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Netgear Nighthawk X10

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Pros

  • Both are simple and designed to be user-friendly
  • speedy network storage performance
  • and the built-in Plex server for media streaming works

Cons

  • required no such reboot
  • you'll have to download the mobile or web app first
  • all clients must have Wi-Fi circuitry

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Netgear Nighthawk X10 - Pros & Cons

Netgear Nighthawk X10

Pros

  • Both are simple and designed to be user-friendly
  • speedy network storage performance
  • and the built-in Plex server for media streaming works
  • Nighthawk X10 did reasonably well
  • Nighthawk X10 doing reasonably well
  • Netgear Nighthawk X10 is relatively simple
  • Nighthawk X10 is quite simple and easy
  • Setup proceeded smoothly
  • and the firmware was automatically identified to be out of date
  • Great sharing and storage features
  • Very easy to setup and also manage via the application

Cons

  • required no such reboot
  • you'll have to download the mobile or web app first
  • all clients must have Wi-Fi circuitry
  • couldn't hold a signal at a distance of 30 feet
  • Lacks detailed Quality of Service (QoS) settings
  • it has an extremely short range
  • The web interface is sluggish
  • Genie app struggled to keep up with the higher resolution of my screen
  • The interface itself is also sluggish
  • The router is expensive and bulky
  • Plex server is not as powerful as that of a dedicated NAS server

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Netgear Nighthawk X10 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
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Dimensions
Width8.82 in
Height2.91 in
Depth6.61 in
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Security
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  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA2-PSK
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Communication
Frequency band
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz

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Netgear Nighthawk X10 Netgear - Editorial Reviews (15)

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Netgear Nighthawk X10 Netgear Nighthawk X10 AD7200 Smart WiFi Router (R9000) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 28.02.2017
Netgear Nighthawk X10 AD7200 Smart WiFi Router (R9000) Review
4.5

The 802.11ad, MU-MIMO-equipped Netgear Nighthawk X10 R9000 delivers blazing 5GHz throughput and even faster 60GHz speeds, and despite the high price, is an excellent way to future-proof your wireless network.

Netgear Nighthawk X10 Netgear R9000 Nighthawk X10 Review « TOP NEW Review
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Published: 04.10.2018
Netgear R9000 Nighthawk X10 Review « TOP NEW Review
4.2

The futuristic-looking Nighthawk X10 is advertised as the 'world's fastest router,’ with a claimed total wireless bandwidth of 7,133Mb/sec.

Netgear Nighthawk X10 This router is powerful, expensive and cutting-edge -- and you probably don't need it
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CNET
Published: 25.02.2017
This router is powerful, expensive and cutting-edge -- and you probably don't need it

The Netgear R9000 is definitely a powerful and exciting home router -- if you have the right hardware to take advantage of it. Here's CNET's full review.

Netgear Nighthawk X10 NetGear Nighthawk X10 (R9000) Review
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TechGearLab
Published: 25.03.2022
NetGear Nighthawk X10 (R9000) Review
4.8

While the NetGear Nighthawk X10 (R9000) did finish in the top portion of the pack, it is by far the most expensive router that we tested. This...

Netgear Nighthawk X10 Netgear Nighthawk X10 AD7200 Router Review
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Lifewire
Published: 29.05.2020
Netgear Nighthawk X10 AD7200 Router Review
4.0

The Netgear Nighthawk X10 AD7200 is a 60GHz WiGig router with a surprisingly robust 5GHz network. I put six hours of testing and a couple of days of use into figuring out how it ticks.

Netgear Nighthawk X10 Netgear Nighthawk X10 Review - Gadget Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 16.12.2016
Netgear Nighthawk X10 Review - Gadget Review
4.0

The Netgear Nighthawk X10 is a speed demon of a router that takes no prisoners and is future-proofed to the teeth, but do you really need all that for its exceedingly high price tag?

Netgear Nighthawk X10 Netgear Nighthawk X10 review - a router with the speed and range to meet our modern needs
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Published: 06.02.2017
Netgear Nighthawk X10 review - a router with the speed and range to meet our modern needs

If you want a great wi-fi network at home – you need a great router. It’s as simple as that. One router that can certainly be hailed as great is Netgear’s new Nighthawk X10 which can provide combined wireless speeds of up to 7.2Gbps. The “Netflix effect” has made customers take more notice of their […]

Netgear Nighthawk X10 Netgear Nighthawk X10 Review
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pcgamer
Published: 20.03.2017
Netgear Nighthawk X10 Review

The fastest Wi-Fi we've ever seen comes with a few caveats—and a premium pricetag.

Netgear Nighthawk X10 Netgear R9000 Nighthawk X10 review: Sleek and speedy | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 25.03.2019
Netgear R9000 Nighthawk X10 review: Sleek and speedy | IT PRO
5.0

It might be expensive, but it's one of the quickest and most fully-featured routers around

Netgear Nighthawk X10 Netgear Nighthawk X10 Wireless AD7200 Router Review [Updated]
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HotHardware
Published: 10.02.2017
Netgear Nighthawk X10 Wireless AD7200 Router Review [Updated]
4.0

The recently released Netgear Nighthawk X10 is something different in the home WiFi router space and is the industry’s first 802.11ad router and it's

Netgear Nighthawk X10 Netgear Nighthawk X10 AD7200 Smart WiFi R9000
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 12.05.2019
Netgear Nighthawk X10 AD7200 Smart WiFi R9000

Netgear Nighthawk X10 AD7200 Smart WiFi R9000 (Router): 4.1 out of 5 stars from 9 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Netgear Nighthawk X10 Review: Netgear Nighthawk X10 packs a speed punch, has nice add-on features
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Network World
Published: 13.01.2017
Review: Netgear Nighthawk X10 packs a speed punch, has nice add-on features

If you're looking to upgrade your Wi-fi with a high-powered system, this should be on your short list.

Netgear Nighthawk X10 NETGEAR R9000 Nighthawk X10 Smart WiFi Router Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder
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smallnetbuilder.com
Published: 26.12.2016
NETGEAR R9000 Nighthawk X10 Smart WiFi Router Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder

SmallNetBuilder provides networking and IT news, reviews, help and information for professional and prosumer home, SOHO and small business users.

Netgear Nighthawk X10 Netgear Nighthawk X10 R9000 DD-WRT FlashRouter VPN router review
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TechRadar
Published: 12.05.2020
Netgear Nighthawk X10 R9000 DD-WRT FlashRouter VPN router review

A hassle-free way to protect multiple devices with a VPN

Netgear Nighthawk X10 NETGEAR Nighthawk X10 AD7200 Smart Wi-Fi Router Review
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TweakTown
Published: 03.03.2017
NETGEAR Nighthawk X10 AD7200 Smart Wi-Fi Router Review
4.9

NETGEAR's Nighthawk X10 AD7200 smart wireless router is the cream of the crop when it comes to home Wi-Fi networking performance and features.

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