Pros & Cons
Pros
The amped wireless extender is darn good and actually is faster. Plenty of ethernet ports and nice to have a usb 3. Port. Coverage area is huge allowing me to go on my porch and use my ipad with great connection speed.
Cons
The uunp/dlna is so spotty that it hurts to use. I am appalled at the abysmal performance this router has given me. That's why i had to get some else who had work out the inst.
Many times there would be the text skeletal version of a web page instead of the fully formed graphic page. Netgear is an inferior product, lagging technology, and nonexistent technical support. I feel like net gear is using tech support as way to squ... Read More
It constantly drops the wifi (especially on the 5gh band) it seems that your password that they email you is not valid for 12-18 hours. I can mail them the router, wait for them to test it then have them mail one back to me, meanwhile i don't have wif... Read More
Netgears warranty is nonexistent. The 3 month timeline for phone support was not disclosed anywhere on the product page, either in specifications or in details. The 90 day warranty on the software tells me they have no confidence in their software, or... Read More
The ticket is in the trash as i don't have packaging or receipt. They have my call back number. Returning for refund.
Highlights
Quality
Fast and reliable connection quality for 10 devices
The installation was quick and easy with the provided instructions.
Wifi range extended, living room devices happy, family happy.
Price
It works great for what it is and the price.
Shipping
Would be nice if they did that before shipping a used item like this off.
Packaging/appearance
I'm able to receive good strong wifi signals from anywhere in the house, on the porch or in the ward.
Competitiveness
A little pricey, but worth the money.
Getting 300mbps download speeds on my comcast 250mbps service and getting 250mbps on a chromebook downstairs on the 5g band.
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Manual was downloaded from the manufacturer website
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I had 2 linksys one lasted 6 monthsthe other lasted 18 months
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Was told it was very easy to set up
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Item just like brand new other than the serial number bar code having been obliterated since it is refurbished
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Just had to execute a factory reset
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Would be nice if they did that before shipping a used item like this off
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Getting 300mbps download speeds on my comcast 250mbps service and getting 250mbps on a chromebook downstairs on the 5g band
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Other then the fact that i have had to reset the modem a couple of times to reconnect it to the wireless it has been a good router