r8rs4lf Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Hello, first post here for me. I recently found out about this router and am seriously interested in purchasing it, but have a few questions first. I'm a console gamer, specifically PS3 and PS4 and mostly play anything COD. They are hard wired to the router. Currently I have AT&T as my ISP with something like 18mb for speed. That was the fastest available from them in my area. I have the modem/router from them, but the router is disabled because I have my own which is a Netgear nighthawk. I've spent a few dollars trying to get the best connection for gaming. I also purchased my own modem and used that when I had a different ISP. Recent speed tests have shown I'm getting the 18mb I'm paying for. My home is just under 2K square feet. The modem/router is located in the garage which is a ways away from my bedroom with about 3 walls in between. I get decent WiFi that far with the nighthawk and that's what I'm concerned about with this Netduma router. Anyways, here are my questions......... Does this Netduma router have good range for WiFi? I noticed it doesn't have any exterior antennas and from I've read, those are the ones that give a longer wireless range. I know I can use an extender which I had before I got the nighthawk, but I'm trying not to add anything extra to my set up. The WiFi is strictly for laptops, phones, etc. If it doesn't give me a good signal to my bedroom, is it possible to use both the Netduma and the nighthawk? The nighthawk would be used for the WiFi and the Netduma specifically for my consoles hardwired of course. Would that cause any problems? I've never had two routers running at the same time. Maybe there is a set up page for this set up that someone can direct me to? When using this Netduma, is it possible to play with friends not located in the specific range that it was set to? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PharmDawgg Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Yes the Netduma has good wifi range for a router that does have antennas. Also it does not support 5ghz wifi though, only 2.4ghz. Now if that is an issue for you I would recommend a setup of Modem>Netduma>Nighthawk. In this situation you have the Nighthawk as an access point and it will basically provide all your wifi needs and leave the Netuduma to your gaming needs. With the Netduma as the primary router you will be able to use all of the capabilities that it has as well (i.e. congestion control and device prioritization) Now to your last question. This really will not make sense until you actually get the router but what you can do is whitelist them. What I mean is the Netduma has a feature called Allow/Deny whereby you can, as you would expect, allow and deny certain hosts in your game. What I would do when I get my router is during the setup is get together with all my friends and place them in your allow list that way the router will not try to block them if they are out of range or their ping is too high, yes you can set the ping that you would like to allow as well with the Netduma. Please check out the Netduma wiki where there are a lot of answers to a lot of questions. I hope the information helps and that you decide to make the purchase. Good luck and game on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukasz Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Hello there. I can only add to what Bucky have sad that setup the Nighthawk as a Access Point and remember to Disable the WiFi on duma Because if you model of Nighthawk is Dual band that may cause interference. Second question Bucky have answered gratlely. So the simple and short answer is Yes of course you can. And Welcome to the DUMA ARMY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8rs4lf Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 The more I read about it, the closer I am to pulling the trigger. So let me get this straight....... Wall>Modem>R1 (WiFi disabled)>Nighthawk (In AP mode) Plug PS3 and PS4 in back of R1. Would I need to change anything on the Nighthawk beside putting it in AP mode? As I understand it, if I connect everything this way, I would still have the use of Prioritization. How exactly would it show up on that pie graph? Would everything still be separated? I know the PS3 and the PS4 would be separated since they will be plugged directly into the R1, but what about everything connected wirelessly on the Nighthawk? Would the R1 see the Nighthawk as a whole or would everything like iPhones, iPads, Mac books, be separated on that graph as well? Do any of you know if some of the features on the Nighthawk become disabled when in AP mode? Since the R1 takes care of QoS, does AP mode disable it on the Nighthawk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netduma Staff Netduma Crossy Posted October 19, 2015 Netduma Staff Share Posted October 19, 2015 The more I read about it, the closer I am to pulling the trigger. So let me get this straight....... Wall>Modem>R1 (WiFi disabled)>Nighthawk (In AP mode) Plug PS3 and PS4 in back of R1. Would I need to change anything on the Nighthawk beside putting it in AP mode? As I understand it, if I connect everything this way, I would still have the use of Prioritization. How exactly would it show up on that pie graph? Would everything still be separated? I know the PS3 and the PS4 would be separated since they will be plugged directly into the R1, but what about everything connected wirelessly on the Nighthawk? Would the R1 see the Nighthawk as a whole or would everything like iPhones, iPads, Mac books, be separated on that graph as well? Do any of you know if some of the features on the Nighthawk become disabled when in AP mode? Since the R1 takes care of QoS, does AP mode disable it on the Nighthawk? Hi R8rs4lf, welcome to the forum Yeah, that setup would be best. You shouldn't need to change anything else other than putting the Nighthawk in AP mode. Everything would appear separately on the Netduma when the Nighthawk is in AP mode. I think everything on the Nighthawk becomes disabled when it is in AP mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukasz Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I have never play with the Nighthawk But the i would say the router function beacomes unavailable as you converting a router in to a wifi antenna in a sense. Just like you do when you put it in to mode mode etc. Here is a sentence for Netgear support Configuring your R7500 as an Access Point will disable other features such as Port Forwarding, QoS, Parental Control and VPN service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted October 19, 2015 Administrators Share Posted October 19, 2015 Everyone has given great advice here on the perfect setup, I can't really add much to it, but if you do have any other questions let us know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8rs4lf Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Ordered it! With one day shipping at that! Thanks for the info guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukasz Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Great new. I will close this thread then as your initial questions seems to been answere. Feel free you post new one in new thread if you have the after geting your router. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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