Best products from r/NETGEAR
We found 5 comments on r/NETGEAR discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 4 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. NETGEAR 12-Port 10G Ethernet Smart Managed Pro Switch (XS712T) - with 2 x 10Gigabit SFP+, Desktop/Rackmount, and ProSAFE Limited Lifetime Protection
- Smart Managed Pro switch with 12 ports 10-Gigabit Ethernet
- 12 x 10-Gigabit Copper with 2 x shared (combo) 10-Gigabit SFP+ ports for servers and storage
- Non-blocking 240Gbps fabric for all the connectivity you want without congestion and in full duplex mode
- Easy-to-use Web browser-based management GUI (no need for an IT expert or a complicated user manual)
- Advanced Smart features include Layer 3 static routing, LACP bonding, ACLs, STP and SNMP
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2. MOTOROLA MB8600 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem, 6 Gbps Max Speed. Approved for Comcast Xfinity Gigabit, Cox Gigablast, and More
- Top Internet Speeds for all Multi-gigabit Speed Tiers - Wirecutter recommends this model as the best cable modem for people using Gigabit Internet plans. Built-in DOCSIS 3.1 and DOCSIS 3.0 32x8 capabilities give top Internet speeds for all cable Internet services.
- Save Money - Eliminate up to 168 dollars per year in cable modem rental fees (Savings are shown for Comcast Xfinity and vary by cable service provider.) Approved by Comcast Xfinity and Xfinity X1, Cox, and CableOne for all speeds including Comcast Gigabit services and Cox Gigablast. Not compatible with RCN. No cable modem is compatible with fiber optic, DSL, or satellite services, available from Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, Frontier, and others.)
- Flexible Compatibility - Pair with any Wi-Fi router you’d like, including Whole Home Wi-Fi or Mesh routers like eero, Google Wi-Fi, and Orbi. A 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port allows connection of any SINGLE device with an Ethernet port including a router, Windows or Mac computer, HDTV, or game station. This cable modem does not have a built-in wireless router or telephone call capability.
- Proactive Network Security - A broadcom chipset provides advanced security from denial-of service attacks.
- Active Queue Management (AQM) - AQM significantly reduces Internet latency on both DOCSIS 3.1 and 3.0 services, resulting in faster page loads for all Web traffic and enhanced interactive applications like online gaming and video conferencing. The MB8600 also includes a full-band capture digital tuner to enhance speed and save energy.
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3. NETGEAR WiFi Mesh Range Extender EX7000 - Coverage up to 2100 sq.ft. and 35 devices with AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Signal Booster & Repeater (up to 1900Mbps speed), plus Mesh Smart Roaming
- Extends WiFi range coverage up to 2100 sq ft, and connects up to 35 devices such as laptops, smartphones, speakers, IP cameras, tablets, IoT devices, and more
- Uses your existing network SSID name so you never get disconnected as you move around your home or office
- Provides up to 1900Mbps WiFi speed using dual band and patented FastLane(TM) technology for demanding HD streaming and online gaming
- Works with any wireless router, gateway, or cable modem with WiFi
- Simply plug in game consoles, streaming players, or other wired devices to 5 Ethernet ports for maximum speed
- Supports WEP and WPA/WPA2 wireless security protocols
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4. ASUS RT-AC66U B1 AC1750 Dual-Band WiFi Router, AiProtection Lifetime Security by Trend Micro, AiMesh Compatible for Mesh WiFi System
- 1GHz CPU powers dual-band 3x3 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology for speeds up to 1750Mbps and wide, responsive coverage for large homes. Coverage area - 3,000 square feet
- Monitor and manage your network with ease from your mobile device using the intuitive ASUS Router App; Firewall:SPI intrusion detection,DoS protection
- Effortless router setup with ASUSWRT web-based interface. OS Support - Linux,Windows 8,Windows 10,Windows 7 ,Mac OS X or higher,Windows 8.1,Windows XP
- Integrated USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports enable printer sharing throughout your network and remote file access with AiCloud 2.0 support
- AiProtection Powered by Trend Micro provides multi-stage protection from vulnerability detection to protecting sensitive data
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Oh my goodness. This is amazing! Thanks so much Linus! Of course your warranty is pretty much left in another timezone by now! I hope you have a spare in the closet and also please don't put this where it might drip on other unsuspecting equipment! It looks like a 10gb Smart Managed XS712Tv1 (Although it's been upgraded to the XS712Tv3 these days). https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Ethernet-Lifetime-Protection-XS712Tv2/dp/B074V579V3
Where is the bottleneck? What are your speeds when hardwired? What are your speeds when using wireless? If hardwired speed is the problem, you want a better cable modem. Yours is only docsys 3.0, whereas I would suggest something docsys 3.1.
As for wireless, you really aren't going to be pulling 1 gb down unless you are using a 160 mhz channel with all ax equipment, are close to the router, and don't live in a congested area.
For example, I use this docsys 3.1 modem.
https://www.amazon.com/MOTOROLA-Approved-Comcast-Gigablast-MB8600/dp/B0723599RQ/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=gigabit+cable+modem&qid=1564506342&s=gateway&sr=8-6
Alongside a netgear rax80 router.
I use an 80 mhz channel outside of the congested part of the spectrum.
https://imgur.com/a/0idp7AB
And I get about 400 mbps over wifi.
Wired I do 940 mbps.
same issue here.
i have this as a router: R7000 AC1900 gigabit smart home router.
and this as extender: NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 Desktop WiFi Range Extender (EX7000-100NAS)
after latest firmware update to both they are both constantly dropping connections.
so i removed the extender and using AC1900 using wired connection but even then i only get 3-8Mpbs via speed test.
the wireless connection drops every 30-40 seconds and takes another 1 minute or so for to come back. basically this update bricked my ac1900.
i dont even want to try to fix the extender which was also dropping connection.
Edit: my ISP is spectrum and it shows i have this connection speed when i log in to my account on spectrum:
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ASUS Dual-Band 3 x 3 AC1750 Wi-Fi 4-Port Gigabit Router (RT-AC66U_B1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N08LPPP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_ruuCbmdKykz5K
This is the one I bought. Had a discount when I got it. Connected immediately, haven't had an issue since I got it. Has multiple devices connected simultaneously with no lag. Couldn't recommend it enough.