Netgear FA511

Advantages: Cheap, Easy Install, Low Profile, Effective
Disadvantages: None

...I've used 3Com and SMC network cards before but I was disatisfied with the quality of the card as well as it's performance. Spurred on by the good reports I'd been hearing about Netgear I went ahead and bought the FA311 network interface card (NIC). The card itself is the length of the PCI slot which it plugs into, and about 2 inches wide, much less than other cards, so it doesn't "divide" my case in two and block the airflow. Taking the side off my computer, I undid one screw holding in the old card, pulled it out, plugged in the FA311 without problem, screwed the screw back in. Job done. I don't think they could have made it any easier. The NIC came with a floppy disc contain drivers, but I went online to get the latest ones from www.netgear.co.uk. They had drivers for the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows... Read review

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Advantages: Stylish, Cheap
Disadvantages: Lots of problems with holding connection.

...This is not netgears finest product I have owned. The router seems to lose connection periodically and needs to be reset 2 or 3 times a day. I had the original product replaced by retailer but after a couple of days of everything being fine the problem appeared again I have emailed Netgears Customer service but still waiting for reply. I have used netgear products before and never had any problems with them before. The router does feature full 54 mbps for Ian over Wireless and also has four wired ports for connection to the device. It also features all of the latest wireless security technologies the admin setup page is also easy to use and setup security functions. If netgear can sort the problem of it resetting then the product is good value for money.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Almost too reliable!
Disadvantages: Seems to struggle sometimes with weak broadband signals

...When recently needing to upgrade my Netgear DG834 router to a wireless router, I had no difficulty in deciding which company to go for. Netgear are renowned for their well built and extremely reliable networking devices. The DG834G turned out to be no exception. Setting up is extremely easy if following the supplied cd containing a manual and installation instructions. After inputting your broadband account details into the router's memory, you're away. Since then I haven't needed to touch the router at all and it has kept a connection for the 3 months that I've had it without a problem. However, the only slight problem I have found with this router is that the connection can drop occasionally due to the broadband connection being less than 512mb. Apart from that, this Netgear router continues Netgear's dominance in this market. If you... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful