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title: "Nighthawk WiFi 6 Router (RAX120) 12-Stream Dual-Band Gigabit Router, AX6000 Wireless Speed (Up to 6 Gbps), Coverage Up to 3,500 sq.ft. and 30 Devices | AX6000 Wireless Speed (Up to 6 Gbps), Coverage Up to 3, 500 sq.ft. and 30 Devices"
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# Up to 6 Gbps WiFi 6 speed 3500 sq.ft. max coverage Advanced WPA3 & NETGEAR Armor security Nighthawk WiFi 6 Router (RAX120) 12-Stream Dual-Band Gigabit Router, AX6000 Wireless Speed (Up to 6 Gbps), Coverage Up to 3,500 sq.ft. and 30 Devices | AX6000 Wireless Speed (Up to 6 Gbps), Coverage Up to 3, 500 sq.ft. and 30 Devices

**Brand:** netgear
**Price:** € 254.81
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Dominate your digital domain with the Nighthawk AX6000 — speed, range, and security in one sleek package!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nighthawk WiFi 6 Router (RAX120) 12-Stream Dual-Band Gigabit Router, AX6000 Wireless Speed (Up to 6 Gbps), Coverage Up to 3,500 sq.ft. and 30 Devices | AX6000 Wireless Speed (Up to 6 Gbps), Coverage Up to 3, 500 sq.ft. and 30 Devices by netgear
- **How much does it cost?** € 254.81 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/110869570-nighthawk-wifi-6-router-rax120-12-stream-dual-band-gigabit)

## Best For

- netgear enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted netgear brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Robust Security Suite:** Protect your digital life with WPA3 encryption and NETGEAR Armor’s automatic threat detection.
- • **Smart Beamforming+ Tech:** Precision signal targeting boosts speed, reliability, and range on both 2.4 & 5 GHz bands.
- • **Blazing-Fast WiFi 6 Speeds:** Stream, game, and work seamlessly at up to 6 Gbps with AX6000 performance.
- • **Massive 3500 sq.ft. Coverage:** Eliminate dead zones and keep up to 30 devices connected effortlessly.
- • **Intuitive App Control & USB Sharing:** Manage your network on the go and create personal cloud storage with dual USB 3.0 ports.

## Overview

The NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX120 is a premium WiFi 6 router delivering ultra-fast AX6000 speeds up to 6 Gbps and expansive coverage up to 3,500 sq.ft. Designed for busy homes and professionals, it supports 12 simultaneous streams and up to 30 devices with advanced features like Beamforming+, MU-MIMO, and WPA3 security. Equipped with a powerful 2.2GHz quad-core processor, multi-gig Ethernet ports, and USB 3.0 sharing, it offers seamless connectivity and smart network management via the Nighthawk app. Ideal for 4K streaming, gaming, and smart home setups, it’s a top-tier router built for the future of wireless networking.

## Description

Nighthawk AX6000 12-stream Wi-Fi router is powered by the industry's latest Wi-Fi 6 (802 11ax) standard with 4 times increased data capacity to handle today's and tomorrow's growing home network Blazing-fast combined Wi-Fi speeds up to 6Gbps and ax optimized 64bit 2 2GHz quad-core processor powers Smart home applications ultra-smooth 4K UHD streaming online gaming and more Ax Wi-Fi features orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (ofdma) that dramatically increases network capacity Plus eight high-performance antennas on the router amplify Wi-Fi signals for maximized range and Reliable coverage Nighthawk AX6000 12-stream router is also the first home router to have a 5G Multi-Gig port

Review: know which router to get - I chose this router to update my wifi in the house, my criteria was coverage and speed since the old router was starting to show it's age. After reading the reviews the Netgear RAX 120 was my choice, it has the coverage at 3500 sqft and the speed hit the target, an added plus was multi device usage without the lag. To address some issues I have seen in reviews. 1. Set up: From what I saw in most unsat reviews the people that were unhappy used the app to setup the router. I started with this process and quickly saw how this could be frustrating. I would HIGHLY recommend you hardwire setup with pc, it is a MUCH easier process. 2. Firestick: So far, I can start up just about all of my apps on my firestick, I do have one that gives me problems and that's my Dish app. For some reason it shuts down router and it only happens on tv's and not kindle or phone. That being said, I have only had to restart router once so far so this is a puzzle. 3. Real world performance: I have about an 1800 sqft home, the old router I had dead spots. This router performs like a rhino on steroids. Old router I could barely get a signal in the garage, now I can go across the street to the neighbors front door and still have a signal. There is no lag, since this is fast and can handle multiple devices at the same time without issue, I do not get the occasional clocking spinner in center screen. Conclusion: This is a good router if you keep it simple. I am sure other users have tweaked it to their liking but for most of us who buy product and plug it in and expect it to work this router will do. 02/23/2022 - Update: I am sorry to say I have to return this router and lower the rating. The reboot and restart reviews I have read are true and I have experienced them for myself. I am not willing to spend hours or days to try and hash out problem since I don't want to miss my return window and I don't feel like double talk. I think as a consumer that when you get something like this that it should work out of the box with little or no issues. I did set this up correctly and as I have mentioned I did it hardwired. When it works it is great but the reboots several times a day is annoying. 03/11/2022 Traded in the RAX120 for RAX70, the differences between the two are subtle. When the RAX120 worked it was awesome, the range and the speed were just outstanding. The problem with the RAX as I have mentioned is the constant reboot. I traded this in for a RAX70, this router is just as good if not better. RAX70 is a triband router and is wifi 6 however the range is a little shorter by 1000 ft, in my house I do not notice the difference. This router I have had for about 2 weeks now and I must say it is solid, no resets or reboots. I have a theory which is the RAX series 120 and 200 might have program issues but maybe heating problems too. I bring this up because I noticed when I turned on the fan permanently for the RAX120, the reboots were fewer but they still happened.
Review: An indictment of the company. - I'll try to be brief. I'm a retired tech and IT professional and well versed in troubleshooting computer networks and equipment. I am shocked that Netgear continues to sell this product. I read the negative reviews, many of which are a few years old, but ignored them thinking either that the problem must be fixed by now, or in my arrogance I assumed I could resolve the issue. When it's working, the router is good, but as many other reviewers have reported, it has an annoying habit of dropping wifi signal. The transmitter is usually down only briefly, perhaps 30 seconds, but when there are dozens of devices connected to it, it's quite a pain in the neck. It's also extremely irritating to have your movie or football game die at the most intense moment while you scramble to restore the connection. Now, in my experience a problem like this is almost always a matter of the router having excessive heat. It may be poorly ventilated, with shoddy construction, but most typically the heat sink designed to draw heat away from a critical chip is not doing its job. This could be a manufacturing flaw (e.g., the heat sink has inadequate thermal paste), age (the paste has disintegrated over time) or a design flaw (the heat sink is just not adequate to deal with the chip's heat signature). If it's a manufacturing problem it can be fixed by opening the box, removing the sink, and adding new paste. But clearly the problem here is one of design, not of manufacturing. The proof is that I tried two of these routers in a row and got the exact same results. Now, it stands to reason that if the unit is overheating, one might be able to take steps to mitigate that. For example, the unit could be placed in a way to maximize airflow, and kept away from other hot equipment. Or, the settings in the firmware can be modified to reduce heat production. Well, I tried everything I could think of, but no dice. As just one example, I changed the radio transmitter settings from 100% to 25% (the lowest setting). This means the transmitter will draw less power and thus produce less heat. The problem persisted, perhaps a little less frequent. I then went in and turned off essentially every advanced feature of the router, turning into a very expensive, large, and heavy version of a low end router, but yet the problem persisted anyway. That's' when I returned the unit to desertcart and traded it for another one. Same result. Netgear used to be a great company. But if you put out an expensive high-end (consumer) product that very clearly has a design flaw that breaks its fundamental function, and you continue to sell that product for multiple years without doing anything to resolve the flaw, then whatever else you might be, you are no longer a great company. I returned the router and instead bought two ASUS RT-AX3000 units, which so far are working perfectly, and actually have a more full-featured and well designed interface. I bought two because they don't have the range of the Netgear unit, so I needed two units to match the Netgear range (the total range is actually better, and the price for two is about the same as one Netgear). I have one set up as the router and the other as an ethernet-connected access point. They don't have the cool stealth fighter look, but are about about a third the size and weight of the Netgear unit, and they work. Okay, so I wasn't so brief. Shorter version: don't be an arrogant dummy like me. Avoid this model unless and until Netgear definitively fixes the design. Edit: One clarification. Looking over the other many, many one-star reviews, I think there are a couple of different issues with these routers. Many people mention random reboots. I have not experienced this. My problem was random dropping of the wifi signal, which is not the same thing. The router itself did not reboot. It continued to be accessible via its web interface, and it continues to function for ethernet/wired devices even without the wifi. The difference between these cases is that a full reboot takes much longer to get back up and running (several minutes at least), whereas the wifi transmitter dropout problem lasts for perhaps a minute or less until the transmitter comes back. Why is this important? It's not, other than having an understanding of what is going on. The full reboot suggests either an electrical problem or the main processor is overheating causing a shut down of the entire unit. By contrast, the transmitter-only dropout suggests the transmitter chip is overheating causing it to glitch but not impacting the entire circuit board. Having two different major design problems in the same (overpriced) router suggests really poor engineering. Probably the engineering department has been gutted. The failure to catch the problem prior to manufacturing suggests the QA department also has been gutted. The horrendous customer support outsourced to the cheapest possible noisy call center in India suggests customer support has also been gutted. The only department that seems to be properly funded is for cosmetic design because these routers look awfully cool, but unless you're crazy, you don't buy a router for its looks, but for its capabilities, stability, and reliability. Update: Closing in on two years since I wrote this review, which now has nearly 100 "helpful" votes, and I can say three things: 1. Netgear has never reached out to me, so clearly they are not monitoring customer comments. 2. Netgear is still selling the same product, evidently unchanged, as the one star ratings continue to flow in. 3. The routers I put in place of this Netgear router, ASUS RT-AX3000, continue to work flawlessly, with outstanding total range and performance, and not a single drop out or reboot. What more needs to be said?

## Features

- Maximum Range : 3500 Sq Ft.Beamforming : Beamforming+ — Boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi connections for 2.4 and 5GHz..Beamforming : Beamforming+ — Boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi connections for 2.4 and 5GHz.
- UNLEASH FASTER SPEED, EVEN MORE POWER: Optimal for devices built to support WiFi 6: Playstation 5, iPhone 11 & 12, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13 & Mac Mini, Ultra Notebooks, Samsung S10 & S20.
- WIFI 6 – STREAM EVERYTHING AT FASTER SPEED: Simultaneously stream uninterrupted movies, games, video calls or download/transfer files at 6 Gbps WiFi speed.
- WORKS WITH ALL INTERNET PROVIDERS: Replace your existing WiFi Router (separate modem or gateway required). Compatible with any Internet Service Provider up to 2Gbps including cable, satellite, fiber, DSL and more.
- EASY TO SET-UP AND MANAGE: Connects to your existing cable modem and sets up and customizes in minutes with the Nighthawk app – easily manage your WiFi settings at the device and network level, test your Internet speed, view speed history and monitor data usage.
- USB CONNECTIONS: Share a storage drive with any connected device and create a personal cloud storage to access from anywhere using the 2 x 3.0 USB ports.
- NETGEAR ARMOR protects your family's WiFi with an automatic shield of security across all your connected devices with a 30-day free trial.
- WIRED ETHERNET PORTS: Plug in computers, game consoles, streaming players and other nearby wired devices with 4 x 1G and 1 x 1/2.5/5G Ethernet ports.
- LOADED WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY: Designed with a 2.2GHz quad-core processor, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Dynamic QoS, 1024-QAM, Smart Connect for one WiFi name, Beamforming technologies and desertcart Alexa Voice Control. Supports WPA2/WPA3 wireless security protocols. Includes Guest WiFi access, DoS, Firewall, VPN and more.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07P3FGKYD |
| Antenna Location | Gaming, Home |
| Antenna Type | Fixed |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,157 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #91 in Computer Routers |
| Brand | NETGEAR |
| Built-In Media | Nighthawk AX12/12-stream AX6000 WiFi Router (RAX120); Ethernet cable; Quick start guide; Power adapter |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Playstation 5, iPhone 11, 12, MacBook Air, Pro 13, Mac Mini, Ultra Notebooks, Samsung S10, S20 |
| Connectivity Protocol | ethernet, wi-fi |
| Connectivity Range | 3500 square_feet |
| Connectivity Technology | Ethernet,USB,Wifi,Optical Fiber |
| Control Method | App |
| Controller Type | amazon_alexa |
| Coverage | 3,500 square feet |
| Customer Reviews | 3.6 out of 5 stars 4,158 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6 gigabits_per_second |
| Frequency | 5 GHz |
| Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 12.2"L x 7.48"W x 1.77"H |
| Item Weight | 2.1 kg |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | 5 gigabits per second |
| Manufacturer | Netgear |
| Mfr Part Number | RAX120-100EUS |
| Model Name | RAX120-100NAS |
| Model Number | RAX120 |
| Number of Antennas | 8 |
| Number of Ports | 5 |
| Operating System | 0, Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX or Linux, |
| Other Special Features of the Product | MU-MIMO, Alexa Compatible, Guest Mode, Internet Security, LED Indicator, Remote Access, Beamforming, Remote Access, QoS, |
| Router Firewall Security Level | Basic |
| Router Network Type | Wireless |
| Security Protocol | WPA3 |
| Special Feature | MU-MIMO, Alexa Compatible, Guest Mode, Internet Security, LED Indicator, Remote Access, Beamforming, Remote Access, QoS, Special Feature MU-MIMO, Alexa Compatible, Guest Mode, Internet Security, LED Indicator, Remote Access, Beamforming, Remote Access, QoS, See more |
| UPC | 606449134773 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Warranty Description | 1-year warranty |
| Wi-Fi Generation | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11ax |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ax |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** NETGEAR
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Playstation 5, iPhone 11, 12, MacBook Air, Pro 13, Mac Mini, Ultra Notebooks, Samsung S10, S20
- **Connectivity Technology:** Ethernet,USB,Wifi,Optical Fiber
- **Frequency Band Class:** Dual-Band
- **Model Name:** RAX120-100NAS
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Gaming, Home
- **Wireless Communication Standard:** 802.11ax

## Images

![Nighthawk WiFi 6 Router (RAX120) 12-Stream Dual-Band Gigabit Router, AX6000 Wireless Speed (Up to 6 Gbps), Coverage Up to 3,500 sq.ft. and 30 Devices | AX6000 Wireless Speed (Up to 6 Gbps), Coverage Up to 3, 500 sq.ft. and 30 Devices - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51g4G2w-iuL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can i use this without unfolding the "wings"?**
A: I'm sure you can just as I am sure that it won't work as well and you'll just be wasting your money. Use it as directed or buy a kia.

**Q: Anyone else's rax120 just drop speed to like 1mbps every so often (multiple devices)? (i'm on a gigabit internet with xfinity)**
A: maybe you were connected on a wifi DFS channel.
those DFS channels can automatically switch, even disable, when radar is detected.
unfortunately, the 4800 Mbps and 2400 Mbps speed modes are tied to DFS channels.

on a similar NightHawk model I have, (RAX70) you can sort of check your channels and bandwidth.
it's viewable NOT in the wifi setup page where you'd expect it,
but INSTEAD on the "Advanced Home" page when you scroll down.
right now mine shows for example:
Channel 116(P)+120+124+128
Mode Up to 4803 Mbps (160MHz)

and frustratingly, Windows shows the actual Link Speed is only 1200/1200 Mbps
despite the NightHawk claiming it's presently operating "up to 4803 Mbps"

--------------------------
if Netgear would simply document these limitations truthfully
they probably wouldn't get so many RMAs

**Q: How do you set this up for wan aggregation with cm1200 for multi-gig internet?**
A: Ethernet port aggregation between two devices allows your devices to treat multiple Ethernet links as if they were a single link. Combining two network connections for WAN (Internet) Ethernet port aggregation allows you to increase network bandwidth and provide network redundancy between your cable modem and your router if one link fails.

If you have an Internet connection with speeds over 1 Gbps, but your cable modem or router does not have a Multi-Gig or 2.5G Multi-Gig port, you might need to use Internet Ethernet port aggregation to access the maximum possible speeds provided by your Internet connection. For more information, see What is multi-gig Internet?

The cable modem that you connect your NETGEAR Nighthawk router to must support Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) to use WAN aggregation.

