I have had this router for well over a year. It has constantly caused issues. It works for a while, then starts choking bandwidth - or dropping 5g - or dropping both.
I have spend countless hours troubleshooting - checked with ISP for lines/equipment. Updated firmware, rolled back firmware, resets, reboots, replace wires, changed settings as recommended on netgear support forums, etc.
It never lasts.
The pandemic has made this router go from a frustration, to a major problem. 2 kids learning at home, 1 parent working from home. Crappy unreliable internet access is a major problem.
I will never buy another netgear product again, and I will strongly caution anyone else against them.
Love the Nighthawk Router. The Nighthawk app makes it easy to manage the device. I also purchased the Netgear Nighthawk Modem and both together have increased my bandwidth speed tremendously. I am very pleased. Will always purchase Netgear products over any other.
It has not been stable since Day 1, 5G always drops when you go to 2nd floor in my 1200sqft condo. I am already looking at buying a different brand router.