Connected this to my Arris SurfBoard SB6183 cable modem. I have two computers and my PS4 Pro connected via LAN, and then 6 other devices over WiFi and everything is screaming fast. I stream lots of media with music going, the TV on via netflix, my pc on steam with a few tablets home devices and other stuff running, and this thing handles everything. The initial setup 'genie' was a breeze and the easy way to go, even the firmware update was as simple as clicking 'yes'. after the initial setup i went back and could change my SSID and password and adjust the a lot of settings. I thought it was interesting that it has a different SSID name for each band (2.4 / 5Ghz). Running on comcast i think i can run everything and anything online all at once. got this for the price of $54.99
I'm not really deep into routers, but the objective improvement in performance from changing to this router was impressive. My Samsung Smart TV was constantly having problems. I was becoming far too familiar with the word "Loading." After the router change, all problems have vanished. The Samsung has not frozen up a single time since the change about 2 weeks ago. The measured change in speeds are tangible at 30% to 100% faster. I really didn't think that was even possible but the numbers don't lie. SOLID 5 stars.
So far so good. I purchased this to offload the WiFi from my DSL modem. It seems to work well although the setup and configuration was poorly documented. Had to go out to the Netgear site to find a PDF file to walk though much of what I wanted to do. Signal strength is solid as is the performance. I did upgrade the firmware to the latest as recommended by Netgear. Lots of configuration options, the one dislike is that you need to use the web page to access all of the advanced features instead of the app that you download, seems stupid to give you an app with less of a feature set than the web, but maybe I expect too much.
I set up my internet connection at my new apartment and wanted a router that would just work. I decided that a separate modem and router combination was better than getting an all-in-one gateway based on my research. I have COMCAST/XFINITY service and in conjunction with the ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 Modem I paired with it I have stable WIFI in my apartment. Setup was easy using the web interface via WIFI. There is a basic menu and an advanced menu for getting things configured. It receives the internet signal from my modem automatically. All I had to do was to change the admin password (you must do this), name the 2 networks (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and set the security keys aka wifi passwords. I did upgrade the firmware using the built in firmware update checker/updater and now I'm current. It's optional but you can download a WIFI utilty app to your phone and check which channels have the least amount of traffic where you live and set your 2.4 and 5GHz frequencies to use those channels. That was easy to do using the web interface.
Both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies work with my computer and phone. I have a Brother laser printer also hooked up via WIFI and there's no problem printing from my laptop or phone. This router is probably best for a one or two bedroom apartment and if you have a house you'll probably want something a little more powerful/faster, but for myself it's perfect. I haven't had any problems connecting or maintaining a connection after a month straight of use. I only get 25Mbps download from my ISP which is about 3MBps (big "B" or Bytes) and I get max 3.5 MBps on certain downloads so the router can handle that no problem. So along with the ARRIS modem this Netgear WIFI router does its job quietly and I can enjoy wireless internet with no problems. There is a USB slot in the back for using a USB memory stick as a sort of network drive, but I haven't tried that yet. But nice to know I could if I wanted.
So this was a huge update from what I had. My old router was a bit outdated. About 10 years outdated! At the time when I first set it up I wasn't never big into the whole WiFi thing but now so many devices can use it. With everything I was running on my old setup it wasn't enough and I was taxing it out. So I needed something that could put a strong signal out and allow for several devices at the same time. The Nighthawk NetGear app is ok for basic stuff but I'm a real advanced user and like to customize my network. So I got onto my computer and logged on to the router directly so I could change the settings I wanted and get it running how I needed it. Talk about fast! No one in the house is complaining now! Great stuff! It did take me a minute to figure out the IP address for the new router but after that it was really easy. If your new into networking it's got a basic tab and will guide you through the setup too. For advanced user you can click over to the other tab and go to town. Very nice!
Feature Product
- WiFi speeds up to 300+900 Mbps. WiFi Range: Medium to large homes
- Upgrade your WiFi to support new AC devices;Memory: 16 MB flash and 64 MB RAM
- Works with all N150, N300, N600 and AC devices.System Requirements:Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0, Safari 1.4, Google Chrome 11.0 browsers or higher
- ReadySHARE USB Access-Wirelessly access & share USB storage
- Nighthawk App - Easily setup your router, manage Internet access by pausing and resuming internet instantly. All from your mobile device!
- Five (5) 10/100 (1 WAN & 4 LAN) Fast Ethernet ports
Description
The NETGEAR AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Router delivers WiFi speeds up to 300+900Mbps. It allows you to upgrade your WiFi to support new AC devices. Nighthawk app lets you easily set up your router and get the most out of your WiFi. It’s ideal for coverage throughout large homes.
Had a 8 year old router that was working fine for what it was...2.4 band only, max wifi speed around 196mbps. Upgraded to this dual band, quadrupled my wifi speed to around 800mbps. Also had issues with a device (android tv box) 2 rooms away constantly losing signal with my previous wifi, and with this new one its great signal strength and no buffering.
Been using it for a month now. I use Verizon Fios. No problems what-so-ever. I opted for the internet only package and not to use Verizon's rental router. I decided to buy my own. This is all I needed. The guy had no problem hooking it up and no other equipment was needed. *We use this router for two adult users. We rarely stream 2 devices at once. At the most, 3 (Playstation, Phone, Laptop). Don't have any problems with lag, buffering or delays. So far good for gaming and streaming* Oh and one last thing, an extra side benefit is that the lights are so small you don't really notice the brightness in the dark. It's great because doesn't make your office look like a airport at night when guests sleep over.
Honestly, if i could give this 10 stars out of 5 I would. Here is why:
1) works seamlessly with xfinity comcast internet. I had a dlink router that couldn't keep up for 10 minutes
2) resets seamlessly, if ever
3) dual band is great if you have a roomie
4) all you do is plug it in. That's it. Network and password are already set
5) you can run other routers off of this router's ethernet ports
6) Great signal, even through walls. I have mine in a closet with the door shut.
This is a huge improvement from my former Netgear router. Internet is provided by my building (with a provided modem) and with my old router, the internet was SO slow. My internet tech engineer came to check on the internet in my apartment and he recommended I get a dual-band router. HUGE improvement.
I previously had a more standard Netgear router which initially gave me sub-par internet speeds, and after 2 years of use, my internet hardly worked, even when using a device within 10 feet of the router.
This router provides lightening-fast internet, even in distant rooms throughout my concrete-walled apartment.
Setup was sort of confusing. It took about 30 minutes to setup (including time to update the outdated firmware on my new router), but I’m not a whiz at this. I don’t know if this was necessary, but I downloaded the Netgear setup app. It requires me to login every time I attempted to access a different menu in the app (it still requires login every time I use it even after I set up my router). The app is pretty handy otherwise though: you can block internet access to certain connected devices (I.e. for parental control), easily change the network name/password, and send a code to guests so that they can easily connect to my WiFi when they come to my apartment. There is also a customer service link in the app.
I recommend this router if you’re having internet speed/reliability troubles with non dual-band routers. Huge improvement and definitely worth the ~$50.
Bought this for my dorm and it works incredibly great. Better than some $100+ routers out there. Great product for the price.
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