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    R8000 vs RT-AC68U/R7000

    The 8000 has 3 individual offload processors for each of its RF radios taking the load off the main CPU. That allows the main cpu to function better for routing, file sharing etc. Bob
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    Netgear N600 wndr3400v2 Problems

    Are the SSID's vanishing? Can you check with another wireless device to be sure that the wifi is in fact going away. What happens when you turn wifi on and off from the control panel in the admin page? Some Netgear routers have solid lights on wifi activity. Some flash. I am not sure on...
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    Please help. Noob questions.

    Well the thing you want to find out is what your signal strength is by your pc. You can use inSSIDer for that. As wifi signal goes down speed follows. And it drops fast. I would turn QOS off. With internet speeds you have no need at all for QOS. Channels should be on 2.4 1,6 or 11. For...
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    Netgear R7500 w/ R7000 as bridge trouble

    I have reached out to Netgear again with your specifics. Let me see who I can get to help on this for you. Be back when I hear something. Bob Silver Netgear Networking Consultant
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    NETGEAR EX6200 Vs. Amped Wireless SR20000G?

    Yes you can. What you so is set it up as a repeater and then just turn wifi broadcast off. You won't see it on your wifi list but it will connect and provide network access through the Ethernet ports. Or you can leave the wifi repeat function on too. Bob Silver Netgear Networking Consultant
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    Netgear R7500 w/ R7000 as bridge trouble

    Dont know if you have seen it but there was a major firmware release for the 7500 last week. Reports so far are very positive. Dont know if it fixes your issue but I would check it out if you havnt. Bob
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    NETGEAR EX6200 Vs. Amped Wireless SR20000G?

    I have used an EX6200 for a year or so as a bridge. It got me network where nothing else would. The EX6200 is an excellent device IMHO. It is also a very flexible one too. It can be configured as a repeater, a bridge or an Access Point. In my case I need to get a wifi signal through a...
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    Netgear WiFi Analytics App/Netgear Genie= Shoddy Work

    Netgear Notified I wanted to let you know I have talked about and forwarded your posts onto Netgear Product Management. Netgear does care about these comments. So you understand they generally outsource the development of these apps based on specifications to 3rd party software developers...
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    R7500 Firmware Update 1.0.0.76 Released Today

    R7500 Firmware Update 1.0.0.76 Netgear released an updated firmware that is a significant release for the R7500. This has several performance and feature enhancements. See notes and link below. GET IT HERE http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/26064 R7500 Firmware Version...
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    R8000 vs RT-AC68U/R7000

    The R8000 is a very stable router at this point. So the maturity thing I think is no longer an issue. Between the R7000 and the R8000 I would go for the R8000. It uses faster processors and also has processors dedicated to the RF radios. And if you have a number of regular 5ghz users having...
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    Netgear WAC120 802.11ac Access Point

    Here are the specs for the AC1450 AP at Costco for those that are interested. AC1450 is the Costco SKU (3x3 11n + 3x311ac- with only 64bit QAM (typically 256bit QAM for AC- 256bit is an optional feature as per the standard. So 64bit QAm is still AC running at lower speed)) hence the lower...
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    Netgear WAC120 802.11ac Access Point

    The Netgear AC1450 Access Point that is mentioned here is a Costco only product. Basically Netgear to create unique products for its channel partners will build a low volume specific SKU. There are currently no plans to expand distribution of this product per Netgear product management. Bob...
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    Netgear WAC120 802.11ac Access Point

    All of the AC based routers from Netgear have an AP mode. It is a simple toggle that configures the router to be an AP. In fact I use an R7000 and an R8000 in this manner. It really couldn't be easier. I believe that this function exists in all the Rxxxx based routers. The setup for AP...
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    Setting up Dual R7000's

    The R7000 can be used as an Access Point which means that you will be using the wireless functions of the router but not the routing functions. If you will have 2 R7000 then ideally you would want to use 1 as a router and the other as an AP (access point). But it appears that you currently...
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    Suggestion for AC 3G Apple

    One of the most popular routers here on SNB is the Netgear R7000. It is rock solid and has many firmware options although I use stock myself. Any AC dongle you buy will be compatible with it. They are not vendor specific. The bottleneck in AC dongles has been usb speeds. Look for a USB 3.0...
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    Replacing a faulty N router, AC1750 or AC 1900?

    As many will tell you the R7000 has a lot of fans. I have one and it is very solid and stable. Regarding the Mac's the pre retina Pro's were N only. Max speed you will see is 450mbs which is the N max with three radios. Thats what I get. The MacBook Air is a 2 radio client but in the...
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    Netgear R8000 Firmware Updates

    There is a series of new apps coming from Netgear built around cloud access to network shares. In the past Netgear routers used a different but similar app to that of their ReadyNas devices. They are merging the two into a common interface and creating interoperability. Look for announcements...
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    New R8000 Firmware

    R8000 Firmware schedule 1.0.0.110_1.0.70 version just has China country support. The next major R8000 release will be by end of Nov: • 1.0.1.12 v1.0.1.14: - Fixes Intel 7260 connection issues after power-saving mode - Fixes connection issue in a noisy...
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    Netgear R8000 Firmware Updates

    Netgear recently released the 1.0.0.110_1.0.70 firmware which had only Chinma Country support. A beta of V1.0.1.12 v1.0.1.14 can be found on the Netgear Forums that have the following fixes. This next major release will occur end of November. • 1.0.1.12 v1.0.1.14: - Fixes...
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    R7000 802.11ac and 802.11n at the same time

    You might want to take a look at the Netgear R8000. With the dual 5ghz radios you could allocate one to your AC devices and one to your N devices. That way you can be certain you are not getting negative interactions. Bob Silver NETGEAR Networking Assistant
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