Advantages: 108 Mbps, excellent coverage, In built firewall Disadvantages: Poor reliability
...standard 802.11g connections
The Netgear WGT624 offers the following technical features
Wireless Network Speeds 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, & 54 Mbps (auto-rate capable), Dynamic 108 Mbps Modulation Type OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK Frequency Band 2.4 GHz Standards Capability 802.11g and 802.11b Antenna 2 dBi attached Routing Protocols Static & Dynamic Routing with TCP/IP, multi-VPN pass-through (IPSec, L2TP), ... ...sale
Most people buy NETGEAR products because it's a well known company and you would believe they would offer a superior product, however I feel that this product lets down the company severely.
The first problem is when you set the router up, the instruction manual is very basic and this can hinder the setup process. I do think that the manual needs some work. Once the router was up and running I did have 4 months of trouble free running, however ...
Twistedpro 11.08.2006
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router - wireless router
Advantages: bulletproof, but not for idiots Disadvantages: old firmware sometimes fails to renew IP lease
...to it. One buys netgear for SOLID RELIABILITY and power user features. Unfortunately the early firmwares for this particular model were a little weak for cable modem users (me), but alright for DSL users (me too). The new firmware solves the issue of mysteriously disappearing IP leases (which used to require a router reset every three days once the issue manifested)
The lastest firmware contains many DHCP fixes, adds upnp, and other stuff that doesn't ... ...AOLeffect. RTFM people. netgear has outsourced much of the phone support to a country whose English pronounciation is EXCEPTIONALLY POOR. Their email system LEAVES MUCH TO BE DESIRED. One typically receives a canned response and should one be fortunate to pass the autoresponder mechanism and be issued a support ticket, a feckless soul responds from the FAQ and closes the question. It tempts one to feel emoinside.
Fortunately RARE is the circumstance ...
StopVonage 26.01.2005
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Advantages: easy setup Disadvantages: wireless range is not impressive
Despite the reviews I have read before buying this router, the setup is extremely easy and is entered in a menu driven http site. Setting up the wireless encryption is very easy as well. Online firmware updates.
I have used this router now for about 6 months and it is fast, good firewall. I took my software firewalls down to save processor capacity on the PC's and haven't had any viruses yet. The wireless connection is fast and deteriorates with ... ...and more than 10 m distance takes the reception down to minimum. This is just enough for a normal house, but on the low side in a big house or office.
I have three PC's and a network printer connected to the router/hub.
All together I am happy with this product. ...
hoef 17.05.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router - wireless router
...I don't live near any Netgear offices, because I'm sure my lovely brick would love to transcend their windows.
Many other people have this problem. Please learn from our experience like I should have =)
References:
http://forum1.netgear.com/showthread.php?t=102&highlight=wgt624
http://www.bootnetworks.com/netgear-wgt624/netgear-wgt624.html
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joekickass69 30.11.2006
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