Upgrading from an older asus rt66n router. What to expect and the transition. Im expecting alot of difference and reading alot about the nighthawk. We plan on streaming movies along with game play, in some instances simoultaneous up and down scenarios. We also have a surveillance system (cctv) that may be accessed occasionally through port forwarding.What is to be expected by this upgrade?

Too late boys. I was on the amazon website and thought I would talk to tech support on the issue. I also tried tech support at netgear. Support at netgear was a bit of a runaround. So TS at Amazon said this has been a frequent issue with this router. So, I sent it back. Im currently researching a replacement. I liked the plex media server and so im considering the xr500. But right now I have the ild asus rt66 installed. Without bias, is there any significant difference between the xr500 and xr700 and is the 500 anymore reliable/stable?

No disrespect intended. But I dont have alot of time to sit and respond to endless “community” comments. Where is tech support? Why must I send a reciept to confirm a purchase? This is my first purchase of a netgear product. Right now, Im not impressed overall. On paper, im reading alot of great product details but when you turn the switch on its all hype. For example, using geo filter: set radius to 1500 miles. Couldnt even find a lobby on COD BO4 blackout. It just sat and searched. Had to turn it off to play the game. So thats 1 feature that didnt work. 2. Connectivity issues are being reported across the country. Not ISP issues. Hardware issues. So netgear released a product knowing it was flawed. Lots of features but not fully operationally ready for distribution seems to be the word in the market from all the reviews ive read. I tell ya what, if theres anybody at netgear who wants to take the time to discuss what I need and can offer a reliable product that doesnt flat on its ass out of the box, i would sure like to talk to them.

Yes and I see collarboration from Netgear reps on threads in the community forum.

Modem Combo Units:Couple of options,1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the NG router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the NG router gets from the modem.

The modem is supplied by the ISP, no known config is available by end user.All utility mods will be accomplished onsite by end user.

Asus rt66 to xr700 upgrade- what to expect

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 30, 2018
Modem Combo Units:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the NG router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the NG router gets from the modem.
- Rx700codmaster
  Guide
  Nov 30, 2018
  The modem is supplied by the ISP, no known config is available by end user.
  
  All utility mods will be accomplished onsite by end user.
  - Netduma_Jack
    NetDuma Partner
    Nov 30, 2018
    I work from Netduma, so I can help answer any questions you have about DumaOS, our router operating system that runs on the Nighthawk XR500 and XR700.
    
    But first of all, I recommend you go to this webpage to learn more about our features. It will only take 1-2 minutes to read: https://netduma.com/features/
    
    We also have a massive roadmap of new features coming out, so it'll only improve your router!

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Asus rt66 to xr700 upgrade- what to expect