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Product review
November 2024

WiFi routers and mesh networks

Boost your internet performance by choosing a new router using our comprehensive test results and buying guide.

November 2024

Netcomm

NF20MESH

Price
$248
Score
61

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Test results

  • 65
    WiFi performance
  • 53
    Setup and ease of use
  • 61
    Security

Good points

  • Good wired performance.
  • Supplied by Contact.
  • Supports DSL internet.
  • Supports WPA3 encryption.

Bad points

  • Difficult to set up.
  • Terrible performance through a concrete wall.
  • Terrible long-distance performance.

Model

  • Provided by internet company
    Contact
  • Cost when provided by internet company
    $4/month or $99 upfront
  • Mesh system
  • Number of units in pack
    1
  • Compatible with fibre
  • Compatible with ADSL/VDSL
  • Compatible with 4G/5G

More performance scores

  • Multi-device performance
    67
  • Obstructed performance
    30
  • Long-range performance
    21
  • Wired performance
    85

Specifications

  • Highest WiFi version
    WiFi 6
  • Weight of main unit
    540g
  • Ethernet LAN ports
    4
  • USB port
    Yes
  • Physical power button
  • Other buttons/switches
    WiFi, WPS, Reset
  • Aerials
    Internal only
  • Wall mountable
  • Quick start guide included
  • Ethernet cables included
    2

Features

  • Can create guest networks
    No
  • WPS available
  • Supports WPA3 encryption
  • Firewall
  • Quality of service (QoS)
    Yes
  • Parental controls
    Yes
  • USB drive sharing
    Yes

Member reviews

1 Member review

Mesh
Pros

Poor wifi and not stable with fluctuations on soeed

Cons

Poor wireless and speed fluctuations even with cable it is still the same

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Siva G.

Used 1 month or less

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