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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1673 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the Nighthawk X4S Wireless-AC Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router's excellent range, ease of use, and strong performance. Many appreciate the improved signal strength and ease of setup, resulting in better connectivity and streaming capabilities. However, some customers note the router's relatively high price and larger size. A few users also reported challenges with the parental controls functionality.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Just ok

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

    Range is just ok. Nice features such as airprint and accessing a usb device when connected to the router. For the price I was expecting extended range. It barely covers my 2700 sq. feet home.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed in router

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

    Added router to netgear modem and still have trouble with range and speed. Both are placed in a central location of house and it has trouble connecting to room next door, plus speeds are just as fast as modem/router I had with cable company

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good but could be better, especially for price

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

    Bought this for our new house. Does good on bottom floor but signal is spotty/weak in some areas on second floor. Was recommended this product by stores salesperson based on my description of our house and this is what they suggested.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Router is ok

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

    I bought this to replace an Apple router and was really impressed with the features, but it lacked polish and I was surprised at how user unfriendly it was, I returned to Best Buy and continue to use my Apple Airport Extreme.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    No Change in Service

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

    I did a lot of troubleshooting on this device. I did like all of the bells and whistles that came with it but as far as it increasing the speed or reach of service, it had no effect on it. I eventually returned it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Signal strength not great

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

    Poor signal strength. We have a 2000sq foot home and we can't get signal downstairs or even a few feet outside the home. Very disappointed especially for the price

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not easy to setup as was hoping...

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    Was disappointed with proclaimed ease of setup. ISP suggested a different manufacturer and Linksys worked just fine. Would have probably worked if could get it setup correctly but never got to that point.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Issues with the ethernet ports

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

    Bought to replace a slower router, but within a day (on the latest firmware) all of our wired devices intermittently dropped connection. Ended up returning it, and I no longer have ethernet issues

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Okay

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

    The router worked good for half of the house, but couldn't cover the whole house. I wound up returning and replacing with Google access point. Better unit for my house.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    enhanced Wifi

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

    struggled with across the house access ... tried extender ... etc. Finally replaced the 4 year ols wireless router with this one. Still not a solid signal (3 or 5)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Tech Support

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

    We had difficulty with this router and called technical Support for help. The foreign staff had unusual difficulty with language requiring tech to repeat just about every question. Communication was even more complicated by the pauses in line connection ... likely via internet. We replaced connecting cables, reset the devices multiple times and spent nearly two wearisome hours and still did not resolve issue. They only decided to blame the modem and internet provider. STINKS

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Netgear Nighthawk X4S.

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

    Bought a smart TV and was advised I needed one of these Netgear Nighthawk X4S. Who knows? Sometimes my TV will stream, sometimes not.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Returned because wasn't what I needed

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

    I do not know the quality of the product, although the salesperson recommended it, because I needed a router/modem combo and this was only a router.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent

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

    Bought this to try to better the wifi at home. There are times when we still have trouble with the wifi. Wish it didn't cost so much.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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

    I pretty much know how to do this stuff as hook up but this was hard to figure out I am still not getting the strength I should be out of it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Keeps rebooting

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    Reboots two to three times daily. Thought it was downloading updates but after two weeks...that would be LOTS of updates.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Basic easy to use router

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

    I was told it was one of the best routers,however, It seems to be slower then the one from the cable company.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Working well so far

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    I haven’t had to unplug and plug back in for a long while now. It seems it’s the right size for my home

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Does not work

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    I can not get this thing to work with my wifi if I don't get better speed from it it will go back

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not for beginners

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    Can't locate network, have tried and tried. Plug back in to old router and all good. Not sure what to do.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend