Netgear R7000 Nighthawk AC1900 Dual Band WiFi Gigabit Router £137 @ Amazon.de

hmrc.gov.uk/cus…htm

VAT exempt, Very nice

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All other goods

If you're ordering or sending purchased goods (other than alcohol and tobacco) to the UK from another EU country then it's just like shopping in the UK:

there is no Customs Duty payable
there is no import VAT payable, unless you're ordering or sending purchased goods from one of the EU 'Special Territories' and if the value of the goods is £15 or more, however from 1 April 2012 all merchandise sent to the UK from the Channel Islands is subject to VAT - see below
there is no Excise Duty to pay

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EU 'Special Territories'

The EU 'Special Territories' are The Aland Islands (Finland), The Canary Islands (Spain), The Channel Islands (UK)*, The French Overseas Departments of Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique and Reunion and Mount Athos also known as Agion Poros (Greece).

What sort of wifi dongle/adaptor could make the most of this?

jb66

What sort of wifi dongle/adaptor could make the most of this?

Anything that supports AC.

>>>>>
+HOT on price by a mile!
>>>>>

2 of these, an ac extender in the middle and / or 3 x 11db aerials and there is nothing faster available or with less streaming / ping drop outs on the market!

Remember, this is a dsl router only.. so you need to plug your home/office dsl connection into it...

Here is an old video [tech has moved on in 6 months!] of the R7000, very extensive and VERY useful

youtube.com/wat…_c4

This is a brilliant way to keep your network on 1.3gb 5Hz AC private and let everyone else / the dorm / the bed and breakfast / the hotel guests / friends down the road... on a very fast 2.4Hz N wifi!

Wonder if will be as crap as pretty much every other router Netgear have made since the DG834g?

Sycric

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/post/buying.htmVAT exempt, Very … http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/post/buying.htmVAT exempt, Very nice---------------All other goodsIf you're ordering or sending purchased goods (other than alcohol and tobacco) to the UK from another EU country then it's just like shopping in the UK: there is no Customs Duty payable there is no import VAT payable, unless you're ordering or sending purchased goods from one of the EU 'Special Territories' and if the value of the goods is £15 or more, however from 1 April 2012 all merchandise sent to the UK from the Channel Islands is subject to VAT - see below there is no Excise Duty to pay--------------EU 'Special Territories'The EU 'Special Territories' are The Aland Islands (Finland), The Canary Islands (Spain), The Channel Islands (UK)*, The French Overseas Departments of Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique and Reunion and Mount Athos also known as Agion Poros (Greece).Read lessRead more

You're right that you can just buy a product cheaper in the EU (apart from drink & smokes) and ship it in with no HMRC interference, but it isn't technically VAT free as the German price is still "inkl. MwSt." (German VAT - 19%)
So you don't pay UK VAT, as you already paid VAT on it elsewhere in the EU.

Not trying to flame/beat up on you, just a technical FYI

rbz5416

Wonder if will be as crap as pretty much every other router Netgear have … Wonder if will be as crap as pretty much every other router Netgear have made since the DG834g?Read lessRead more

I still have one of those as a back up...best router ever made

Just to be extra pedantic....

Actually, Amazon.de would have to charge 20% surely? They should do enough business to not be able to get away with it, that is? I know sending stuff to Ireland from Amazon.co.uk means ~3% more (1 / 1.20 * 1.23), so this should be 1 / 1.19 * 1.20 = 1.0084~. Course you'd only notice that if you were paying in Euro.

Yep, just checked: if you put in the basket and select a UK address it goes up from €161.00 to €162.35.

pigeon84

You're right that you can just buy a product cheaper in the EU (apart … You're right that you can just buy a product cheaper in the EU (apart from drink & smokes) and ship it in with no HMRC interference, but it isn't technically VAT free as the German price is still "inkl. MwSt." (German VAT - 19%) So you don't pay UK VAT, as you already paid VAT on it elsewhere in the EU.Not trying to flame/beat up on you, just a technical FYI Read lessRead more

What I was just about to point out, until I saw your post!

Thanks, bought one.

Been looking at the Asus RT-AC68U recently, other than the literal spec for spec comparison does anyone have any thoughts or advice on how these compare?

Thanks....!:p

meglaman2000

Been looking at the Asus RT-AC68U recently, other than the literal spec … Been looking at the Asus RT-AC68U recently, other than the literal spec for spec comparison does anyone have any thoughts or advice on how these compare?Read lessRead more

Same here... :P

ah_heng

Same here... :P

There are a few "vs" reviews on the net if you google them, in these the Asus comes out on top, but only just. There is a deal on here for the Asus (again a Germany import) as well if you look.

meglaman2000

Been looking at the Asus RT-AC68U recently, other than the literal spec … Been looking at the Asus RT-AC68U recently, other than the literal spec for spec comparison does anyone have any thoughts or advice on how these compare?Read lessRead more

I have that router right here right now, and I am sending it back to replace with this Nighthawk....

I find it unimpressive and performs no better than the Asus dark knight it replaced.....in fact the 5GHZ wireless signal is a joke

Best? Better than AC68U?

meglaman2000

There are a few "vs" reviews on the net if you google them, in these the … There are a few "vs" reviews on the net if you google them, in these the Asus comes out on top, but only just. There is a deal on here for the Asus (again a Germany import) as well if you look.Read lessRead more

I posted that as well I bought that one, getting sent back for the Nighthawk...

all those reviews do not use the latest Netgear FW which is in Beta at the moment, users are saying the Nighthawk is amazing with this beta FW

tempting.... I need to replace the two units plusnest sent me as part of there high speed unlimited broadband package and was recommended a dark knight router to unleash it's full potential.
I'm guessing this is an equivalent or even better option?

Aeschylus

I posted that as well I bought that one, getting sent back for the … I posted that as well I bought that one, getting sent back for the Nighthawk...all those reviews do not use the latest Netgear FW which is in Beta at the moment, users are saying the Nighthawk is amazing with this beta FWRead lessRead more

Thanks Aeschylus. Just to confirm, you were saying that the Nighthawk is better than the ASUS? And the 5Ghz on ASUS is no good?

Thanks.

Are you sending back to Germany 0_0 ?

What is with these router names? Nighthawk? Dark Knight!? haha

lutherinlondon

tempting.... I need to replace the two units plusnest sent me as part of … tempting.... I need to replace the two units plusnest sent me as part of there high speed unlimited broadband package and was recommended a dark knight router to unleash it's full potential.I'm guessing this is an equivalent or even better option?Read lessRead more

if I am honest, I sold my Dark Knight for the latest Asus one, and I regretted it, I have now ordered this Nighthawk....

you can pick a dark knight up second hand for about £70 and would recommend that whole heartedly, however if you are flush and want the latest get this Nighthawk

meglaman2000

Are you sending back to Germany 0_0 ?What is with these router names? … Are you sending back to Germany 0_0 ?What is with these router names? Nighthawk? Dark Knight!? hahaRead lessRead more

yes, cost me £12.50, trust me it was going back

Aeschylus

if I am honest, I sold my Dark Knight for the latest Asus one, and I … if I am honest, I sold my Dark Knight for the latest Asus one, and I regretted it, I have know ordered this Nighthawk....you can pick a dark knight up second hand for about £70 and would recommend that whole heartedly, however if you are flush and want the latest get this NighthawkRead lessRead more

thanks

Can I ask a noob question This one says it has VPN support. Does this means I can set this up with VPN access and let's say I am in FRANCE I can tunnel in to this router and run my internet access as if I am in the UK?

Thanks

Just realised the Netgear doesn't have the dual USB ports of the Asus. One of my usage scenarios would have been networked storage and 3/4G wifi dongle attached to router which the two USB ports were ideal for.

Slight unfair comparison with the HH5 as this does not include a built-in VDSL/ADSL modem and there is no modem only option on the HH5 like the Virgin SuperHub.

But yes if you wanted rid of an earlier HH and still wanted to use the Openreach Modem its a great router.

I use a draytek 2830 at the momnet how does this compare to this one?

