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
[{'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "When I moved in with my wife, she brought with her a router that was better than mine, so we kept hers. After a while, more and more of our house became smarter. Smart devices were chatting across our house more and more every month. So I decided to upgrade to a  TP-Link Router . I grew to regret that mistake every day over the course of a month.\n\nOver the course of the next month, the smart devices grew angry. They couldn't chat freely and with reckless abandon. Sometimes they wouldn't ever hear each other. The Chromecast cried in solace. The smart lightbulbs faded to dark. Our guests grew angry with our unreliable network as Game of Thrones struggled to stream. We lost friends. Made enemies. At a certain point we decided enough is enough: it is time to throw more money at this problem.\n\nThat's how we ended up with this spaceship. I spent twenty minutes going through all the advanced settings to make sure it was set up well enough to satisfy my inner geek, then I unleashed it upon the internet. Game of Thrones streamed quickly. Netflix couldn't feed my router fast enough. My smart devices snapped to attention. The Chromecast wept, this time with tears of joy.\n\nI am a hero. And all it took was a lot of money."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2019', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'there\'s a lot of confusion out there with the r6700 as netgear has done three different variants of it. so as of writing, here are the specs of the three versions:\n\nr6700v1:\nchipset: broadcom\ncpu: bcm4709a0 - 1ghz dual core - arm cortex-a9\nwifi adapter #1: bcm4360 - an+ac\nwifi adapter #2: bcm4360 - bgn\nethernet: bcm4709a0\nswitch: bcm4709a0 - 10/100/1000\nflash storage: 128mb - samsung k9f1g08u0d\nmemory: 256mb - samsung k4b2g1646e-bck0\nmanufacter: china\n\nr6700v2:\nchipset: mediatek\ncpu: mt7621at - 880mhz dual core - mips based\nwifi adapter #1: mt7615n - an+ac\nwifi adapter #2: mt7615n - bgn\nethernet: mt7621at\nswitch: mt7621at - 10/100/1000\nflash storage: 128mb - macronix mx30uf1g18ac-ti\nmemory: 256mb - nanya nt5cc128m16ip-di\nmanufacter: china\n\nr6700v3:\nchipset: broadcom\ncpu: bcm4708c0 - 1ghz dual core - arm cortex-a9\nwifi adapter #1: bcm4360 - an+ac\nwifi adapter #2: bcm4331 - bgn\nethernet: bcm4708c0\nswitch: bcm4708c0 - 10/100/1000\nflash storage: 128mb - spansion s34ml01g200tfi00\nmemory: 256mb - samsung k4b2g1646f-bck0\nmanufacter: Vietnam\n\nr6700v2 was a step down in performance. mediatek mips based 880mhz was not only slower than the arm cortex-a9 based 1ghz processor by frequency terms, but also by clock for clock single threaded performance as well. the broadcom chipset is also more stable and feature rich than mediatek\'s. luckily in the same year as the release of the v2, netgear released v3 which brought back the broadcom chipset and arm based processor. but there are still a lot of v2 units still out there on store shelves. I purchased mine back in sept. 18\' and received a version 3 but there is still a chance of getting v2. if you walk into a brick and motor store the easiest way to tell is that the v2 box just lists "dual core" while v1 and v3 lists "1ghz dual core."\n\noverall I love my v3 r6700. been rock solid stable. has all the features you want without the bloat. interface is simple to use. also supports dd-wrt which v2 does not.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-3 review-rating', 'review_body': "In all honesty, this is certainly a capable router and will be a good fit for many. It will provide fantastic speeds and will be a nice upgrade for older routers not capable of keeping up with the increasing internet speeds provided today by most ISPs.\n\nUnfortunately, Netgear decided to dramatically change the internal components and then still sell it under the same name (R6700). With that said, Amazon has a little product alert indicating either R6700 or R6700v2. Well, they are shipping the R6700v2 which does not match some of the specifications shown on this page (in particular the CPU speed).\n\nI know because after receiving a router that did not match, they offered to replace it and send the first version of the router (the one with the higher clock speeds as indicated on the actual product details) and ended up receiving the same thing (another V2).\n\nI will say that for those interested in a router that will not be flashed with custom software or that will not use other more advanced functions a router can provide, this is no problem. For those of us that know the hardware and know what we are expecting, that is a problem.\n\nI have it a 3 star because any company that makes an original version with better specs and then turns around and significantly changes this without changing the model number and making minor modifications on the box (see amazon's own photos - both boxes are pictured) simply does not deserve my trust. Speaking of ratings, many of the ratings you see here are lumped up with other Netgear products and also apply to the original more capable version.\n\nI encourage you do your research and check reviews from different sources. This way, you will not be disappointed with the V2 that you will receive. I hope this help you make your decision!"}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Setup was straightforward. Wifi 6 for $90 bucks? Can\'t go wrong. Great coverage for my townhouse. Works great so far and can\'t complain. Replaced the garbage Wave 2 router that came with Charter-Spectrum.\n\nUpdate 12/18\nI saw a subsequent review stating you can\'t do your advanced setup etc. Respectfully I\'d have to disagree, except that it\'s a bit tedious trying to find the setup using the "mobile app". But if you go old school and just go to routerlogin.net (i.e. 192.168.1.1), all the info is there. Again for home router, relatively simple setup, this is an easy choice to replace the low grade ISP routers.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "Netgear does try to push customers into using their Nighthawk mobile app for router setup but, you don't have to use it if you don't want to.