Last Updated on May 1, 2024 by Daniel Osakwe
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Netgear R6700 Review: Key Features
- Ethernet Ports: Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps— (1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports
- USB Ports: One (1) USB 3.0 port
- Security: Customized free URL to set up a personal FTP server
- Standards-based WiFi security: (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
- Double firewall protection: (SPI and NAT)
- Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
- Processor: Powerful dual-core 1GHz processor
- Memory: 128 MB flash and 256 MB RAM, IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz, IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0GHz
- Price:
Netgear R6700 Review: Design
- Robust design
- Durable
- Replaceable antennas
- Comes with USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports
The Netgear AC1750 shares the same housing style and color profile as the original Nighthawk model. The Nighthawk R6700 is robust and has a wide base with rubber feet that keep it off any surface, just like its bigger sibling, the Nighthawk R7000. If you have a small workstation, you won’t have to worry because all of Netgear’s routers can be wall mounted.
Both the R6700 and the well-known Nighthawk R7000 AC1900 employ identical internal and external hardware from Netgear. The Nighthawk R7000 has two USB ports (one USB 3.0 and one USB 2.0), however, the R6700 only has one USB 3.0 port. This is the only difference between the two devices.
The R6700 employs longer, ticker antennae with Beamforming+ to increase signal range, improve signal coverage, and reduce blind spots for large households, which is another noteworthy feature.
In contrast to the TP-Link 450’s antennae, which are only adjustable but not replaceable, the R6700’s antennas are both movable and removable. While the latter keeps costs low, it becomes pricey if an antenna needs to be repaired or replaced.
A cluster of 12 LEDs, like before, is located on the front panel to alert users of the router’s status. Having a lot of lights on often feels excessive, wildly when they are all blinking on and off, but you can turn them off if you want the Netgear AC1750 to be silently placed in a corner.
With the exception of the Netgear Nighthawk X4, which has a 1.4GHz processor, most routers in the Nighthawk series share the same 1GHz processor inside. Like its predecessors, the router continues to employ 256MB RAM and 128MB flash. Additionally, Netgear’s Genie App offers a simple method of controlling and keeping an eye on the router without the need for a pc.
You may stream music, share it, and even set up parental controls while you’re on the go. But whether linked to guest networks or through a wireless extender or repeater, the Genie App is unusable.
Netgear R6700 Review: Performance
- Great speed
- Can reach a distance of up to 25 feets
- Equipped with the latest technology
Excellent storage performance is delivered by the Netgear Nighthawk AC1750. The router outperformed most routers in its class in tests using the USB 3.0 connection for FAT32 and NTFS formats. It provided remarkable results for NTFS formats, such as 59.1 MB/s Read and 38.5 MB/s Write, and nearly identical results for FAT 32 files, including 59.8 Read and 36.9 Write.
On the same set of files, the TP-Link Archer C8 produced nearly identical results when compared: NTFS formats: 25.3 MB/s Read and 16.8 MB/s Write; FAT 32: 37.2 Read and 23.9 Write. Even so, the R6700 easily defeats its nearest competitors.
The 5Ghz throughput speed from the router to a laptop outfitted with an Intel AC-7265 (2×2 802.11ac) Wi-Fi adapter should be the main focus of the following test. Surprisingly, at distances of 10 and 25 feet, Netgear’s Nighthawk R6700 outperformed the majority of dual-band routers.
The TP-Link Archer C8 (479MB/s), which placed second, trailed the R6700 (524MB/s) in throughput at a distance of 10 feet. The R6700 managed to surpass its competitors at both distances when the same performance was repeated at a distance of 25 feet.
Overall, the Netgear Nighthawk AC1750 is a fantastic illustration of the significant advancements made over earlier generations and is capable of offering class-leading wireless speeds using the 802.11ac standard. With effective parental restrictions, it is reasonably priced and offers a far wider performance spectrum.
Even though 802.11ac was the hottest technology a little over a year ago, it has since matured and seen some performance improvements. This indicates that better functionalities are now available on routers that are virtually as expensive.
The Verdict
If you want a router with the fastest performance in its class without paying a lot of money, the Netgear Nighthawk AC1750 is unquestionably fast and well worth consideration. Since it provides consistent speeds over long distances and is less expensive and more practical than routers supporting quad-channel 802.11ac like the NETGEAR R7800 Nighthawk X4S, I won’t hesitate to suggest it over any other router on the market at this time.
Even while the R7800 X4S is quick, it doesn’t much outperform the dual-band R6700. And it contributes to the Nighthawk R6700′s major selling point of being a router with currently available features to all users and don’t add much to the cost.
Despite the software’s potential for improvement, USB 3.0 performance is great, and it is still usable. These factors all support the idea that the Netgear Nighthawk AC1750 is a router that large homes would benefit from using. However, the TP-Link AC 1900 (Archer C9) is adequate for a contemporary home or small business.