Starman

Slight unfair comparison with the HH5 as this does not include a built-in … Slight unfair comparison with the HH5 as this does not include a built-in VDSL/ADSL modem and there is no modem only option on the HH5 like the Virgin SuperHub. But yes if you wanted rid of an earlier HH and still wanted to use the Openreach Modem its a great router.Read lessRead more

The home hub 5 actually reviews very well, my point was based largely on the fact they are almost identical in price, so as such one would be foolish to buy a HH5 over this, and if you were upgrading to a HH5 you would already have the VDSL modem from openreach

rbz5416

Wonder if will be as crap as pretty much every other router Netgear have … Wonder if will be as crap as pretty much every other router Netgear have made since the DG834g?Read lessRead more

It's probably the worst and will conveniently brick itself the day the warranty runs out.

I've had literally millions of NETGEAR routers, and they have all bricked themselves and have been cack.

ASUS 4EVA

rbz5416

Wonder if will be as crap as pretty much every other router Netgear have … Wonder if will be as crap as pretty much every other router Netgear have made since the DG834g?Read lessRead more

The DGN2200v3 or v4 isn't a bad replacement for a DG834G if you want something similar but with N speeds.

ah_heng

Thanks Aeschylus. Just to confirm, you were saying that the Nighthawk is … Thanks Aeschylus. Just to confirm, you were saying that the Nighthawk is better than the ASUS? And the 5Ghz on ASUS is no good?Thanks.Read lessRead more

oh god, no pressure.....

look at it this way, reviews are split, however having owned the dark knight I upgraded to the Asus AC68 and expected to be wowed, yet I noticed no difference...

so Nighthawk it is for me, but there will no doubt be people who would claim the Asus is a better bet

Aeschylus

oh god, no pressure.....look at it this way, reviews are split, however … oh god, no pressure.....look at it this way, reviews are split, however having owned the dark knight I upgraded to the Asus AC68 and expected to be wowed, yet I noticed no difference...so Nighthawk it is for me, but there will no doubt be people who would claim the Asus is a better betRead lessRead more

Thank you sir!

securifi.com/alm…lus if you can wait

Aeschylus

if you were upgrading to a HH5 you would already have the VDSL modem from … if you were upgrading to a HH5 you would already have the VDSL modem from openreachRead lessRead more

If you were an existing customer yes but BT Infinity customers now only supply the HH5. Personally I got a HH5 for free as I was helping test the device but yes I wouldn't of purchased one by choice I would still be using my Billion 7800N and now looking into upgrading to a FRITZ!Box 7490 or something feature similar.

stringsonfire

http://www.securifi.com/almondplus if you can wait

that will be a horrendous price £300+ I suspect

BACONIZGUD4ME

It's probably the worst and will conveniently brick itself the day the … It's probably the worst and will conveniently brick itself the day the warranty runs out.I've had literally millions of NETGEAR routers, and they have all bricked themselves and have been cack.ASUS 4EVARead lessRead more

Literally full of BS if anything. Though giving you the benefit of the doubt and assuming millions, starts at 2 million plus 30 seconds diagnostics per router. You have spent 2 solid years testing them. Well done.

Please go crawl back under your Asus Fanboi rock. Asus are good but their thrown could be challenged, although certainly not by my Linksys EA6700, now that's a let down.

How easy is the VPN to setup on this so you can access your home computers from work from a web console? Is the range between floors good? I live in a townhouse and get no signal at all on the ground floor.

BACONIZGUD4ME

It's probably the worst and will conveniently brick itself the day the … It's probably the worst and will conveniently brick itself the day the warranty runs out.I've had literally millions of NETGEAR routers, and they have all bricked themselves and have been cack.ASUS 4EVARead lessRead more

You have had 'literally millions of Netgear routers'. Guess teaching of grammar and numeracy in schools is not what it was

Feeble

How easy is the VPN to setup on this so you can access your home … How easy is the VPN to setup on this so you can access your home computers from work from a web console? Is the range between floors good? I live in a townhouse and get no signal at all on the ground floor.Read lessRead more

you can replace the aerial with 11DB ones that will flood your street let alone your house