Its been just a month I have installed this NETGEAR wi-fi router with modem replacing the Xfinity rented ones. Undoubtedly it has reduced my bills by atleast $14. So far I haven't noticed any connection glitches. The wi-fi connection is consistent at both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The first time setup was simple as well. You just need to follow the NETGEAR NightHawk mobile app and follow the steps. Also you have to login to your ISP account and activate the modem either online or by calling the ISP helpline. In my case I did that through xfinity mobile app. At this stage it took sometime after failing for initial couple of times but it was successful after those initial hiccups. Only downside I observed is that in xfinity if we use their rented modem router they give an option to select a common wifi name for both 2.4 and 5 GHz channels which is very helpful since it minimizes any disconnection due to network switches whereas if we use 3rd party modem router like NETGEAR then xfinity doesn't give that option to chose a common wifi name. The wifi name and other configuration needs to be completed in the NETGEAR NightHawk app and it does not give these options. For the price I paid I am satisfied so far. I don't know how it will perform in the long run. I am hopeful that with timely firmware updates this device should work as expected. I found a offer in Amazon for below $100 and opted for a price match at Best Buy and thus I got this NETGEAR AC1600 Dual band modem-router C6250-100NAS for below $100 including 3 years of Geek Squad replacement warranty. If I compare it with the xfinity one that I rented, the xfinity one is superior to this in terms of features like the xfinity one was made by Arris featuring 32x4 DOCSIS 3.0 modem with 4 ethernet ports, 2 tele ports for voice, 2 USB ports. But this one doesn't feature any voice port, it has only 1 USB port and 2 ethernet ports. So you should check your requirements as well. If you had a phone or fax connected to your modem earlier then this is not for you.

Lot variation of Internet speed between the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz . If connect to 5Ghz the internet speed is 100Mbps and if connected to the speed drops to 3 Mbps. I know there will be a variation between GHz but this lot variation is not acceptable because 2.4 is used for long range,And there is no use of having 3Mbps in a longer range and I cannot do the Internet.and also it fails to distribute the Internet among the devices equally.

So far this has been working great! I love it, it's small, sleek looking, easy install, easy directions for troubleshooting. I had to check once since the cable company was having issues. Great price too for a combo. So far, it's been doing it's job perfectly.

Easy to connect and conveniently app to manage users and reboot a distance. Modern design!!!

Superb internet speed connection which made my entire family happy especially each of us are using individual gadgets that uses the same router to have the wireless connection. Two thumbs up!!!