I got an invite for a ProSAFE Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Firewall (FVS336G-300NAS). I'm pretty sure I'm going to pass on this one. I don't really need this level of capability for my home office.
Free tech
452,483 Views |
2581 Replies |
Last: 3 yr ago by tfunk02
VPN... I am sure half of you don't have a need for a VPN router...
Hey William1978, I know it isn't your fault but you work for Netgear.
Your company's R8000 3.2Gps router is a grade A piece of ****. The crappy uverse router works a million times better. I might as well set my money on fire, as the two months I have dealt with it puts me past my return window.
TIA.
Again, not your fault but this frustrates me.
Your company's R8000 3.2Gps router is a grade A piece of ****. The crappy uverse router works a million times better. I might as well set my money on fire, as the two months I have dealt with it puts me past my return window.
TIA.
Again, not your fault but this frustrates me.
Have you used any other routers with your U-Verse gateway that worked well?
I ask because that is generally considered a very good router and as a U-Verse user myself, I have a hard time believing it wouldn't - at the very least - slightly surpass the performance of the build in gateway router.
It wouldn't be too surprising to have a bad setup given that U-Verse isn't the easiest thing to deal with as far as getting things set up to work behind the modem/router combo, which is why I ask if you've ever set one up that worked to your satisfaction. If not, there's a pretty reasonable chance that it is just something in your setup that is causing issues.
Unless you're talking about things like random power cycles or some other obvious flaw.
I ask because that is generally considered a very good router and as a U-Verse user myself, I have a hard time believing it wouldn't - at the very least - slightly surpass the performance of the build in gateway router.
It wouldn't be too surprising to have a bad setup given that U-Verse isn't the easiest thing to deal with as far as getting things set up to work behind the modem/router combo, which is why I ask if you've ever set one up that worked to your satisfaction. If not, there's a pretty reasonable chance that it is just something in your setup that is causing issues.
Unless you're talking about things like random power cycles or some other obvious flaw.
quote:i thought the routers were not for uverse. I know i have comcast and have had zero issues
Hey William1978, I know it isn't your fault but you work for Netgear.
Your company's R8000 3.2Gps router is a grade A piece of ****. The crappy uverse router works a million times better. I might as well set my money on fire, as the two months I have dealt with it puts me past my return window.
TIA.
Again, not your fault but this frustrates me.
Uverse forces you to use their modem but you can use your own routers behind it if you set it up right.
quote:i'm fairly certain this is either user error or you got a bad product. The Nighthawk routers are incredible, probably some of the best on the market right now.
Hey William1978, I know it isn't your fault but you work for Netgear.
Your company's R8000 3.2Gps router is a grade A piece of ****. The crappy uverse router works a million times better. I might as well set my money on fire, as the two months I have dealt with it puts me past my return window.
TIA.
Again, not your fault but this frustrates me.
What problems are you having? a lot of us have this router or other Nighthawk routers, maybe we can help
quote:quote:We are coming out with the security mounting arms in the next 30 days so that the outdoor mounting is more secure.
Got the test unit yesterday. Some initial thoughts....
Setup is super easy. 5 minutes and you are up and running.
Camera video and picture quality seems pretty good.
Web app and mobile app seem reasonable so far. I haven't played with too many of the settings, but it seems to be decent.
The main question I have with the unit so far is the physical security of the cameras themselves. At $150 each, they aren't something you want to be easily taken. The mounting is... interesting, I guess. You are given a magnetic base to mount the camera (See here). This makes it easy to mount and point where you want it to be, but it is also super easy for someone to walk off with the camera. You need it to be somewhat accessible, since you will have to change the batteries at some point.
Hey Travis, do you know when these outdoor mounts are expected to be released?
TIA.
I want to sign up.
Any Nighthawks needing evaluation in the near future? I'm in the market :P
Trek Strategy
Joined:
Jul 16, 2013
Posts:
1,503
User Profile
Private Message
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Sponsor
AG
quote:They are on pre-order as we speak. if you order one, you should get it within 3 weeks.quote:quote:We are coming out with the security mounting arms in the next 30 days so that the outdoor mounting is more secure.
Got the test unit yesterday. Some initial thoughts....
Setup is super easy. 5 minutes and you are up and running.
Camera video and picture quality seems pretty good.
Web app and mobile app seem reasonable so far. I haven't played with too many of the settings, but it seems to be decent.
