Arrived even faster than I expected, and was easy to install. I'm OLD, and was able to get it up fast, so anyone can do this, but I do hope you have better luck getting it activated... My ISP has notoriously poor service, so that was no surprise. Started trying to get it activated by phone, was told they were swamped and I'd have to call back the next day. Needed my computer badly, and of course, couldn't use my iPad either, so I started trying to get it activated online--again, too busy, try again later...which I did about 50 times--not stretching it! Even got up in the middle of the night and tried again, thinking surely they'd have some time then. No go, just the same old message...started out online again the next morning, and by mid-morning had again tried numerous times, and was about to just put the old router back on--it still worked occasionally. Finally tried the phone again and was able to get through and it took about 5 minutes talking to the serviceman to get the router activated. It works beautifully and I'm very pleased with it, but am WORN to a frazzle from the activating experience. Ugh!

One of the biggest problems with a lot of cable modems is that you never know what you're going to get until you unbox it and plug it in: will it work with your current devices? Will your ISP recognize it? Will it hold a connection? Does the Wi-Fi work? Can you bridge connections? Can you chain routers? Etc., etc., etc.

I've been through quite a few modems over the last ten years, at least six. And I have to say, the Netgear AC1200 has been the easiest to setup and the most comprehensive when it comes to managing it and connecting devices.

Yes, it has been one of the more expensive cable modems I've bought, but the features make it worth it. One of the best parts about it is that once you hook it up and power it on, you can access the modem remotely from any device connected to the AC1200 either via Wi-Fi or through a router connection. This is a huge boon, because I've had some modems where you can't access them if you're connected through a separate router connected to the cable modem. Here, it's always accessible and always secure.

The setup process is extremely intuitive, as it guides you through the process on setting up the modem for the first time based on your internet provider, but once that's done, there are a lot of great GUI features to make navigating the controls, settings, administration features, and connection rates with ease.

One of the biggest problems I've had with past modems is not being able to limit bandwidth or set rate limits, but with the AC1200 you can schedule access based on time of day (which is great if you have kids that you don't want online past or before a certain time), bandwidth limitations to prevent bandwidth caps from being exceeded, as well as access control, guest control, and even 5G connectivity.

I'm still learning some of the ins and outs of how the modem works, and some of the more advanced settings, but it's been amazing so far and I love its sleek design, quick boot-up times, and expansive user control settings. Also, being able to hook up multiple routers and bridge connections with nary a hiccup is really why this gets a 5 out of 5 stars.

I like the size - it's smaller than my last one & fits in most places much better. I also like how the lights are on the end instead of the front, so I can place it in my cabinet like a book. Has very good power and was super easy to connect.

I've been using this Wi-Fi router for a few weeks now and overall, I'm quite impressed. The setup was easy and straightforward, even for someone who isn't particularly tech-savvy. Once I had it up and running, the connection was fast and reliable. I've been able to stream videos, play online games, and browse the internet without any lag or buffering.

The range is also quite good. I live in a relatively small apartment, but I can easily connect to the Wi-Fi from every room without any issues. I also appreciate the security features, which give me peace of mind when I'm browsing online.

The only reason I'm giving this router four stars instead of five is that I've had a couple of instances where the connection dropped for no apparent reason. It was usually only for a minute or two, and it hasn't happened frequently enough to be a major issue, but it's still a bit annoying.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this Wi-Fi router to anyone who's looking for a reliable, easy-to-use option with good range and security features.

Great modem for the price. Quick set up. I have Xfinity and it was a easy transition. The Nighthawk app made the set up easy. My old modem was outdated and I was constantly resetting it to get the wifi to work. Since I purchased this one I haven't had to reset it once. Streaming is great with little to no clocking. Great cable modem for the price and needs of home school and work at home in additional to personal.