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The perfect router for your home or small office

Advantages: Multiple features, looks, simplicity
Disadvantages: Needs rebooting occasionally (but what doesn't?)

Like others have said this is a good, all round router with inbuilt ADSL modem and firewall. If you want to connect multiple computers in your house or small office, this router is something you should definetly consider. It's sleek and slim, very attractive and sits neatly on your desk or out of the way, depending on where you'd like to put it. The lights on the front can be a bit irritating if you've got the router nearby but this isn't too bad ...
...case if you happen to find yourself working in dim light, but otherwise I wouldn't put too much emphasis on the frontal lights. They're OK! The control panel from the router, which you can log in to via a local IP address is easy to use although I would have liked more security options and settings but you can't complain for the price. It does need rebooting occasionally (especially if you keep the router on at all times). If you get the chance ...

lilnelly1983 09.08.2008 · Read full review
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Review of NETGEAR DG834 ADSL Firewall Router - router

RP614 Websafe Router

Advantages: Fast, easy to set up, clean design
Disadvantages: takes over internet explorer page

I would recomend this router to anyone that needs upto 4 pc's connected to the internet in the home that has children that accesses the internet as you can block website's by address and it is easy to setup, there is only two downside's that I can find and that is if you plan to use this as a network hub then it can be anoying as it will make your home page the router login page, you do need a modem with an network (RJ-45) connection to it. The setup ...
...you put in your log on password and user name and that is about it for the setup. As for the website block this is good as some other routers uses the key word method for blocking sites this method is only recommended for office use as this can block a regular site like the BBC's site if it has the word sex anywahere on the site. Overall the router is a must if you have children who access the internet on there own pc. ...

FireFoxx 05.01.2006 · Read full review
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Review of NETGEAR RP614 Web Safe Router - router

Business class Router

Advantages: Fast, Secure and Efficient Internet Connection
Disadvantages: High level of Technical Expertise needed to setup more advanced features

The Cisco 800 Series Routers provide a solution for high speed, secure and above all reliable Internet connection. The 857 model is specifically designed for connecting small office / home office (Soho) networks to the Internet via ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber line) or "Broadband" technologies. For those of you who know little of Broadband (ADSL), it is a new technology that allows more data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines ...
...your router in its posh Cisco systems box you will receive; 1 x 857 ADSL Router unit 1 x Cat 5 Ethernet Cable (for connecting your PC to the router) 1 x Console cable 1 x Manual 1 x Cisco Device manager CD (this is the software you may use to setup your router) The unit itself is aesthetically pleasing. On the front you have various lights indicating various states the router is in - such as whether the router has completed its boot cycle, ...

mattacuk 19.04.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Cisco 857 Integrated Services Router - router

Belkin 4 port - can't cut the virtual mustard

Advantages: looks, size
Disadvantages: cant handle large amounts of internet traffic/ poor backup

...need. I went for the Belkin 4 port wired router. The unit looks quite attractive, and can stack with other belkin units as it has grooves and ridges to allow this. At first things seemed OK, Installation was pretty quick, and I could browse the internet, chat to friends over IM programs and talk on VoIP. However once I tried to connect to an online game, the problems started. After only a couple of minutes hte router would sudenly close the connection: ...
...I later discovered that the Belkin name was not well received by most of the users who gave advice at ADSL guide. This particular router apparently could not handle the packet load required by modern applications, such as gaming, streaming etc. I exchanged the Belkin for a similar specification and price Linksys router and had no problems. If you just want to answer emails and do a little bit of file sharing or browse the internet then I suppose ...

exup35 24.01.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Belkin Cable/DSL Gateway Router router

Good overall product

Advantages: Easy setup, connection right out of the box
Disadvantages: no paper documentation

I purchased this item from a large computer store, and I have had absolutely no problems with the operation or configuration of this device. I have a small three computer network LAN, and I have cable internet access. I primarily use this router to connect to the internet, but I also use it to connect with the other computers on the network. this device functions well as a firewall, and it allows configuration of the ports, as well as VPN, and DHCP. ...

supaFly 19.05.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Linksys 10/100 8-Port VPN Router RV082 - router