Netgear Nighthawk AC2300

By combining a high-output router with some of the best home-security software available, Netgear's Nighthawk AC2300 cybersecurity Wi-Fi router can protect a family's digital valuables as it doles out internet connections — and can help you sleep well at night knowing that you've done your best to secure the household.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Guide
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Product details

  • Maximum Range : 2000 Sq Ft
  • Fast wifi performance: Get up to 2000 square feet wireless coverage with AC2300 speed (Dual band up to 600 + 1625 Mbps).
  • Recommended for up to 35 devices: Reliably stream videos, play games, surf the internet, and connect smart home devices.
  • Wired ethernet ports: plug in computers, game consoles, streaming players, and other nearby wired devices with 4 x 1 gigabit ethernet ports.
  • NETGEAR Armor protects your family's WiFi with an automatic shield of security across all your connected devices with a 30-day free trial.
  • NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls promotes healthy Internet habits, fosters responsibility and builds trust with your kids (30-day free trial included).
  • Loaded with advanced technology: Designed with a dual core 1GHz processor, 3 amplified antennas, Beamforming+, MU-MIMO, Dynamic QoS, Smart Connect, Amazon Alexa Voice Controls, and more.
  • USB connections: Share a storage drive and printer with any connected device, and create a personal cloud storage to access from anywhere, using the 1x3.0 and 1x2.0 USB ports.

PROS

+ Good performance
+ Three years of security software
+ Easy setup

CONS

- Short range
- Not much to configure

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Guide on February 03, 2021
By combining a high-output router with some of the best home-security software available, Netgear's Nighthawk AC2300 cybersecurity Wi-Fi router can protect a family's digital valuables as it doles out internet connections — and can help you sleep well at night knowing that you've done your best to secure the household.
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