I've got to have my laptop to play games when I'm on vacation and kicking back in the motel in the evening. That usually requires a connection to Steam or Origin. My internal adapter fried after two weeks into a three week trip. Like some others who have reviewed this, I got it at Staples for about $26. The mini CD install was quick and easy and the adapter went right to work finding the best available connection. Of course, that's usually the motel's complimentary wireless but I'm posting this from a Hampton Inn via a Borders connection from a bookstore a couple of blocks away. This should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the wireless service at the Hilton family of hotels. If this happens to you, don't forget to go into Device Manager and disable the internal adapter.
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06.05.2012
10/10
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I got this modem as a last-ditch effort to fix some speed problems with my ISP, as well as to upgrade to a wireless-n network.The signal strength is fantastic, the setup could not have been simpler, and our download speeds improved markedly over the old modem (which was probably a piece of junk). To be clear, this modem probably won't improve most people's speeds, but the reason we saw an improvement was because we replaced an old, low-quality, and probably defective modem with this one, which works perfectly.For customers in the U.S. this is a good modem for the price. Canadian customers will have to deal with a much higher price, but if you can get it on sale I highly recommend it.
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30.08.2012
10/10
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I've seen several reviews about dropped signal and things like that, but I personally haven't experienced any problems with this adapter. It was very easy to install and connect to my network. As far as I've noticed, it hasn't dropped a signal yet. Overall, I think this was a great purchase!
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12.05.2012
2/10
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I bought this router 1.5 years back replacing another Netgear router which died without any notice. This router worked very well until 2 days back when It stopped giving out net connection. The lights on the router come on well but cannot connect to the web through the router. When it does it picks up only static ISP connection and asks for the numbers to input manually. I have rebooted it several times.Tech support is lousy and they are only after money. They wanted me to cough up 79.99$ for support but a new router can be bought at half this price.I would appreciate any help from expert users. But after this - NEVER will buy another Netgear product again!
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20.10.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
Its working fine just as a new one. Installation was also easy. I recommend this service to others ad well
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04.08.2012
2/10
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I got this router at the end of March and until I bought a new laptop in late July, it worked great. It worked for approximately 3.5 months. I am lucky if the laptop can access the internet one hour out of the day. And not all in one whack. Do not waste your money on this cheap router. Do some research and buy one that is better quality. That is what I am doing now.
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25.08.2011
6/10
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I purchased this unit secondhand for a fraction of the price. Initially, it worked well! I had great speed (close to my ISPs) limit. Like other reviewers, I noticed that it ran hot. I've designed electronics in the past, so I was REALLY suspicious, generally, if it's hot on the outside, it's probably doing damage on the inside. I noticed that the sticker on the back was discolored with brown edges which was probably due to heat. I didn't think much of it until today, when my connection suddenly slowed down to a crawling pace. Here's the workaround I came up with...Usually, heating issues are resolved with a heatsink. If you've ever opened up a computer case, you've probably seen it; it's that big ol' hunk of aluminum with a fan on it. So I figured, why not make my own heatsink out of a sheet of aluminum? In order to do that, I took the unit apart by unscrewing it. The screws can be found underneath the legs which can be taken off by hand. I used the circuit-board as a template for where to drill in the sheet metal. After drilling, I bent the sheet metal at one end so that it was L shaped, when viewed from the side so that the unit could stand up; I figured it'd be better for the unit to stand to improve ventilation. Lastly, I found longer, substitute screws to screw everything back together. Note that the heatsink is now on the back of the unit. It's not as close to the components as I'd like, but it's a quick work around.With luck, this'll be all that I need to do to keep the unit working; otherwise, I'll update if I had to replace it.
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09.10.2012
10/10
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I have used 12 of these adapters and they all have worked well. They are compact and easy to program. I would use them again.M Carlson
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17.09.2012
10/10
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I bought this to use when my wifi network adapter stopped working. After following the instructions, I was going wireless again. The low profile USB dongle is nice. For the money it's an excellent product.
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10.10.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
Love the router, quick set up, fast speeds and very stylish. I would recommend it if your looking for something fast & simple.
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05.05.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
I never post reviews but I had to post one for this adapter. I currently have a Lenova G550 laptop. The internal wireless card quit working in it so I have been messing with different wireless USB adapters. I currently run Lubuntu 12.04 on the laptop and it has been nothing but a pain getting wireless adapters to work with it. I hate messing with wireless adapter drivers. Well, this adapter is the only adapter I have gotten to work plug n play style. I did not have to use a cd or driver. I have tested it with other Linux distros on other laptops and it works just as well.If your looking for a wireless card that works easily with Linux, I suggest this one.
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26.08.2012
10/10
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The NETGEAR N300 wireless router is a very very good product. A cable network employee introduced it to me. It's easy to install (especially for one who doesn't know much about high tact product like me). Also your company 's efficient service is highly appreciated. Thank you !
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24.09.2012
10/10
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This unit was purchased for a Dental Office. Standard antenna has good range.Setup was easy, configuration was a breeze. Offers reasonable security for small business WiFi.
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01.08.2012
10/10
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Хорошая Покупка
Купил его для моего ноутбука. Это было легко установить и работал хорошо в течение всего процесса я использовал свой старый ноутбук и не давал каких-либо проблем. Рекомендую обязательно купить.
