NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 Dual Band Wi-Fi Gigabit Router (R7000) with Open Source Support

Accelerate your WiFi
Got game? Well, this is the router for you! Built with gaming, streaming and mobile devices in mind, this next generation gigabit WiFi router has a 1GHz dual core processor and delivers extreme speed so you enjoy less lag and less buffering. With Beamforming+ and built in high powered amplifiers and external antennas, get ready for the extreme! Nighthawk also has you covered even when you're away from home. Features such as NETGEAR genie® remote access, ReadyCLOUD®, OpenVPN, and Kwilt app support help you manage your network, have access to a secure personal cloud, access home network remotely, and share photos stored on the storage from anywhere. Using Amazon Alexa, control your home network with voice commands.

FEATURE :

• AC1900 WiFi—600+1300 Mbps speeds
• 1GHz Dual Core Processor
• Dynamic QoS prioritizes network traffic for uninterrupted video streaming for applications like YouTube®, Netflix® & others
• ReadyCLOUD® USB Access allows you to enjoy personal and secure cloud access to USB storage anytime, anywhere
• Manage home network and provide guest access remotely using NETGEAR genie®
• NEW & IMPROVED FEATURES: OpenVPN access on mobile devices, and Kwilt integration
• NEW FEATURE: Compatible with Amazon Echo/Alexa – Control your home network using voice commands

Built for Gaming, Streaming and Mobility
NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router was built to handle all your high-bandwidth online activities with features that will keep you connected at top speeds. With the powerful 1GHz dual core processor and advanced upstream QoS for XBox® and other game consoles, Nighthawk can prioritize bandwidth to your game so other devices on the network don't slow down your connection. Nighthawk also has Dynamic QoS and is optimized for streaming applications like YouTube®, Netflix®, and others, so you can enjoy uninterrupted video streaming with limited buffering. And with features like high performance external antennas, and Beamforming+, you can enhance your mobile speeds by up to 100%, so you can roam freely throughout your home without fear of slow or dropped connections.

Dynamic Quality of Service
If you like gaming and streaming videos, then you'll benefit from Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS). Dynamic QoS resolves Internet traffic congestion when you have competing Internet demands at home. Dynamic QoS identifies your online activities by application and device, and then utilizes bandwidth allocation, and traffic prioritization techniques, to automatically allocate more bandwidth to latency sensitive applications like online gaming and video streaming, while ensuring that lower priority applications continue to work.

Simple and Secure Cloud Storage
Access and share your files stored on a USB Drive through NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD® USB Access. Simply plug your USB hard drive into your NETGEAR® Nighthawk™ WiFi Router to create secure personal cloud storage. Enjoy the convenience and accessibility of Google Drive™ and Dropbox® without the fees, storage limitations, or privacy concerns. Using the ReadyCLOUD mobile app or web portal, you’ll now have anytime, anywhere access to your USB drive at home… it’s that easy!

Safeguard your Files with No Worry Backups
FREE ReadyShare Vault PC software it there for you to schedule automatic hassle-free backups to safeguard precious photos and files from any PC directly to the connected USB storage. ReadyShare Vault is FREE to download and use with your Nighthawk.

Share and Access Your Photos
Access and share your files stored on a USB Drive through NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD USB Access. Simply plug your USB hard drive into your NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Router to create secure personal cloud storage for anytime, anywhere access to your USB drive at home. And now with the latest Kwilt integration you can not only access all your photos stored on social media, but you can now add your external USB storage device connected to Nighthawk as a source of pictures, so you can search, index and share all of your photos from your iOS Kwilt app.

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TP-Link AC1200 Wireless Access Point REVIEW

TP-Link AC1200 Access Point delivers Business Class WiFi.

The Auranet EAP225 is a wireless access point for any growing business. It offers speed, ease of use and setup, and bandwidth control all with a relatively low price. That’s convenience and performance without going broke. I think we all can appreciate that. Plus, the appearance is clean and minimal. On the ceiling, it’s no more obvious than a smoke detector.

At first, when I installed my access point I was confused as to why anyone would need this. To me, it seemed just as easy to get a router and be done. That was before I saw the big picture. Yes, this acts as a router in that it allows users to connect via WiFi. However, with this access point, in particular, there is no complicated setup or much room for error. It’s as easy as hooking it up and downloading the AP controller software from the manufacturer’s website. All together it took about 6 minutes to be up and running. When you take into consideration that the unit has PoE or passive power, which is drawn from the Ethernet cable itself, there is only one wire to connect. Once in the controller software, you simply find the access point on the list of devices and click adopt. That’s pretty much it. It can’t get easier. From there, its a just a matter of choosing your network settings and you’re done.

The controller software is unique in itself. The program allows you to manage anywhere from one to hundreds of access points from any computer on the network. This gives administrators unparalleled control of their network. From your desk you can monitor who is using your network, for how long, how much bandwidth, on what type of device, and so on. The access points don’t have to be in the same building either. Any access point on your network, anywhere your network is running, can be controlled from any PC on the network. The user can upload floor plans to map out exactly where the access points are being used and where they might need to be added. This is useful to determine where you need service and where you don’t. The controller software also logs trends that will enable the administrator to monitor where the most traffic is being used. It really is an incredibly useful tool and at no extra cost to the consumer.

Now that we know the EAP225 works and is easy to use…and that the software is extremely useful, let’s talk about performance. The AC1200 dual band access point offers both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies with up to 300 Mbps and up to 867 Mbps. With features such as beamforming, band steering, and airtime fairness the user is going to get a good connection. The RF shields, professional grade antennas, and high powered amplifiers mean that the hardware and the firmware are designed for optimum business performance. I’m not going to go into all the bells and whistles here. Here is a link to the manufacturer’s datasheet with all the specs and performance information.

I’d have to say that any business that is growing or has a need for widespread wireless access could certainly make use of this device. From hotels and hospitals to businesses with multiple locations or offices, the EAP225 is truly a useful and versatile option. I’ve seen prices online ranging from around $50 to $80. I think at that price anyone using this access point will be pleased.

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