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    Netgear R7500 and R8000 Open Source Firmware Available Now

    We now have open source firmware available for the R7500 and the R8000 through http://www.myopenrouter.com/ There is OPEN-WRT for the R7500. http://www.myopenrouter.com/download/56958/OpenWRT-BETA-for-NETGEAR-R7500/ And there is DD-WRT for the R8000...
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    NETGEAR R7500 Firmware Update - late beta V1.0.0.68

    NETGEAR has released a late beta firmware for the R7500 that addresses some of the issues identified since the r7500 release. In particular some testers saw some issues in 5ghz range. These have been ADDRESSED along with some other early release elements. Feel free to download and install...
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    Netgear R7500 w/ R7000 as bridge trouble

    I will forward this to the Product Line Manager at Netgear. I am sure they will want to understand more as this is an important mode of operation. Can you provide me more detail as to what you mean by "rubberbanding"? Thanks, Bob Silver NETGEAR Networking Assistant
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    Problems bridging R6300v2 to R7000

    Well more likely you have a range issue if the 2.4ghz works. At this time there isn't much nnise in the 5ghz band. Try using a wifi program like inSSIDer. This can show you signal strength and noise. If you have a Android platform there is Wifi Analyzer that will do the same. Then you may...
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    WRT1900AC/ASUS RT-AC87U/R7000/R7500

    Here is a review I wrote on the R7500 as an intro piece. But I discuss differences between it and the R7000 and R8000. http://www.avsforum.com/forum/39-networking-media-servers-content-streaming/1669586-netgear-nighthawk-x4-r7500-ac2350-extreme-router-thread.html The primary differences...
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    New Asus AC2400 router vs Netgear Nhawk x6 HELP

    As a user of the R8000 with updated firmware it has been quite stable. As a Netgear advisor I get the gear prior to launch and live through the firmware issues. I have had the R8000 running for quite a while with the firmware V1.0.0.102_1.0.45 and have not had issues. The dual 5ghz bands...
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    Range: G vs N vs AC?

    Getting an AC router isn't going to do you any good for what you want. Best range is in the 2.4ghz band. All the action in AC is in the 5ghz band which has less range then the 2.4ghz band. Top line routers like the Netgear Nighthawk have better range due to improved RF amps and antennas. But...
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    Help me optimize my home WiFi: APs, Bridge, Repeater, Booster, Extender...

    You guys are a wealth of knowledge. I always learn something when monitoring this forum. My compliments this was great info. Bob Silver NETGEAR Networking Assistant
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    Problems bridging R6300v2 to R7000

    Try this. Use the R7000 as the bridge they try it. See if you can get added range. The R6300 fixed antennas may be the cause of your issue. I know the R7000 has better transmit and receive performance over the R6300. That plus interference, wall composition etc may be having an effect. I...
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    Synology 213j vs Netgear RN102

    ReadyNAS RN104 Experience I am using a ReadyNAS RN104 which is the 4 bay version of what you asked about. The RN104 is a very nice piece of hardware and the updated software V6.18 works quite well. I started using it as a single drive, added a second later and then added a thrird. It takes a...
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    Netgear R7500 and Asus RT AC87 - My experience

    I have been using my R7500 for 2 weeks now. It has been rock solid with no issues at all. When I first set it up it did a firmware update and since that all has been good. Wifi range is similar to the R7000 as expected. In my setup my router sits below a desk between 2 pc's. So I tend to...
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    NETGEAR R7500 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Router

    Data Sheet links Here are the links R7500 Data Sheet https://www.dropbox.com/s/n4v9wum05b6natw/Nighthawk%20X4%20R7500_Data_Sheet.pdf?dl=0 X Series Comparisons https://www.dropbox.com/s/4rhy41i5zq1oncf/X%20Series%20Comparisons.png?dl=0 Bob
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    NETGEAR R7500 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Router

    R7500 shortened Review Text NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 R7500 AC2350 Extreme Performance Router NETGEAR introduced a new member of its AC router family today the X4 R7500 Nighthawk. This makes for the 7th AC router in NETGEAR's product line. And the 3rd in the Nighthawk series. I have been aware...
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    NETGEAR R7500 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Router

    My Review of NETGEAR Nighthawk R7500 I work with Netgear helping to support users in forums and comment and review their products. I am a user of the equipment and my use case is primarily media focused both home theater as well as mobile. Below is a review I wrote for AVS. I copied the text...
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    R7000 used as router and AP

    The areas that you can work to improve performance will be in antenna placement. Also you should be looking at signal strength and noise. To do this you will need a test software like inSSIDer or Netspot depending on your platform. What you want to see is if there are any other nets using...
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    Noob question about ac router

    You do not need to buy the same brand of adapters to that of the router. What you do want to look for is the speed of the adapter to fully utilize the R7000 speed. The speed is a combination of things but most important is the number of radios the adapter has. Netgear for example offers 1 usb...
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    Problem with 5ghz wifi on r7000

    Are you sure your Android device is dual band? My Nexus 7 gen 1 is single band as an example. The N standard supports both 2.4 and 5ghz bands. I have a R7000 and have not had issues with devices connecting or drop offs. I would also echo that you stay with the stock firmware. DD-WRT while...
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    Love the Netgear R8000 but one big issue for me....

    I am not aware of NETGEAR plans to add this functionality. Its a good suggestion though. On behalf of NETGEAR I will forward your comment to the Product Management team. Ill see if there are any plans to add this but my guess is no at this time. Bob Silver NETGEAR Networking Consultant
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    Useless AC on Netgear R6300?

    First off the Macbook Pro is not AC. To my knowledge Apple hasn't released an AC model. My Macbook Pro 2013 model has a max speed of 450mbs which is a 3 radio configuration in the 5ghz band. I am using a Netgear R6250 as I write this and am getting a 450mbs connection. For best...
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    WNDR4500 AP Cloud Setup Help Please

    Netgear will be releasing a firmware update that will allow the r6300 to match the feature set of the 4500. Ill see if I can get you a date when to expect it. Bob Silver Netgear AV Consultant
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