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NETGEAR WiFi Router R6230 AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Speed up to 1200 Mbps Up to 1200 sq ft Coverage 20 Devices 4 x 1G Ethernet and 1 x 2 0 USB ports
Last Updated: August 28, 2022 (Refresh Now)
7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
49
Unverified
154
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WIFI
0.86 GHz
PROCESSOR CLOCK
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USB
Review Analysis - 796 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Usage
332easy to set, setup, easy, app, set
+89%
-11%
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... I like the user interface much better than my previous Linksys router. ... "
" ... easy to install and provides access in the entire house. ... "
" ... "Control Method App" means there is NO manual or documentation. ... the setup program appears. ... "
" ... A wifi router or any router for that matter is a pretty straightforward setup procedure. ... "
" ... Easy to install and set up. ... "
" ... Very easy to install, superior coverable as compare to cable company hardware that you never own and have to pay for each month. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and tailor. ... "
Connectivity
304wifi, netgear, internet, modem, wi fi
+75%
-25%
" ... WiFi signal Has good range. ... "
" ... I bought this new router when pandemic kept everyone home and my wife and I both found ourselves working remotely from home and the old router couldn't handle anything over 100 MBPS. ... It has an app that goes with it to check speed and range and let's you set up visitor wifi for friends which has come in handy several times. ... Our work requires us to be hardwired into the router and it has enough ethernet ports to handle this. ... Very good router for the money. ... "
" ... Specifically my laptop internet speed was showing at less than 5mbp's. ... The new router increased the speed to over 100 mbp's. ... "
" ... What a great little router at an amazing price!!! ... "
" ... Bought so I didn’t have to pay rental to internet company ... "
" ... Wifi router sits nicely on your table, is very fast and reliable. ... "
" ... After doing much research and reading many reviews I purchased the NETGEAR AC1200 Smart WiFi Router (R6230). ... "
" ... I got it up and running quickly and now am I enjoying fast WiFi. ... "
Network
294netgear, signal, wifi, wifi signal, house
+77%
-23%
" ... Great router, have purchased this one in the past and it is exactly what I needed ... "
" ... Works great never had a issue easy to set up and good range ... "
" ... Faster and more reliable than the router my internet service provided. ... "
" ... Perfect option for anyone looking for an affordable but reliable router! ... "
" ... I purchased the NetGear AC1200 Router to boost the wi-fi signal in my home. ... The router has exceeded my expectations. ... "
" ... easy to install and provides access in the entire house. ... "
" ... Excellent signal coverage compared to past routers I have used. ... This router replaced another brand of dual band router that kept dropping signal and needing frequent restarting. ... "
" ... Have no idea what we did, but its now perfect and very strong signal. ... "
Software
115netgear, firmware, router, nighthawk app, interface
+54%
-46%
" ... Now I can surf the web and watch TV I want ... "
" ... Great app to check speeds and status. ... "
" ... It updated its firmware in a few minutes and BOOM! ... "
" ... I downloaded the nighthawk app and away I went. ... "
" ... Works amazingly but why the heck do I need to download the app to set it up? ... "
" ... I can watch Netflix on the tv, play games on my computer, play music on my iPad, and scroll social media on my phone, all at the same time with no issues. ... "
" ... Smart phone app not so good. ... "
" ... Had to perform firmware update recently and it was back online within few minutes. ... "
Reliability
56months, years, working great, stopped working, lasted
+41%
-59%
" ... Ever since I put it in the network to replace the old one, I've had nothing but problems. ... "
" ... Some days it works other days it just stops work. ... "
" ... Two hours of wasted time was more than enough, back this piece of junk went. ... "
" ... Happened twice more so I disconnected it and reconnected my old one. ... "
" ... Their website is awful and broken. ... "
" ... Stopped working completely in 6 months. ... "
" ... I have had this unit for a year. ... "
" ... I originally bought a defective device and had it properly replaced with Amazon's services. ... "
Marketplace
43returned, refund, amazon, product, advertised
+14%
-86%
" ... I played with it for three hours and initiated a return. ... "
" ... Sending it back for a refund. ... "
" ... Their website is awful and broken. ... "
" ... Sad I,missed,the return window. ... "
" ... I finally tried to set it up(way past the return date) only to find out it’s useless. ... "
" ... I will be returning this one for another brand. ... "
" ... Returned that very day and ended up going to Best Buy to pay more than Amazon offer. ... "
" ... I returned the product. ... "
Performance
42speeds, fast, performance, job done, reliable
+74%
-26%
" ... Doing the job just fine. ... "
" ... my upload and download speeds became sooo much better ... "
" ... No more streaming issues. ... "
" ... Its perfect and very fast. ... "
" ... It made a huge difference in my speeds. ... When I did a speed test I was shocked how fast it was. ... "
" ... get the job done ... "
" ... Went from 54mb to 228mb in speed. ... "
" ... Excellent speed with zero lag, easy setup, and the app is easy to use. ... "
Price
32money, save your money, waste, worth the money, waste of money
+75%
-25%
" ... Did I mention very competitive pricing! ... "
" ... For the money, this one seemed great. ... "
" ... Overall, I would say that this product was worth the money! ... "
" ... Pro: great value at $35. ... "
