NETGEAR Nighthawk Smart Wi-Fi Router, R6700 - AC1750 Wireless Speed Up to 1750 Mbps | Up to 1500 Sq Ft Coverage & 25 Devices | 4 x 1G Ethernet and 1 x 3.0 USB Ports | Armor Security

I’ve been really impressed with the Nighthawk router. Setup was quick and straightforward, and the performance has been excellent — fast speeds, strong signal throughout the house, and no annoying dropout. Best router I’ve ever owned!

NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700-100NAS AC1750 Smart Dual Band Wi-Fi Gigabit Router1.5 year update:It's been more than a year since I bought this product. As mentioned earlier, I am totally satisfied by it's reliability. No issues.6 Month Update:It has been over 6 months since I bought and installed this amazing router. Here are my specs:1. Number of times I had to restart the router: 02. Number of times the internet was dropped: 03. Number of times the speed was down: 0This router has surprised me and keeps me extremely satisfied.3 Month Update:It has been over 3 months since I bought and installed this amazing router. Here are my specs:1. Number of times I had to restart the router: 4 timesReason: Twice because the modem had to get updated and once because the router firmware was updated.2. Number of times the internet was dropped: 0 times3. Number of times the speed was down: 0 timesIn conclusion, my purchase of this modem has been one of the wisest decision I have made. It is still going strong and I hope it continues that way. I plan on updating after another 3 months.I am from an electrical and computer engineering background. While I am certainly not an expert on networking, I am decent enough to get into the details such as advanced configuration of router.All these years, I was depending on various single band routers (TP-Link, Almond securfi etc). However, there was still these on going issues such as signal dropping, lack of coverage, decline in speed etc. Upon some research, I find that Netgear Nighthawk AC1750 router had among the highest reviews for dual band routers, in relative to other brands such as Asus or Linksys.So, I decided to give this a try and ensured that I buy an insurance from Square Trade, while ordering it over Amazon. Being a prime member, I got this product within a day. Hooking up the cables and setting up the SSID and passwords was a breeze. As several others have pointed out, simply follow the instructions that is given in the booklet that comes along with this product.While setting up the router, I recommend the following:1. Use the CAT 5e cable that comes along with the router to connect it with your modem.2. Hoping you have an android phone, use Wifi Analyzer to find out the channels that don't have much traffic and set that channel on your router.3. Ensure your router is away from other electronic devices and is placed atleast couple of feet above the ground.Since I have set up the router, I have been getting close to 90 MBPS, whenever I do a speedtest. My comcast package allows me 75 MBPS. A note, I did purchase the latest Arris SB6190 surfboard modem, that allows 16 bonded channel downstream.I personally believe, the beamforming technology in this router simply makes it superior to other brands, in that, it concentrates on communicating with only connected devices, rather than worrying out emitting the signal throughout the place. The router is above average in size and looks awesome.It's been over 10 days since I purchased this router, and I have never faced any issues that I had with my previous routers. The speed is consistent even during the peak hours. I am hoping this would be the router that I have been waiting all along, which doesn't require me to spend time on restarting or reconfiguring. I intend to post updates every 3 months, moving forward.Happy streaming!!!

The NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700 Smart Wi-Fi Router has been a game-changer in my home network. This router delivers blazing-fast wireless speeds of up to 1750 Mbps, providing a seamless and lag-free internet experience for all my devices. From streaming 4K videos to online gaming, the Nighthawk R6700 handles it all with ease, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted connectivity throughout my entire home.What sets this router apart is its exceptional performance and advanced features. The powerful dual-core processor and three high-powered external antennas ensure extended Wi-Fi coverage, reaching even the farthest corners of my home. The Nighthawk app makes setting up and managing the router a breeze, allowing me to control and optimize my network from my smartphone. The guest network feature is handy for securely sharing internet access with friends and family, while the built-in parental controls give me peace of mind by managing internet usage for my kids. If you're looking for a top-of-the-line Wi-Fi router that delivers speed, range, and reliability, the NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700 is the ultimate choice that elevates your home network to new heights.

Upgrading my mom's router from an older Linksys Wireless n router to this R6700.So far, signal coverage and speeds are great, but only a months use so far. In that time no need for a single reboot and no dropped connections and portable devices re-connect with no issues.She pays Comcast for 100Mbps, and whether wired or wireless(ac) at the furthest point in her apartment, she is getting 120Mbps (her old wireless n was getting 30 Mbps wireless on a good day, usually 13-15Mbps). When on wireless n, it drops to 35-50Mbps (still better than her old one).Setup was ok, I just don't like apps to set up, I like doing it on a computer, and this tries to force you into using an app. I understand the simplistic approach, but getting to advanced settings is a little weird at first.I also like that it allows me to turn off all the lights (except the power) because this sits on a dresser in my mom's room, and would be very bright if they were all on (several bright white LED's on there, as well as a few amber). The single power LED is also a little bright, but not too bad. I may still put a piece of tape over it.I am still trying to figure out why they put the USB on the front of the unit instead of the back? Just weird to have a USB stick or cable run out of the front of it instead of the back with all the other cables. I guess if you insert and remove the USB a lot it makes sense, but for a USB drive that is always in, not so much. In my case I am not using the USB, so not a huge deal, but if I was, it would be more of an annoyance. At least they did put in a USB 3.0, seems some companies are still putting USB 2.0 on these fast routers for some reason.1/2 star off for the front mounted USB.The big issue I have with this router is not being able to set both the 2.4 ghz and 5 ghz networks to the same SSID.Really? I have been doing this for years on multiple routers with no issues. It makes it so much simpler to setup networks. Why?This seems to be a common complaint on some Netgear routers, and if I had know beforehand it was an issue, I may not have purchased it. The Amazon description says this has Smart Connect, but do not see anywhere to enable it (apparently it is available on other models on description page, but not the 6700).I almost installed DD-WRT on it because of this limitation set by Netgear, but since it is at my mom's and I don't know the reliability of this yet, I passed (for now). I may still put DD-WRT on it in the long run just because of this though.4 month update:Still working great. Have not restarted it once except for power outages.Unit has remote feature that I can check status and adjust settings from my home network to my mothers home, works great for that (does require an account with Netgear and their app though).The issue with naming 2.4 and 5ghz different is not as big a deal since once the home setup was done at her house (her phone, my phone, her tablet, her laptop, and a wireless extender), I have not had to mess with it. I set up her guest network only on 2.4, so she can share that with who she needs to, and the name and password are written down for her to give out. While still an annoyance, not a deal breaker and not enough for me to switch it to DD-WRT like I had contemplated. If at my house, I probably would, but that is because I like to mess with stuff like that. For my moms setup, not needed and just simpler as is.I added a star since it was not as big an issue as I first thought, so only 1/2 star off for that, and 1/2 star off for USB on front.