[Review] Netgear Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Smart Wi-Fi Router (Cnet called it : Router for the RICH )

[renfred89]

active antennae - does it do as well as mu mimo for multiple devices?

Both are different technologies. So cannot compare like this..

 

[a562140]

Both are different technologies. So cannot compare like this..

yes you are right.
i thought the x8 doesn't come with mu-mimo, but just re read cnet review that it is currently disabled or not ready yet
http://www.cnet.com/products/netgear-r8500-nighthawk-x8-ac5300-smart-wifi-router/

 

[trichard]

Both are different technologies. So cannot compare like this..

Yo.... I think he is refering to with Mu -Mimo coming in .... :Having active antenna will benefits over the passive antenna....

That is why I reply as not sure....

But after 1 week using this babe.... I notice that on my A8 , speedtest from various location in the house get a stable up/down reading....

In the past yes I have coverage but the up/down are inconistance... at one point A8 drop to N speed...

This problem totally diseappear now...

 

[NoFearSg]

Any idea how's the coverage compared to AC87U, AC88U & AC5300?

 

[trichard]

Any idea how's the coverage compared to AC87U, AC88U & AC5300?

You need to look out for those doing router shootout review website to get this answer......

 

[Apparatus]

Trichard I manage to find out why my display is always on 2.4GHz only. Actually, the WiFi Analysis app allows the selection of 5GHz as well.

I was playing with it this morning and found it out. I'll confirm my 5GHz channel and dBA when I gets home tonight.

 

[trichard]

Trichard I manage to find out why my display is always on 2.4GHz only. Actually, the WiFi Analysis app allows the selection of 5GHz as well.

I was playing with it this morning and found it out. I'll confirm my 5GHz channel and dBA when I gets home tonight.

Hey ...... yes right at the top left hand corner of the apps.

Good to see that you also learning from the expert at the AC5300 thread, they are experience guys.

Try out how good is band steering on its tri-radio SC in your Asus ....

Netgear has not enabled band steering on tri-radio , hopefuly there will be a beta firmware which can do that (which the X8000 does have a beta) .

 

[aerosmiths]

is this the best router right now?

i need to set up router for about 3000sqft. right now my current WNDR3700 cannot reach many rooms. i was actually intending to set up 1 wireless router together with 2 more wireless AP. but i was wondering if this big router can do it all.

thanks.

 

[Apparatus]

Re

trichard

I tested my ASUS RT AC5300 using Samsung Note 4

For 5GHz its

-38dBA at Ch 44

For 2.4GHz

-35dBA at Ch 6

So is the ASUS RT AC5300 better than your NETGEAR

 

[badbad2000]

I suppose to buy the RT-AC88U, end up bring back a nighthawk X8. Hope I dont regret it. lol. Hope it can cover those weak area that my AC3200 fail to do so.

 

[trichard]

I suppose to buy the RT-AC88U, end up bring back a nighthawk X8. Hope I dont regret it. lol. Hope it can cover those weak area that my AC3200 fail to do so.

How big is your house ? It is a good time to verify .... my unit is 1170+ sq ft... 4 room ... all covered.......

Quick setup and confirm it ............

 

[trichard]

is this the best router right now?

i need to set up router for about 3000sqft. right now my current WNDR3700 cannot reach many rooms. i was actually intending to set up 1 wireless router together with 2 more wireless AP. but i was wondering if this big router can do it all.

thanks.

Brother I don't have any statistic to answer this question so I think need more people who bought it to verify the data.... although my ceditable source answer me as - Yes no problem......

 

[trichard]

trichard

I tested my ASUS RT AC5300 using Samsung Note 4

For 5GHz its

-38dBA at Ch 44

For 2.4GHz

-35dBA at Ch 6

So is the ASUS RT AC5300 better than your NETGEAR

How far away from the router without wall in between?
Brother the smaller the number the better..............

 

[badbad2000]

How big is your house ? It is a good time to verify .... my unit is 1170+ sq ft... 4 room ... all covered.......

Quick setup and confirm it ............

I guess is about 1345 sq ft ... but change router with ViewQwest is very troublesome. Need to call them.

 

[trichard]

This is my measurement ... 1m away .. the blue one.... above -25 towards -20... on 5G

The 2.4G is -30dbi .......... what I understand is this is handle by the 4 internal antenna...

 

[trichard]

I guess is about 1345 sq ft ... but change router with ViewQwest is very troublesome. Need to call them.

Not bad siah ............ save $100............

Quick setup lah ........... this is a testimony to confirm whether AC3200 cannot cover while X8 resolve the issue .............

 

[trichard]

Pictures from the show..

 

[Apparatus]

Re

How far away from the router without wall in between?
Brother the smaller the number the better..............

1m away from the router.....but signal moving up and down leh

 

[trichard]

1m away from the router.....but signal moving up and down leh

It should stable down ... take average ...... cannot be up down a lot because you are close to the router.... up and down doesn't good.

 

[badbad2000]

Not bad siah ............ save $100............

Quick setup lah ........... this is a testimony to confirm whether AC3200 cannot cover while X8 resolve the issue .............

I have use the tested the signal which is stronger compare to my previous router.