NETGEAR WiFi Router (R6080) - AC1000 Dual Band Wireless Speed (up to 1000 Mbps) | Up to 1000 sq ft Coverage & 15 Devices | 4 x 10/100 Fast Ethernet Ports

The Netgear AC1000 setup was easy using Router Login. You don't need to use the Nighthawk app. The signal is strong extending all through my 2400sf house and at least thirty meters out into the yard. Amazing coverage with no dead spots. I called tech support because of my unusual network and they were top notch. This router has every technical feature you'd want and I worked professionally in networking. Use it as a router or as an access point. If you have Gig internet service then you need a router with gig ports which this doesn't have but that fact apparently isn't obvious to some of the complaining reviewers. Streaming, gaming - it all works great. I turned off the 5g band because it's largely useless and just use 2.4. This is an excellent product all around.

Worked great right out of the box. My house already has a wireless router from Spectrum. But my network backup system is Ethernet only. I had to find a way to back up my wife's laptop which is wireless only and no Ethernet port (ARG! I HATE THAT). So after trying a wireless bridge that only sort of worked, I put this up and connected it to the backup NAS. Named that network something different. Now all I have to do is just connect to that network Sunday night when everything is done and the computers back up their stuff without any hassle. Yeah, there might have been a better way to do it, but this is quick, cheap, easy, and works every time. I always trust Netgear stuff.

Be sure to read the description of the product first, your internet speed matters. This is a nice little device that is easy to install and sets up in a flash. again, Your internet speed matters, especially for those that have internet speeds above 50mbps. This device will not work well for you if you internet subscription is for speeds above 50 mbps. In my experience, my internet speeds peak was always 35mbps with this route, never over. I was able to connect a total of 5 devices easily and had no issues with it, but again, it would never reach above 35mbps speed per device. When running 3 devices at there peak speed I did not notice and slowing one those devices. The range of the wifi is is as describe and had not issues there myself. Considering that some internet service providers don’t offer speeds over 50mbps and that on average I use no more that 5 devices at a time, this little router puts in work. The phone application for the iPhone isn’t all that either.

I've had my old netgear for 4yrs now. It still works, but I wanted to upgrade as I have more stuff connected to it. I also live in an apartment that is part of an 1800's house. The walls are thick when trying to get a signal outside on my deck. This bad boy took care of that problem. My internet and streaming devices have no problem downloading fast and not dropping anymore. Love the app as well. Set up had a couple of hiccups, but I was able to figure it out on my own without calling tech support. I am by no means a tech person, so I was quite proud of myself! If you have Xfinity/Comcast, this model is compatible.

Set it up in about a half hour. Time it took is related to my ignorance of how wifi and internet connection work. Spectrum tv/internet service now gives you a router that does NOT work with 2.5GHz devices so if you have an older device (like my printer) your only recourse is to buy your own dual band router. This is a perfect choice.

Unfortunately Amazon throws all the reviews together for several DIFFERENT Netgear router models. For example, I am writing about the AC1000 R6080 but of the 1900+ reviews linked to that model's page, the vast majority are for other models, like the Nighthawk or R700. So when customers ask a question the answer is often wrong as the one answering is answering for the model they bought, when the one asking might be asking about a different model... and everyone thinks they're on the same page, when they're not. I really wish Amazon would keep reviews for specific models separate unless the only difference is something immaterial like color (which doesn't apply to routers but could to things like tablets). Case in point: When looking at the AC1000 R6080 here, and jumping down to the reviews, then entering "QoS" in the question field, several people asked about QoS and the answer was the router has great QoS controls. In fact, the AC1000 has no QoS controls. I believe it might have Dynamic QoS which is not configurable by the end user. The normal "QoS" tab does not appear anywhere in the config menus and QoS is not mentioned anywhere in the manual. I clicked on the reply that answered "Yes" and Amazon linked it to a picture of a different model -- the Nighthawk. But you wouldn't know that by just reading the answer (unless you clicked on it too). On to the review. I got this router -- the AC1000 R6080 -- to work with a Zoom 5370 16x4 686mbps cable modem. I returned the router after just 2 days use. Cons (starting with less important to more): 1. LEDs are on TOP so you can't see them without standing up. 2. No QoS or even a way to see how the Dynamic QoS is set (if it even has that) 3. Worst of all, *wired* connectivity through router is only ~70% of what it is directly through the modem. (117mbps modem/84mbps router) 4. Wifi is also slower than normal (45-54mbps). 5. The above last two cons are due to 10/100 LAN ports (including the Internet port that goes to modem) which are too slow if you have 100mbps service or higher. Pros: 1. It's returnable. Although it's rated for 300mbps + 700mbps (using both bands) which equals 1Gb… it is not a "gigabit router". The LAN ports are 10/100 (operate at 100mbps minus overhead) which is practically legacy now. It would probably work well for broadband up to 50mbps perhaps, but if you have a faster service the 10/100 LAN ports will bottleneck your connection. It's hard to understand why Netgear would make an AC model with 10/100 LANs since 802.11ac is the newest, fastest wifi adapter standard. Even though you can certainly have an ac adapter and only pay for slow broadband, the router should meet the standards AC is capable of handling. Especially considering it is 'parading' as a '1Gb router' by the 300 + 700 rating. To get your money's worth of ISP service of 100mbps or higher, you will need to get a true gigabit router, identified by 10/100/1000 LAN ports (1Gb ports). The modem will make a 1Gb connection to the router in this case and deliver the full speed of your service at 100+mbps (or higher) with no overhead loss. I replaced the R6080 with the NETGEAR AC1200 Smart WiFi Router - Dual Band Gigabit (R6230) , and sure enough, speed wired through the router is now identical to being wired directly to the modem (117mbps either way). Even Wifi improved by 30+% thanks to the faster connection between modem and router... the R6080 delivered just 45-54mbps while the R6232 delivers 75mbps over wifi. (That's nearly what the R6080 delivered WIRED!) It also has QoS controls and a whole lot of other options, PLUS a separate, physical, wifi on/off switch… so you can turn the radios off at night when you're done online, but leave the router up to save power cycling (which can theoretically wear these devices). And a physical switch is a whole lot more convenient that having to use the GUI to turn radios off/on, or use a schedule when your own schedule varies. Even better, it's only about $15 more. Conclusion: If you want to future proof your investment, get an AC gigabit router with 10/100/1000 LAN ports. It will work with slower services but will also be there for you when you advance to faster services so you won't have to buy a router twice. Note: So far the R6230 is not listed as being DD-WRT tested, for those interested in flashing that [optional] custom FW, but for all I know someone's already done it. I haven't gotten that far yet.

UPDATE - Was verified by a helpful Amazon support technician that you MUST HAVE INTERNET to use this router. He also stated that he knows of no router that will work without internet, so I guess I’m out of luck. Also - adding picture of box where it lists requirements. I hunted and researched all over the place, looking for a router that had specs which specifically stated no internet is required. Couldn’t find anything definitive so purchased this, hoping for the best. I was able to easily connect my Windows laptop to the WiFi and print from a Brother printer. That was pretty straightened and simple. However, after hours of trying, I cannot get it to connect to any of my Apple devices, which is really what I wanted it to be able to do. We had no problem connecting everything via our old AT & T combo modem/router (which was old, btw...maybe 14 years old?!), but got rid of our home internet. Any proposed fixes on my issue recommend updating the router, replugging the Ethernet cable into a modem, etc. Apparently, it is unheard of these days to not have internet! When I look at the network map via an app on my iPad, all the devices and the printer show up, but no luck. Admittedly, I’m not technically inclined, but wanted to mention - if you are looking for a router for a home network without internet, this might not be the one.

I bought this for a non-Internet but Wi-Fi system within the home. I was concerned that it would have issues connecting because it was not attached to the Internet itself. But I was very happy once attached everything was pretty easy to set up and it worked flawlessly. The signal was not quite as strong as my height and router. But it was comparable been used within any area 50' x 50'. Beyond that I am not sure how far out it will work but I was very pleased with the quality.

Easy to setup and good connectivity. Price is too high for a ac1000 router in same price you can get ac1200. Overall food product

La interfaz fe usuario esta muy facil y el como configurarlo es de lo mas rápido que hay.

A very badly supported item that is insanely difficult to configure and then just doesn't work anyway. Don't buy this router.

Hassle free and best in class.

It’s a nice product