Looking for the best Netgear for my needs

Are you thinking of wifi capable Powerline plugs with built-in Access Points? Or regular Ethernet plugs that then feed a standalone repeater/access point?

Wifi capable APs are unlikely to be as powerful as standalone APs. Then there is the problem that you cannot buy single wifi plugs. They come in twin-packs with one "host" plug and a wifi "guest" plug. (You can use the host as a guest, but without the wifi capability.)

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kyelkhunter wrote:

I plan to have a secure wireless network as well as an open guest network. 

 

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Not sure how easy that we be to set up with Powerline plugs.

I would step back and think about what you want before deciding on Powerline as an option.

Most Netgear stuff is intended for domestic installations whereas you seem to need something more heavyweight. You could see if the Netgear product pages give any clues.

Try plugging your needs into the filters on the product pages:

Wireless Routers for Home | NETGEAR

Then check back here for reports on the things you are considering, but remember that people turn up here with problems, not compliments. So look at reviews on Amazon, for example.

For example,m you may find that the Orbi range is the nearest thing to what you want. I use Orbi on the end of an Ethernet only (no wifi) Powerline link.