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NETGEAR AC1200 Dual Band Smart WiFi Router Fast Ethernet R6120
Last Updated: December 14, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.2
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Detailed Mode
Network
185signal, wifi, netgear, house, network
+88%
-12%
" ... After the router change, all problems have vanished. ... "
" ... This solved my router issue. ... "
" ... I really didn't want to spend TOO much money on a router, but needed to have a range strong enough to accommodate our 3 story townhome - this router certainly does the trick! ... "
" ... Network and password are already set ... 6) Great signal, even through walls. ... "
" ... I had to replace two of my lynksis routers as they were quite old and not performing well at all. ... I purchased two Netgear AC1200 routers for different locations and the increase in coverage was very noticeable with no buffering in both houses. ... "
" ... Purchased this router to replace a working, but much older router. ... Instantly I had better speed and better range in my house. ... "
" ... Router works very well in my 4000 square foot home. ... I have it centrally located on main floor. ... "
" ... The primary thing was to make sure that primary wifi network had the same network id name for each of the wifi networks. ... In addition, this new device as increased the amount of area my network covers with increase band speed. ... "
Setup
130set, router, easy, easy to set, easy to install
+92%
-8%
" ... Easy setup and instant performance upgrade over the equipment offered by my internet service provider. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Setup is a little tricky but works well. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and works perfectly I will suggest to all my friends ... "
" ... Setup the router and noticed right away that it was faster than my old 2008 Netgear Router . ... "
" ... Device was so easy to setup and I've had zero issues so far. ... "
" ... It was easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy setup and reasonable speed especially the 5g band ... "
Wifi
110wifi, network, internet, netgear, wi fi
+84%
-16%
" ... Far better than the medialink router I use to have. ... "
" ... I replaced an aging router and this solved a lot of my problems. ... "
" ... Have a WiFi printer in an upstairs room (router is downstairs) that kept loosing the network on my previous router, no issues at all since this one! ... "
" ... After the router change, all problems have vanished. ... "
" ... I set up my internet connection at my new apartment and wanted a router that would just work. ... Setup was easy using the web interface via WIFI. ... It receives the internet signal from my modem automatically. ... All I had to do was to change the admin password (you must do this), name the 2 networks (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and set the security keys aka wifi passwords. ... I have a Brother laser printer also hooked up via WIFI and there's no problem printing from my laptop or phone. ... So along with the ARRIS modem this Netgear WIFI router does its job quietly and I can enjoy wireless internet with no problems. ... "
" ... Recommend the AC1200 router! ... "
" ... The ability to use the same SSID is soooo convenient! ... "
" ... It would have been easier to set up if you supplied the URL for access to Router set up ... "
Ease of Use
91easy to set, setup, set, easy to install, works great
+97%
-3%
" ... The nighthawk app was good and setup was easy. ... "
" ... Super easy setup. ... "
" ... There is a basic menu and an advanced menu for getting things configured. ... That was easy to do using the web interface. ... "
" ... Coupled with its ease to setup and use it is a must have. ... "
" ... Easy to install! ... "
" ... Setup was not difficult. ... "
" ... The set-up was super simple and I had it up and running in no time at all. ... "
" ... Pros: The configuration interface is nice. ... "
ISP
80internet, netgear, mbps, provider, isp
+80%
-20%
" ... I recently updated to this router. ... "
" ... I recently decided to replace my aging Linksys e 4300 router. ... So I went ahead and purchased the Netgear Nighthawk r7800. ... I am so glad that I purchased this router! ... "
" ... NETGEAR has done it again! ... "
" ... I liked the fact that this router took my wireless speed from 65mbps to 586mbps ... "
" ... Updated a 5-yr old router with this one. ... "
" ... I have an older computer and this really increased my internet connection speed. ... "
" ... 1) works seamlessly with xfinity comcast internet. ... "
" ... Once installed you get SQM and enable it. ... "
Capacity
66signal, router, apartment, wifi, bedroom
+86%
-14%
" ... Went from 12K to 30k + all over the house. ... "
" ... Great signal strength, too, throughout my modest home ... "
" ... This router is probably best for a one or two bedroom apartment and if you have a house you'll probably want something a little more powerful/faster, but for myself it's perfect. ... "
" ... I have it centrally located on main floor. ... "
" ... I have the router in the center of the house and I can even use my wifi devices on my front porch or in the back yard. ... "
" ... Works great, i keep it in the living room and my desk top is in the back bedroom and picks up the signal. ... "
" ... for a 1200 feet apartment, I could browse from anywhere. ... "
" ... Instantly I had better speed and better range in my house. ... "
Product Reliability
56router, years, netgear, ago, reliable
+63%
-38%
" ... The AC1200 has been working great since I installed it. ... "
" ... So far so good, but no router will last forever!!! ... "
" ... Used this to replace a Belkin router that's ten years old. ... "
" ... Working Very Well Pleased ... "
" ... Had a 8 year old router that was working fine for what it was . ... "
" ... After searching around for awhile I stumbled upon this one. ... "
" ... I received this a week ago. ... So far, absolutely no problems ... Received this a week ago. ... So far, absolutely no problems. ... "
" ... Worked excellent as expected. ... "
Device Compatibility
47router, connect, connected, wifi, multiple devices
+72%
-28%
" ... The Genie app is very useful to control the router via smartphone. ... "
" ... Streaming TV, four tablets and a laptop. ... "
" ... The app is pretty handy otherwise though: you can block internet access to certain connected devices (I.e. ... "
" ... Both devices have been solid so far. ... "
" ... This router saved the day and now I can do what I want without having to enter the password every time I want to connect to the internet like it was a brand new connection every time. ... "
