RAM | 256 MB |
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Wireless Type | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
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NETGEAR Nighthawk Smart Wi-Fi Router (R7000) - AC1900 Wireless Speed (Up to 1900 Mbps) | Up to 1800 Sq Ft Coverage & 30 Devices | 4 x 1G Ethernet and 2 USB ports | Armor Security
Brand | NETGEAR |
Model Name | R7000 |
Special Feature | QoS, WPS |
Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Compatible Devices | PC, Mac, Unix |
Frequency | 1 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Security |
Included Components | Power Adapter, Quick Install Guide, Nighthawk Ac1900 Smart Wi-Fi Router, Ethernet Cable, 3-Detachable Antennas See more |
Connectivity Technology | WiFi |
About this item
- Fast wifi performance: Get up to 1800 square feet wireless coverage with AC1900 speed (Dual band up to 600 + 1300 Mbps)
- Recommended for up to 30 devices: Reliably stream videos, play games, surf the internet, and connect smart home devices
- Wired Ethernet ports: plug in computers, game consoles, streaming players, and other nearby wired devices with 4 x 1 gigabit Ethernet ports
- Loaded with advanced technology: Designed with a 1GHz dual core processor, 3 amplified antennas, Beamforming+, Dynamic QoS, Smart Connect, Amazon Alexa Voice Controls, and more
- USB connections: Share a storage drive and printer with any connected device, and create a personal cloud storage to access from anywhere, using the 1x3.0 and 1x2.0 USB ports
- Smart parental controls: Pause device internet access, view site history usage, and filter websites for free. Set online time limits, schedule device internet access, and more for $4.99/month (1st month free trial)
- Netgear Armor Powered by BitDefender: The world’s leading cybersecurity protects all your home devices from virus, malware, and data theft with a 30-day free trial
- Safe & secure: Supports WPA2 wireless security protocols. Includes Guest WiFi access, DoS, Firewall, VPN, and more
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Better WiFi? We’ve got you covered.
Up to 1,800 sq. ft of powerful WiFi coverage
Easily upgrade your WiFi experience and coverage with the Nighthawk R7000. Range-boosting Beamforming+ antennas and Dual Band streaming deliver fast, reliable WiFi to every corner of your home.
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Built for Serious StreamingUp to 1900Mbps wireless speed for demanding activities like HD streaming and online gaming. |
Seamless WiFi for up to 30 DevicesIntelligently selects between dual bands to minimize interference and maximize speed for your many smart wireless devices. |
Essential Internet Security & Smart Parental ControlsNETGEAR Armor protects your family's WiFi with an automatic shield of security across all your connected devices. Smart Parental Controls provide a safe, online experience for your kids. Both include a 30-day free trial. |
Four High-Speed 1G Wired ConnectionsGigabit Ports give you fast wired connections to your computer, game box and other devices. Two USB ports let you share a storage drive or printer across your network. |
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WiFi Speed | AC1900 (Up to 1900Mbps) | AC2300 (Up to 2300 Mbps) | AC2600 (Up to 2600Mbps) | AC3200 (Up to 3200Mbps) |
WiFi Coverage | Up to 1800 sq. ft. | Up to 2000 sq ft | Up to 2500 sq ft | Up to 3500 sq ft |
Recommended # of Devices | Up to 25 | Up to 35 | Up to 45 | Up to 50 |
Wired Ethernet Ports | 4 x 1G | 4 x 1G | 4 x 1G | 4 x 1G |
USB ports - For Shared Storage/Printer | 1 x 3.0, 1 x 2.0 | 1 x 3.0, 1 x 2.0 | 2 x 3.0, 1 x eSATA | 1 x 3.0, 1 x 2.0 |
Network Security | NETGEAR Armor, WPA2, DoS, Double Firewall | NETGEAR Armor, WPA2, DoS, Double Firewall | WPA2, DoS, Double Firewall | NETGEAR Armor, WPA2, DoS, Double Firewall |
Advanced Technology | Dual Band, Beamforming+, Smart Connect | Dual Band, MU-MIMO, Beamforming+, Smart Connect | Dual Band, MU-MIMO, Beamforming+ | Tri-Band, Beamforming+, Smart Connect |
Additional Features | NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls, Personal Cloud Storage, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access | NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls, Personal Cloud Storage, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa Voice Control | Personal Cloud Storage, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa Voice Control | NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls, Personal Cloud Storage, VPN, Guest WiFi Secure Access, Amazon Alexa Voice Control |
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WiFi signal | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | — | 4.4 | 4.1 |
User interface | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.1 | — | 4.3 | 3.9 |
Tech Support | 3.7 | 3.6 | 4.1 | — | 4.0 | 3.6 |
Sold By | My Grand Exchange | Woot | Verdi! | Search Buy Repeat | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | WiFi | Ethernet, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | wireless | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Ethernet, Wi-Fi |
