I purchased one of these combined ADSL modem, routers and wireless access point as I wanted the flexibility to be able to get a internet connection anywhere in my flat. I didn't want to have a router/modem and a seperate wireless access point.
I brought the router as part of a bundle with ... Read review
Advantages: Easy to setup and manage Disadvantages: Range not exceptional
...enabled.
The Netgear support site is good with firmware updates being published as and when they are released, the upgrade of the routers firmware is a painless process, I have gone through 2 releases with no problems at all.
I would recomend this router to others as I have found it simple to install and the support is very good for a well priced consumer product. The only drawback is that a simple change requires the ... more
I purchased one of these combined ADSL modem, routers and wireless access point as I wanted the flexibility to be able to get a internet connection anywhere in my flat. I didn't want to have a router/modem and a seperate wireless access point.
I brought the router as part of a bundle with a MA401 pcimca wireless card, I think the bundle was £150 but it was a while ago. The router is the 11mbps wireless which is fine for a broadband internet connection as these are normally less than 2mbps.
Setting up the router is easy through an embeded web page but you will need an ethernet cable to connect your computer to it for the initial configuration. The first page takes you to the basic settings which is the ADSL connection information, once they have been set the internet should be available to you.
The wireless configuration is also fairly simple with the standard options being available, hide SSID, 128bit WEP, and MAC address restrictions. As with all wireless systems even with WEP and MAC restrictions ulitmatly it could be comprimised so the choice to use it is yours.
Moving on to some of the other features of the router, it offers a stateful firewall with the capability to present virtual servers, so you can host a web server behind it with ease. The router offers a DHCP server which is useful and address's can be reserved according to the MAC address of the connecting device. There is also the option to block certain URL's by keyword, ideal if you have children that you want to block from certain sites. The router also supports uPNP if you are running windows XP, this can be enabled.
The Netgear support site is good with firmware updates being published as and when they are released, the upgrade of the routers firmware is a painless process, I have gone through 2 releases with no problems at all.
I would recomend this router to others as I have found it simple to install and the support is very good for a well priced consumer product. The only drawback is that a simple change requires the router to be restarted which results in your connection going down, but it is a small price to pay.
grovej 22.12.2004 (24.12.2004)
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Review of NETGEAR DG824M Wireless ADSL Modem Gateway - wireless router
Advantages: Simple to setup, Neat to look at Disadvantages: All in one unit - one fails - all fails
I can heartily recommend the NG824M. Mine was setup within about 1/2 hr. Barring a slight glitch on the Broadband configuration (which was a typo - my fault) I've not had any problems since.
The unit itself is sleek and silver - not out of place even in a living room and comes with everything you need to kick off. (Cables, splitter etc...)
One tip - make sure you have a PC with a wired network connection to hand to configure it. The wireless antenna ...
cjrk 04.01.2004
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Four Products in One - ADSL Modem, Wireless Access Point, Switch, and Firewall - NETGEAR's Wireless ADSL Internet Gateway provides it all. Equipped with a built-in ADSL modem, it gets you connected to the Internet at top speed. You don't need a separate modem because it plugs right into your ADSL line. The built-in 802.11b wireless access point gives you the untethered freedom of wireless roaming connectivity to network resources and the Internet. You can distribute MP3s, digital movies and photos with ultra-fast LAN ports capable of speeds up to 200 Mbps. Play Internet games, send instant messages, host Internet services - built-in port forwarding settings make it a breeze. You'll enjoy these benefits all the more knowing you have a True Firewall on the job, providing business-class security for your computers and your network with protection against Denial of Service attacks and network intruders. NETGEAR's easy, Web browser-based setup gets your system working in minutes. This uncomplicated unit plugs directly into your ADSL line, and an integrated switch makes it simple to directly hook up four computers. Setup is easy with NetGear's unique Install Assistant and on-screen help guiding you through each step. Works with PCs, Macintoshes, and virtually all Ethernet devices. Extends your network to support up to 11 Mbps wireless throughput without the need for any new cabling. The DG824M is always on guard covering all the bases with True Firewall using Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Intrusion Control; Denial of Service protection from hacker attacks; VPN (Virtual Private Network) pass-through; content filtering to control Internet access to inappropriate web sites, based on time of day, URL, or URL keywords; logging and reporting capabilities. With speeds of up to 200 Mbps, the LAN ports allow you to distribute large multimedia files such as audio, video and graphics with ease. Features double the memory and a 50% faster CPU than many popular routers, and allows you to share your broadband Internet connection among up to 253 devices. Furnishes DMZ support for unrestricted access from the Internet to one computer for Web hosting functionality.
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