Netgear R6100 WiFi Router

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Pros:

Has WDS and AP modes.
Inexpensive for an 802.11ac router.
Looks like more expensive Netgear routers.

Cons:

Crippled wireless performance.
WAN limits broadband to 100Mbit.

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Last revision on October 25, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Has WDS and AP modes
Inexpensive for an 802.11ac router
Looks like more expensive Netgear routers
Straightforward to setup
Compatible with Negear Genie app

Reviewers Didn't Like

Crippled wireless performance
WAN limits broadband to 100Mbit
Fast Ethernet
Aged design and UI

Expert reviews and ratings

Easy to use with some good features, but its Wi-Fi speeds are...

By Expert Reviews on July 11, 2014

If you're looking to upgrade your wireless network then you should look elsewhere. This is a dud.

By TrustedReviews on July 02, 2014

The lack of Gigabit Ethernet in many ways cancels out the Netgear R6100's support for the fast 802.11ac standard and makes it just an average Wi-Fi...

By CNET Australia on September 17, 2013

When we first heard that Netgear was going to release a sub-$100 AC router we were very excited. With the number of wireless devices being used in the home rising greatly, there is greater need for users to embrace the latest wireless standard, 802.11ac....

By Legit Reviews on December 20, 2013

Qualcomm Atheros based draft 802.11ac AC1200 router with storage sharing USB 2.0 port, performance limited by 10/100 Ethernet...

By SmallNetBuilder on July 24, 2013