Overall rating
80/100
Want a wireless router that doesn't trade price for performance? This 802.11g silver box from Netgear may be just what you need.
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Verdict
The WGR614 is a good choice for those unphased by the bleeding-edge nature of 802.11g.
Pros
- Excellent 802.11g speed
- long operating range
- very easy setup
- includes four Ethernet ports
- free phone support
NETGEAR's Cable/DSL 54 Mbps Wireless Router lets you experience the blazing-fast network wireless speeds of 54 Mbps - up to five times faster than the popular 802.11b wireless network. These higher speeds make it a snap to surf the Web, download large files, videoconference, stream high-quality digital movies, MP3 music, and photos, and play online games. This wireless router also works with 802.11b wireless products so you can use it with your existing 802.11b devices and your 54 Mbps (802.11g) devices. Auto-sensing chooses the fastest connections possible on your 10/100 Mbps wide area network and four local area network ports. True Firewall (SPI) advanced security provides maximum protection from professional hackers. URL blocking and e-mail alerts provide parents with controls to limit access to inappropriate Web sites and monitor children's access. It's simple to install, you just follow the cues shown on your PC screen and your router will be up and running in no time. Smart Wizard auto-detects and configures for the best ISP connection, while UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) makes it easy to use your computers, gaming consoles, and other client devices - wireless and Ethernet - for gaming, instant messaging, and other applications.
Specifications
Form Factor: External
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years warranty
Features: Firewall protection, DMZ port, auto-sensing per device, DHCP support, NAT support, VPN, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), DoS attack prevention, content filtering
Dimensions (WxDxH): 17.5 cm x 11.8 cm x 2.8 cm
Weight: 0.3 kg
System Requirements: UNIX, Microsoft Windows 95/98, Apple MacOS, Novell NetWare, Linux, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Localisation: United Kingdom
Device Type: Router
Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Network / Transport Protocol: TCP/IP, PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, PPPoE
Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz
