NETGEARNighthawk 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

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!!!

I installed 2 of these routers to upgrade my home network. 1st unit as a Router and the 2nd as an Access Point. My research said the R6700 was one of the best access points also.WIRED PERFORMANCE:-- Ive installed the R6700 router with 4ea D-Link unmanaged 1G switches to reach all the locations in my home and sometimes cascaded the switches and everything works great. (I mention cascading switches because in the past I have had issue when cascading switches but not issues with this setup)-- BETTER WIRED PERFORMANCE: I have a 8 wireless camera security system that uses its own wireless Network Video Recorder and some of the cameras have poor signal so now switched them over to the wired 1G backbone. A marked improvement in the video update and even the control on the Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) cameras is instantly responsive-- GREAT STATUS LIGHTS: The Ethernet port activity lights are great because they have different colors depending on the speed of the network connection. This is really handy when installed a mix of 100M and 1G links so you can tell if things are connected as you planned.WiFi PERFORMANCE:-- The Nighthawk replaced a 13 year old wireless router (D-Link 605L) using only a 2.4Ghz wireless network.-- SAME 2.4G PERFORMANCE: When comparing speeds from my normal laptop wireless location I have not noticed any real improvement in the signal strength nor the connection speed for the old router to the new R6700 at 2.4G.-- GREAT 5G Performance. When comparing 2.4G to 5G there was typically at 70% improvement in throughput speed from the same laptop.-- FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATION: Once can turn off the wireless totally or just the 2.4G or the 5G. This is just a nice feature to lower your wireless risk footprint say if you only use 2.4G.ROUTER CONFIGURATION:-- EASY SETUP: It was easy to setup the router. In my case I set up the R6700 to match the configuration of the D-link it replaced so I did not have any issues with all the other devices in the house connecting.-- It went fairly smoothly, but on my laptop I did have to delete the original connection and reconnect to get it to work.-- VERY SOPHISTICATED: It has some very sophisticated configuration possibilities all of which I will never use.-- There are 3 levels of configuration with each level allowing more and more complex and detailed setups.-- I was surprised that to turn off the 5G wireless I had to drill down to the 3rd level to find that config. Seems like that would be a very basic config setting.-- I really love the display that provides several indicators to give one an instant view of the health and operation of the unit.COULD BE BETTER:-- NEEDS MOUNTING TABS: I do wish it had some mechanical mounting capability to secure to a shelf or mount vertically on a wall but its simply a shelf item. With all the cables hanging off the back there is some weight there that wants to pull the Nighthawk off the shelf.-- STATUS LIGHT ORIENTATION: The status lights are best viewed when looking down on the R6700. When straight its difficult. It would have been better if the lights were mounting at a 45 degree so they could easily be viewed straight on as well.UPDATE: I purchased a 2nd R6700 and installed in the same network above as an access point. It was easy to set up using a fixed IP and the 5G performance was better than 2X the 2.4G network. And of course the 1G Ethernets are great as I have several security cameras running over the network.

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.