Keep your Wi-Fi connection strong anywhere in the house with this NETGEAR router. Monitor your network with the NETGEAR genie app, keep track of your kids with parental controls, and use multiple devices simultaneously for downloading, gaming and more
I have never before experienced a bad product from either Netgear or Best Buy, so I was surprised to discover that this router does not, and cannot, work properly with many B-type devices, in WPA or WPA2 modes.
I tested everything, from configurations to other devices, before finally searching the web. That was when I discovered the defect. Apparently Netgear is well aware of it, but does nothing about it. This is an older router, in spite of the relatively high price at Best Buy. There is no firmware update to fix the issues with WPA and WPA2 modes.
The router is ok for devices connected to the RJ-45 ports. It also works in WEP mode, which is easily hackable. But, it does not work at all for, several of my devices, in WPA or WPA2 mode.
Unfortunately, I did not even test the router until I had owned it for more than 30 days, so I cannot even return it (sigh).
What's great about it: It comes in a nice box. Best Buy presents it as an upscale router.
What's not so great: It is a defective design, and Netgear knows it.