Review on 📶 NETGEAR Nighthawk X10 AD7200 WiFi Router - 1.7GHz Quad-core, Plex Media Server, Alexa Compatible (R9000) by Prettyboy Capers

I bought this router for six main reasons: --------------------- -- - ----- ---------------------------------------------------------- - --a ) High Performance when handling a large number of connected devicesb ) Ethernet port aggregation via 802.3ad (LACP)c ) High WiFi performance (although there are competing routers that can be slightly better)d ) Six Ethernet ports on the router switch ) Active Antennasf ) Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) For anyone with MINIMAL networking experience or general networking knowledge, I have some advice. -------------------------------------------------- -------- -------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------- --------------------------------- - ------------------------ ---------------- ----one. Download and read the user manuals and documentation for this router (see link) https://www.netgear.com/support/product/R9000.aspx#docs2. Follow the step-by-step instructions and pay attention to all WARNING messages in the documentation3. Ideally, you'd want to put the X10 in a room in the middle of your house, but if you need to play it in a back room of your house, pair it with the NETGEAR Nighthawk Mesh X6S like I did to prevent Wi-Fi from dropping. Spots (mainly applies to large houses or people looking for better performance).4. Back up your settings on X10 after setup (it's just a good idea).5. After everything is set up, download the latest firmware (I did it through the web interface, it's easy). More details below ------- --------------- For my personal setup, I started by downloading the manuals for this router from the NETGEAR website. I just read the manuals to make sure I've got everything right because every company does things a little differently and it's good to know how your particular hardware is supposed to work (and when it's ready to go). I mapped my network (just drew a diagram of your home, the location of your network gear, and the type of connection) and determined where I would place my X10 router (and an X6S extender that I bought separately). I connected my modem and router and then the main computer in my house with a Cat6a cable and did the initial router setup. Once the router was connected, up and running and ready to be modified, I logged into the web interface and changed the settings that applied to me (enable QoS, change the default password for the router login page, enable Ethernet port aggregation, prioritize devices, firmware downloading, etc.). I then connected an X6S extender to this router using two NETGEAR Powerline 1200Mbps (PLP1200) ports and a Cat6a cable. I configured the X6S in AP mode (you can use extender mode, but in most cases AP mode gives the best performance if your house is well wired). I ran tests in every room of my house and my WiFi signal was complete in all locations, and the speed test results confirmed that my WiFi performance was the same throughout the house (loss or gain didn't matter). This router can handle a large number of connected devices without slowdown (because of the router, there may be a slowdown due to the high bandwidth, but this is not the router's fault, it is a limitation of your internet connection). Today I had 18 devices working on this router at my home and it was working without any issues. I haven't had any dropouts or sudden performance drops (wireless or wired) from devices connected to this router. Simply put, if you want a great router, buy this one, but make sure you know how to get the most out of it. before you buy it, otherwise there are other similar routers with a few minor features that can save you money and better meet your needs. At least for big houses or people who need better WiFi, pair it with the X6S (and put them in the perfect spots) and if you want to go crazy like me, set up an ethernet connection via power line category 6a ethernet -Cables are used between X10 and X6S, allowing X6S to operate in access point mode instead of extender mode. I love this router and hope it will last 5 years as well as my previous router (which was still functional but couldn't help but handle the demands of handling in my household). If I had to criticize NETGEAR for anything, I would say that the one-year warranty is ridiculous for a router in this price range. There is room for improvement in this company in particular in this area. I've had good interactions with NETGEAR customer support and plan to remain a NETGEAR customer going forward, but the one-year warranty is a joke and a premium router deserves a premium warranty. I hope NETGEAR eventually offers a strong warranty on all of their products, especially high-end products, and learns from companies like Samsung (who I buy all my SSDs from, in part because of their 10-year warranty on the 850 Pro) . A strong guarantee is a company's way of expressing that it believes in a product's reliability, and NETGEAR does not currently do this. Aside from the terrible warranty, this router was flawless.