Netgear RangeMax Wireless Router - 802.11b/g with Smart MIMO

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At least with Cox cable box and a PS3. Otherwise not bad.

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Can not use this with IE

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This product was one of the easiest installs I have ever had. It's a secondary Wi-Fi to a similar router I already use (which is also a refurbished Netgear router purchase). I plugged everything in, turned it on, and away we went. Even accessing the admin panel to set up security was easy.

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I could never get this to work because the softwear was not included and I could get no help in retreiving it since the item was refurbished and the serial number was blacked out. I ended up returning it for a refund.

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worked right out of the box i would buy another one if i need one.

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This router worked right out of the box when I connected directly to my PC desktop. I even added my Mac laptop wirelessly later. Found out about the dollar-sign-hex-password workaround for Mac computers online, and now it works FLAWLESSLY!! This is the best $20 I've spent in a long time!

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Arrived fast,set it up but could not access the internet, call your company and they sent me a return slip,and sent another that works great, I have bought from you for the last 4 years, 1st item that did not work. You guys has great customer service, Thanks

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JUST AWESOME EVERYTHING WORKED GREAT

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Up and going in 2 minutes with no problems!

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Didn't work for what it was intended for.

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The product was shipped fast and the conditions are pretty good. It was easy to set up and connect. It has a good range and good speed. The only problem is that very often the router just stop working and I have to disconnect, wait few minutes and turn it on again. For the price ($20) I think it was an OK deal.

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the router works as well as the one it replaced which stopped working after more than five years.

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My previous router would stop (hang) right in the middle of a download or YouTube video. My incoming DSL connection is only 768K so the best download speed I could hope for would be around 87K assuming 8 data bits and a parity or stop bit. With this router, I am getting 79K average download and it never hangs. I am very pleased with this purchase.

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I don't set up networks or require a lot of features. I plugged this router in and it worked and thats all I ask out of an 25 dollar purchase. Has never given me any problems. I have had it for about 8 months and on two different computers. The blue light on top is kinda nice too.

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The item eas refurbished. I spent 5 hours myself trying to det it up with no success and called the help the next we spent 4 hours trying to get it to work and I was finally told it's a bad item, that about half of them are bad. I returned the item and am still waiting for my replacement to be shipped out.

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Easy set up-- it took about 5 min. to get it up and running and secured. You can't beat this for the money.

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The product shipped right away and was received in days - during the holiday season. Item is in great condition, looks brand new, and functions well. Was very easy to set up. So far works great throughout the whole house! Thanks

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Terrible Wireless router. No range whatsoever. Good if you sit in the same room otherwise bad. I take my laptop down stairs less then 50 ft, Signal strength says 76% but data and packets are lost. Matched up with a Netgear wireless USB adapter. My D-Link would allow me to sit out by the pool, not this router. Not even concerned about encrypting the signal, they'd have to break in my house to obtain it. Garbage and its true what they say, you get what you pay for.

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I had been wanting to get a wireless router to connect my HP laptop to the internet. I couldn't pass up this deal for $20. There was easy setup with the Windows Vista OS, and quickly on line. The speed is impressive over the wired output from the wired cable modem. It's been working 100% for a month or so. We have another one that's worked for 6 months.

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Worked great for about a week then went down. They did a refund.

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I am not a networking guru. I bought this to replace a belkin model. I was able to easily set it up maually through the IP address. I also bought the matching USB adapter. Bottom line: it reaches out a little further and a little stronger than the Belkin and holds the signal (no dropouts). It does not reach all over my house and I am still having to repeat the signal. It does not connect to the matching USB adapter at 108 Mbps. I figured that was advertising hype anyway. But it connects at 54 and thats what wireless G does so it's fine. The recertified price was OUTSTANDING. Solid wireless G for $20!!! I feel that for this price I got an awesome deal. So get one and you will to.

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I would not recommend this recertified router because it did work right out of the box for me. There are no instructions in the box, or are there any available at the NG website. You have to go to the NG website to get tech help or a replacement - TDirect does not offer any support on the product. There are no 800 numbers. You have to type the problem on a form at the website and go back to the website a day or two later for the answer. Also their communication is very poor. They asked me to state the problem with the router 3 different times before they finally gave me the instuctions for setting up the router. The problem was that it would not connect to the internet. Then one step of the instructions was incorrect and it took me a while to figure this out. Once I discovered this, I was able to connect to the internet. I have bought a lot of NG products without any problems, but if you do have a problem, it's going to take a long time to get it fixed.

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What can I say for $20 I got a great router that worked immediately with phenomenal range. It's in the basement on the west side of the house and I was getting 4 bars in 2nd floor east side bedroom (as far away as I could get in the house). We're very satisfied.

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This worked great right out of the box. Set up was very easy. XP found all the drivers needed. Had it working in less than five minutes. Have not had any problems so for. I had a Belxin that was pure crap. It never worked correctly. Constantly having to work on it to keep it going. It finally died after a few months. This one has not given any problems. I wish I had found it first. I am using this wired. I have not tried it wireless. Some reviewers said the were having problems with wireless.

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Good product and great value.