The main question I have with the unit so far is the physical security of the cameras themselves. At $150 each, they aren't something you want to be easily taken. The mounting is... interesting, I guess. You are given a magnetic base to mount the camera (See here). This makes it easy to mount and point where you want it to be, but it is also super easy for someone to walk off with the camera. You need it to be somewhat accessible, since you will have to change the batteries at some point.
Hey Travis, do you know when these outdoor mounts are expected to be released?
TIA.
http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Security-Adjustable-Outdoor-VMA1000-10000S/dp/B00TTLGHSK/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1425572499&sr=1-4&keywords=arlo
Trek Strategy
Joined:
Jul 16, 2013
Posts:
1,503
User Profile
Private Message
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Sponsor
AG
quote:A really common setup issue when you are tethering a router to a uverse gateway is DHCP. If both the router and the gateway are acting as routers, then they both will be trying to manage IP addresses and the performance of the router will be diminished significantly.quote:i thought the routers were not for uverse. I know i have comcast and have had zero issues
Hey William1978, I know it isn't your fault but you work for Netgear.
Your company's R8000 3.2Gps router is a grade A piece of ****. The crappy uverse router works a million times better. I might as well set my money on fire, as the two months I have dealt with it puts me past my return window.
TIA.
Again, not your fault but this frustrates me.
I have uverse, you just need to set the router up in access point mode. That will solve your problems. Less than .03% of our routers are actually defective.
First arlo camera batteries are at 12% today. This only after around 6-7 weeks and only recording an average of 5 min/day.
Trek Strategy
Joined:
Jul 16, 2013
Posts:
1,503
User Profile
Private Message
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Sponsor
AG
quote:make sure to do the firmware update. It corrects the battery algorithm issue.
First arlo camera batteries are at 12% today. This only after around 6-7 weeks and only recording an average of 5 min/day.
quote:The other option is to put the additional router into DMZ mode on the U-Verse gateway and let the new router handle your DHCP assignments.quote:A really common setup issue when you are tethering a router to a uverse gateway is DHCP. If both the router and the gateway are acting as routers, then they both will be trying to manage IP addresses and the performance of the router will be diminished significantly.quote:i thought the routers were not for uverse. I know i have comcast and have had zero issues
Hey William1978, I know it isn't your fault but you work for Netgear.
Your company's R8000 3.2Gps router is a grade A piece of ****. The crappy uverse router works a million times better. I might as well set my money on fire, as the two months I have dealt with it puts me past my return window.
TIA.
Again, not your fault but this frustrates me.
I have uverse, you just need to set the router up in access point mode. That will solve your problems. Less than .03% of our routers are actually defective.
I have mine on a different subnet. Internet devices are on 192.168.2.x handled by my Netgear equipment and TV/phone are on 192.168.1.x handled by the UV gateway.
Firmware has been set to auto update so I have to assume it's been the latest.
FW Version : 1.3.2261
System Version : 1.8.0
FW Version : 1.3.2261
System Version : 1.8.0
quote:
A really common setup issue when you are tethering a router to a uverse gateway is DHCP. If both the router and the gateway are acting as routers, then they both will be trying to manage IP addresses and the performance of the router will be diminished significantly.
I have uverse, you just need to set the router up in access point mode. That will solve your problems. Less than .03% of our routers are actually defective.
I will give the access point a shot, why isn't your site/instructions more clear about this? Very difficult to find anything to help.
I don't think the problem is the setup though, it is with the 5Ghz band being unstable and constantly dropping, having to toggle wifi on/of, or even needing to reboot the router.
I have the router hooked up right now but just have the wifi toggled off as I got tired of jacking with it, and then the next day hearing my wife say that the wifi on her ipad/iphone wasn't working again.
quote:
I will give the access point a shot, why isn't your site/instructions more clear about this? Very difficult to find anything to help.
To be fair, the complications are tied to the U-Verse gateway rather than the router. These are all things you can do to get any router working with a U-Verse gateway, so it isn't necessarily an issue with NETGEAR.
I do agree with U-Verse having as big a market share as they do, it would be helpful for companies to have those instructions available.
quote:You do understand that the 5 Ghz band has limited range compared to 2.4 Ghz, and that not all devices are capable of connecting to the 5 Ghz band? Right? If not, then that could be part of your problem. Otherwise, carry on.quote:
the 5Ghz band being unstable and constantly dropping
Hi William
Any chance to join the Arlo testers team?
Any chance to join the Arlo testers team?
quote:
Hi William
Any chance to join the Arlo testers team?
quote:
Hi William
Any chance to join the Arlo testers team?
Anyone with the c6300 router have an issue with it not turning on after being unplugged for several days? I was out of town and switched off my power strip and now everything is turning on ok except the router. The Ethernet lights on the back all turn on, but nothing on the front. Just checking with y'all before I contact netgear. Thanks
Actually, the power light flashes red once when I turn it on, then it goes faint red that you can barely see. Gonna see what Google turns up.
Google turning up nothing directly related to the C6300, but based off other netgear product manuals and stuff it appears either the adapter isn't providing enough power or something is wrong inside the router.
Am I supposed to e-mail Marynel with problems? Or contact Netgear tech support directly?
Actually, the power light flashes red once when I turn it on, then it goes faint red that you can barely see. Gonna see what Google turns up.
Google turning up nothing directly related to the C6300, but based off other netgear product manuals and stuff it appears either the adapter isn't providing enough power or something is wrong inside the router.
Am I supposed to e-mail Marynel with problems? Or contact Netgear tech support directly?
Contact tech support direct but let them know you're a product t&e.
I thought a new product was being tested and had got my hopes up...
Get your hopes up....
Trek Strategy
Joined:
Jul 16, 2013
Posts:
1,503
User Profile
Private Message
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Sponsor
AG
quote:We actually just announced at CES a new setup wizard that walks you through setting up a router behind a uverse gateway. We'll keep rolling it out to the other routers as time goes on. It's available now on the R7000.quote:
I will give the access point a shot, why isn't your site/instructions more clear about this? Very difficult to find anything to help.
To be fair, the complications are tied to the U-Verse gateway rather than the router. These are all things you can do to get any router working with a U-Verse gateway, so it isn't necessarily an issue with NETGEAR.
I do agree with U-Verse having as big a market share as they do, it would be helpful for companies to have those instructions available.
Can you send me a R7000 to verify on?
Got an invite for the Around Town WiFi hotspot.
Got an invite for the Readynas 202, says it's for the business f&f, which I didn't sign up for. Have been in the market for a NAS, so I responded.
quote:
Got an invite for the Around Town WiFi hotspot.
Very cool! That is definitely one of the items I was really hoping they would bring to the f&f program. Jealous that I didn't get invited to try this one But hopefully you get it.
quote:quote:
Got an invite for the Around Town WiFi hotspot.
Very cool! That is definitely one of the items I was really hoping they would bring to the f&f program. Jealous that I didn't get invited to try this one But hopefully you get it.
I agree. Looking forward to hearing how this is.
quote:
Got an invite for the Around Town WiFi hotspot.
Yeah, me too.
Hopefully I get to do the trial - we just switched over from AT&T to cricket and are in need of a mobile hotspot anyhow, so this fills an actual need for us (if selected).
just got two invites from Marynel... good luck boys...
I got a second survey as well.
Kansas Kid
Georgia scores 9 runs on the top ranked team in the country in first inning
in Billy Liucci's TexAgs Premium
275
FrioAg 00
LIVE from BBP: No. 1 Texas A&M vs. No. 20 Georgia (Saturday, Game 1)
in Billy Liucci's TexAgs Premium
183
aggierogue
Georgia scores 9 runs on the top ranked team in the country in first inning
in Billy Liucci's TexAgs Premium
171
Cade Harris
LIVE from BBP: No. 1 Texas A&M vs. No. 20 Georgia (Saturday, Game 1)
in Billy Liucci's TexAgs Premium
148
Cade Harris
LIVE from BBP: No. 1 Texas A&M vs. No. 20 Georgia (Saturday, Game 1)
in Billy Liucci's TexAgs Premium
127
Big Shooter
FINAL from BBP: No. 1 Texas A&M 19, No. 20 Georgia 9
in Billy Liucci's TexAgs Premium
123
Cade Harris
LIVE from BBP: No. 1 Texas A&M vs. No. 20 Georgia (Saturday, Game 1)
in Billy Liucci's TexAgs Premium
106
Big Shooter
LIVE from BBP: No. 1 Texas A&M vs. No. 20 Georgia (Saturday, Game 1)
in Billy Liucci's TexAgs Premium
91
Cade Harris
LIVE from BBP: No. 1 Texas A&M vs. No. 20 Georgia (Saturday, Game 1)
in Billy Liucci's TexAgs Premium
87
TayTrox
LIVE from BBP: No. 1 Texas A&M vs. No. 20 Georgia (Saturday, Game 1)
in Billy Liucci's TexAgs Premium
81