Advantages: Wireless and Wired connections, easy to install Disadvantages: Blue ring of light can be annoying, but can also be turned off!
I have recently exchanged my Belkin router for the Netgear WPN824 as I was experiencing regular disconnections with my Belkin and found their customer support was not very good.
I opted for the Netgear after various recommendations from friends and reading the reviews on ciao.
The Netgear has a nice sleek, modern looking design and has a ring of Blue LEDs on the top that flash/rotate when connected wirelessly. Personally, I find these be a little annoying at night because they are quite bright but they can easily be turned off via a switch on the back. It also comes with stands so it can be put in an upright position. It has some nice green flashing lights on the front to show when each computer is connected to it and wether it has internet connection (as most routers do).
This model has a wireless connection speed of 108mbps ...
Advantages: Great stable router with great range and speed Disadvantages: None found yet
the maximum speeds and ranges will not be attainable by them. As it happens none of my devices have the Netgear USB adaptor so my speeds are restricted to the 54Mbs which is sufficient for my needs.
My experience of routers has been limited. This is my 4th router and only the second one that I?ve ever purchased. The other 2 came free with my broadband supplier. I replaced my old router (supplied free by BE Unlimited) because it simply couldn?t handle the number of devices I had and would reset about once every day. In contrast, the DG834N has never reset once in the 3 months that I?ve had it. It is very stable even when I have many devices connected to it. As a test I connected the following all at the same time: Xbox, PSP, Wireless Printer, WAC Music Server, 2x WACS Music Clients, laptop, desktop and all of them connected for days in some cases ...
Advantages: good when finally installed Disadvantages: hard to install
I admit my computer knowledge is limited but I was led to believe this was an easy product to install on my home computer. I thought the instructions seemed easy to follow but when steps didn't go to plan I became stuck and confused.
Next steps I phoned thecustomer helpline and was greeted with questions I didn't know the answer to and probally wouldn't have unless I had a degree in computing.
All I can say is what a waste of my time trying to set this router up.
I resulted in asking a good friend that works within the computer industry to come and help install the router. They said this wasn't an uncommon problem but does need improvement for everyday people to use.
Now it is finally installed properly I have a working home network and haven't come across too many problems. ...
4 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x modem - ADSL2+ - RJ-11 ( WAN )
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
Vertical stand
Cables (Details)
1 x network cable
1 x phone cable
Encryption Algorithm
WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Power
Power Device
Power adapter - external
Environmental standards
EPA Energy Star Compliant
Yes
Software / system requirements
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
2 years warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 2 years
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Manufacturer's product description
PRODUCT FEATURES: Replace the old DSL equipment you received from your Internet service provider Share your broadband Internet connection simply and securely Wirelessly surf the Internet, email and chat Freedom to switch DSL providers without changing equipment Easy setup Wireless-G router with integrated ADSL2+ modem Wi-Fi on/off switch to turn off wireless signals Push 'N' connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) A secured connection at the push of a button Convenient on/off switch helps save energy when not in use Efficient Energy Star-compliant power supply Packaging manufactured with at least 80% recycled materials
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