To set up WAN (Internet) Ethernet port aggregation on your NETGEAR Nighthawk router:

Launch a web browser from a device that is connected to your router's network.
Enter www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
Enter your username and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The username and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
Select Internet.
The Internet Setup page displays.
In the WAN Preference section, select WAN aggregation (1 Gbps + 1 Gbps).
Your router communicates with your cable modem's two LAN ports by connecting the Internet port and Internet aggregation-enabled Ethernet port on the router.
Click Apply.
Set up Ethernet port aggregation on your cable modem.
Important: Do not connect the devices to each other using more than one Ethernet cable until after you set up aggregation on each device. If you form multiple connections between the two devices and neither device has loop prevention, you create a network loop. Network loops can slow or stop normal traffic on your network. For more information, see What is a network loop?
Using two Ethernet cables, connect the Internet port and Internet aggregation-enabled LAN ports on your router to the aggregated ports on your cable modem.
Note: Depending on which router model you have, the aggregation-enabled LAN port differs. For most routers, LAN 1 or LAN 4 is the aggregation-enabled port.
On the Internet Setup page, the WAN Aggregation Status displays Active.
Ethernet port WAN aggregation is set up.

**Q: Is there a WAN speed test function?**
A: Yes but only for uplink.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ know which router to get
*by S***C on February 15, 2022*

I chose this router to update my wifi in the house, my criteria was coverage and speed since the old router was starting to show it's age. After reading the reviews the Netgear RAX 120 was my choice, it has the coverage at 3500 sqft and the speed hit the target, an added plus was multi device usage without the lag. To address some issues I have seen in reviews. 1. Set up: From what I saw in most unsat reviews the people that were unhappy used the app to setup the router. I started with this process and quickly saw how this could be frustrating. I would HIGHLY recommend you hardwire setup with pc, it is a MUCH easier process. 2. Firestick: So far, I can start up just about all of my apps on my firestick, I do have one that gives me problems and that's my Dish app. For some reason it shuts down router and it only happens on tv's and not kindle or phone. That being said, I have only had to restart router once so far so this is a puzzle. 3. Real world performance: I have about an 1800 sqft home, the old router I had dead spots. This router performs like a rhino on steroids. Old router I could barely get a signal in the garage, now I can go across the street to the neighbors front door and still have a signal. There is no lag, since this is fast and can handle multiple devices at the same time without issue, I do not get the occasional clocking spinner in center screen. Conclusion: This is a good router if you keep it simple. I am sure other users have tweaked it to their liking but for most of us who buy product and plug it in and expect it to work this router will do. 02/23/2022 - Update: I am sorry to say I have to return this router and lower the rating. The reboot and restart reviews I have read are true and I have experienced them for myself. I am not willing to spend hours or days to try and hash out problem since I don't want to miss my return window and I don't feel like double talk. I think as a consumer that when you get something like this that it should work out of the box with little or no issues. I did set this up correctly and as I have mentioned I did it hardwired. When it works it is great but the reboots several times a day is annoying. 03/11/2022 Traded in the RAX120 for RAX70, the differences between the two are subtle. When the RAX120 worked it was awesome, the range and the speed were just outstanding. The problem with the RAX as I have mentioned is the constant reboot. I traded this in for a RAX70, this router is just as good if not better. RAX70 is a triband router and is wifi 6 however the range is a little shorter by 1000 ft, in my house I do not notice the difference. This router I have had for about 2 weeks now and I must say it is solid, no resets or reboots. I have a theory which is the RAX series 120 and 200 might have program issues but maybe heating problems too. I bring this up because I noticed when I turned on the fan permanently for the RAX120, the reboots were fewer but they still happened.