number of ports | 5 | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
data transfer rate | 1300 megabits per second | — | — | 600 megabits per second | 7.8 gigabits per second | 1.8 gigabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 ABGNAC | — | 802 11 AC | 2.4 ghz radio frequency | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX |
frequency band class | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | tri band | dual band |
security protocol | WPA/WPA2 - PSK, DoS attach prevention, Double Firewall protection (SPI and NAT) | WPA3 | — | — | WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK | WPA2-PSK |
frequency | 1 GHz | 5 GHz | 1.5 GHz | 5 GHz | 6 GHz | — |
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Accelerate your WiFi with net gear Nighthawk. Enjoy the fastest WiFi currently available, with speeds up to 1900 Mbps and a powerful dual Core 1GHz processor for extreme performance. High-powered amplifiers, external antennas and beamforming+ improve range and reliability for up to 100% more wireless coverage. Features like Dynamic QoS prioritize streaming and gaming, creating a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience. R7000 provides an extensible design that enables service prioritization for data. Design that delivers high availability, scalability, and for maximum flexibility and price/performance. Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct. Wired and wirelessly connected computers must use network (IP) addresses on the same network as the router. The simplest way to do this is to configure each computer to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP.
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Technical Details
Brand | NETGEAR |
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Series | R7000 |
Item model number | R7000-100PAS |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 8.1, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux.Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0, Safari 1.4, or Google Chrome 11.0 browsers |
Item Weight | 1.65 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 11.22 x 7.26 x 1.97 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11.22 x 7.26 x 1.97 inches |
Color | Black |
Number of Processors | 2 |
Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. |
Manufacturer | Netgear |
Language | English |
ASIN | B00F0DD0I6 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 1, 2013 |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #7,440 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #332 in Computer Routers |
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Customers like the performance, signal strength, and ease of use of the phone accessory. For example, they mention that the speeds are as promised, the total throughput increased slightly, and the download speeds are tremendously better. They appreciate the app, and quality. That said, some complain about connectivity and differ on value.
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Customers like the quality of the phone accessory. They mention that it performs well, has firmware issues, and works flawlessly with shield. Some say that the router is reliable, powerful, and a high-tech product. They also appreciate the top quality Ethernet cable and the 3.0 USB port.
"...It functions exactly as it should and it is easy to incorporate into your home whether you like an item that disappears into the background or one..." Read more
"...NetGear has done well.NOTE WELL: The firmware update is very important as it addresses the reported negative issues discussed by some..." Read more
"...They are patient, pleasant, very courteous, and most importantly, they know their stuff and even if they don't, they will get the answer quickly..." Read more
"...Top Quality Ethernet cable* Good Power adapter is albeit Huge* 3.0 USB port is handy for a back up drive*..." Read more
Customers find the setup of the router to be easy. They mention that the stock firmware looks easy to use, and the router is easy to incorporate into their home. Customers also appreciate the intuitive setup and the ease of managing DNS and DHCP through the N7000 web interface.
"...It functions exactly as it should and it is easy to incorporate into your home whether you like an item that disappears into the background or one..." Read more
"...A quick and simple fix, funny thing about aging, the conceit of youth becomes much less important...." Read more
"...Between parental control buybass, troubleshooting, and statistics I can use this on site visits with customers to see all available netwroks and..." Read more
"...that OpenDNS, which you can sign up for free and has easy instructions to put onto your router (supports many routers), is much more robust and easy..." Read more
Customers like the signal strength of the phone accessory. They mention that it has a great Wi-Fi signal from one end of the house to the other, and has 750Mbps wireless connections. The 802.11ac is fantastic, and the router keeps providing wonderful connectivity. The range has been excellent, and with the three external antennae.
