The installation is simple and the documentation provided sufficient to achieve this, I have not used RJ45 cable and did everything in WiFi. By cons if you linstallez pure router, you end up with a second gateway and therefore (at least BE network expert) the dune gateway customers do not see the other customers. In other words the PC connected to the router can not see the shared folders of those connected to your box and vice versa. By cons Web interface is very well done, you can activate the bitmap uap and get everything in order, your box remains the only gateway. There is also the possibility to set the repeater mode, no LEDs ny interest, I have not experienced. Do not forget to download the "NETGEAR Genie" software on the Netgear website that allows visibility and management without going into partial web interface.
I began by install it next to the box to see if cétait best, actually while since my dining the box is visible but the random and very low connection (hence the repeaters), this router provides a stable connection but a real low so better but insufficient. I lai then moved to the center of the apartment in the hall serving all rooms and connected to the box by CPL Netgear XAVB5401 (luck at this place because it is), this time in the dining area almost jai Wifi connection the same level as that obtained next to the box (ADSL speed between 19 and 20 Mbps). So the result is very positive and satisfactory.
Difference between 2.4 and 5 GHz, as jai a USB WiFi dual band (Belkin F9L1106az), I have done some testing. Indeed, in the SSID that I can see, I'm the only one in 5 GHz, however jai shops around me as Bouygues Telecom and Numericable and a number of professionals. Concerning the theoretically superior performance 5 GHz, I havent found anything, but I havent done a few tests succins.
Jai said, some shortcomings. First (in gateway mode), I have not found a good DHCP management (level FreeBox) but access point mode that didnt matter because you have to let the DHCP of the box. Secondly, it is of course a pity that the switch is not in but only 10/100 Gigabit. I consider that it does not deserve a star less, you judge den.
Last but not least (as needed), aesthetics is more successful and without going up to call it a beautiful ride he knows is discreet and can sit in a living room or elsewhere to The location you choose.
