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.
| Wireless Type | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11ac |
|---|---|
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
