NETGEAR WGR614 IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless-G Router

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Reliable, straightforward to set up, includes far more than enough configuration possibilities for the typical user. Does not contain enough choices for sophisticated use. This router consists of alternatives like IP assignment, a MAC filter, and other fundamental choices you anticipate out of an entry-level wireless router. It does not include an overwhelming number of features, but it gets the job carried out for typical household networks.I purchased this router to replace a Linksys WRT54G that did not survive a cross-nation move. I've had it for more than 2 years and have never had any difficulties with it. It even handles my PlayStation 3 visitors effectively.

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Inexpensive router and does the job! If you strategy to game! DO NOT Get! This router will get flooded if you access steam servers! It will literally crash when you attempt to access list of steam servers! Would be good if I could play my Counter Strike and Group Fortress 2

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Fantastic router for my needs. I've been employing it for about two years. Netgear is nonetheless supporting it by way of standard firmware updates. Signal strength is incredibly fantastic. I tested it by walking outside my apartment with my laptop in hand, continually surfing the web. Soon after travelling about one hundred feet and still finding very good signal, I returned to my apt. Its attributes are effortless to configure through the internet-primarily based interface. I have to admit that I haven't actually anxiety tested this router. 99% of the time, I only have a single computer system connected to it (simple wireless residence network, not a mulit-connection SOHO), so I can not attest to the routers potential beneath much more complicated operating conditions. Nonetheless, at instances, I've had torrents operating while simultaneously surfing the net on a totally unique pc. None that I can consider of. I wish that we could transport (Star Trek-style) to the people who give this router low eggs so that we could fix there dilemma. Several, several times, all it takes is a second set of eyes :-)

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It's a cheap wireless router that works fine. Simple to setup and configure none This is the 2nd Netgear router I've owned. My preceding 1 I utilized for about 7 years without any challenges, but it didnt have wireless capability so I purchased this new a single.

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It was functioning good without having any concerns. I appreciate the function allowing to set a list of MAC address of the wireless devices which will permit the access (I guess this is the MAC filtering which may be pretty prevalent). It has other safety characteristics, but MAC filtering was fantastic enough and I didn't have to use other safety setting. IP forwarding feature is great. Firmware updates had been provided typically enough. Offered relatively good distance and signal strength. Right after various years of working with it, I began noticing a issue. My connected computers (both by wire and wireless) look to have trouble resolving the addresses as if DNS server is obtaining problems. I try to connect to yahoo mail and some other websites, and usually occasions, I get site not discovered, then after a few retries internet site is ultimately found. As soon as located, then it continues to discover OK till leave it unused for handful of hours then come back to use the computer system again. It's weird that I don't see this problem when connecting through VPN which alterations network setting to use Intranet address. I attempted straight connecting my personal computer to the cable modem and it performs fine. I perhaps wrong, but it appears to be the router challenge.1 other annoying factor was that just about every config I transform in a panel, I have to apply transform and the router has to restart.. so if I have to go alter config in 5 diverse sections, that's 5 restart! Though this is something that you don't do frequently, so not a large deal. Not sure why, but given that about six months or so ago, I began seeing the dilemma pointed out above. But other than that, it's a wonderful router! I want to get a new router just because of this challenge I've pointed out and the exact same Netgear router is tempted except that I am afraid this challenge may possibly come back once more...

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-Quick to set up-Makes it possible for for these tech savvy men and women to configure it how they please-Straightforward sufficient for your grandparents to configure-Steady, and runs cools-Doesn't look stupid None I have been utilizing this same router for the past two years, and I must say, I haven't ever had to restart it. It operates flawlessly and it's honestly the greatest and most steady router I've ever utilised. Even compared to my 足 Linksys, this one blows it out of the water.

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Price, ease of setup & Trustworthy. None Did not give it 5 eggs mainly because it is not the most potent or most user configurable. Nevertheless, for an average house user it is great. I have been capable to hyperlink this to a second router to kind a wireless bridge. I have been able to open preferred ports for torrents and gaming. Would acquire this item once more!!!!!

