NETGEARNighthawk Tri-Band WiFi 7 Router (RS500) – Security Features, BE12000 Wireless Speed (up to 12Gbps) - Covers up to 3,000 sq. ft., 120 Devices – 2.5 Gig Internet Port

This Netgear router was truly the easiest one I have ever had to setup. I had a previous Netgear from a few years back and I had to call tech support to help he set it up because changing the password and adding it my network was a task. This time I only had to download the app plug the router and easy peasy it was on my network armour shield setup and no problem. The signal strength and strong and can be found any I go in my home. The coverage it fine and does not drop. The router was compatible with my network, I still called the ISP company to ensure they could see my router and it was no problem ever showed up with incident. I am so happy with my new router and change password was easy.

Needed to update my wifi router after a TP Link router started malfunctioning, which to fair i had for several years. Bought a Flint 2 with good reviews and had to return. Even my ISP could not help. ……Ordered this Netgear Nighthawk and im thoroughly impressed. The set up was smooth and along with its excellent app it connected with no issues. All devices connected easily, no issues with my ISP. The Netgear app really is well done and provides all the info on the router. Great coverage, although my place is small. Im getting great speed and it looks good too…no visible alien antennas sticking out. Granted its early in my ownership and im not an advanced tech but this was a excellent purchase.

Netgear offers many choices in routers depending on your needs. I like the upright ,compact, no antenna "arms" design of this router; it takes up less space on your desk. It's convenient to have the network name and password clearly shown on a label. It was fairly easy to set up and seemed compatible with the tv, laptop, phone, only connectivity issue was with the chromebook, but that's typical of them. It's been functional and reliable so far.

This device offers incredible speed and is remarkably easy to install, making it perfect for users of all experience levels. Its compact design means it doesn’t take up much space, and the fact that it has no external antennas gives it a sleek, modern look that blends seamlessly into any environment.

One would think that this new router would be an improvement from our old R7000 from 2013, right?Wrong!!As soon as I plugged it in, troubles started and I was back to the prehistoric times of Wifi with 30~40 Mbps download speeds.This machine is advertised for a 3000 square feet coverage. We live in a 800 square feet, 2 stories town house (not exactly a mansion) but reception was so bad that we could no longer play videos on one of the computers (through the old router we've been playing videos for years without problems).The Smart connect is also a huge failure. Our machines were connected to the 5 Ghz band, but were given 2.4 Ghz band speeds. I disabled it and this seemed to fix the download speed. However the next day I came back home after a couple of hours and the 5 Ghz band Wifi was gone! Computers were disconnected and unable to reconnect (had to reboot the router).Netgear has a nice flyer inside the box with the phone number to their Support. I am an IT guy and I do not have the time to spend hours on the phone to be asked if I updated to the latest firmware and to be instructed to reboot the router. If Netgear cannot make a router that works right out of the box, it has nothing to do in my home and was returned after 2 days...

With regard to the functionality of the Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 7 is great. I am consistently getting speeds in excess of 400MB download. This issue is the firewall functionality, this can only be accessed via a paid subscription, otherwise you are stuck with the defaults that cannot be changed.

I needed to replace my leased router with Spectrum, which cost $10/month. I chose to stick with Netgear because it has been reliable in the past for streaming movies. If the power flickers, it comes back up with no issues. It has not disappointed! It was really easy to get up and running within minutes of unboxing. It doesn't always reach out on my patio, but that doesn't matter much to me.

The truth! This router may cost me some points in my marriage. Our previous Nighthawk router lasted for years without any trouble; however it was time to upgrade due to the many devices that we have in the house. My wife decided the best course of action would be to research on the internet and find the cheapest router with the best articles, and she order any other named router. Knowing that this would become an issue in the future and wanting the stability, signal strength and reliability of the Nighthawk again, I order this unit and stored it in the hallway closet. Once the cheap router gets my wife to the point that she is ready to make a change, I will be prepared to spring into action with a router known for its functionality, ease of use and signal strength! If she finds the router before then.......it won't be the WIFI signal that I will be concerned with. Wish me luck! I will update this review, once I am able to make my move!