Review on 🕹️ Enhanced Performance NETGEAR WNDR37AV Wireless Router for Video and Gaming by Bim Cook

Introduction This is my third router in 5 years. I update when technology takes a leap, or when I start seeing a lot of network outages, or both. This time I replaced an 802.11n router, but not a dual-band router (Netgear 3500 series). I used the 3500 for about 2.5 years and started seeing more and more network dropouts. Maybe because the router is getting old, or maybe because I'm starting to add more devices to my network and it just can't handle the traffic. I currently have the following devices on my wireless network: (1) desktop computers, 2 (laptops), (1) iPhone4, (2) iTouch, (2) Sony PS3, (1) Kodak Digital Picture, (2) flat panel display TV . stream a video. I also support a range of devices that connect directly to my router including: (1) desktop computers, (1) network printers, (1) AT&T 3G Microcell, (1) Synology NAS, (1) Sonos Bridge, ( 1) Vonage device. So I have many devices trying to communicate through my router. Router Overview Installation was a breeze. After unpacking, follow the quick installation guide. Turn off the modem, connect the router to the modem, connect the computer to the router, turn on the modem (2 minutes), turn on the router (2 minutes), turn on the computer (2 minutes ). Enter [.] to access the router. With the default configuration, you can connect to the network. Ask the router to check the Netgear website for firmware updates. If updates are available, download and install them. I always change the router's default password. Set up your wireless network on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. I named them both the same and added 5G to the 5GHz band :). Set up security settings (WPA2-PSK [AES] for me), enter a passphrase (network password). Ready. I use my Synology NAS as an FTP server that can be accessed from outside my home network, so I had to set up port forwarding. This is outside of most settings. Suffice it to say that this operation went smoothly and without any problems. Within a few minutes, the secure network was up and running without any problems. I added both TVs to the 5GHz band using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) and added other wireless devices to the 2.4GHz band using a passphrase. The network has been working non-stop for a week. I also stress the network heavily by streaming HD movies, moving large files from my computer to the NAS, and uploading large files to a remote backup site. No matter what I add to this router, it doesn't take a hit. Pros Easy to set up Easy to add devices to the network (WEP and passphrase) Strong signal throughout the house (much better than 3500) Cool design, low profile and backlit Reliable (so far after a week of heavy use) Reasonable price. minuses. Might contain a Gensu knife or a Salad Shooter with a router. I highly recommend this router for its ease of setup, performance, and reliability under heavy traffic.