I replaced old Netgear with a new Netgear and will again. May go with a upgrade next time for increased signal strength. Have one “TV” in a bedroom that shows a fair signal but performs. Bottom line, good router and will buy again.Unfortunately Amazon throws all the reviews together for several DIFFERENT Netgear router models. For example, I am writing about the AC1000 R6080 but of the 1900+ reviews linked to that model's page, the vast majority are for other models, like the Nighthawk or R700. So when customers ask a question the answer is often wrong as the one answering is answering for the model they bought, when the one asking might be asking about a different model... and everyone thinks they're on the same page, when they're not. I really wish Amazon would keep reviews for specific models separate unless the only difference is something immaterial like color (which doesn't apply to routers but could to things like tablets).Case in point: When looking at the AC1000 R6080 here, and jumping down to the reviews, then entering "QoS" in the question field, several people asked about QoS and the answer was the router has great QoS controls. In fact, the AC1000 has no QoS controls. I believe it might have Dynamic QoS which is not configurable by the end user. The normal "QoS" tab does not appear anywhere in the config menus and QoS is not mentioned anywhere in the manual. I clicked on the reply that answered "Yes" and Amazon linked it to a picture of a different model -- the Nighthawk. But you wouldn't know that by just reading the answer (unless you clicked on it too).On to the review. I got this router -- the AC1000 R6080 -- to work with a Zoom 5370 16x4 686mbps cable modem. I returned the router after just 2 days use.Cons (starting with less important to more):1. LEDs are on TOP so you can't see them without standing up.2. No QoS or even a way to see how the Dynamic QoS is set (if it even has that)3. Worst of all, *wired* connectivity through router is only ~70% of what it is directly through the modem. (117mbps modem/84mbps router)4. Wifi is also slower than normal (45-54mbps).5. The above last two cons are due to 10/100 LAN ports (including the Internet port that goes to modem) which are too slow if you have 100mbps service or higher.Pros:1. It's returnable.Although it's rated for 300mbps + 700mbps (using both bands) which equals 1Gb… it is not a "gigabit router". The LAN ports are 10/100 (operate at 100mbps minus overhead) which is practically legacy now. It would probably work well for broadband up to 50mbps perhaps, but if you have a faster service the 10/100 LAN ports will bottleneck your connection.It's hard to understand why Netgear would make an AC model with 10/100 LANs since 802.11ac is the newest, fastest wifi adapter standard. Even though you can certainly have an ac adapter and only pay for slow broadband, the router should meet the standards AC is capable of handling. Especially considering it is 'parading' as a '1Gb router' by the 300 + 700 rating.To get your money's worth of ISP service of 100mbps or higher, you will need to get a true gigabit router, identified by 10/100/1000 LAN ports (1Gb ports). The modem will make a 1Gb connection to the router in this case and deliver the full speed of your service at 100+mbps (or higher) with no overhead loss.I replaced the R6080 with the Set this up as a base router to lead through my homes wiring to a repeater. Works awesome.Make sure you know what you are buying. There is a difference between transfer speeds between devices and Internet speed capabilities. I upgraded from model R6120 (AC1200) to the R6260 (AC 1600) because my Internet speed is about to increase from 100 MB to 200 MB. While the transfer speeds of all the 6120 are more than 100 MB, the Internet port on it is 10/100. That means that it caps at 100 MB, so you will never see anything faster than that in Internet speed. Transfers among devices may come in above that but your Internet will never be faster than 100 MB. The 6260 is a Gigabit router with a 10/100/1000 Internet port, which means it supports up to Gigabit speeds. My speed before always capped out around 90 MB but switching to the 6260 puts me slightly over 100 MB (I still have the 100 speed). Initial speed test stars around 200 MB and falls back to 105 so I know this device will handle my new speed. If your Internet speed is above 100 MB, make sure you buy a Gigabit (10/100/1000) router or else you will never see past 100 MB. The AC1600 is a Gigabit router, the AC 1200 is not. That being said, the 1600 puts out a stronger signal than the 1200. The 1600 model covers 1600 sq ft while the 1200 covers 1200 sq ft. The 1600 is also larger than the 1200. Buy according to your Internet speed and coverage area. Also, regarding frequencies, 2.4ghz maxes out at 300 MB but has a longer range. The 5ghz reaches the 1300 MB but the signal doesn't travel as far. The 300 + 1300 is how the arrive at 1600 but it is actually max 1300 MB.We no longer have a problem with dropping connection.Don’t write reviews very often unless product outstanding and the router is a winner. Great price, easy install and even provided cables.Good wifi signal over 500 ft. with multiple devices.Currently have an old Verizon G1100 router that has solid range and has good speed (I get the full 500Mbps 3 rooms away). This router was to replace the old router plus since I could run openwrt, wanted to configure the network/subnets properlyAlas, although the router works fine (factory firmware and openwrt), but the speed is lacking (I get only 150Mbps tops).On the plus side, this is a solid router with gigabit ethernet ports and quite capable, so keeping it as a backup (extender for me with openwrt)My ultimate goal was to have 2 networks (split wifi) in separate LANs and block internet on the second network (for my IOT devices). Works beautifully, if only it could maintain good speedOn Pricing: When I was looking - it was sold to me Rs. 2998/-. Now I am seeing the price Rs. 2199. It gives me a very different thought as make me to understand that I am losing money. I understand you may have reason to provide a counter argument but as a customer - It does not make any sense to me and not happy at all.Product - I am able to setup easily and it is working fine. I will see for a week time to see the performance. I am not able to see the manufacturing period as well.Working perfectly. Previously was using MI router, which needed to be configured if power went off suddenly 2-3 times before proper restarting whereas there has been no such issues with Netgear router. Satisfied.Don't buy this item. Very poor range. Installation is also problem. I have cheap router at my hospital, it works better than this one.I don't recommend to buy, try something else.The range is horrible. I wanted to replace it with my D link single band router but the range will not even cover the same floor of my house.Easy to install. Good range for a house. I also get a signal through many walls. Nice and unobtrusive design. Highly recommended.