"...I would have to say that this is one of the best home version wireless routers I have ever used for the price and I would highly recommend it!..." Read more
"...Wow, where has the time gone. This router keeps providing wonderful connectivity. When the time comes, I will be pirating another NetGear product...." Read more
"...The guest accounts are visible. The devices are connected without a drop in connection, granted this has only been a day since I fired up the..." Read more
"...2. 802.11ac is fantastic after unlocking more settings using the DD-WRT firmware, have great signal coverage throughout my house and outside...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the phone accessory. They say that the speeds are as promised, the total throughput increased slightly, the data rates are great, and the download speeds are tremendously better than what they had before. The signal is strong and fast, and even their wired LAN speed seems to be much smoother.
"...Still, this is a very solid 5 star product based on performance, configurability, and reliability.Full evaluation:..." Read more
"...The Genie worked welll and delivered Internet connectivity quickly...." Read more
"...Netgear customer support from Philippines is simply superb. They are patient, pleasant, very courteous, and most importantly, they know their stuff..." Read more
"...WPS button for easy connection to printers and such.* Blazing fast However this depends on your Internet connection speed..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the router. They say it has an enormous amount of flexibility with the configuration, can have many devices connected, and offers a good range of customization. Customers say the menus are fairly straightforward and even a dolt like them can set it up. They also mention that it connects to all their different TVs, computers, phones, and game systems with no problems.
"...You have an enormous amount of flexibility with the configuration of this unit. I was easily able to accomplish my requirement of turning off SSID...." Read more
"...say that Netgear's router parental controls are excellent and easier to use compared to TP-Link and Asus...." Read more
"...I couldn't believe that it was this cumbersome and disruptive but after 10 email exchanges with Netgear support over a period of a week they finally..." Read more
"...It comes with a disk, but if you're using any modern OS, you can easily login wirelessly using the gateway info they give you...." Read more
Customers like the app. They say the web interface gives good help on all settings, the NETGEAR Genie application makes management a breeze, and the system has a very nice user interface. They also say the phone app is pretty nifty and the router interface page is great. Customers also mention that the UI is nice, clean, and straightforward, and that the back end interface is generally very good.
"...The good news is that you can download a free app onto each of those devices which then allows them to connect to the local resource on your network...." Read more
"...The router interface page is great. I put the primary 5 and 2.1 is hidden mode which is working with all my devices...." Read more
"...Their phone application is great too...." Read more
"...The NETGEAR Genie app is nice, highly recommended to watch movies on your mobile devices...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the phone accessory. Some mention that it's well worth the price tag, while others say that it is costly and not the cheapest router out there. The iTunes server is not of value to them without it, and the pages are very complex and unusable for setting up a simple in.
"...This router is well worth the price delta. I've had between 30 and 45 minutes in firmware update and setup and I'm not an IT type...." Read more
"Yes, this router is expensive, and for most homes, it is complete overkill...." Read more
"...The R7000 was instantly worth the money. I have approximately 35 devices on my network with two external Access Points hard-wired to the router...." Read more
"...It may be a fair price for the hardware inside, but it's definitely not a bargain, and buyers should be sure they need this sort of range or..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the phone accessory. They mention that it loses connection to the internet constantly, and the wireless connection would freeze up when trying to transfer data.
"...me and Netgear to figure out why a fully configured router was losing internet access. So, the initial setup takes less than 10 minutes if at all...." Read more
"...Paying close attention I set the unit up to find I had no Internet connection what so ever. I tried everything, re-setting the router and modem...." Read more
"...While connected directly via wireless to the R7000, I couldn't connect to other wired devices.3...." Read more
"...the router to Netgear once (so x2 total) because it kept dropping connections and rebooting... all on its own...." Read more
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I have a lot of wireless devices in my household and I am always looking for better range and features from a Wireless Router. While I have been able to cover most of my house and yard, I still have a few areas with either weak coverage or no coverage. So, I decided to give the NETGEAR R7000 Wireless Router a try.
