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NETGEAR Insight Access Points pros and cons

Vendor: Netgear
3.9 out of 5

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PROS

Meshing capabilities enable a seamless WiFi connection between buildings, providing consistent connectivity.
Insight management facilitates remote network management, saving time and money by eliminating the need for physical presence.
Remote access to the network is efficient, allowing changes and access from any location without the necessity of being near a device.
Load balancing across access points minimizes downtime, enhancing network reliability.
Centralized management allows effective handling of multiple access points with ease.

CONS

NETGEAR Insight Access Points need to have the ability to block users by MAC ID for network security and user management.
The registration process is cumbersome, requiring bug fixes for smoother device activation and enrollment.
The backend system operates slowly, leading to delays in managing network settings.
Current coverage is insufficient for large areas, requiring an extension to cover 7,000 to 10,000 square feet effectively.
Users cannot manage routers or interact with network switches through NETGEAR Insight Access Points, necessitating improvements in network management capabilities.
 

NETGEAR Insight Access Points Pros review quotes

DG
Owner at ERIM S.A.
Feb 6, 2026
I find the centralized management of NETGEAR Insight Access Points very beneficial because we are using five access points, and it is quite useful to be able to manage them centrally.
Piyush Jain - PeerSpot reviewer
Product manager at Oracle
Aug 1, 2023
The initial setup of NETGEAR Insight Access Points was straightforward.
KR
Project Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Feb 25, 2021
The metrics demonstrate that NETGEAR really does a good job of balancing the load between the various access points on the networks and this results in an elimination of downtime.
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Mohamed_Rumaiz - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of business at E COAST Technologies
Apr 8, 2024
The internet connectivity is good.
GP
Information Technology Consultant at mytechcoach
Jun 10, 2021
I am all about simplicity. With the Insight management solution, I don’t need an additional cloud controller, appliance, network manager, or PC/server to configure and manage my access points. You have to look at cost, and everything has a cost. There is a cost to using Insight. But if the cost is reasonable, I don't want another layer. The ability to deploy a network and then have that software built-in, without having to go to a third-party, is big. Also, the less pieces that I have to call in on, the better. So, when I'm calling NETGEAR, it's not like I'm using some third-party piece of software to manage their product. It doesn't add that layer of complexity, which is key.
Calvin Ong - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Manager at KAIRA Technologies pte ltd
Feb 28, 2024
The product's deployment is straightforward.
PM
Owner at Komansu Electronics Pvt Ltd
Aug 21, 2023
Our company sometimes uses the solution's technical support, and we have seen that they sort out our general problems quickly.
it_user1566411 - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at Grissom Technology
Apr 28, 2021
[Being] able to configure the WiFi devices and to see utilization remotely, or from the cloud.
WC
Electrician at IHG Consulting LLC
Dec 9, 2020
The meshing capabilities are the most valuable feature. When I am going in-between buildings, my phone doesn't have to pick up different WiFi. They are all the same. Even in-between the buildings, I stay connected.
reviewer1608018 - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Partner at a consumer goods company with 1-10 employees
Jun 22, 2021
I'm able to do a lot of things, because the GUI is designed very well. I'm able to remotely make certain changes via my phone and apply them right away. It makes life easier when it comes to managing the equipment. The Insight management solution phone app is very good. It enables me to do what I want to do.
 

NETGEAR Insight Access Points Cons review quotes

DG
Owner at ERIM S.A.
Feb 6, 2026
Managing users could be improved as it is quite difficult to block someone, and it is impossible to block someone on one specific access point.
Piyush Jain - PeerSpot reviewer
Product manager at Oracle
Aug 1, 2023
My major problem is right now, the area which I need to cover is around 7,000 to 10,000 square feet...I would like NETGEAR Insight Access Points to extend the area coverage they provide.
KR
Project Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Feb 25, 2021
While the data throughput does provide us with full insight into data being used, we find that it's not very accurate.
Learn what your peers think about NETGEAR Insight Access Points. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: April 2026.
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Mohamed_Rumaiz - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of business at E COAST Technologies
Apr 8, 2024
The pricing and standard connectivity can be further improved.
GP
Information Technology Consultant at mytechcoach
Jun 10, 2021
The registration is annoying. I have to go back to NETGEAR and log tickets. Access points and router registration are something that they need to address in Insight. They need to fix the bug of getting the devices activated and enrolled in Insight without fighting with them. I have probably done about six of these in the last month. You get to see patterns.
Calvin Ong - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Manager at KAIRA Technologies pte ltd
Feb 28, 2024
The product's UI needs to be simplified and made more straightforward.
PM
Owner at Komansu Electronics Pvt Ltd
Aug 21, 2023
Due to certain shortcomings in the solution's stability, I feel that the solution's stability requires improvement.
it_user1566411 - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at Grissom Technology
Apr 28, 2021
A con is the backend system which is very, very slow.
WC
Electrician at IHG Consulting LLC
Dec 9, 2020
There is always room for improvement.
reviewer1608018 - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Partner at a consumer goods company with 1-10 employees
Jun 22, 2021
Ubiquiti is a very good company. NETGEAR should look at that model and expand on its remote capabilities. Ubiquiti seems to have a better product.