SMC Barricade g SMC2804WBR V.2 - wireless router

Advantages: stylish, robust, wide range of features, WiFi and wired connectivity
Disadvantages: drops connection during lightning storms, manual slim on advanced features

...*** I should note that my Netgear router has v2 on the bottom of it - version 2 in case that makes a difference. The model number is the same though. *** There are a number of machines (laptops mostly) which knock around in my rented flat, and a couple of years ago, I was looking for a decent ADSL router which would meet the bill. This isn't the first one I bought - but I soon got rid of the other one and replaced it with this one, and have been happy about it ever since. This comes well-packaged up, and is fairly simple to setup and install. Simply follow the instructions and plug it into the phone socket in your wall. The router comes with a DSL filter (nice - saves you buying one) to plug into the wall. You may need to have your broadband user id and password handy for setting this up to connect to the Internet later... Read review

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Advantages: Connection speed is really good and range is quite wonderful
Disadvantages: Sometimes gets disconnected

...I have used Netgear router and based on my experience i can say that performance wise its really good. There are some problems like connection gets disconnected sometimes but that happens because of other frequencies as well, so if you configure your router in a good way, it really gives you a great output. It's key features are: 5 in 1: Modem, router, firewall, 4-port switch & wireless access point ,Compatible with 802.11b wireless networks and True Firewall & WPA-PSK encryption protects against intruders. The best thing i like about this is that The built-in True Firewall features Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Denial of Service (DOS), which operate as your first line of attack against intruders. The DG834G provides both WEP and WPA-PSK wireless encryption standards to protect your network from eavesdroppers and bandwidth... Read review

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Advantages: Value for money, reliability,
Disadvantages: None

...The Belkin Wireless G Router F5D7230-4 - wireless router, really good Wireless router, good value for money gives you the opportunity to : Create a network in your home or office without cables, Offers backward-compatibility with all 802.11b devices, Sets up easily with Belkin Easy Install Wizard-automatically detects Internet settings and self-adjusts Router to get you online in under 3 minutes, Ensures data and network security with wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption Uses NAT and SPI firewall to protect network from people trying to hack into it, also Works with Macintosh® and PC computers, Comes with a Belkin Lifetime Warranty and free, 24-hour technical support, although the helpful step-by step installation disk will get you connected with-in minutes. No Matter the size of your house the signal strength is normally very... Read review

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