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straightforward setup worked good for a year I received confirmation from help that it had a hardware situation. It had to be constantly rebooted. They wouldn't do anything to fix the problem, it was just out of warranty.I no longer purchase netgear merchandise simply because I got the feeling from help that they really didn't care that I'd been a long term consumer. I had also advised their merchandise to countless other folks ( close friends, loved ones, co-workers). Considering that I'm a computer software engineer I aid several people with setting up networks or just simple personal computer troubleshooting.

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I and a number of of my buddies own a variety of revisions of this router, and with the exception of initial connectivity have in no way had problems with it.Handles my P2P targeted traffic just fine with no lock ups because I've had mine.Mine is v10 Initial connection/setup requires the modem to be rebooted, and I keep forgetting. Not a con per se, but its the only thing to give me troubles. Mine is v10The only other router I've owned is a Belkin F5D7230-four that decided 1 day to get started randomly not taking changes I made in the setup. It would randomly not forward ports, then just as randomly get started forwarding them. One particular of my good friends who owns the Netgear WGR614 also owned a Belkin F5D7230-four router that did the identical as mine. Right after replacing mine with this and getting it perform effectively, when his started acting up, I told him to go to WM and grab one.

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Does what it must. Usually been happy with Netgear equipment. I'm a great guy and only charged them price. :) Upgraded them from an OLD 802.11a access point to this. They have observed the distinction. :)

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Eh... It's cheap Looses IP packages Took me a number of days to figure out why all the installation images I download are corrupted, app updates fail on my telephone, images and movies have artifacts and sometimes I see HTML code as an alternative of net-pages.So yes, it loses some packages each over wi-fi and when connected to with a chord (direct connection to my cable modem solves the problem, that's how I know it's the router). Updating the firmware didn't help.I only give it two eggs as an alternative of one since it worked ok for about 18 months (not taking occasional signal drops into account), but nevertheless, I was hoping to maintain it for longer.

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Finest router that I have owner. Really uncomplicated setup, in no way drops connection, rarely requires to be reset The brightness that the lights up front emit annoy my fiancee a great deal when she is trying to sleep but other then that... This router runs wonderful but I not too long ago sought to upgrade to an N router to see if we could get far better preformance and b/c we have 3 Laptops, 1 Desktop, two 360s, one particular wired one not, and a PS3(With at most any mixture of 4 running at the exact same time ). Out of the two N routers that I have purchased this 1 out preforms them all with a faster connection and few to no dropped connections

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Easy setup This thing regularly loses connection, runs really hot, and perpetually emits a high pitched whining sound. I consistently have to reset this issue and I'll nonetheless finish up losing connection a few minutes later. It drops connections in an unpredictable pattern and is entirely unreliable.

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- Device has been functioning flawlessly for over 2 years. The particular person I set up it for stated they had a problem because they mentioned it was no longer accepting their WEP key. Turns out they hit the reset button as per an individual else's "troubleshooting" though I was out of town. None Exceptional option for an inexperienced user who just desires a simple use out of box product.

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It worked out of the box with little configuration This router will repeatedly crash with some IM clientele. For perform I have to use IM so this router was a waste of cash. Disabling UPnP and any other sort of configuration setting on the router will not fix this issue. This is a known concern with several of the Netgear goods. I will by no means purchase something from them ever again. I'm throwing this away and going back to Belkin. This was a waste of money and trying to fix/configure this bad product was a substantial waste of time. You'd be greater off shopping for anything else. Netgear support is awful including voice and on the web details.