" ... Can't beat the price. ... "
" ... Tough to beat the price too. ... "
" ... Truly worth the money, I’m kicking myself for not buying it sooner! ... "
" ... It works with greater range than the old one at a very attractive price. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
30returned, refund, amazon, window, support
+3%
-97%
" ... I have even contacted the manufacturer and gotten the device replaced and the new one they sent does not really work either. ... "
" ... Was offered replacement from manufacturer- NO, I don't think so. ... "
" ... It isn't easy to reach out, and it requires you to pay by yourself to return. ... "
" ... I returned the product. ... "
" ... They gave no option to provide me with a refund or support, does not work! ... "
" ... Sending it back for a refund. ... "
" ... I wish I could refund after 3 months. ... "
" ... Returned, bought a different brand. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
11replacement, product, offered, day, back
+45%
-55%
" ... Was offered replacement from manufacturer- NO, I don't think so. ... "
" ... I should not have received a product that is out of date upon receipt. ... "
" ... No thanks, Take it back. ... "
" ... Received message that product was already registered. ... "
" ... Returned that very day and ended up going to Best Buy to pay more than Amazon offer. ... "
" ... Ordered this January 2019. ... "
Size
9hold, fit, bill, studio, small
+67%
-33%
" ... I do want to note that I live in a 500 square foot studio and it's great (besides the size). ... "
" ... This one fit the bill. ... "
" ... "Used- very good" was a NEW device with it's paper packaging dented. ... "
" ... Great for small houses! ... "
" ... The Nighthawk seemed to fit-the-bill and has a pretty solid reputation for an affordable price. ... "
Body
9metal, case, studio, small, set
+67%
-33%
" ... I do want to note that I live in a 500 square foot studio and it's great (besides the size). ... "
" ... Great for small houses! ... "
" ... Bought this for my metal building (shop). ... "
" ... Works get for the space we have. ... "
Design
8laptop, worked, wireless, wifi, use
+75%
-25%
" ... Once it was working it is running on 3tv's and a wireless printer. ... "
" ... Also really sleek design with a power button on the back so you don't have to unplug it to reset it ... "
" ... Sleek design, not an eyesore. ... "
" ... Hardest was being able to use my printer. ... "
" ... I used this unit to print to wireless printer. ... "
Gaming
7game, without, single, get, works
+71%
-29%
" ... Works for gaming ... "
" ... Gaming and Streaming friendly. ... "
" ... I'm not a gamer. ... "
" ... My partners gaming is seamless and looks like he’s playing on an actual computer. ... "
Calling
7back, understand, support, number, hear
+14%
-86%
" ... didn’t even have to call support. ... "
" ... I get a call from her today, and guess what? ... "
" ... I'm profoundly hard of hearing and can only understand MALE American English. ... "
" ... No promised call back happened. ... "
" ... Now I just have a thing of junk - would love to hear from support about this please! ... "
" ... After 5 calls, $50 90 day warranty and finally giving up at 1:30AM, I still have not gotten a call back from them and still without internet. ... "
Resolution
5speeds, running, movies, hd, fast
+80%
-20%
" ... It can handle my pc downloading a 150 gb game at 100+ mbps while streaming hd movies on two different tvs and light pc or phones use with no issues. ... "
" ... I am running super fast speeds over wifi and my Uhd finally looks Uhd through my roku. ... "
" ... I get signal downstairs, upstairs and even outside my 1/3 acre property with speeds fast enough to stream 4k videos while I have 3 Xbox ones running at the same time. ... "
Print
5laptop, worked, wireless, wifi, use
+60%
-40%
" ... Once it was working it is running on 3tv's and a wireless printer. ... "
" ... Hardest was being able to use my printer. ... "
" ... I used this unit to print to wireless printer. ... "
Lagging
5reset
+20%
-80%
" ... Lagging connectivity, can’t login to check anything. ... "
" ... Had to constantly reboot. ... "
" ... I had to reset again! ... "
Battery
5charge, help, get, works, lasts
+40%
-60%
" ... It will go in the garbage and not a dime will go towards the ship back charge. ... "
" ... Of course their support actually charges you to call them after 90 days if you want to try to get a replacement via their supposed warranty. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
4still, received, product, one
+50%
-50%
" ... My product arrived and simply does not work. ... "
" ... I should not have received a product that is out of date upon receipt. ... "
Cable
4wire, need, easy to install, easy, app
+100%
" ... Cat 5 wire ran from main hub in home out to the shop. ... "
" ... The app made it so easy plug the wires in and the app did the rest. ... "
" ... Cable tech has already been by and said everything working fine . ... "
" ... Very easy to install, superior coverable as compare to cable company hardware that you never own and have to pay for each month. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
3works
+100%
" ... Operates as advertised. ... "
" ... Performs as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
3-100%
" ... and after 2 hours determined it was defective. ... "
" ... A new device arrived and was also defective. ... "
" ... Both that I ordered were faulty I ended up getting one at best buy and a different brand too ... "
Battery / Charging
3get, works, help, go
+33%
-67%
" ... It will go in the garbage and not a dime will go towards the ship back charge. ... "
" ... Of course their support actually charges you to call them after 90 days if you want to try to get a replacement via their supposed warranty. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
USB: Yes
Performance
Processor Clock: 0.86 GHz
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