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from CHICAGO IL on 9/5/2008
DO NOT BUY THIS ROUTER FOR THE WIRELESS PART. IF YOU ARE JUST LOOKING FOR A PLUG IN CAPABILITY THIS IS THE ROUTER FOR YOU. THE WIRELESS SIGNAL WILL GO OUT ALMOST ON KEY.
from WESLEY CHAPEL , FLORIDA , 33543 on 8/28/2008
this wireless have to sign up and very diffacult get to work and too much time to get wirless to work and it like dont wanna work , i dont like it because window vista try get setup to work and it dont do it and you have to do manual to figure it out but it still wont work with security [...]
I use the router frequently. I have about 5 devices running on this one router. It is really compact and has a sleek design. Don't worry, the lights can be turned off with a push of a button on the back.
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from Richmond, VA on 1/18/2008
We got this router to have a wireless network since we have a PC and a Laptop. Once the router was set up we routinely had issues with it talking to the laptop but not the PC and had to keep redoing the IP address, but it was manageable after the umpteenth time because we knew how to fix it. We have called tech support a minimum of 3 times since buying it due to issues. This week it wouldn?t talk to either, and when my husband called tech support, they said it was a hardware issue and we would just have to buy a new one (We had the product for 4 months) and that the warranty expired 4 days ago so they wouldn?t help us, but we could call their other tech support in India for $60 a minute (because the consumer has to pay the int?l calling charges). When my husband said he did not want to talk to India, they hung up on him. It timed so perfectly for the hardware to be broken that we almost suspect it was built to go out shortly after warranty. Netgear is now banned from our home.
from Erlanger Kentucky on 12/26/2007
This product is the best on the market besides linksys that is cheaper. The product offers range over the complete house and also provides its own security. The set up is simple and you can even view your customized settings at the website routerlogin. net. The only thing bad is that sometimes and very rarely does the router need to be rebooted but all other routers are the same like that and all you need to do is unplug it for a minute.
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from Clovis, CA on 8/28/2007
If you try to use a Netgear notebook adapter on a laptop that is running Windows Vista 99% of the time it will not work. To get the high speed you have to use a Netgear RangeMax adapter with the router, and you will get the high speed if the wireless RangeMax adapter is not on a compter using Vista. Netgear is making no attempt to upgrade the drivers. [...] The set up cd that comes with the router is out dated and you have to set it up manually. So if your not running Windows Vista and are able to configure the router manually it is a good router.
from Bethlehem, Pa on 8/23/2007
Unpacked the box, put CD in computer and followed on screen instructions. Results router was up and working with no problem in less than 20 minutes. PS3 found the signal and connected in no time. Easiest install I have ever done. No drop connections yet either.
from Rio Grand Valley, Texas on 8/5/2007
Much aggravation, would not configure from the CD. Tech Support would not help until it was registered. Could not register through Netgear web site until I installed Active X control and Flashplayer. TS then helped me through manual install but did not tell me that I can not use software firewall such as Zone Alarm with this router. Can not use XP to add computer to the network. It also dropped the internet connection way too frequently. Usable if you do not want to control your own fire wall. TS could not tell me how to get around that and blamed other problems on my computer. I tried it because it appeared to be the best and fastest but I returned it and went back to my old router
Let me just say that I'm not exactly what you would call technologically inclined, but setting this baby up was a cinch! Seems to work great. Great buy because the signal goes so far - I don't have to even sit in the house to use my laptop now! Very happy with this purchase.
from San Diego, CA on 3/21/2007
I cannot stress how awesome Netgear routers are. I've had nothing but problems with both Linksys and D-Link, but once switching to Netgear, I've had absolutely no problems. My family members all ask for me to set up their wired and wireless home (and office, in a few cases!) networks, and I always get a Netgear router. This particular router is very easy to set up, if you have basic experience with networking, and easy to figure out if you have no experience. This is the router I use when it comes to businesses and family members who are involved in gaming and large amounts of multimedia downloads. It really is "screamingly fast" and not ONE person has had to call me for technical support!
What an amazing purchase. Well worth the price. Easy set up. Amazing range and speed. Works great.
I am impressed with this piece. It took me a while to understand the installation, but it worked after a while. Once setup, there is NO hassle so far. Great product, go for it.
Could not get this router to work for me for one week. Tried everything. But, I must say that the employee who helped me with the purchase treated me better than I have ever been treated at a retail store!
This router must be from the heavens! Made all my networking fantasies come true!
Great product. Improved dead spot reductions.
this thing works grrrreat
This router is excellent for a few users at a time, but slows way down if fully utilized.
Worst router I've ever seen. Drops all internet connections frequently. Only way to fix it is to turn the router off and on. I was using it with RangeMax USB, PCI and PC cards (WPN111, WPN511, and WPN311). Upgraded to the most current firmware and software for all equipment. Even tried the old software and new software on completely reformatted systems. Same exact problems. The cards also seem to get "clogged" after 3-4 Gigabytes of transfers, and either stop working entirely (need to reboot), or cycle from 0 Kb/s to 800Kb/s every 10 seconds (needs reboot as well). The Netgear cards even do this with my old router. Customer Support told me to go to the store where I bought it and ask the sales people for help! Unbelievable. Oh and to use the router as it is intended with both Auto 108g speed and XR - extended range function, you are STUCK on Channel 6 (default for ALL routers)- neighborly interference could be an issue. Don't waste time or money on RangeMax.
Best thing since sliced bread works great with my xbox 360. once I called net gear they set me up in a few min.
This router is good until you try to use it with an Xbox 360. It has strict NAT settings, and in which with this router cannot be changed. Netgear DOES NOT give support on the product for free, it is $40 for support after 90 days. It is hard to configure if you have dsl, and the cd does not work. If youy are looking for a GOOD router go LINKSYS.
I've had good luck with NetGear products and this is no exception. Other brands "blue and black case" seem to come out buggy. my .02
not good, but awesome
not good