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Netgear RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router
77.0 Good
Last updated
August 25, 2006
Hands On Reviewed by
Becky Waring
Pros
  • Great design and usability
  • Very good routing features
Cons
  • Poor long-range performance; no QoS support
  • Only 90 days of free phone support
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Full Specifications

Price when rated - $129

Performance - 77 (Good)

Medium-range throughput - 7.6 mbps
Long-range throughput - 1.1 mbps
Long-range failure rate - 7 percent

Features - 70 (Good)

Encryption supported - 128-bit WEP and WPA/WPA2 Personal
Auto channel select - Yes
DDNS - Yes
Easy security setup - No
Warranty (parts and labor) - One year
Support hours (weekdays/Saturdays/Sundays) - 24/24/24
Toll-free support - 90 days

Design and usability - 87 (Very Good)

Remarks - Solid on feature basics, but you get only 90 days of free phone support, you can't mount the device on a wall, and it has no support for QoS.

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