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Uncomplicated set up, decent wifi strength, worked well when it essentially worked. I've had two of these routers. I purchased the second thinking the 1st one particular was just a fluke by my second has been even worse.I have to routinely reset this router to get it enable any traffic. I find myself resetting it at LEAST once day-to-day.It has never cooperated with Steam. If you're a big Steam gamer, don't even consider shopping for this router. What I mean by not cooperated, occasionally you can join a server and most of the time you can't join a single one. Trying to play a steam game on-line is like trying to win the lottery with this router. I've spent over an hour at instances attempting to join a server with no luck what so ever. In fact, just tonight I had such issues, which is actually what drove me to lastly create this overview. If you want this router just to check your email on a wifi network, yeah it's commonly going to get the job performed. But generally doesn't cut it in book. Definitely excited to replace this router, and I'm never getting one more netgear product. Finish of story.

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Economical and straightforward set up. Excellent coverage from a central upstairs location. For the value, it is tough to complain about anything. The router sent has lasted more than a year to date. I added this into a relative of mine's network. They have a significant property with computer's in 4 rooms and a wireless printer. The router is positioned upstairs in a central space. It supplies laptop coverage by way of the property and garage. This router is not N capable, so this router will not be a excellent choice if you require that function.

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Our residing arrangements are such that we had to go wireless to enable each systems to access the Internet.I am quite pleased to have bought this router for my residence network. It could not be an 803.11n router, but it works wonderfully for us. Setup with the NETGEAR supplied software program was really straightforward. And we are using secure encryption to stop network intrusion.We use another manufacturer's USB adapter card for the connection from the remote computer system. The router and this adapter operate just fine with every single other. This was a very good value for the dollars. None at all! NETGEAR has a quite fantastic reputation and this router is 1 purpose why. I feel comfy shopping with Newegg. They usually appear to have the very best merchandise for the dollars.Generating the internal settings with the router was quite self explanatory. Just be sure to alter the password from the default one. That'll preserve other people from making use of your system for cost-free World wide web access.

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Even though I seen some older unfavorable reviews, this router (version 9) operates just fine. I was particularly pleased with its range; It's 90' to the other finish of my residence where I got two signal strength bars on a Mac laptop. Nothing of significance. I had no knowledge with routers, and found the swift start off manual misleading. Read the 1st element of the comprehensive user manual first prior to you do something. I couldn't get the auto install to work, and utilized the quite straightforward manual set up instead.

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Solid, low cost, and super easy to set up. Unlike any Linksys I've ever encountered...there's seldom a want for rebooting or power cycling. It's not wireless N? For ำ you just can't go incorrect. I have not attempted to use one particular with all types of wired devices and Wiis, Xboxs, and PS3s attached but if you're seeking for easy house networking that takes literally less than 10 minutes to set up and functions like a charm...here you go. I get 700-1MB/s download speeds, range is perfectly fine, and in contrast to Linksys goods I've worked with...I virtually by no means have to reboot it.

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So effortless to set up! Just about plug and play! Internet interface is very straightforward and easy to comprehend, had every single function I was seeking for.The value to overall performance is outstanding. None I have located. Seems to be great range in a relatively tiny house.

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It works great, I ran my xbox, desktop, and other computers by means of it all at the very same time in my apartment. My roommate and I even played xbox on the similar connection at the same time and had really small trouble. This is a excellent cost and it performs good. Set up is confusing. I have utilized two of these, setting one particular up throughout my networking internship and then getting another for my apartment. The only time I had connection issues was when my roommate decided to download a number of Massive files at the identical time, which didn't kill the connection, but generally slowed it down noticeably. I lived in a reasonably substantial steel-frame apartment developing with 3 floors and I had access to the connection from nearly anywhere in the constructing, even restricted distance outdoors. This is a Good price tag and there's definitely a fantastic reason it's presently the highest-rated router on newegg.

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Quite basic to set up. Directions in-box had been very detailed and easy to follow. Very good signal for a couple of rooms. I'd say Acquire it. Newegg got it to me in no time at all. Thanks Definitely not as effective as a additional high priced router, but it gets the job completed. Well worth the dollars.

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Cheap and effortless to setup. Excellent for a basic wireless network None

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Quite easy to set up performs with Linux, Unix, Mac, windows, your aunt Betsy. I have had it up for over a year and have never had to boot it or skilled any loss of signal. None. Low-cost, effortless to use , no upkeep.