both 2G and 5G bands, it lacks nothing. Setup is a breeze. I have a lot of IT knowledge, so I could set it up without the app, but with the app pretty much anyone with the ability to read can set up the Nighthawk. So if you are in need of a home or office Wi-Fi system (pretty much everybody these days) you won't go wrong with the Netgear Nighthawk.

Ive had this r7000 nighthawk lying around for a while and I finally decided to set it up as an AP. It worked for a day and then stopped. I reset it and its been working fine ever since. The only thing that bothers me is I can't access the nighthawk app because it tried to route me through the setup router process and I don't want to mess anything up now that it's working so I just won't use the app and sign in through the dashboard. I'd love to try more Netgear products!

I recently upgraded to the NETGEAR Nighthawk, Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router (RAXE300), and it has exceeded my expectations. The setup was straightforward, and the performance is outstanding. With blazing fast speeds and seamless connectivity across multiple devices, it has transformed my home network experience. The extended range ensures a strong, reliable signal throughout my home, and the advanced security features provide peace of mind. I highly recommend this router for anyone looking to upgrade to high-speed WiFi technology!

I bought mine second hand. Read lots of positive reviews, so snatched it up asap. I attempted to set it up and couldn't get it connected to the wifi network. The online directions weren't the best, even downloaded the app, nothing. I gave up for a couple of months. While cleaning it, I saw the tiny reset button, found a pin and reset it. I immediately was able to connect the router and it works way better than the wifi company's router. No disruptions thus far, consistent stream. We finished like a champ.

I've been using the NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 (R7000) for a while, and it's been rock solid. The WiFi speed and stability are great, especially on the 5GHz band, and setup was quick and easy. It handles multiple devices smoothly, and the USB ports are a nice bonus for sharing drives. The only downsides are its bulky size and slightly dated interface, plus it's not WiFi 6, so it's showing its age a bit. Still, for a WiFi 5 router, it's powerful, reliable, and great value for the price.

I find Netgear's efforts to keep this router up to date even after all these years admirable. I decided to bring this unit back to life and to my surprise, after a manual firmware upgrade, it was even made compatible with the Nighthawk app, I miss the remote management feature, but was most likely no longer safe and ended up replaced by Anywhere Access, which is limited, but at least something.

Router and wifi work OK so far but wasn't thrilled about the customer experience. My 12 year old Apple Airport Extreme gave out and needed something quick. I was not too happy the the Quickstart Guide in the box was simply a card that said to download an app. No manual (I have since obtained the manual online). Create an account, share email address ugh. Go through ad screens for additional software. More ughs. Barrage of emails on "days left for free security software" and offers for more paid services. App is so-so useful I suppose but would not miss it. Had I had the manual, would have simply access the router via ethernet and had it set up in less time. The coverage is about the same as the airport. Have a large lot and 3K SF home, covers everywhere. Apple was also gigabit. What I didn't expect is this thing lights up at night like Times Square. Have to keep the door to my home office closed at night. I've attached a pic of this Netgear next to the Apple, which only had one tiny amber/green light to show status. Oh, and it also had a 2Tb hard drive in it for backups. Maybe this is what all manufacturers provide these days. If so then I would change my "recommend to others" answer. Simpler is definitely better!

I'd be happy to share my experience with the NETGEAR Orbi Home Mesh WiFi System! It has truly improved the connectivity in my home, providing fast and reliable internet throughout every room. Setup was a breeze, and the coverage has been fantastic—no more dead spots! I'm thrilled with the performance and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade their home network

Our ISP supplied us with a Technicolor TG588v modem/router. It had pitiful wifi signal strength anywhere beyond a few feet from the device. \r\n\r\nFinally grabbed a new Netgear AC1900 and wow, what an improvement. Now I've got great wifi speeds and signal strength even way out in the backyard.\r\n\r\nThe router was very easy to setup. It even downloaded the latest firmware right away to stay current. \r\n\r\nVery pleased with this Netgear router. Highly recommended.

I recently upgraded to this new WiFi router, and I couldn't be happier with the performance! Setup was a breeze, and the interface is user-friendly. The speed and coverage are incredible – no more dead spots in the house, and streaming, gaming, and working from home have all been seamless. The connection is stable, even with multiple devices connected at once. Overall, it's an excellent investment for anyone looking to improve their home network. Highly recommend!

I bought this a little over a year ago- i heard mixed things about mesh wifi in general, but this Orbi system was one i found in my research that had better reviews. After about a year and a half, it's been great! I wish the recovery for passwords was easier through net gear though- I had to reset the system and that made it hard to proceed. I got it working though!

I used this device for almost 6 with Xfinity, until recently it started losing its connection. I upgraded to a newer Netgear device. I've been having similar connectivity issues, so I'm not sure if it's my router or Xfinity! But I didn't have any problems with the old model for 6 years. Pretty good considering most new appliances don't last that long.