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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 345 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the product's overall performance, consistently delivering fast speeds and reliable connectivity. They particularly highlight its strong signal strength, excellent coverage, and long range, which effectively reaches all devices throughout their homes. However, some users found the initial setup to be a bit challenging.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great router with flaws.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Setting up this router was a breeze. I had it going in about 15 minutes flat after physical installation and updates. The speeds, via hardline, are exceptional. We have 1 gb speeds and this router delivered on that flawlessly. The wifi is where it falls a bit short. Speeds via wifi are actually great the range is where the life is sucked out of it. Go beyond one room and you start seeing bars disappear. Besdies this, unless you have a huge home its a great choice.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Router Upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I replaced an older nighthawk router because I thought it was the cause of my network outage. It ended up being a Spectrum node issue that they didnt discover until after two service visits. This was actually a blessing in disguise as my network speed doubled with the new router. Easy setup using nighthawk app that I already had. I really like that you can tell it to automatically choose which network band to use so only one router name shows up in your device wifi setup instead of three (2.4g, 5.0g, 6.0g). It is seamless so your phone or other device just switches to the band with the best signal depending on distance from router. I didn’t even know about 6.0g until I got this router. It works really well if you are close enough to the router.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Router Upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Recently upgraded my router and this was the one chosen at my local BestBuy. It was a Huge upgrade and the performance increase was well worth the investment. The current WiFi on my network are 10x better than before. Even wired into the router I’m finally getting over 1.3gbs download. I’m impressed and worth the investment. Upgraded my modem as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works amazing!!

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

    This router works amazing! It was exactly what I needed and in the long run I am saving money by not having to rent a router from my internet company!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Power and effective

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    [Employee of bestbuy] This is an extremely powerful and consistent wifi router. It boots quick if a restart is needed compared to past Netgear nighthawk routers iv owned. It pairs well with my att fiber modem. Remember to call your internet service provider to allow their modem for a passthrough that way the Nighthawk works. I am extremely happy with this product. With multiple story homes its always best to use a mesh system. This router may be able to fit the needs of a large or single story home perfectly fine.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The product, it is super fast. I recommend.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The product is good, and so far it has never given me any problems, and it's easy to install. It's very fast. It also has protection that takes care of all the devices. I really like it for its security, and I recommend it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    For the price it's outstanding

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Paired with the Netgear CM3000 modem and it's vey good. Great range in our 2200 sq ft home.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great modem worth it!

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

    Geek Squad installed it and no comparison to Fidium one. Very fast loading wish I had it a lot sooner! ❤️

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Working great so far! Easy set up! Love Netgear Products!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Netgear router

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Distance seems better than previous router Not sure yet have only had for month

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Netgear router

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product. It's super fast happy with it at this point.

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

    Very Easy

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

    The QR code in the box was very easy to set up my network and the speed and coverage are above what I thought.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Perfect just a minor annoyance

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

    Excellent router, works perfectly for 1gig internet and is able to handle all of my devices perfectly. Armor service was a little annoying but goes away in a month.

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

    The router I needed

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had my old router fail, but this one is incredibly good. It exceeded my expectations

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Omg this is such a nice router awesome best one i ever had wow its fast sleek does not take up a lot of space and look at my xbox speeds holy!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Netgear router

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works great should have upgraded years ago thanks

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

    Awesome router!

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

    Very reliable router. I always buy Netgear routers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Overall performance, Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Title: Fast and reliable

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Description: Initially tried the RS100 but the 2.4ghz band was really slow and signal didn't make it past one room. I returned it and tried the RS300 and it's been great. The router signal reaches everywhere in the house (1700 sq. ft.) with fast speeds and reliable connectivity. Definitely worth every penny.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Blazing Fast Wi-Fi 7 Router

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The NETGEAR Nighthawk BE9300 is an incredible router. Setup was straightforward, and the Wi-Fi 7 speeds are noticeably faster than my old Wi-Fi 6 setup. Streaming 4K content, online gaming, and multiple devices running at the same time all work flawlessly. The tri-band design really helps keep everything smooth, even with several smart home devices connected. Range is excellent—I get strong signal throughout my house without dead spots. The interface is intuitive, and the advanced settings let me tweak things if I want more control. Cons: It’s on the pricier side, but the performance justifies it. Size is larger than typical routers, so it needs a good spot. Overall: If you want top-of-the-line speeds and future-proof Wi-Fi for multiple devices, this router is worth it. Streaming, gaming, and smart devices all run without a hitch.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great router

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Router works great. Fast and easy to setup. Was replacing an older WiFi6 Router and the new one transferred everything over with ease. Range is great for a standard sized home. Noticed an immediate difference in speeds and signal strength. Highly recommend this router to anyone upgrading to Wi-Fi 7.

    I would recommend this to a friend