Let me start by saying this beast solved my 3,000 sq ft home's WiFi woes. After struggling with mesh networks and older routers, the WAX615PA's coverage blew me away - even reaching security cameras through a microwave-obstructed garage!

The dual-band AX3000 speeds are no joke. My office finally got stable 5GHz coverage, download speeds improved noticeably, and that annoying network lag disappeared. Though honestly, this might be overkill for smaller homes - it's really built like a business-class device.

Setup was surprisingly simple once I figured out it's strictly an access point (not a router). Pro tip: I plugged it into my existing router, cloned the network settings, then disabled the router's WiFi. The Insight app makes remote management a breeze, though the $10/year cloud management fee might annoy some users.

Now for the quirks: Power matters! When I first installed it using third-party PoE adapters, performance was worse than my old AC setup. Turns out the amber power light meant reduced throughput - swapping to Netgear's included adapter immediately fixed this. Also beware - the Ethernet cable slot is tiny (flat cables only).

The VR performance upgrade was game-changing though. My Oculus Quest 2 went from stuttering at 866Mbps to buttery smooth 1.2Gbps with lower latency - perfect for wireless PCVR gaming through multiple walls.

While most reviews are glowing, I did see complaints about reliability and Netgear support. Mine's been rock-solid for months, but your mileage may vary. The lack of MAC address filtering might disappoint some advanced users too.

Bottom line? If you need serious coverage and have compatible devices, this access point delivers pro-level performance at a reasonable price point - just mind the power requirements and don't expect router features.