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Erinpiper
Jan 05, 2022Star
Help with New Router
Hello, HELP. I think it's time to upgrade from my old WNDR3400V3 router. Should I consider a new router? I think I have 10 or so devices to connect. I have a small home 1400sq ft and co...
- Jan 05, 2022
Erinpiper wrote:
Are those options compatible with the new Nighthawk app? Is the app something to consider when looking at these new routers?
Will Netgear honor the renewed router as if it were new and does Netgear do the renew on the unit? I have never tried anything that was renewed?
Thank You
Renewed warranties are shorter as well as the support period is less. But even if you factor in an aftermarket warranty through amazon, its still far cheaper. And its just a thought. If its concerning and you'd like a longer support period, then go with a new device. but you'll end up with a lower spec device for the same price.
In terms of 6E, its not really in the budget for what you're plans are. And I'm not a huge fan of it yet as there really isn't much for 6e devices and its range is much shorter than 2.4ghz/5ghz.
With the devices you have, a decent dual band router should be more than enough. Tribands are nice when you get a lot of devices streaming at once. Your internet connection will bottleneck before the router will with what you're current speeds are.
And I'd certainly recommend making sure you have at least gigabit. 100mbps might be your speeds now, but a lot of the isp's have been setting their base speeds at that 200mbps speeds.
plemans
Jan 06, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Most of the renewed stuff I find is from amazon.
I haven't seen renewed sold from netgear in a very very long time.
I've used their renewed stuff quite regularly before and I've been very fortunate with it. Not saying all are good but I've done well.
Erinpiper
Jan 09, 2022Star
Hello,
In checking Amazon I am seeing an RAX80 router listed at $200, But the listing is under an "Other Offers" type catagory. The listing claims everything is new in the packaging and is listed as "in very good" condition. I suspect this IS NOT omething that is Amazon Renewed, correct? Has anyone purchased a router from this catagory? The router is sold through Amazon but the seller seems to be a third party. Is this something to take a chance on or just stick to the Amazon Renewed? Is the RAX80 worth the $50, over the RAX75 that is Amazon Renewed?
Thank You
- michaelkenwardJan 09, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Erinpiper wrote:
The router is sold through Amazon but the seller seems to be a third party. Is this something to take a chance on or just stick to the Amazon Renewed?
Netgear isn't likely to now much about stuff that third party sellers put through Amazon.
I do recall seeing that Amazon is not a "qualified", whatever that means, seller.
Is this something to take a chance on or just stick to the Amazon Renewed? Is the RAX80 worth the $50, over the RAX75 that is Amazon Renewed?What do Amazon reviews say? These questions rarely come up here.
For general advice on Nertgewar's RAX models, try the appropriate section.