This router is more than enough if you have mediocre to above average needs and arguably enough for any single home application for the near future. This router has other features I have yet to dive into but I will mention 2 Ethernet ports that are given priority when bandwidth is needed for high demand gaming.
#NETGEAR NIGHTHAWK X8 R8500 AC5300 DD WRT PLUS#
I have two laptops, one desktop and 4 tv connected as well as several home automation devices ( video doorbell, cameras, sprinkler system, lights, blinds and vacuum) plus standard phone usage on wifi. There are plenty of Ethernet ports for most applications as well as usb 3.0. I have really enjoyed the router so far, I have it paired with a surfboard 6190 modem with 150 connection from xfinity. I have had no issue connecting anywhere in my home on the 5GHz (single story 190 0sq/ft) The x8 has one 2.4GHz and two 5GHz bands so there is plenty of devices that are able to connect at higher speeds and the 2.4GHz gives great range. Not to mention the 60GHz needs to be very close to the devices connecting to it, 10 feet away and a wall are enough to drop the connection. There will be plenty soon but in my near future I don't plan to invest in devices that can operate this frequency. One is bank for my buck, the new x10 and d-link have a 60GHz band but most devices can't use this band yet. And I went with the x8 instead of the hot new x10 for a few reasons. NETGEAR makes quality routers, and this should last you many years.I am a big fan of netgear and decided to stick with them even though there are other tempting options from asus and d-link at the moment. With that said, if you have a large family that saturates your network with devices, you cannot put a price on a fast and reliable connection. The MSRP is $399, making it more expensive than some consumers' home PCs. If you want to buy it, you can get it now from many major retailers.
The router also features two USB ports - one is 2.0 and the other 3.0 - for connecting storage drives and printers. Six wired gigabit Ethernet ports are impressive, making Google's OnHub router, with its single port, look downright pathetic. Hardware specs aside, it looks attractive too, so you will have no problem putting this in your living room or office. Active Antennas are super cool, and should prove useful for very spacious homes or small businesses. Sure, it is overkill for many, but NETGEAR deserves major kudos for pushing the envelope and improving home networking technology overall. This is the type of hardware that makes tech geeks like me giddy. Active Antennas effectively compensate for the low power of Wi-Fi devices to provide a more symmetrical connection for both receiving and sending wireless signals, which contributes to improving overall range and speed at long range".īe still, my heart.
They eliminate loss in signal strength and avoid any additional noise during transmission. Unlike typical antennas that simply relay the Wi-Fi signal received from your devices to the router, Active Antennas amplify the Wi-Fi signal within the external antenna itself.
The popular networking company further explains, "Nighthawk X8 boasts a total of eight antennas, four internal and four patent-pending external Active Antennas - the industry's first - that boost the wireless range of the Nighthawk X8. All told, the Nighthawk X8 pushes wireless performance and range to an extreme that is required for enabling your increasingly always-on networked life", says NETGEAR. It also supports more wired connections with six Gigabit Ethernet ports including two that can be aggregated for faster file transfers. It is powered by an extremely powerful 1.4GHz dual core processor for faster connections the industry's first, patent-pending Active Antennas to boost range and three Wi-Fi bands with quad-streams, 1024 QAM, and MU-MIMO capable for the fastest Wi-Fi speeds. "Engineered from the ground up with a stylish modern design, the Nighthawk X8 is performance perfected with the new Wave 2 AC Wi-Fi.
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