Short Summary:
This router is a deviation from the design that all of the R series NETGEAR routers now seem to have. It is a desktop or shelf design that is also designed for wall mounting. Instead of having the same old box design, this router tried to make a statement with a design more like that of a stealth bomber. It also has three hi-gain antennas which allow you to obtain the best coverage. I found that following the advice in the setup page really does work best. The two outside antennas are at a 45 degree angle and the center one is at 90 degrees. Helps to also make it look like a plane!
It also gives you the ability to do away with all of the annoying blinking lights that generally make a router a problem trying to locate in a home. Now, I am not saying that flashing lights cannot be impressive in an office atmosphere, but I hardly think that it makes a home look appealing. It does, however, add to the high tech look if that is what you are after. Actually, what is nice is that you can have the lights on when you need them and then you can turn them off when you don’t.
This router works extremely well, has the best coverage I have found with a home grade router, has an excellent user interface, has a NETGEAR app that you can download for just about every device except Kindle Fire HD to monitor your network with and to share files with, will also use SAMBA to share either storage and/or a printer which has native support on Windows machines and on Apple computers, supports Kindle Fire and Apple devices (IPAD, ITOUCH) with a SAMBA app. You can also download backup software for Windows machines and is compatible with Apple Time Machine. I found that the Windows Backup software is extremely easy to configure and use. I have a 4 Terabyte drive on the USB 3.0 port and I am able to do 20 MB/s files with ease.
This router also supports gigabit Ethernet. There is a 3.0 USB port in front and a USB 2.0 Interface in the back. This allows you to add a USB drive and a Printer to the Router. An additional feature is that by connecting a printer to the router, you enable that printer to be an AirPrint unit for your Apple Devices. My only gripe is that the USB 3.0 port is on the front of the unit and that the back USB port is only 2.0. Still, this is a very solid 5 star product based on performance, configurability, and reliability.
Full evaluation:
Here are the things that I wanted it to be able to do:
1. Support Apple products including iPad2, iPad3, iPad Air, and the iPhone 5S.
2. Support multiple Microsoft Operating Systems to include: Vista Pro, Windows 7 Pro, Windows 7 Home, Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows Home Server.
3. Support multiple manufacturers of Internet Enabled TVs
4. Support multiple manufacturers of Internet Enabled Blue Ray.
5. Support multiple manufacturers of Internet Enabled Audio Receivers.
6. Provide full coverage to a two story home of 3300 square feet, and attached three car garage, and coverage to all areas of the 1/3 acre property that the house sits on.
7. Be more esthetically pleasing so that you can locate it in a house WITHOUT it looking like a light show!
8. I was also looking for a router that could provide the highest level of protection to include the latest security levels on RF with protection turned on as default, the ability to turn off SSID (turning off broadcast ID makes it that much harder for someone to break into the system) and good security on Router Configuration control. It also had to be able to use the latest AC band to provide for multiple streaming videos while also providing adequate support for other functions at the same time.
One of the things you need to understand about dual band routers is that the 2.4 GHz band will pass easily through walls and other obstacles while the 5 GHz band will not. This means that you will generally have the best coverage with the 2.4 band and the worst coverage with the 5 Ghz band. My testing showed this premise to be absolutely correct. The 5 GHz band does fine with three or four walls, but quickly deteriorates after that. Thus the coverage in the yard was almost exclusively the 2.4 GHz band. However, the fastest data stream was obtained using the 5 GHz band. So, if you are streaming video to multiple televisions (think Netflix and Amazon video at the same time to different television sets) you will probably want to use the 5 GHz band for that function. By locating the unit in the middle of the upper floor of the house, I was able to receive at least 4 bars of signal in every room of the house and in the garage.
Finally, this router supports the new AC data rate on the 5GHz band as well as all of the other previous standards. It also supports all of the current standards for the 2.4GHz band as well. What this means is that it will support existing equipment and any new equipment that you might acquire. Note: each of the standards (a,b,g,n,ac) are only different ways of encrypting data. The original standard encrypted data at a much lower rate and the newest standard encrypts data at the fastest rate. They all use the exact same radio frequencies!
Here are my results:
First and probably the most important to a lot of folks, this system is very easy to configure! In fact, if pressed, you could just connect cables, power up the unit and run with it! Wireless is preconfigured for security and the unique password for the unit is contained on the strip with the SSID and Network Key on the internal package of paperwork. It also supports WPS which means that as long as your equipment supports it, you can just push a button on the router to have your device automatically connect; no need to type in passwords!
The user interface is straight forward and easy to navigate. You have an enormous amount of flexibility with the configuration of this unit. I was easily able to accomplish my requirement of turning off SSID. This unit also includes a sign-out feature for the administrator and will actually disconnect if you forget and wander off to another website. Using the back button will NOT allow you to connect until you have completed the sign in process again. You can also turn the lights on and off, which I consider a real plus!!
There is a Genie app that will run on your computer, Apple device, phone, etc., that will allow you to share files and manage your network. The app is free and can be downloaded from several locations, depending upon the equipment you want to run it on.
Here are my testing results: (Note: not all devices will support both bands! Ensure that your devices support both bands before trying to use them! Many less expensive wireless devices only use the 2.4 GHz band)
I was able to actively stream HD to all of my Internet TVs concurrently while also doing backups, Internet searches, stream audio to multiple devices, and run my xBox without any problems. For reference purposes, my Internet Connection is 20Mb/S.
For the Apple products, this router supported them with the following caveats: Both of the early model IPad models supported and used both bands though their antennas do not do as good a job as the new iPad Air.
For the Microsoft products, I had the best range on both bands with the four different laptops that I tested. I was able to reach over 150 feet from the router with the 2.4 Ghz band and just under 100 feet with the 5 Ghz band.
All five of my Internet enabled Televisions which were located in different areas of the house, floors, and in the garage, were able to connect to the 2.4 Ghz band and the 5 Ghz band without issue. I had the router located on the second floor, in the middle of the house, against the front wall of the house.
All of the Internet enabled radio receivers were able to connect without issue using either band.
All of the Internet enabled Blue Ray Players were able to utilize the 2.4 Ghz band and the 5 Ghz band while including the unit located in the garage.
By setting up all of my portable units to utilize either of the two bands and to be able to automatically connect, I was able to wander around my yard and maintain a connection with everything.
Being able to connect to the USB and whatever storage device you put on it (Thumb Drive, Hard Drive) requires that the wireless device you are using support SAMBA. All Macs and all Microsoft Operating Systems support this function. What does not support this function directly are the Apple Touch, the Apple IPAD, the iPhone, and the Kindle Fire. The good news is that you can download a free app onto each of those devices which then allows them to connect to the local resource on your network. This is a great way to share documents and pictures!
The Genie app from NETGEAR allows you to connect to the share port to share files. However, on Apple devices this app only allows you to access files on the share drive on your Apple devices; it does NOT allow you to upload or download files to it.
Home Server was quite happy to connect to any device that it will support using either band. The requirement is that you either plug the server into one of the 5 ports on the back of the router or that the server you are using has wireless capability.
The guest network is a very nice feature and it works in such a way that you can isolate that network from your home network. You can also implement parental controls to limit what content can be accessed on either the Guest Network or on your own network.
There are more security and other features in this unit than you can shake a stick at. I tested as many of them as I possibly could and had excellent results with all features. I did not run into a single issue with any of it. To keep this from becoming a book, I will simply say WOW!
As you can probably tell from the above, setup is extremely easy and takes less than 5 minutes from starting to unbox to having the system up and running. The user interface is well laid out and is very intuitive. You can be as simple or as complicated as you want to get with the configuration.
A final comment about the bandwidth that this unit supports. You need to keep in mind that no matter how fast and how much data a router can pass, it cannot make your Internet connection any bigger or any faster! So, if your Internet connection is capable of 10 megabits per second and your router is capable of 1900 megabits per second guess what? The fastest connection you can get is 10 megabits per second to the Internet!! This also applies to streaming video if the source of the video is the Internet (think Amazon Prime Movies, Netflix, etc.). However, if you have a home server with videos, a game server with games, a server that does backups, you are doing file transfers between computers, etc., you will have a lot more bandwidth to be able to do concurrent things!! I will also note that to obtain the fastest data transfer rates you will need to use a wireless device that supports AC standard. The unit I test with is the NETGEAR A6200.
I would have to say that this is one of the best home version wireless routers I have ever used for the price and I would highly recommend it! It functions exactly as it should and it is easy to incorporate into your home whether you like an item that disappears into the background or one that stands out and looks extremely cool!
I still have things to work out. I will edit this after I settle in and refine settings. I still need to "talk" to our Oki C5500n printer. If this Netgear unit stays stable, I'm a very happy consumer (that somehow sounds inadequate).
Edit, the morning after:
Things are still as they were yesterday evening. I also realized a list of connected devices could be helpful. ISP is Comcast (ouch, I would change this If I could), There is 1 desktop, 1 laptop, 1 Blu-Ray, 1 DirecTV, 1 network printer, 2 Android Smartphones, 3 Android tablets and 2 'smart switches'. The Android devices and laptop connect via Wifi, the remainder via LAN.
Net diagram:
2nd floor: ISP-> Modem - > router - > 10 port Netgear switch - > PC, printer, Synology NAS -> LAN Cat 5e, length 50 ' to 1st floor
1st floor: 5 port NetGear switch - > Blu-Ray, DirecTV. The Belkin Extender was here, it is no longer necessary.
Note: all LAN cables are Cat 5e, either 1 or 2 meter except the run to the 1st floor.
I will update this as the story continues.
Edit 3/8:
The issue I was experiencing with printing wound up being a windows (Win 7 home Premium, 64 bit) driver problemm - and me messing up the IP addressing in my printer. A quick and simple fix, funny thing about aging, the conceit of youth becomes much less important. Monday I will address the remaining network issue - reconfiguring my Synology NAS. Signal strength and network stability are still great - actually amazing. I only wish this was the router I started with. I expect Monday to be a long day. I will make a final edit later in the week. If everything continues similarly, there will bea glowing edit to finalize this review (provided my fingers actually do what I think they are doing..) :-)
NetGear has done well.
NOTE WELL: The firmware update is very important as it addresses the reported negative issues discussed by some purchasers. The router performed the setup AND suggested the firmware update. It requires you to confirm the update by clicking on the appropriate flags. It takes maybe 2 minutes to do.
Edit March 26,2014
This router is still flying along, to the point of I almost feel guilty that I don't have to fuss over my home network. To be perfectly clear,
this is the router I should have started with! I highly recommend this unit. You get what you pay for and this was SO worth the investment. Thank you NetGear!
Edit December 15, 2014
Wow, where has the time gone. This router keeps providing wonderful connectivity. When the time comes, I will be pirating another NetGear product. It remains stable and continues reliable performance. I highly recommend this product
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Bad form! After I buy the product, get out of the way and let me use it.
But then I discovered FRESHTOMATO opensource router firmware. It's free, easy to install, and has a clear and easy interface. Now this router is awesome! In fact, the nighthawk r7000 (and r8000) are among the recommended routers for freshtomato. Since I flashed the firmware, the router has a ton of new features including the ability to run multiple VPNs, a long list of DDNS clients, Access Control (limited the amount of time that the kids can be connected to the internet), NAS support, and even a built in torrent app.
Tras leer varios reviews en internet, me decidi ir por este por lo que ofrecia y no creo haberme equivocado en la decision. Se necesita tener un conocimiento basico de redes para hacer el setup del router, pero no es nada que con una investigacion en google de 10/15 minutos no resuelva. La aplicacion del celular es sencilla y cuenta con muchas de las funciones que necesitas. El interfaz de la computadora es un poco mas complicado pero ofrece muchos ajustes, como la posibilidad de tener una red de invitados, tener QoS y restringir el acceso a otros dispositivos. Tambien tiene control parental pero ese no tuve la oportunidad de probar. El router tiene las dos bandas 2.4 y 5 GHz y junto con el MUMIMO dan una experiencia de internet muy buena. Los streams cargan casi instantaneamente y los juegos rara vez se lagean. Definitivamente una muy buena compra.
What's good about this product?
☑ Ready to use right out of the box, no setup required.
☑ Amazing WiFi range.
☑ Incredible speeds.
☑ Web interface and NETGEAR Genie software simplifies the control of your network.
☑ Does not drop WiFi connection or require reboots.
What's bad about this product?
⚠ No cons that I could think of. The price is a little high but for the quality of the router, it's worth it.