A:AnswerThe R9000 acts as a ReadyDLNA media server by default. Instructions for specifying the ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings can be located beginning on page 112 of the User Manual: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/r9000.aspx?cid=wmt_netgear_organic#docs
A:AnswerCheck with your ISP to see what's compatible with them first. I personally have an ARRIS SURFBOARD SB8200, and its quality and will handle up to 10gb speeds I believe which is what the router is capable of as well.
A:AnswerYes, I have spectrum and this router. Most any router is compatible with any ISP. The thing you have to check is your personal modems compatibility.
A:AnswerForget the range extenders. This thing rocks my 4,000 sq ft house and works all over the property, even 200 feet away from the house.
Buy it. Problem solved.
A:AnswerThis router is awesome in WiFi speeds and range, 3000sqft house is easy. Keep iit on the main level
I have in the basement and gigabit internet.
I get upto 500 mbps in the WiFi 3 floors above and also about 100 ft away on the third floor I still get upto 300 mbps
A:AnswerYes, the QoS settings can be changed. Although QoS settings have nothing to do with speed (as it says on the router's QoS page); they're used to prioritize certain devices/activities.
A:AnswerWireless AD is not backwards compatible it operates on a different frequency. However depending the device you are trying to connect to AD you may be able to purchase either an internal or external Wireless ADcard and install it. I recently bought a mini PCIe to m.2 adapter and removed the wireless NIC in my laptop and replaced it with a tri band card so i could make use of the new Wireless AD. It was worth the pain to make it all fit.