Excellent router if you don't pay list price

This is a bit overpriced at a list price of 249.99 but if you can get it on sale or used it's a powerful router. There are 4 hardwired ports, one regular USB and one USB 3.0 port. I purchased this because my router/modem combo only provided wi-fi in the living room--this unit fills every inch of my one bedroom apartment with wi-fi without needing the signal extender. I can even access my wi-fi from the laundrey room--so making sure your network is secured with a strong password is a must. I've been streaming hi-def video from an external hard drive connected to the USB 3.0 port to my Roku without any glitches. One downside if you are a tech geek is that you cannot install third party firmware like dd-wrt as this specific model is not supported. The unit also has a rather large footprint, so be prepared to clear some space on your desk for it. Another potential downside is that the Qos is basically useless unless your internet speed is very predictable. It requires a max speed to be entered rather than simply giving priority to specific programs or equipment (i.e. a streaming device). The problem is that if you set the speed too high QOS does nothing and if you set it too low QOS will throttle your speed. I've found QOS useless with my Comcast service but also unnecessary as the Nighthawk supports multiple devices simultaneously without any hiccups. All in all I am very happy with this purchase.Read full review

Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned