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    Does a firmware upgrade typically retain the configuration?

    Yes a firmware upgrade retains all settings unless something goes wrong, Bob Silver Netgear Networking Advisor
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    WNDR3700 Router + EX2700 N300 Range Extender. Optimal Config Questions?

    I have to echo the other comments on a router upgrade. The 3700 was a great router in its day but that was a long time ago. The product is near 10 years old now. I have lived with the 3700 for many years and its range at the time was good but nothing compared to the newer AC1900 products like...
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    How stable is the R8000

    The R8000 is extremely stable. Mine has been up for months with no issues. But agree with keep what works. Unless you have need for dual band 5ghz capacity the R7000 is fine. You will see no improvement with the R8000 other then the added bandwidth of the 5ghz radios. Range in fact may even...
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    NETGEAR R7500 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Router

    Hello Hawkfire, Can you explain what you mean by your comment doing about " six 30/30/30 consecutive resets". Not sure what you did and Id like to report it back to Netgear. Thanks, Bob Silver Netgear Networking Advisor
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    Netgear R7000 or EX7000

    Ill throw my thoughts in. If you can get a R7000 for the same as the EX6200 and you dont plan on using the Repeater aspect of the EX6200 Id get another R7000. It is always nice to have a backup should you need it and aside from repeating (which I dont believe the R7000 does) everything else is...
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    NETGEAR Announces Performance Improved AC1750 Router

    Yes it is an internal chart. I provided it to this audience as I thought you would find value in it. Bob Silver Netgear Networking Advisor
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    NETGEAR Announces Performance Improved AC1750 Router

    The R6400 is being announced officially today. The R6400 replaces the R6300 in the product line. The R6400 will be available in all channels including online. Early shipments went to Frys and Best Buy. Expect online sellers to see the product shortly. It will match the specs of the R6300 in...
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    Getting ready to buy Netgear R7000. Not sure about...

    For the client side be sure your laptop supports USB 3.0 as the USB speed is the bottleneck with AC adapters. If you have a USB 2.0 laptop then your max speed will be limited by the 480mbs of USB 2.0. Bob Silver Netgear Advisor
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    R7500 V1.0.0.92 Firmware

    Doc Octopus When the 7500 was released there were some firmware issues. Please try updating your firmware on the unit. Reviewer results improved significantly after the launch firmware was updated. Bob Silver Netgear Networking Advisor
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    R7500 V1.0.0.92 Firmware

    I have forwarded your report to Netgear product team. Ill post back any finds I learn. Bob Silver Netgear Networking Advisor
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    Need a wifi router with bandwidth metering / limiting

    A couple ideas for you. Netgear's Dynamic QOS software has an ability to both monitor individual devices bandwidth utilization and either dynamically manage or manually manage its priority which will limit or un-limit a device's access to available bandwidth. This is important if you have a...
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    Netgear R7900

    As I said earlier the 7900 is a channel specific product. This one is only sold at Costco. It has lower specs then the 8000 as you can see. It also will be uncertain as to firmware updates. It's design is to appeal to buyers who want a unique sku as well as not impinge on the mainstream...
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    Netgear R8000 X6 1.0.2.44_1.0.96 Firmware Update adds new features

    For Netgear R8000 owners Netgear is releasing a new firmware that adds new capabilities including Dynamic QOS and the Remote Genie capability just added to the R7000. This firmware is available now. New Firmware Version 1.0.2.44_1.0.96 Release Notes 1. [New feature] Supports Dynamic QoS...
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    New R7000 Firmware V1.0.4.18 adds new features and enhancements

    You are going to need to isolate whats going on. When your phone or other device says it can't get internet check a device that is wired to the router to see if you have internet. Also log in to the R7000 and the dashboard will tell you if you are connected as well. If you have internet...
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    ASUS FCC final ruling on power violations

    Sorry. Didn't know about that thread already. Bob Silver Netgear Networking Advisor
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    New R7000 Firmware V1.0.4.18 adds new features and enhancements

    Netgear released last week new firmware for the R7000 that will build on the Nighthawk performance and feature set. The Nighthawk product line is expected to be around for a while and Netgear plans to continue to enhance the products through new firmware that will add features, capabilities and...
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    ASUS FCC final ruling on power violations

    If you are interested here are 2 articles on the recent ruling by the FCC on ASUS handling of their RF power output on many of their routers. http://www.pcworld.com/article/2895908/yes-asus-cheated-the-fcc-fined-the-router-maker-last-year.html#jump...
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    Recommendation for a wireless router

    Well the Netgear R7000 Nighthawk has many fans here at SNB. Can be bought at brick and mortar or online. Bob Silver Netgear Networking Advisor
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    Netgear R7500 Firmware 1.0.0.82 Enhanced Dymanic QOS Update Experience

    Thanks for the explanation. Not being an engineer Policy Management and Traffic Shaping were not terms I was familiar with. I used Netgear's name for this. For me it solved a big problem that the other routers I have used in my home did not. According to Netgear though they are compiling a...
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    Netgear R7500 Firmware 1.0.0.82 Enhanced Dymanic QOS Update Experience

    Hey I have those moments all the time :) Bob
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