### ⭐ An indictment of the company.
*by C***W on December 13, 2022*

I'll try to be brief. I'm a retired tech and IT professional and well versed in troubleshooting computer networks and equipment. I am shocked that Netgear continues to sell this product. I read the negative reviews, many of which are a few years old, but ignored them thinking either that the problem must be fixed by now, or in my arrogance I assumed I could resolve the issue. When it's working, the router is good, but as many other reviewers have reported, it has an annoying habit of dropping wifi signal. The transmitter is usually down only briefly, perhaps 30 seconds, but when there are dozens of devices connected to it, it's quite a pain in the neck. It's also extremely irritating to have your movie or football game die at the most intense moment while you scramble to restore the connection. Now, in my experience a problem like this is almost always a matter of the router having excessive heat. It may be poorly ventilated, with shoddy construction, but most typically the heat sink designed to draw heat away from a critical chip is not doing its job. This could be a manufacturing flaw (e.g., the heat sink has inadequate thermal paste), age (the paste has disintegrated over time) or a design flaw (the heat sink is just not adequate to deal with the chip's heat signature). If it's a manufacturing problem it can be fixed by opening the box, removing the sink, and adding new paste. But clearly the problem here is one of design, not of manufacturing. The proof is that I tried two of these routers in a row and got the exact same results. Now, it stands to reason that if the unit is overheating, one might be able to take steps to mitigate that. For example, the unit could be placed in a way to maximize airflow, and kept away from other hot equipment. Or, the settings in the firmware can be modified to reduce heat production. Well, I tried everything I could think of, but no dice. As just one example, I changed the radio transmitter settings from 100% to 25% (the lowest setting). This means the transmitter will draw less power and thus produce less heat. The problem persisted, perhaps a little less frequent. I then went in and turned off essentially every advanced feature of the router, turning into a very expensive, large, and heavy version of a low end router, but yet the problem persisted anyway. That's' when I returned the unit to Amazon and traded it for another one. Same result. Netgear used to be a great company. But if you put out an expensive high-end (consumer) product that very clearly has a design flaw that breaks its fundamental function, and you continue to sell that product for multiple years without doing anything to resolve the flaw, then whatever else you might be, you are no longer a great company. I returned the router and instead bought two ASUS RT-AX3000 units, which so far are working perfectly, and actually have a more full-featured and well designed interface. I bought two because they don't have the range of the Netgear unit, so I needed two units to match the Netgear range (the total range is actually better, and the price for two is about the same as one Netgear). I have one set up as the router and the other as an ethernet-connected access point. They don't have the cool stealth fighter look, but are about about a third the size and weight of the Netgear unit, and they work. Okay, so I wasn't so brief. Shorter version: don't be an arrogant dummy like me. Avoid this model unless and until Netgear definitively fixes the design. Edit: One clarification. Looking over the other many, many one-star reviews, I think there are a couple of different issues with these routers. Many people mention random reboots. I have not experienced this. My problem was random dropping of the wifi signal, which is not the same thing. The router itself did not reboot. It continued to be accessible via its web interface, and it continues to function for ethernet/wired devices even without the wifi. The difference between these cases is that a full reboot takes much longer to get back up and running (several minutes at least), whereas the wifi transmitter dropout problem lasts for perhaps a minute or less until the transmitter comes back. Why is this important? It's not, other than having an understanding of what is going on. The full reboot suggests either an electrical problem or the main processor is overheating causing a shut down of the entire unit. By contrast, the transmitter-only dropout suggests the transmitter chip is overheating causing it to glitch but not impacting the entire circuit board. Having two different major design problems in the same (overpriced) router suggests really poor engineering. Probably the engineering department has been gutted. The failure to catch the problem prior to manufacturing suggests the QA department also has been gutted. The horrendous customer support outsourced to the cheapest possible noisy call center in India suggests customer support has also been gutted. The only department that seems to be properly funded is for cosmetic design because these routers look awfully cool, but unless you're crazy, you don't buy a router for its looks, but for its capabilities, stability, and reliability. Update: Closing in on two years since I wrote this review, which now has nearly 100 "helpful" votes, and I can say three things: 1. Netgear has never reached out to me, so clearly they are not monitoring customer comments. 2. Netgear is still selling the same product, evidently unchanged, as the one star ratings continue to flow in. 3. The routers I put in place of this Netgear router, ASUS RT-AX3000, continue to work flawlessly, with outstanding total range and performance, and not a single drop out or reboot. What more needs to be said?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great hardware, needs some revision of software
*by D***D on May 4, 2024*

Netgear has been my choice for many upgrades and new installations. Until now, the hardware AND software worked great. The FUNCTION of the device is perfect, no glitches and set up within minutes. The complaint I have is the, in my opinion, poorly written software. I used the computer interface to access the setup and monitoring of the router. It fails to list ALL the attached devices, sometimes missing a couple or more in the list, and from looking at the assigned IP address at the connected device, I not only know it is there, but can enter that address into my browser and connect. Yet the router which assigned the address when the device connected, doesn't show it. Free third party IP address software DOES show the complete list, why can't an industry leader in routers and switches hire some programmers who can make it work, rock solid? And yes, I've made sure I'm running the latest firmware version. Again, the HARDWARE works great. No concerns. But who is in charge of defining the software function, supervising those who write the firmware, and certifying it WORKS has certainly dropped the ball. For most users, they'll never worry about such things and will experience a fast and reliable router. For those of us who have always used those functions and want the or need them, this is inexcusable for a top notch company. This is also the opinion of other users who have commented on this problem on various forums, so I'm not an outlier.

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