Netgear D7000 VDSL modem/router

michty_me · 17 Jun 2015 at 01:56

Hi OC,

Anyone have any idea when the new Netgear D7000 VDSL modem router unit is due to arrive in the UK and pricing to go with it?

A nighthawk router with a VDSL modem should hopefully be good!

http://www.netgear.co.uk/home/products/networking/dsl-modems-routers/D7000.aspx

michty_me · 17 Jun 2015 at 13:44

mjgr33n said:
Take my money

Exactly!

I think you're stalking me!

michty_me · 17 Jun 2015 at 15:11

mjgr33n said:
Lol, hopefully this is BCM63138 chipset, most of the data seems to confirm it, however not seen anything from Netgear stating G.Fast which would be the biggest indicator of this chipset being used.

Thanks for posting that. I'm hoping it is it and hopefully the device is out soon. I took your advice and bought the openvpn client app. Seems to work well using the Asus client and keeps me working when this Netgear comes out. Thanks for the heads up on that.

According to reviews of the R7000, it seems to just get an edge over the AC68U in terms of wireless speed at distance so assuming that is true, and the VPN works which I know it will now, this device is right up my street.

michty_me · 17 Jun 2015 at 22:31

I can't find any owners manual for it yet but when I do, I'll post up a link. I can only see the quick setup guide. There is a downloadable firmware on their website also.

michty_me · 18 Jun 2015 at 05:45

A little more information on it found from a user who has apparently been conducting a beta test on it.

Processor : ARMv7 Processor rev 1 (v7l)
processor : 0
BogoMIPS : 1990.65

processor : 1
BogoMIPS : 1990.65

Features : swp half thumb fastmult edsp tls
CPU implementer : 0x41
CPU architecture: 7
CPU variant : 0x4
CPU part : 0xc09
CPU revision : 1

Hardware : BCM963138
Revision : 0000
Serial : 0000000000000000

This user has also started beta testing another Netgear Beta.. this one appears to be another Nighthawk branded as D7800.. so it seems like the AC2600.

All on whirlpool forums.

michty_me · 18 Jun 2015 at 12:40

According to the guy beta testing one in Australia just now but who knows. Don't believe everything you see online. AC1900 is more than enough for me anyway. That's the fastest card I have in the house.

michty_me · 18 Jun 2015 at 14:07

We shall see what like when it comes out. If I remember right, when the d6400 appeared on the website, it was on sale very shortly afterwards.

If that's true regarding the d7800 then looks like other manufacturers are going to have to up the game!! I think we may see a good selection of AC combo devices this year.

michty_me · 18 Jun 2015 at 22:14

As mjgr33n posted on another forum. Looks like it is selling for £185. In other countries it is due for sale on the 26th of this month.

michty_me · 22 Jun 2015 at 05:00

Hopefully it is released in the next week or two. I'm due home on the 8th of July so would be great to have it ready and waiting. Although dare I say it, I may give the Asus one more try for a week with ESNP enabled. I doubt that would sort my fluctuating SNR which was my main concern.

Edit: fluctuating snr only on the Asus, the hg612 and Netgear D6400 are solid at 7.5db.

michty_me · 22 Jun 2015 at 14:25

I've been in touch with Netgear and also another online store and neither can give me an answer to when they will be out in the UK. I did see a website in another country had release date for the 26th of this month.

michty_me · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:53

Looks like a UK release date is a few months off. 11th of August 2015 I believe and currently showing £179.99 delivered.
Edit: It does say in the details, First available from the 23rd of June so who knows.

michty_me · 7 Jul 2015 at 12:03

The fain forest place states 11th of august. If you look on Netgear buy area, there is a place that states now or tomorrow.

michty_me · 7 Jul 2015 at 12:40

I'll see what the verdict is when I get back to the UK tomorrow and probably do the same. I noticed there has been two firmware releases already for the D7000 where as the D6400 is still on initial release firmware. The full user manual is also available on their website now.

michty_me · 7 Jul 2015 at 14:02

Just been on the 'photocopier' place and it does state today. Hopefully I can order tomorrow.

michty_me · 7 Jul 2015 at 14:29

I'm not sure. I don't think it will help.
I think you have to switch off the dynamic line adjustment then enable esnp. Not 100% sure as I'm using a hg612 with mine.

michty_me · 8 Jul 2015 at 05:33

Ayahuasca said:
scam have a habit of saying an item is due then not getting stock till weeks after due date. Just do it to get sales I think.

Looks like they have updated their website to overdue now.

michty_me · 9 Jul 2015 at 19:23

So Jambo, Did you receive your D7000 or were you lied to?

michty_me · 10 Jul 2015 at 08:21

A likely story huh!
I'll look forward to your update when it arrives. If it is out on the date listed, I won't be able to purchase until September due to work commitments.

michty_me · 10 Jul 2015 at 15:20

The German rainforest is now showing ready to be shipped in 2-3 days. Hopefully that means it will filter through to UK suppliers soon too. Need to get shot of this ASUS device ASAP.

michty_me · 14 Jul 2015 at 13:27

If anyone is interested, I see another UK supplier is showing as expecting stock on the 17th of this month. The price has also dropped.