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    NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 AC5000 Tri-band WiFi Router, Gigabih Ethernet, MU-MIMO, Compatible with Amazon Echo/Alexa (R8300)

    • My conclusion is either hardware failure (likely capacitors) or firmware bricking.
    • I'm finally writing a review after the 2nd unit I received also had a hardware failure, similar to the first one
    • The X8 has a long and well documented history of having a high amount of hardware failure
    • BUT THIS IS A SERIOUS HARDWARE FAILURE - JUST LOOK ON EBAY AND SEE MANY OF
    • It worked fine until last night, when it apparently had a hardware failure.
    • Overall, I really wanted this product to work as it was impressive while it did work
    • Keeps up with a PS4 and PS4 Pro running simultaneously as well as with many other devices
    • I like that the lights are on top as
    • The router also did not work as it was supposed to: I just couldnt connect at all to the 2.4 GHz band (Netgear73)
    • It is probably something I am doing wrong, but reverted back to old router as it is just easier.- Size: Without a doubt this is the biggest (2 - 3 times bigger) router I ever seen.
    • netgear don't get too complacent with your R&D
    • Overall, I really wanted this product to work as it was impressive while it did work
    • Keeps up with a PS4 and PS4 Pro running simultaneously as well as with many other devices
    • I like that the lights are on top as
    • The router also did not work as it was supposed to: I just couldnt connect at all to the 2.4 GHz band (Netgear73)
    • It is probably something I am doing wrong, but reverted back to old router as it is just easier.- Size: Without a doubt this is the biggest (2 - 3 times bigger) router I ever seen.
    • The ambient temperatures I measured since I the router began operation has never exceeded 79ºF; right now it's 78ºF.Because of this, the router reliability is likely marginal, maybe because of bad thermal design
    • Overall, I really wanted this product to work as it was impressive while it did work
    • Keeps up with a PS4 and PS4 Pro running simultaneously as well as with many other devices
    • I like that the lights are on top as
    • The router also did not work as it was supposed to: I just couldnt connect at all to the 2.4 GHz band (Netgear73)
    • It is probably something I am doing wrong, but reverted back to old router as it is just easier.- Size: Without a doubt this is the biggest (2 - 3 times bigger) router I ever seen.
    • win 10, Ubuntu, Wii U, Magic Jack, a second older VOIP system, HVAC (Linux), android tablet and iPad, iPhone, Galaxy G5 and G6.Support experience: