NETGEAR - Dual Band Wireless N600 Router with Built-in DSL Modem - Black

I got this for my home network to replace a dying Belkin router that could not handle the traffic on my network any longer. I just got fed up one day and drove to Best Buy to pick it up. Wow, I could not be happier with my purchase. First thing I did was make sure it was compatible with my DSL provider, Centurylink, which it is. The router was very simple to plugin and configure and best of all is it fast and reliable. We saw our wireless speeds jump from maybe 25mps on old router to 80 or so on the lower band up to 250 on the higher band. It has not dropped out once, and we hooked it up 29 days ago. It just works. I like that is a dual band so you actually can get two wireless stations broadcasting. That allows you to configure low volume devices like phones to use the lower band and the higher volume devices like tablets and laptops to use the higher band instead of all the devices fighting for bandwidth in one pipeline. We love this router - it has become something we don't even need to think about any longer and that to me is the best confirmation of money well spent.

Seems to work better than the Actiontec I was using before. Those seemed to fail about every 6-12 months, so we'll see if this one makes it that long. Only minor issue I've seen so far is that the RJ-45's seem to be a little flaky with regard to maintaining connectivity when the router is moved.

After having purchased other so-called "name brand routers", at only a few dollars less, I now consider them as 1-year disposables. While at BestBuy, I decided to spend a few extra bucks for a NetGear. I was enticed by the fact that a modem was also on board, eliminating another purchase. I've had the N600 for 2 months and the DSL speeds are impressive. Setup was quick and easy. Downloads/uploads are fast and error-free. I only had to re-boot the router once (during a net configuration) and I think that was an independent device problem. Amongst it's impressive usage versatility, router security is great and the software download for the router is awesome. It includes a tool kit with problem resolvers and 24/7 online help/support options. Satisfaction with NetGear website security is comparable. As suggested by the mfg., I keep the router on all of the time and so far I haven't had any problems. Other devices immediately recognize its presence for easy wireless configuration. I'm hoping that its superb function will continue for many upcoming years and would definitely recommend its purchase, based upon quality and performance, thus far.