NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1750 WiFi Router Review

Introduction

Whether you’re streaming high-definition videos, gaming online, or working from home, a powerful router can make all the difference. That’s where the NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1750 (Netgear R6700)comes into play. I’ve been using it for about a year now and it’s been very reliable. I’ve had no problems with dropped connections or slow speeds. The range is also excellent – I can get good signal strength even in the farthest corners of my house.

Unmatched Security Features

The NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1750 elevates security to the forefront, equipped with NETGEAR Armor™, a Bitdefender comprehensive security suite that safeguards your network from emerging online threats. Unlike traditional antivirus software, This system doesn’t require installation on each device, which can be difficult or impossible for IoT devices and other non-traditional devices. Instead, protects your entire network by filtering traffic at the router level, ensuring that even devices without antivirus are protected from the latest online threats. This advanced system continuously scans your network for malware, viruses, and phishing attempts, neutralizing them before they can infiltrate your devices and personal information. In general, it can be considered as a Multi-Layer Defense Against Cyber Threats.

NETGEAR Armor employs a multi-layered approach to security, encompassing:

• Prevents malware and phishing attacks: Armor uses advanced threat detection and prevention technologies to block malware, ransomware, and other malicious websites before they can infect your devices.
• Protects your privacy: Scans for and blocks data leaks, ensuring that your personal information is not compromised.
• Shields against phishing attacks: Identifies and blocks phishing websites, preventing you from inadvertently revealing your personal information to scammers.
• Safeguards your IoT devices: NETGEAR Armor is especially important for protecting IoT devices, as these devices are often more vulnerable to attack than traditional computers or smartphones.

Excellent Parental Control System

NETGEAR Circle is a parental control system that works with NETGEAR wifi routers to manage internet access for all devices connected to your home network. The Nighthawk AC1750 WiFi router is also use this system, providing a holistic approach to home Wi-Fi management. It provides a variety of features to help you protect your children from online threats, limit their screen time, and promote responsible online habits.

• Time Limits: Set daily or weekly time limits for specific websites, apps, or categories of content. This helps parents regulate screen time and ensure that their children are not spending excessive amounts of time online.
• Filter Web Content: Block access to inappropriate websites, ensuring that children are protected from harmful or inappropriate content. This filter can be personalized to block specific categories of websites or URLs.
• Pause Wi-Fi: Temporarily pause Wi-Fi access for all devices or for specific children, providing a break from the digital world. This is particularly useful for bedtime or family time.
• Monitor Online Activity: Track the websites, apps, and amount of time spent online for each child. This provides valuable insights into their online habits and helps parents identify potential issues.
• Schedule Online Time: Set specific times of day when children can access the internet. This helps parents establish a routine and promote healthy online habits.
• Safeguards your IoT devices: NETGEAR Armor is especially important for protecting IoT devices, as these devices are often more vulnerable to attack than traditional computers or smartphones.

Overall, my experience with NETGEAR Circle has been excellent. It is a powerful and easy-to-use parental control solution that has helped me to manage my children’s internet usage and protect them from online harm. On the other hand, I’ve read many positive reviews from other parents. You can trust that as a  very effective tool for managing children’s online activity, and it is easy to use.

The NETGEAR Circle app is available for iOS and Android devices, and it allows parents to control their children’s online activity from anywhere.

My Test Experience

According to various online reviews, the NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1750 generally provides strong coverage for up to 1500 square feet, with reliable Wi-Fi signals reaching most corners of a typical home. However, the actual coverage range may vary depending on factors such as the layout of your home, the construction materials used, and the number of obstacles between the router and your devices. Read More : How To Extend WiFi Range

This router was tested using an iPhone 12, a smartphone with a nominal speed of 150Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 866Mbps on the 5 GHz band. The tests were conducted in a controlled environment with no other Wi-Fi networks nearby.

Further enhancing its coverage capabilities, the NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1750 employs Beamforming+ technology, which focuses the wireless signal towards connected devices, ensuring optimal performance even in areas with weak signals. Surprisingly, our tests showed that Beamforming+ has a significant impact on coverage and speed, even in areas where we did not expect it to make a difference. We were particularly impressed with the performance in the basement ( Approximately 20 Mbps at 2.4GHz band and 85 Mbps at 5GHz band), where the signal was previously weak and unreliable.

Conclusion

As you may be aware, numerous devices connected to a typical home network, such as In our technical tests, we gave the NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1750  a score of 8.5 out of 10. We were particularly impressed with its security features, which include Armor™ security system and Circle® Smart Parental Control. We also liked its coverage and speed tests, which showed that it can provide strong and reliable Wi-Fi performance for all of your devices.

Overall, the NETGEAR R6700 (AC1750) is a great all-around router that is perfect for homes with up to 1500 square feet. It is a good choice for families and individuals who want a reliable and secure Wi-Fi network.