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Netgear 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Dual-Band Gigabit Router

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Amazon has Netgear 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Dual-Band Gigabit Router (WAX202) on sale for $29.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member pinsirbug for sharing this deal.

Key Features:
  • Coverage up to 1,200 sq. ft. for 40 devices
  • AX1800 Gigabit speed with WiFi 6 technology
  • Connects to your existing cable modem and replaces your WiFi router.
  • Compatible with any internet service provider up to 1Gbps including cable, satellite, fiber, and DSL
  • Plug in computers, game consoles, streaming players, and more with 3 x 1G Ethernet ports

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  • About this deal:
    • This matches our previous Frontpage Deal from September '22.
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $10 lower (25% savings) than the next best options with prices starting from $39.99. -SaltyOne
    • Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars from over 480 reviews.
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Amazon has Netgear 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Dual-Band Gigabit Router (WAX202) on sale for $29.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member pinsirbug for sharing this deal.

Key Features:
  • Coverage up to 1,200 sq. ft. for 40 devices
  • AX1800 Gigabit speed with WiFi 6 technology
  • Connects to your existing cable modem and replaces your WiFi router.
  • Compatible with any internet service provider up to 1Gbps including cable, satellite, fiber, and DSL
  • Plug in computers, game consoles, streaming players, and more with 3 x 1G Ethernet ports

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This matches our previous Frontpage Deal from September '22.
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $10 lower (25% savings) than the next best options with prices starting from $39.99. -SaltyOne
    • Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars from over 480 reviews.
  • About this store:

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walletNgromice
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Bought one of these in the last sale. They run the new stable OpenWRT image very nicely. A breeze to flash directly from the stock firmware. 5ghz Wifi6 range is short by definition so I'm grabbing another. Tempted to get 2 more honestly.

I've been refreshing this item once a day and it wasn't $30 this morning. Thanks!
walletNgromice
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I don't use a special mesh solution, I use wired ethernet backhaul and multiple APs with the same SSID and different channels. There are tips for getting devices to switch over to the closer AP (fast handoff) but it works okay for me without having done anything special aside from ensuring each AP is on a separate channel

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Nov 10, 2022 10:19 PM
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walletNgromiceNov 10, 2022 10:19 PM
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Bought one of these in the last sale. They run the new stable OpenWRT image very nicely. A breeze to flash directly from the stock firmware. 5ghz Wifi6 range is short by definition so I'm grabbing another. Tempted to get 2 more honestly.

I've been refreshing this item once a day and it wasn't $30 this morning. Thanks!
Nov 11, 2022 12:17 AM
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broadwayblueNov 11, 2022 12:17 AM
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Seems like a good deal for a wifi 6 router. Doesn't look like you can wall mount though...maybe double sided tape?
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Nov 11, 2022 12:32 AM
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ibuythingshereNov 11, 2022 12:32 AM
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Quote from walletNgromice :
Bought one of these in the last sale. They run the new stable OpenWRT image very nicely. A breeze to flash directly from the stock firmware. 5ghz Wifi6 range is short by definition so I'm grabbing another. Tempted to get 2 more honestly.

I've been refreshing this item once a day and it wasn't $30 this morning. Thanks!
when you buy more to link together.. does it work like a mesh network? I had an old setup that uses different routers as "access points" but it won't switch to a closer network if I'm inbetween 2 access points, it would just continue to latch on the farther one because it was technically still in range
Nov 11, 2022 12:38 AM
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TheBigCPabsterNov 11, 2022 12:38 AM
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Netgear routers. What could go wrong. Also Walmart has had this same model at $25 on clearance shelves off and on for quite awhile now. Even at $25 I wouldn't touch them. Netgear does not do well on security updates and they are notorious Swiss cheese. Just saying.
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Nov 11, 2022 01:17 AM
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walletNgromiceNov 11, 2022 01:17 AM
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Quote from ibuythingshere :
when you buy more to link together.. does it work like a mesh network? I had an old setup that uses different routers as "access points" but it won't switch to a closer network if I'm inbetween 2 access points, it would just continue to latch on the farther one because it was technically still in range
I don't use a special mesh solution, I use wired ethernet backhaul and multiple APs with the same SSID and different channels. There are tips for getting devices to switch over to the closer AP (fast handoff) but it works okay for me without having done anything special aside from ensuring each AP is on a separate channel
Last edited by walletNgromice November 10, 2022 at 06:13 PM.
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Nov 11, 2022 02:16 AM
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Quote from TheBigCPabster :
Netgear routers. What could go wrong. Also Walmart has had this same model at $25 on clearance shelves off and on for quite awhile now. Even at $25 I wouldn't touch them. Netgear does not do well on security updates and they are notorious Swiss cheese. Just saying.
Agreed.

The good news is that these devices are well supported by OpenWRT and have a good mediatek CPU that the openwrt community is excited about
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Nov 11, 2022 02:47 AM
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frozty89Nov 11, 2022 02:47 AM
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Thank you for posting, going to see if this allows me to use the meta quest without a cord. Smilie

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Nov 11, 2022 02:53 AM
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to0w1r3dNov 11, 2022 02:53 AM
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Have 4, bought a spare...thanks op. Openwrt runs well, using fast handoff...but I cap each ap to 25 devices (it will support more but struggling above 35)
Last edited by to0w1r3d November 10, 2022 at 06:56 PM.
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CoreyR2384Nov 11, 2022 03:07 AM
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Quote from frozty89 :
Thank you for posting, going to see if this allows me to use the meta quest without a cord. Smilie
That's what I'm using mine for. I set it up about a month ago in AP mode just for my Quest 2, and it's been fantastic. It's one of the recommended routers by the Virtual Desktop developer. I highly recommend it, too, after setting mine up!
Nov 11, 2022 03:07 AM
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anonymous-botNov 11, 2022 03:07 AM
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I currently have a R7800 using Voxel's firmware. Would this be a worthwhile upgrade for $30?
Nov 11, 2022 03:13 AM
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frozty89Nov 11, 2022 03:13 AM
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Quote from CoreyR2384 :
That's what I'm using mine for. I set it up about a month ago in AP mode just for my Quest 2, and it's been fantastic. It's one of the recommended routers by the Virtual Desktop developer. I highly recommend it, too, after setting mine up!
Amazing, I can't wait.
Nov 11, 2022 03:16 AM
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MrBungle87Nov 11, 2022 03:16 AM
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Quote from TheBigCPabster :
Netgear routers. What could go wrong. Also Walmart has had this same model at $25 on clearance shelves off and on for quite awhile now. Even at $25 I wouldn't touch them. Netgear does not do well on security updates and they are notorious Swiss cheese. Just saying.
One of Netgear's biggest perennial weaknesses is their firmware. The UX is horrible and changing any setting requires waiting a solid minute or two to take effect. In 2022, it's amazing such a poor experience exists. Of course, this applies to the web UX only--Netgear would rather you use their shitty app, instead, which isn't a lot better. Some of the gaming routers have a better web user interface, but buying consumer-grade wifi gateways is a fool's errand--they're all junk.
Nov 11, 2022 03:17 AM
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bieberwhole69Nov 11, 2022 03:17 AM
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I always keep this on my 'save for later' watching it sit at 99$ makes me sick >Frown

love seeing it at 30 tho.. got another. i'll prob get another one next time.. I just don't wanna buy 4 now.. bc i know i'll wanna buy more next sale.. smh. i'm trying to spread out my needless spending

i bought a $120 asus router last year.. 5Ghz drops all the time.. requires a restart.. so annoying. even have it schedules to restart every day and it'll still go down. never again will i buy an asus router.
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fido14didoNov 11, 2022 03:22 AM
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No USB port if anyone cares.
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CoreyR2384Nov 11, 2022 03:27 AM
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Quote from MrBungle87 :
One of Netgear's biggest perennial weaknesses is their firmware. The UX is horrible and changing any setting requires waiting a solid minute or two to take effect. In 2022, it's amazing such a poor experience exists. Of course, this applies to the web UX only--Netgear would rather you use their shitty app, instead, which isn't a lot better. Some of the gaming routers have a better web user interface, but buying consumer-grade wifi gateways is a fool's errand--they're all junk.
That's why you install OpenWRT on these routers. It has a great Mediatek CPU that is held back by the firmware. OpenWRT fixes that. There's a reason this router is the most popular budget router in the OpenWRT community.

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