Customer Ratings & Reviews

I bought this router to use as an additional access point to our already existing AT&T Uverse WiFi network in our home. The NETGEAR unit was hard wired to our existing Uverse WiFi router. The unit was set up in the basement to provide a solid WiFi signal, provide streaming capabilities to a flat screen and WiFi coverage to an adjacent patio area. The wired signal from the "mother" router would be passed through the NETGEAR unit and sent to another computer upstairs. Instructions are apparently something NOBODY includes with anything ...especially tech devices. Rather than having something to read purchasers are forced to use the "handy" user-friendly app ...which is neither. There is no way to access this router's settings using the traditional web address ...you have to use the app ...which is a serious pain. Try as I might I could not get the app to set up the router as I wanted and wasted about an hour in my efforts. To be truthful, if you're using the router in a conventional manner, the app will probably work just fine but I wasn't. I needed to set this router up as a portal ...an additional access point to our existing WiFi network ...and had to make specific changes to it's default settings. Eventually I was able to configure the router to my use, but only after downloading and printing the .pdf for the full manual off the NETGEAR site. There is a wealth of usable and clear information in the manual; it is substantial. Once I had the manual I found the section on how to set it up for my use; it was quite simple. The frustration with using the app made setting the router up even more maddening once I got the info I needed and how *easy* it was to configure. The router has been up and running fine for the past five months; it works great. Signal strength and speeds are good throughout the basement and adjacent patio. The data rate is robust enough allowing clean streaming via the wireless Roku on the flat screen. Overall this is a nice router hobbled by an app that for some users is useless and frustrating to use. While I understand the "ease" of using this app for non-techies, the option to easily access, via web address, the internal settings of the router should still be offered for folks who know what they're doing.

The Netgear Smart AC1600 is easy to install and setup. Coverage throughout my house is much better than my old (competitor brand) wifi router. I no longer have to use a wifi signal repeater. The only negative is some wireless devices kept disconnecting from the wifi router. Turns out I live in a neighborhood that is very partial to Netgear routers. It was default channel conflicts causing devices to drop from the wifi system. Easily resolved though. Just use 5G if you can and/or get wifi scanning software to determine what channels are being used by your neighbors and change the router channel. This should be included by Netgear in the setup instructions. I can recommend the Netgear Smart AC1600 wifi router.

Using this to replace my old Linksy e1500 which still works great. I set this up using my desktop web browser which was very easy. decided against the phone app due to numerous bad reviews. Download user manual from netgear first was helpful. All you do is type routerlogin.net in browser and a window pops up asking for login....which is admin and password for the password. I then changed my password. I used smart genie or whatever its called to auto connect to my dsl and I was up and running in no time. For me pc browser was easy and im not a tech guy. Hard to believe people have so much trouble. This works good in my small house. Bigger homes need a more powerfull router. Ihave 30/30 internet and that's the speed I get with this....lil bit better than old e-1500 liksys. I will update review after using for a while.

I have a three floor townhouse. The router is located in the middle of the second floor. I get fine WiFi coverage on all three levels. The router works fine with my Comcast Xfinity internet service. The price was reasonable. I docked it one star, perhaps unfairly, because I have noticed my Sling TV rebuffers more often than it used to. That, of course, could be due to the Comcast system being taxed. But, for the money, a decent purchase.

I connected to the model and completed the set up using the computer instead of the suggested App (I didn't want to install another App on my phone). The installation was pretty easy and the signal seems to be strong enough to cover all the rooms

Nice sleek design. I was in need of an upgrade and this is a nice affordable option. Serves 1800 square foot home. Very pleased thus far.

I liked this router, but I bought a faster one because of the research I have to do. I think this is a great router and would suggest for internet browsing this works best.

This router was very easy to install, very user-friendly and works really good.

Was relatively easy to install, but does require access to net to activate it. I did it through a phone app. Was difficult only because app on instructions changed names so had to search a bit. Once the app was loaded it was running a few moments later

So far so good. No issues, great connectivity, and easy to use app.

Works great. Easy to set up and is really fast. No problems at all.

I have been very satisfied with the coverage. The speed is excellent.

I upgraded my previous wi-fi router because we were streaming a lot more and have many wireless devices connected. Good speed and no real complaints. Good iPhone app too. I did mount the router higher up on a wall to provide better coverage around the house.

The nighthawk app makes setup super easy. Gonna need to add mesh but managing the bands etc is as simple as it gets.

My old modem stopped working. After reviewing choices for a new one, this was best selection for multi-floor household using many online electronic devices.

Have a large house and wanted something to cover both floors, this has proven to work seamlessly, no matter where you are in the house the WiFi is speedy.

I did not see any improved speed with my new router. It does work very well. for my apartment. It was very easy to set up.

A solid performer. Bought it for my daughter's dorm and she is happy with it.

Bought for apartment... easy and quick to set up works well.

It took me a few tries to get everything working, but maybe that's just my lack of computer savy. But I also got confused when I changed my wifi name and password, and when I began connected devices I saw two names, for example if I used "myreview", I saw that and also "myreview4g". I didn't easily find an explanation and was pretty much over the whole set up process, so I just picked one. Other than that, it works.