NETGEAR WiFi Cable Modem Router Combo (16x4) AC1600 DOCSIS 3.0 | Certified for Xfinity by Comcast, Spectrum, COX & more (C6250-1AZNAS)

This products is great. We have Comcast as our provider and service is not good. I refuse to rent their router. My previous router was 6 years old and they kept blaming it on that.. Could not facetime or stream without trouble. I went to Best Buy to get their opinion and they wanted to sell me a separate router and a modem. Cost was over $200.00. Decided to use my prime acct. and check out an all in one router/modem and could not be happier with this product. I am not a tech person but setting this up was so easy. Since I set this up, a week ago, I have not been kicked off the internet or any trouble streaming. I saved well over $150.00 by purchasing this from Amazon.

Wow! I have spent untold hundreds over the years trying to get WiFi working throughout my older 2 story home replete with walls and rooms; while I certainly didn't relish spending another 400 bucks, desperation kicked in and I figured I would give it a try. With the ORBI system, I am getting a solid 200Mbps throughout every corner of the house, even the downstairs media room that I could never get a reliable signal. Finally I can cut the cord and not suffer through continual buffering errors. Very, very satisfied with this ORBI system.

We use Suddenlink and have been paying $20 a month to rent a modem/WiFi for a long time. A friend told me about Orbi, so I took the plunge and ordered the modem/WiFi + satellite.

Pretty easy set up. Got ISP (Suddenlink) on the line and once they had the MAC address they activated my Orbi and it is awesome. Never had internet speed this fast.

Satellite is easy setup once modem is running. Plug it in and wait 3 minutes. Expands network tremendously.

ONE HUGE TIP:
Rename to exactly your previous WiFi name and password. You won’t have to “update” passwords on any mobile phone, tablet, laptop or anything that was connected to previous WiFi. Big time saver.
Once you are up and running, go into modem settings -) Advanced Mode. Rename.

Got my new netgear modem router and followed the easy instructions to get it hooked up. I have Comcast and it hooked up and activated right away but I still had to call Comcast to register it with them and deregister theirs. After that was done, it was all set, just had to reconnect my phone, tablet, laptop, smart tv's and Alexa but it went just fine. Speed is fast and all works perfectly. Why didn't I do this a long time ago??? I am retired and try to stay on top of the tech in our home but this was no problem if you have some basic knowledge and follow the directions.

Purchased this for use with Comcast's Gigabit internet (DOCSIS 3.1) to replace the XB6 modem that Comcast leases with the service and overall I am very pleased with the purchase.

Installation was super easy via Comcast's self-activation website, per the instructions on the included quick start guide. The lights on the left side of the device conveniently light up white for 1000 Mbps ethernet connections or amber for 10/100 Mbps connections.

I'm getting about 900-950Mbps download and 40-42Mbps upload speeds on my PC on a wired connection (service is advertised as up to 1Gbps download and 35 Mbps upload speeds). My smartphone and other devices connected via 5Ghz WiFi are averaging speeds of 300-400 Mbps down and 35-42Mbps up. The wired speeds are comparable to what I was getting on the XB6, and WiFi speeds appear to be consistently faster and more stable on the C7800. I can't speak much to the range because I have a pretty small space and have been getting a stable WiFi connection everywhere on both modems I've used with the service.

The Netgear Genie interface is intuitive, though a bit sluggish, for navigating and changing all the various settings. I also can't speak to any of the advanced features, as I've not had to change anything out of the box except for WiFi passwords. Ultimately, I was looking to avoid leasing equipment and wanted a DOCSIS 3.1 modem with built-in router and at least 4 ethernet ports (vs. only 2 on the XB6) to connect my PC, TV, and gaming consoles. This appears to be the only device on the market out right now (July 2017) that checks all the boxes for my needs and it performs as expected.

I lucked out and was able to snatch this up during a brief (launch promo?) period when Amazon sold it directly for $325, which contributed to my five-star rating as a great value. At that price point, I thought it was a good deal considering a separate DOCSIS 3.1 modem and router of similar specs bought together would run closer to the $400 MSRP. At full price, I'd probably rate it at 4 stars since you do have some options and can potentially save money if you don't mind having two separate devices and buying a modem and router separately.

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Feature Product

• Compatible with Xfinity from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, CableONE & more
• Three-in-one DOCSIS 30 Cable Modem + AC1600 WiFi Router+ 2 Gigabit Wired Switch
• Up to 680Mbps modem speed and Dual-Band AC1600 (24GHz & 5GHz) WiFi speed 16x4 channel bonding/ Approved for plans up to 300 Mbps
• DOCSIS 30 unleashes 16x faster download speeds than DOCSIS 20
• NETGEAR Genie App - Content filtering Parental Controls allow you to manage your network from anywhere.WiFi Technology:802.11ac; Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall)
• Ideal for streaming HD content, fastest downloads, and high-speed online gaming

Description

The NETGEAR C6250 provides 16 times faster download speeds, up to 680 Mbps, than DOCSIS 2.0. With C6250 2-in-1 AC1600 Wi-Fi router with DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem, you can streaming HD videos, faster downloads, and high-speed online gaming without any interruption. Certified and worked with cable Internet providers like XFINITY from Comcast, Spectrum, COX, Cablevision and more.

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After three weeks of breakneck Internet speeds, I hesitate to write this review for fear I might jinx myself, but, suffice it to say, this NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Cable Modem Router+ is not only the most user-friendly we've had in our 20+ years of home Internet use, but also the most low-maintenance. The speeds we're experiencing today at the start of week #4 are as fast as they were on installation day (See Photos).

I admit, my enthusiasm is partially due to having stuck with AT&T DSL Internet far longer than we should've. AT&T's fastest Internet speeds were outmatched by cable broadband several years ago, but we tolerated the bad service, the glitchy modems and the slow speeds because we thought that was easier than switching. There are two reasons I'm including this in my review: 1). I suspect a lot of people out there are like us in that they're just now looking to switch from AT&T DSL to faster broadband and are looking at this review because they're shopping for a compatible modem/router; and 2). I think it's important to explain that this modem/router can only work as fast as your provider delivers. To put it another way, think of this modem/router as a Porsche 911 Turbo and your Internet provider as the fuel you put in the gas tank. If you put watered-down, low-octane petroleum in your Turbo, you can expect watered-down performance. But feed it high-octane, premium fuel, and you'll get the zoom zoom zoom you expect. In my three weeks of experience with the Nighthawk, it delivers each and every megabit per second for which I'm paying to receive.

When we decided to finally switch to Comcast/Xfinity, I insisted on purchasing our own modem/router, mostly because of 20+ years of bad experience using all the bad modem/routers that AT&T sold us. This required that I do a great deal of research prior to installation day, to find equipment that was guaranteed compatible, and that promised ease of use, exceptional performance and reliability. The Netgear Nighthawk WiFi Cable Modem Router+ Voice (AC 1900) was an easy choice, not only because it does everything we need (and more), but it's also manufactured for and marketed to Xfinity Internet and Voice customers. I was a bit worried at first about dropping our landlines and switching them to Internet phone lines, but all that worry seems silly now. I thought I might need to purchase new phones (I didn't). I thought I'd need to learn a new batch of complicated settings (I didn't). Honestly, all I did was plug the lines into their respective receptacles on the device and, voila — instant dial tone.

While we did pay for Comcast to do an install, it's only because they required us to do so, considering we'd never had cable service before and they needed to run a line off the pole to the house. Setting up the Nighthawk took no time at all. The tech called the activation number, dictated the necessary codes off the device, and we were up and running.

The installation tech tried to talk me out of using this router/modem at the start. He fed me a line about how he's had lots of customers complain about their speeds slowing down after a couple weeks, blah, blah, blah. He had a better router/modem out in the truck that he could use, blah, blah, blah. I thanked him for the warning, but I'd read up. I knew better.

In the three weeks since the install I've reviewed all the settings and features. Early on I connected an Apple Airport Extreme Base Station via ethernet cable to extend the wireless signal to the top floor of our home. The two devices have played nicely together ever since, all without a hitch.

I've included a picture of the Nighthawk in action (my hand is in the photo to give it some scale, so you can get a sense of how big the device is).

I've also include screen shots of our Internet speeds both on installation day and today. Also, I included the speeds we were getting when we had AT&T using their Arris modem. No comparison.

My only complaint, and the only reason I've given it 4 stars instead of 5, is because of the battery backup, which I hoped would power both Internet and phone, but no. The backup battery is only intended to power the phone function of the device. To me, that makes no sense. Instead, I opted to purchase a separate UPS (uninterruptible power source) backup battery capable of powering the whole thing — Internet and Phone — in the event of a power outage.

Other than that, I highly recommend the Nighthawk.

I was nervous about this purchase and installation (being over 70 years old) as I have little technical knowledge and fewer skills. However, simply following the guidance on the app I was able to install the Orbi and have everything up and running in about 15-20 minutes. The improvement was dramatic with download speeds increasing from about 60 Mbps to 125 Mbps. I could not be happier with the Orbi Whole Home WiFi system.

When FIOS increased my bill by 30% last month, I switched to Xfinity and bought the AC 1900 C7100V Nighthawk modem/router from Netgear. This is one of only 3 modems on the market that are compatible with Xfinity Voice service and from both specs and reviews, this looked like the top choice. So far, so good after 1 week and no regrets.

The Good:
1. Installation was a breeze.
2. Xfinity Voice works with no issues
3. I have a 3000 Sq. Ft. house and internet coverage has been good.
4. No sign of heat issues that some others have reported.

The Not so Good
1. I have (up to) 250 MBS Xfinity Blast internet service but I'm only seeing 35-50 MBS download speeds. It's too soon to say that it's only the modem, so I'll be talking to support.
2. I set up the modem in the bedroom and the lights on the front of the unit are pretty bright at night. I had to create a mask for the front panel to keep the light down.

I should have done this a year ago. I live in a 2200 square foot one story house with several users and gaming. My current Arris Gateway was giving me inconsistent WiFi download speeds and dropping internet connections frequently. After switching to this, I now have both 2.4 G and 5G WiFi connections. 2.4G gives me 60 mbps and 5G 150+ mbps for my 150 mbps Xfinity Comcast service. Set up was relatively easy. Took about 40 minutes to get internet connection to phones and computers and a few hours of time to reset WiFi for all my other devices. The fast consistent speeds I get now make this purchase well worth the higher price tag.

I've had it for almost a week now, and it has been working very well for me. My plan with xFinity calls for 55 mbps speeds and I actually got more than that with this router when I tested it. For my one bedroom apartment, it works beautifully and was pretty easy to set up.