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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2258 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the AC1600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 Router's ease of use, range, performance, and signal strength, with many praising its simple setup and reliable connection. They also appreciate the router's coverage and value for the price. However, some customers reported issues with maintaining a consistent connection and experienced compatibility problems with certain devices. A few users mentioned occasional lag, though this was not a widespread concern.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good router for the money.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The router gives a great signal and handles many devices at the same time without lagging. The range is a little lacking though. I have a 2 story home and it will reach all of the rooms in the house without dropping a connection but as soon as you move out onto the deck the signal decreases in intensity with each step.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range, Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    wonderful

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great router... Great range and signal strength...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for someone who wants extra signal range

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My experience with this product is that I have the soon to be defunct Clearwire service. It does okay but again I feel it is the Internet carrier I have. I'm also in an area where trees are a factor. When everything is aligned great stream little or no buffering. In transition to seek another internet provider.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    From start to finish overall great product. Installation was very easy, just had to hook it up and it took care of the rest. It's got a nice sleek design, just a very great product had it working for two months now and NO issues at all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Router

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First time replacing a router myself. Easy set up for me. Instructions walk you through the process. No problems using it. I set it up with all WiFi access for all my devices, easy. Devices have no trouble finding and keeping a connection no matter where I am in my home. ( 3 story home with a basement).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality and price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works better than I imagined. My internet wasn't meeting my expectations, but switching to a faster speed meant spending more money. We decided to give this router a try. The only thing we regret is not buying this router sooner. It definitely made our internet way faster. I highly recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    NetGear 1600 AC Router

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Installed easily, improved my connection with cable. ( Cable modem, Charter, previous had yellow link signal, went to green with NetGear). Unit broadcast stronger signal for smart TV and hasn't lost signal yet. Linked phones in WiFi 5G mode they receive at 100mps with strong signal throughout house.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works Well

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This wireless router works very well and has good speeds. However, since switching out the previous Netgear wireless router, our Samsung Smart TV (which I thought is even hard wired into this new router/the modem) no longer works with the internet and can't find this wireless router during a search...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to set up and works well

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My previous router didn't work well in our house with the distance from many devices. When it died finally, the folks at Best Buy walked me through a few options and recommended this one. It was very easy to install and connect to all devices. It provides a much better signal to all.of our sevices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great router

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's very fast and handles everything in the house easily. This was exactly what I was looking for. I needed a router that would work with a booster to hook up an old, hardwired computer in the basement. The signal was strong, and the speed there is quite fast (for an old computer).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great, Easy to Install Modem

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not a "techy" person, so the quick and user friendly installation/set up process was much appreciated. Not a gamer, so this modem has been more than adequate for my web browsing and Netflix streaming needs in a small apartment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Router seems to work just fine

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm no expert at all. It was easy to set up (which is important for me) and has worked seamlessly ever since (about 2 months). Not sure what else I could ask for. I don't really notice any difference between it and my previous 10 year old router, however, so can't give it an excellent rating.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to set up, works out of the box

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this because the sales personnel at all the other computer stores I priced compared at said that Netgear and Linksys were the best. This works great and set up was easy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great wireless router

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Decided to purchase this wireless router after my old one kept losing connection with my modem. Since purchasing this router I have not lost connection any longer, have noticed faster web page loading, and better video playback when streaming videos through netflix. Great product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Range, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Router

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This router works much better than my previous router and is a real breeze to set up. Plug it in and away it goes. Speed seems to be excellent and the range is good in a pretty large house.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range, Signal strength, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast internet

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had an older Netgear, and it stop working, decide to upgrade since we moved to a bigger place. This one has a longe range and works fast, and the signal is great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy set up

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this router and a Netgear modem in order to avoid paying the monthly fee to Comcast for a so-so all in one router/modem. This unit was easy to set up and works great. If you have the Comcast Triple Play plan ensure that you get a modem that accommodates telephone service!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Needed a good router for gaming.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Okay so we have 2 xbox one's and a ps4 running along with 4 tablets 1 laptop 6 cell phones and a few other things. And this router does all this very well. Was thinking about getting the next model up but this works well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great mid-range wireless router

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was having issues with my ISP provided modem/wireless router and bought this to replace the wireless. It was very easy to set up and configure. The NetGenie app is a nice addition but sometimes the mobile app won't connect to the router. Other than that, it serves my needs very well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast Router

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Netgear AC1600 Router has decreased my time at the desk. The speed that I picked up over my prior router is exceptional. This item was recommended by a store employee and it was definitely the correct choice.

    I would recommend this to a friend