Netgear WGR614 Wireless-G Router
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Manufacturer: NetgearAudio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: WGR614
Product features:
- 802.11g router offers an easy way to set up a network with wired and wireless connections
- Delivers up to 54 Mbps of wireless throughput
- Four RJ-45 Ethernet ports allow for wired connections to the network
- Enhanced security includes a double firewall, and WPA and 128-bit WEP encryption
- Device measures 6.9 x 1.1 x 4.7 inches (WxHxD)
- Windows Live OneCare 2.0 (Up to 3 Users)
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Customer Review: 3 years and still going!!! I use it like no other as well...
Summary: 5 Stars
First, let me tell you that my background is in IT. I am an IT manager, so i know all about networking and IT.
I bought this router back in Winter of 2006 i believe. So i've had it for a solid 3 years now. I've put it to good use. My network consists of multiple computers (Lan and wireless) and a ps3 and xbox 360. In my house its not uncommon for 3+ of those devices to be used at the same time. I bought this router originally because it was a) cheap b) i was going to buy a gaming router but didn't want to put one in my apartment. I never ended up buying that gaming router because:
1) The router is fast. It's only wireless G, but its still pretty fast and as long as you keep your wireless cards updated on your computers, signal reliability shouldn't be a problem. I can have my ps3 online at the same time as my XBOX 360 and have no lag at all on either, plus i can have 1-2 laptops all on at the same time. For example, from a speed test on my laptop (This varies depending on your kind of broadband connection too though) with my ps3 and xbox 360 online, with 2 laptops online i can still download at about 1800 KB/sec and upload at about 950KB/sec which is really good. I barely notice the decline in speed even when the router is in full use.
2) I never had a problem it in these 3 years. It's never stopped working or turned off on me. I was surprised at what this cheap router can do. You really are getting a lot out of a little with this puppy.
3) It's secure. You have WEP, WAP and WAP2. I keep my network on WAP2, the strongest encryption that (to this day) is still unbreakable. It's extra piece of mind knowing i can do my online shopping and banking worry free of anyone intercepting my wireless data.
4) After a year i decided to start shopping for the gaming router. I went out and saw they sell for about $150...Sure they have all the latest features but do you really need an LCD screen ON your router? its worthless. I realized that for that year my WGR614 had been working fine. So i stuck with it. Best decision ever. It's been 3 years and still pulling strong.
5) The range is perfect for my apartment. I can go anywhere in my apartement and outside (its about 1600 sq. ft.) and i get no less then 3 bars of signal out of 5 at the furthest point i use it at which is through 3 quite thick walls.
6) Firmware upgrades are super easy. My younger brother can upgrade the firmware and that really says something because unlike me he has no idea about anything network related. Netgear fixes the main issues you have with their updates which really means im getting a quality product and Netgear is actively fixing user issues as they are reported. A Firmware update takes about 5 mins and my internet speeds always seem to go up a little with every firmeware upgrade.
The only cons with this router are:
- It's antenna probably wouldn't be good for long ranges. So if your home is larger then probably around 2000sq. ft. you'd be looking at weaker signal or maybe no signal at some ends of the house.
- Wireless encrpytion is easy to set up for me, but for some they might find it challenging. If you just follow the instructions, it's pretty easy to to get it set up though. I can't really say much about the issue because i am IT person so its butter for me, but i could see why the average non-tech user would be lost in the installation.
- It feels cheap. It's lightweight and feels like its going to break easily but hey i've had mine for 3 years without issues so its not really a con for me anymore.
I'm switching to wireless N soon so this router won't be around for much longer, but i can probably safely say that it will be in working condition even when i replace it. I'll keep it around just in case i have issues with my wireless N router because a lot of people are reporting issues with them. Sure wireless N is faster, but very few N routers are as bug free as this little G router.
Description of Netgear WGR614 Wireless-G Router
NETGEAR's Cable/DSL 54 Mbps Wireless Router lets you experience the blazing-fast network wireless speeds of 54 Mbps - up to five times faster than the popular 802.11b wireless network. These higher speeds make it a snap to surf the Web, download large files, videoconference, stream high-quality digital movies, MP3 music, and photos, and play online games. This wireless router also works with 802.11b wireless products so you can use it with your existing 802.11b devices and your new 54 Mbps (802.11g) devices. Auto-sensing chooses the fastest connections possible on your 10/100 Mbps wide area network and four local area network ports
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 The WGR614 offers speeds up to 54 Mbps with the 802.11g wireless standard. View larger. |
The WGR614 is a very attractive unit about the size of a small paperback with a silver exterior and rounded edges. An included plastic stand lets you stand the router on its edge to take up less space.
The WGR614 makes it easy for even a novice to set up a wireless network: just plug the included Ethernet cable from your internet connection into the router and insert the included CD into any computer on the network, which will provide step-by-step instructions. The WGR614 employs a web-based interface for configuration, and the router will automatically do the initial setup by getting your DNS settings and determining your IP address. The firmware is also upgradeable via the web interface so you can be sure your router will always be up-to-date.
Fast and Secure
Supporting the 802.11g standard, the NETGEAR WGR614 offers wireless data speeds of up to 54 Mbps, making it possible to share a broadband internet connection, stream music without hiccups, watch videos with less load time, and videoconference without problems. Downloading files is up to five times faster than it was with 802.11b. If you still have computers that use 802.11b, don't fret as the router is backwards compatible with the older wireless standard and can be set so all your computers can connect to the network and the WGR614 will automatically figure out the connection type and work accordingly.
In addition to wireless access, there are four 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet ports in the back for connecting computers to the network via a faster, wired connection.
The WGR614 offers many security options to ensure your data is private. Double firewall protection keeps your network shielded from outside attacks. To ensure the security of your wireless data, both 40/64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit (802.11g only) WEP encryption is available, as well as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access). You can also use MAC address authentication to allow only authorized users onto the network.
Keep Tabs on Kids
This router is an especially good choice for parents as it allows settings to log all sites that are visited, lets you block specific sites based on whether it contains specific keywords, and lets you set time schedules for certain computers to work.
The NETGEAR WGR614 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Router is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box
WGR614 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Router, power adapter, Ethernet cable, setup CD, vertical stand, warranty/support information card.
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