Replaced an xFinity router (see photo) on 11/27/2018 with this unit. Hardware was plug/play. Didnt disconnect anything from wall. Just disconnected coax and power from rear of xFinity router and re-plugged into the rear of the Netgear C7100V.

You can turn on and off the super bright netgear LED from the web interface. Something I found mildly interesting.

The web interface is pretty straightforward and even has an option to allow the device to almost set itself up

The back of the device is really cluttered; When you put 5 cables in the back and have the three antennas where they are, it's a bit silly; The little informational card on my device won't stay in, any time you move it, it slides right out; I've since taped it in place

Never get a "Netgear" anything. Sooner or later you will need technical support. After 90 days, no free support. $50 for 30 minutes up to $229 for 2 years. I'm going back to Arris.

I upgraded my old netgear router. I stayed with netgear because of ease of setup. This is the first gen model. Set up was for more intermediate users. The speeds are why i gave it 3 stars. I have 60mbs cable internet. Only get 36mbs with router.

The Netgear AC1900-Nighthawk (EX7000) is the fastest Wi-Fi extender Netgear has produced yet, boasting a top speed of 600Mbps at 2.4GHz and 1,300Mbps at 5GHz. It also packs in a host of extra features, making it perhaps the ultimate Wi-Fi extender for home and small-business use.

Class-leading AC1900 performance; Five Ethernet ports for connecting non-Wi-Fi kit; USB 3.0 port for fast file access and sharing printers; Easy to setup

Need the right hardware to make the most of it; Tries to force you to sign up for Netgear online services; 1yr warranty seems low for the price

Weak WiFi range is the bane of most households, and while 802.11ac can improve things, it isn't the be all end all if you're using one device. Enter Netgear's Nighthawk Range Extender. Can this fix our WiFi woes?

Easy setup and maintenance; Stylish; Offers five Gigabit Ethernet ports; Fastlane technology to dedicate the whole of a band for one thing: connecting to the original router or sending out reception and data

Doesn't extend the WiFi name; meaning you're forced to connect to another network; not just keep working off the one you were using already; Expensive

I was initially thrilled that the WPS connection button seemed to work like a charm, but quickly discovered that the green lights did not mean the extender was connected to my router. Tried calling tech support 3 times, still haven't heard back from them after 3 days.

great reviews

non-existent tech support; ineffective troubleshooting in box and on-line; never worked

This has boosted my signal throughout, not incredibly but it has improved. The difference is that there is a dramatic speed increase which is what it s all about. I currently have the latest Virgin router but it definitely needed this to boost the Wi-Fi performance.

the nighthawk extender is very good when you find the right position in your room ,the fan like sticks that go down one side of the extender ,should be facing into the room for the best out put, and facing towards the router in your home for great signal .

I found it an easy item to setup and install. I was a bit disappointed with the repeater as it dropped the signal every few days and you were required to reboot it . But putting it in access point mode and the signal was better, and it allowed extra RJ45 ports to be used in conjunction with the...