" ... I like the two frequencies for multiple devices. ... "
" ... Connects with both my Apple and PC devices and works great. ... "
" ... we are using multiple devices and all are running smoothly ... "
Price
35router, decent, nice router, money, waste
+86%
-14%
" ... The price seemed quite good for the product and performance. ... "
" ... For a router that costs under $60, you can't beat the value. ... "
" ... Overall so far a good router for the price ... "
" ... Worth the purchase. ... "
" ... Very pleased with the performance and value! ... "
" ... Well worth the price, I would purchase this item again. ... "
" ... It was also a great price for what it offers. ... "
" ... Decent router worth the price ... "
Overall performance
32fast, performance, job, speeds, easy to set
+88%
-13%
" ... The speed is great too. ... "
" ... Really fast too! ... "
" ... Seems to have good range and speed. ... "
" ... So far I'm thoroughly pleased at the performance. ... "
" ... This Router does a very good job. ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... I get all the speed I need. ... "
" ... Works great so far! ... "
Software Platform
26genie, web, software, netgear, login
+54%
-46%
" ... No idea how it compares to other modern routers, but I'm glad I updated. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up and I love the ability to control things using the app. ... "
" ... Once installed you get SQM and enable it. ... "
" ... The Genie mobile app is a nice bonus and works well. ... "
" ... The iOS app is pretty good as well. ... "
" ... Genie app works well. ... "
" ... There is a basic menu and an advanced menu for getting things configured. ... That was easy to do using the web interface. ... "
" ... The Genie app is very useful to control the router via smartphone. ... "
Ports
21ports, lan, wan, westell, usb
+57%
-43%
" ... FYI: We are running Windows 10 on a 4-5 year old computer with Comcast internet connected to the modem with an ethernet cable. ... "
" ... The Westell gives me great performance with Ethernet . ... "
" ... the ethernet ports are handy too for wired systems that need a little more juice like our gaming system. ... "
" ... I haven't tried out the usb port yet, but it seems like a nice feature. ... "
" ... Connected this to my Arris SurfBoard SB6183 cable modem. ... "
" ... Great router so far, the Slim build fits well and the Wifi is just as good as ethernet. ... "
" ... There is a USB slot in the back for using a USB memory stick as a sort of network drive, but I haven't tried that yet. ... "
" ... We replaced the cable company's router with this one, and it took me all of 5 minutes to set it up and be on-line. ... "
Band
16dual, netgear ac1200 dual, ac1200 dual band, upgrade, tri
+94%
-6%
" ... I had an older Netgear I love, but needed to upgrade to dual band and it was the correct move. ... "
" ... Wireless was very fast and consistent of all bands ... "
" ... The EX8000 tri-Band works like a charm. ... "
" ... I thought it was interesting that it has a different SSID name for each band (2.4 / 5Ghz). ... "
" ... A little research showed I would benefit from an upgrade to dual band. ... "
" ... Dual band mode is really good. ... "
" ... Got my NETGEAR AC1200 Dual Band WiFi router and so glad I switched over to it! ... "
" ... Tree dual band has worked wonders. ... "
Apps
15access, web, router, netgear, genie
+73%
-27%
" ... You can easily install this and access it through a very simple to use app. ... "
" ... The iOS app is pretty good as well. ... "
" ... The nighthawk app was good and setup was easy. ... "
" ... That was easy to do using the web interface. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up and I love the ability to control things using the app. ... "
" ... Had to go out to the Netgear site to find a PDF file to walk though much of what I wanted to do. ... Lots of configuration options, the one dislike is that you need to use the web page to access all of the advanced features instead of the app that you download, seems stupid to give you an app with less of a feature set than the web, but maybe I expect too much. ... "
" ... The Genie app is very useful to control the router via smartphone. ... "
" ... Netgear's Nighthawk App makes it so easy to use and update. ... "
Marketplace
13works, expected, netgear, got, advertised
+46%
-54%
" ... I will never buy this brand again. ... "
" ... It's not what I expected. ... "
" ... Item did not work. ... "
" ... What a scam . ... "
" ... Not what is advertised . ... "
" ... Both Amazon and Netgear should be ashamed of themselves for such misleading advertising. ... "
" ... Have to agree with the review by Stephan. ... "
Firmware
12router, firmware update, wrt, upgraded, upgrade
+42%
-58%
" ... Constantly bumps us off the internet and is completely non-functional when there is a firmware update. ... "
" ... I am having issues with the newest firmware, but can't seem to find a previous version so I'm screwed till they patch this one. ... I've tried downgrading the firmware to the previous version but it hasn't helped. ... "
" ... I tried Netgear and my ISP's suggestions, did firmware resets, and tweaked various settings--there was some improvement but ultimately it still couldn't make it through a stream without hiccuping all the time. ... "
" ... Less than a year after purchasing this router the router became faulty, but only because I tried to update the firmware I would not suggest this to anyone looking for a reliable device. ... "
" ... current release of firmware with no change. ... "
" ... I've worked with tech support and upgraded to the latest firmware, but nothing changed. ... "
" ... Firmware has been updated upon every release. ... "
Returns
12returned, refund, next, told, shipping
+8%
-92%
" ... Now that my return period ended, I can't return it anymore . ... "
" ... I guess I'm just too stupid to set this thing up so I sent it back for a refund! ... "
" ... I wish I could return it. ... "
" ... defective one received, returned. ... "
" ... I called the customer service and was told to fill out a return/exchange request through their website in which I got to pick an exchange option and it was going to send me a shipping label. ... I had to call again the next day and was told no, I get to pay for shipping to return this defective product, even though *I* didn't break it. ... "
" ... I returned it the next day. ... "
" ... By the time I figured it out, the return period had ended. ... "
" ... Giving it a couple more days and then asking for return information. ... "
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