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Netgear RangeMax 240 Wireless Router
89.0 Very Good
Last updated
August 25, 2006
Hands On Reviewed by
Becky Waring
Pros
  • Great performance
  • Excellent design, easy to use
Cons
  • Not upgradeable to 802.11n, no QoS support
  • Only 90 days of free phone support
Pricing:
Full Specifications

Price when rated - $119

Performance - 92 (Superior)

Medium-range throughput - 9.0 mbps
Long-range throughput - 4.2 mbps
Long-range failure rate - 3 percent

Features - 79 (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 - 88 (Very Good)

Remarks - Generally solid on features, with the notable exceptions of limited toll-free phone support and lacking wall-mount support. The unit doesn't have QoS, either, and it will never be upgradable to 802.11n.

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