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Netgear RangeMax 240 Wireless Router + 4-port switch - 10/100, 802.11b/g
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1 Star Review

Reviewed by: cbergoo

Updated:10-02-06

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Strengths: There are no straingths

Weaknesses: Dosn't work against my broadband, my IBM t23 dosen't work with the internal wireless. Have to set up an separate computer (firewall) and use it as a switch.

Overall Evaluation: DON'T by it. You better spend your money on some other router. This is my second one, the first one I bought disconnected from very frequently and the only solution in that problem was to restart it. Now I am using my old Fujutsi SIEMENS AP-600RP-USB, as a wireless connection.
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2 Star Review

Reviewed by: garyz

Updated:08-22-06

Duration of ownership:7 Days

Strengths: Speed

Weaknesses: May not work

Overall Evaluation: If yours works, great. However, it may not. So I'll skip my long story and offer 3 advices:(1) Buy local. Yes I know it's more expensive.(2) Don't try "support" - unless you have plenty of time. Go straight to the store to get it replaced or returned.(3) SunRocket IP phone users beware. Support from both vendors are no good.It's great speed when it works.
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4 Star Review

Reviewed by: rexer27

Updated:08-10-06

Duration of ownership:3 Weeks

Strengths: Once I was able to position the attennas properly for the location where I place the router I receieved excellent signal strength throughout the entire house, even around corners. Easy setup also.

Weaknesses: I found it difficult to position the 3 attennas properly so that I could get good signal strength throughout the house. Found myself losing connection until I got the right position of all 3.

Overall Evaluation: I found the setup very simple when using the the Resource CD that came with the router. Pretty much just followed the steps that the wizard walks you through and I was connected in 15 minutes. You have to experiment with the antenna positions to get the proper signal strength in different locations of the house. I am not using either of the RangeMax 240 Wireless Adapters (WPNT511, WPNT121)and receive 54.4Mbps at approximately 75 feet away. I have had no problems or issues with this router in the 3 weeks that I have had it. Lots of advanced security settings also. Would recommend it.
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1 Star Review

Reviewed by: PineBarron

Updated:08-07-06

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Strengths: Low heat, cool looks. Great when hard wired. Lots of config. options and settings.

Weaknesses: Wireless connection drops due to incompadability issues with brand new Intel 3945 wireless card. Forget web /phone support or an easy fix; Set up sw not the greatest;

Overall Evaluation: I bought this based on the great reviews and ratings. I don't agree. From the start it was terrible. Set up SW had to run twice because it did no see the right config settings with my broadband service. Frequent reboots to access web interface too. Worst of all it drops the wireless connection with my new Dell notebook. Apparently it does not like the Intel 3945 card so it connects, then drops, then locks up. Reboot and start again. I returned it and bought a Linksys w/ Speedboost. No problems now and the Linksys was cheaper.
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2 Star Review

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Updated:07-17-06

Duration of ownership:60 Days

Strengths: Performance and range.

Weaknesses: Wireless portion is very unreliable.

Overall Evaluation: We have installed five units since May 2006 and two have failed. Both having to do with the wireless not working or working after reboot and failing after 5 minutes. Hopefully the rest of our installs stays up. A lot of unexplained drops. Don't use if you expect continuous conectivity.Spent days with the infamous Netgear tech support. Luckily we had multiple notebook brands(IBM, Dell,etc) including Macs and two type of Internet access, otherwise they were pointing fingers at everything except their own defective product. The RMA (must call by phone) itself took 50 minutes.Now Netgear offers advanced services for additional cost...what happened to standing behind your product from day one?
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1 Star Review

Reviewed by: cg0859

Updated:06-10-06

Duration of ownership:14 Days

Strengths: poor, Belkin is better

Weaknesses: cannot handle more than 3 wireless computers

Overall Evaluation: Tech support is terrible, they had me return the unit. It did not solve the problem. They wanted me to return the second unit. They put the problem to level 2, approx. 5 days later I got an email from level 2 asking me to download Ethereal. I download it then called Netgear tech support on how to run Ethereal and nobody at tech support could tell me how to run the product. I've spent at least 24 hours with tech support and no resolution, other asking me to return the product for another. I will go buy another Belkin. The only reason I bought the Netgear is the store did not have any Belkins at the time.
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5 Star Review

Reviewed by: bairdjc

Updated:06-08-06

Duration of ownership:10 Days

Strengths: Looks great; outperforms my previous router (linksys befsr41)

Weaknesses: Setup is for dummies... REQUIRES CD unless you are connected to a DHCP ISP

Overall Evaluation: This router was a replacement for a Linksys BEFSR41. I wanted wireless capability and also to improve bandwidth. The unit performs well and comes highly rated from TomsHArdware.The only issue I have with it is that in order to install it, I NEEDED to use the stupid install CD. You can't just plug everything in, point your browser to 192.168.1.1 and setup from there. If you try that you will get an error in the browser, unless you have a DHCP ISP (i.e. cable). I have DSL so basically I had to install the DSL on my PC (the PPPoE connection) and then use the install CD included with the router.After, though, I've been able to use the web interface for configuration.
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4 Star Review

Reviewed by: pbleoz

Updated:05-27-06

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Strengths: Excellent signal strength

Weaknesses: Laptop adapter doesn't fit MacBook Pro. Doesn't work in Australia unless you get the appropriate firmware emailed to you from the Australian support centre.

Overall Evaluation: Took 3 days to set up due to the fact that most of the support people didn't know it needed Firmware (for Australia) which wasn't available on the support site. When I had tried all their advice without success I was eventually emailed firmware which works like a charm. No problems now.
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5 Star Review

Reviewed by: sfinley

Updated:03-24-06

Duration of ownership:5 Days

Strengths: Easy upgrade. Just plug and go. Great range.

Weaknesses: None

Overall Evaluation: I am upgrading my current Netgear router to this latest and greates. Has a much more extended range then my previous router. Netgear strikes again. Great value at a great price.
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5 Star Review

Reviewed by: GANorenberg

Updated:01-16-06

Duration of ownership:1 Months

Strengths: Excellent signal strength and high-speed connectivity throughout all areas of the home; modern design complements decor; less than 5-10 minutes to set up LAN

Weaknesses: Wireless signal interruptions occur with microwave operations; multiple portable computers can compete for signals resulting in interruptions; Bulking power transformer

Overall Evaluation: The best, in-home wireless router ever used and recommended to others; excellent signal strength and high-speed connectivity throughout the home and adjacent area; easy, less than 5-10 minute LAN set-up; connectivity problems are minimal and avoidable.