Netgear GC102 Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter

Advantages: Cheap, reliable, simple to use
Disadvantages: None.

...about anything other than configuring the devices themselves. I would recommend this switch to anyone who has a few machines on their home or small office network, that way you can upgrade the speed critical machines on your network to gigabit speeds. I bought my two to allow me to use one with my media server and file server, and the other in my living room to connect the laptop, XBOX and so on... By having a gigabit switch, it allowed my machines with gigabit ethernet cards to network at full speed with each other, so that transferring video and large files between them was not constrained to hundred megabit speeds you find with most home and home office networks. I think the 5 port switch is pitched at the right price, and has the right number of ports for the average home user who will usually have one or two computers and a games... Read review

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Advantages: Easy installation, small, sturdy, quiet, auto uplink
Disadvantages: Runs quite hot

...cables. Operation Compatibility: Most recent PC's have at least a single gigabit Ethernet port on them now. Now you can make use of it. Tested fine with Intel Pro/1000 MT cards and nVidia nForce cards Noise It contains no fans so operation is completely silent, however, as with all other Netgear switches, this unit gets quite hot. For peace of mind it would be best to keep it away from sources of heat (I tend to lay an old PII heatsink on the unit just to help with the cooling!) Troubleshooting The LED indicators provide you with all the information you could possibly need to help diagnose any connectivity problems - not that you should have any Conclusion Very fast, reliable equipment. With prices for gigabit equipment coming down, now is a great time to upgrade... Read review

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Advantages: Good wireless range nice design
Disadvantages: Can stop working for unknown resons

...Well the The netgear DG834G is quite a stylish router compared to others.It is very handy for the average user and isnt that hard to install. It has a great wireless range i can even use my laptop in the garden. It has to be said it isnt the fastest router out there. I have had a few prblems with mine it can lose connection sometimes but you just un-plug the router or 30-60 seconds and it should be fine again.I wouldnt recomend someone with no exsperience to set it up themself thoe as they could exsperience some problems. It is very hands as it has 4 ethernet ports in the back. I would deffinatley buy another netgear router. But for a first timer i would get a friend or someone who is handy with computers to set it up for you.... Read review

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