This router has successfully served as the backbone of a 30 device network with ten users. It was running DHCP up until recently (before moving to a dedicated server) but rarely had any issues.

- Tonnes and tonnes of settings; - Full of features; - Solid dual band; - Guest network works properly; - Doesn't choke on high traffic; - Looks great; - Customizeable

- Large size, - Router has to reboot for even small setting changes, taking everything offline, - Free support is only offered for 90 days; After that it's paid; Luckily I haven't ever needed it

This is Netgear's long awaited ‘AC1900 Wi-Fi' rival to current top dogs the Linksys EA6900 and Asus RT-AC68U . We say "long awaited" because this sassily named router actually launched at the same time as its rivals in the US, but we have waited five months for it to appear in the UK.

Fastest peak throughput yet; Class leading USB network performance; Slick design; Front mounted USB port

Loses out at range to AC1900 rivals; Asus & Linksys rivals offer easier setup; Premium pricing

Fast, easy, simple to configure. I have not set up the backup or the usb network drive yet. but I intend to. I am replacing a failing decent quality N router and changed nothing but the router. My speed went from 10 Mb/s to over 50 and in non peak around 100. I can now stream from my network drives.

Easy to set up and use; Gives good coverage around the house and into the garden

Bit pricey

A coworker recommended this router to us as we were having issues with our internet (poor coverage, frequent outages, slow response time). We thought it was our internet provider. After her suggestion we decided to try this first and it solved all of our problems.

I'm SO happy with this router! Our old router required us to reset the router multiple times per day- not with this one!! It was extremely easy to install, worked immediately. I've used it with my iphone, ipad, and PC. Works great with all and extends the reach of our wifi.

Netgear's Nighthawk AC 1900 Smart WiFi Router, better known as the R7000, is for those who need to save a few bucks while creating an up-to-date wireless network. At $190, it's priced about $100 less than the competition (including Netgear's own R8000) and delivers strong throughput, but can't match...

Excellent combined throughput; Genie software; Removable antennas; Affordable; Open-source firmware

Disappointing range; Large in-wall AC adapter

NETGEAR's original R7000 Nighthawk has stood the test of time, becoming one of the top-selling AC class routers. NETGEAR has wisely left the design alone, resisting the lure of a Rev A to shave a few pennies off manufacturing cost.

I use the Nighthawk in Spain with Vodafone ONO and a CBN (Compal Broadband Network) CG7486E router. It sits in a room above where the CBN router is and the signal strength is excellent.

Fast when it works

Stops working just about every night

Great bit of kit. I had enough when my virgin superhub was giving me extremely intermittent wifi. I bought this to eradicate this issue and it has. The fact you can control the router with the Netgear app is fantastic. It allows you to change your wireless broadcast channel with ease.