\n\nFor the initial setup you can plug an ethernet cord from your computer to the router or join the default wifi network. You can use your computer web browser to go to routerlogin.net and start the router setup. There will be a large promo ad trying to coax you into using the Nighthawk mobile app to setup the router but, there is a button to skip the mobile option and just continue with the setup from your computer.\n\nThere's also an option to use a setup wizard that will automatically check your WAN internet connection and allow you to set your wifi name/pass. Or, you can choose to do manual setup using the standard web control panel tool to access all the router settings.\n\nIf your internet is working the setup wizard also does a firmware update check and ask if you want to run an update."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': 'This is just terrible, I bought this thing a couple of months ago because I have had good luck with Netgear for years. A couple days ago, it just stopped working, it would not connect to the modem, even though the IP address came through. I swapped out my identical AC1750 from work and it worked fine. I took this one to work and tried to troubleshoot it included resetting it to the old firmware, updating the firmware again, etc. I already have 2 hours of my life invested in this thing when I called up to get an RMA to return it under warranty. I talked with "Ann" who was so hard to understand between the accent and the awful equipment her employer gave her we could barely get the serial number down. (Not her fault, she was very nice)\n\nDespite having all my information from the case number I received online, I had to go through all those hoops again. Finally, she said I would need about an hour to go through their troubleshooting script before she could issue an RMA. She started to describe what the lights on the front do and I just stopped her. Seriously Netgear? I am sending it to you at my expense, worst case it is fine and you send it back. If I spend an hour at work going through a completely worthless troubleshooting (Did you try turning it off and on again??) script, I have lost enough billable time that it makes more sense to just buy another router.\n\nIt is clear this is set up not to help the end user but to frustrate you enough that you give up. Well, I am giving up on Netgear. After years of telling everyone how great their products are, I am definitely changing my tune. So not only have you lost a customer but also an advocate.\n\nIf you buy this thing, be aware it has some documented issues already and that Netgear is not interested in good products or service anymore'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I purchased this router with the expectation that it would allow me to setup IP reservation and Port Forwarding. The interface is a mess, and after spending HOURS trying to troubleshoot the advertised capabilities, I finally gave up. This review coming from someone who has professional IT experience dating back decades. Trust me, DO NOT buy this router!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2017', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I tried - I honestly tried to get this router to work. I adjusted the channels on both bands, I tried "auto", I moved the router, updated the firmware (which made it worse....) - everything and devices would drop off intermittently. Not sure if the router could not handle Echo and other devices such as Logitech Harmony, Nest and iHome switches, or if neighboring households have similar routers and were causing interference but I got tired of flashing red LED\'s on my devices and dropped connections when using VPN to dial into work. I bought a Google Mesh wireless network and that instantly fixed everything. It is a shame - I really was hoping this router would meet my expectations, but now I am outside the return period and stuck with this "anchor".'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Worst customer support on any product I\'ve ever ordered!\nProduct failed within a year of purchase and got ZERO help with this router ........\n\nWill NEVER purchase another NETGEAR product This company has lost me as a customer.I will advise anyone thinking of going the NETGEAR route stay clear and save yourself angst if your product fails. Their "support people" are or seem ignorant of what \'support\' is.\nWhen my router died, the technician, with a heavy Indian accent, diagnosed that it was a \'factory defect\' and would replace the router. This was after hours on the phone just trying to reach the Support Department. Their web site was joke ...... emailed and emailed and called again, more hours of my time, finally getting a "case number" ...... Still no satisfaction .................. still waiting on their response.\nShame on this company ... This product wound up in the trash...... Purchased a router from LINKSYS [AC1200+] and am very happy to be able to stay clear of the NETGEAR line.\n\nNEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER again!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'This review is for the R6700 which I purchased in Feb of 2017. The unit worked GREAT for the first 10 months and then started having problems requiring me to reset it several times a week due to not being able to attach to either the 2.4Ghz or the 5Ghz band wirelessly, although the wired connection never failed. With phones, tablets, games and TVs I typically have 15 to 20 devices using the router at any one time but this unit should be able to handle that many with ease. After trying several fixes (firmware upgrade, assigning IP addresses, changing channels, etc), I finally reached out to Netgear at netgearteam@netgear.com - and they are AMAZING!! They called me at a time I chose and I gave them permission to log into my computer to check my router and network. After about 15 to 20 minutes, the level 2 tech decided that my router had a hardware problem and they expedited a new unit (R6700v2) to my door, sent along a return label so I wouldn\'t have to pay to ship back my old unit and are still keeping in contact with me to make sure all is well. I put the new unit in service on 1/4/2018 and, of course, we are back to working GREAT. I know it could fail again in 10 months, but I am confident that the Netgear Team will stand behind their product after experiencing how well I have been treated so far. If you are having problems after your 90 day "phone support" window, I urge you to reach out to the Netgear Team at netgearteam@netgear.com and you won\'t be disappointed.'}]