I purchased my WNR3500L router because it had a 1 year warranty. Router did not get set up with set up disc. I spent over 4 hours on the phone with technical support having them tell me there was a software problem which they were trying to fix and could not. Tech support representatives did not speak English well and it was very difficult to understand them. I attempted to escalate case to a supervisor which the representative would not do for me. I had to call back a second time to speak to a supervisor who could also not get it to work. Next morning I exchanged the router at the store and it worked right away. (So much for it being a software problem!) I did need to call technical support to get help with security settings which took about another 45 minutes. The router worked well for 4 months then stopped working. I called technical support who told me once again I had a software problem and that I would have to pay $69 for a 6 month service contract or $99 for a one year service contract to receive help. I complained that the router came with a 1 year warranty. They told me that the warranty was only on the hardware not the software. I explained that after only 4 months they wanted to charge me more for a service contract than I paid for the router. I attempted to escalate my situation to supervisors and Customer service to no avail or satisfaction. The next morning I purchased a Cisco Linksys which I was able to get set up in 10 minutes!
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21.02.2012
10/10
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Owned this router for 3 years!Guess I am a lucky customer; as this router has poor ratings. I like mine!I have the interest & $ to buy the best hardware, so I was thinking of buying a "better" router. Instead, I bought two ASUS PCI- wireless adapters capable of 300 Mbps.Now, I do not use the CAT-5 cable to router ports.I run wireless mode to 2 desktops and occasional laptop. My primary desktop in 2 ft. from the router.It runs at 270 Mbps; cable was 130 Mbps. The other PC, one floor down, runs at 270 Mbps, as I also swopped out the PCI adapter for the same ASUS device.Bought the 2 ASUS on sale for $35. ea. free ship.So try being positive & install an excellent wireless adapter & stop faulting the Netgear modem/router.Hot, so what. I don't use it to cook.Works so well I will wait for my ISP to provide the speed for the newer 450 Mbps speeds; then those routers will drop in cost.Best to you all,Jim
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20.11.2008
6/10
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Everytime I purchase a product, my biggest concern will always be - does it work as advertised? And if it doesn't, how does the company (including customer support) address the issues? I would advise that before you buy one, to check not only customer reviews but also their feedback in dealing with the company's customer support area. Of course you cannot please every customer and not everyone has the same technical aptitude in using a product, but reading reviews regarding reliability of the product itself and how the company is addressing it in general is always a great idea.For the physical look of the product, I'm happy with the direction Netgear is going - a slim, vertical product like a book-end rather than the usual horizontal arrangement where you end up stacking all other components on top of each other. This design is smarter for a product that has no external antenna.(As comparison, I have been using an Apple AirPort Extreme router also with an internal antenna and I elevate it on higher ground in order to get better coverage across the home. Although I have had no problems with the wireless coverage of the Apple Base Station, I would assume this uses a lot more power to provide a stronger signal).With Netgear WNR2000, the vertical setup allows a bit more wireless coverage and hopefully less power. Case in point the product has gone green as well and even includes a power switch.Anyway, the router comes with the power supply, a snap-on stand for that vertical arrangement, an ethernet cable to get you hooked up to your modem, and a CD that contains the Smart Wizard installer for Windows users.Rather than the usual generic blinking lights, the front display has an etched out graphic from top to bottom indicating that there is power, an internet connection has been established, a wireless connection has been established, a wired ethernet port is connected, and a WPS-capable device is connected.The back panel has (again from top to bottom) a reset switch, the four ethernet ports (LAN), a ethernet WAN port to connect to the modem, a power button to finally allow you to shut down completely the device, and the power outlet.It takes minutes to set up and connect especially if you've opted to use the Smart Wizard installation CD. Otherwise, from a Mac user perspective it's easy to get up and running by connecting to the router via your favourite browser (Safari, Firefox, etc). You simply enter the supplied user name and generic password (change the password so no one can hack into your system and change the settings soon enough).Once inside, the router checks for updated firmware (which I strongly suggest getting the latest) and after an update you can now continue to adjust settings as needed. If you don't know what settings to use, I would suggest the default first until you know how to enhance performance or fix a problem.PROS:1. Easy set up and configuration right out of the box2. Sleek, simple and elegant design3. Respectable price to obtain Wireless-N performance4. No protruding and unsightly plastic antenna sticking out that looks like an old TV box5. Automatic Firmware upgrade checking6. Energy Star Partner / Netgear Green productCONS:1. 2 internal antennas (versus 8 internal antennas for the RangeMax line)2. NO GIGABIT wired ethernet connection. For a little bit more, you can get the WNR3500 with greater wireless coverage and faster wired speed (if your computer supports it, of course)3. Hit and miss quality and longevity per user feedback here and elsewhere4. Hit and miss customer support including attitude and price for after-sales warranty service5. Should already be half-price due to the existence of a better Netgear RangeMax product line6. A wireless printer support via USB port would be niceBOTTOMLINE:If you're only just investing in a Wireless-N router, I would get the RangeMax WNR3500 version for just a little bit more. If you're shady about reliability and customer service, I would look into Belkin reliability as well. Another more expensive option, I haven't actually had any problem with my Apple AirPort Extreme even including my patronizing their previous units. Reliability, longevity and customer support is on par with a company that cares as well as protects their product and its image. (Your mileage will of course vary depending on the customer personnel handling your call that day).For overall reliability and product longevity, I would honestly recommend an Apple Extreme Base Station. However, for a solid PC user who constantly is on the edge of technology and tweaks the performance then a Netgear or Belkin is best.As for this Netgear WNR2000, if this is within your budget and intend to operate it on a relatively small or wide-open space then I can't argue with the price.I would actually give 2 stars for an average feature and performance including a poor and outdated 10/100 ethernet feature as well as no wireless USB printer port. But the neat design, energy-effic
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21.07.2012
4/10
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We got this router with our Cox internet bundle, and it has been a disaster. The WNR1000 has extremely poor range, and is not suitable for anything larger than about 700 sq ft. The router also drops connections almost daily, requiring frequent reboots. This is unacceptably bad performance compared to similarly priced routers from Cisco and even Belkin that I have used.
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15.09.2010
2/10
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I was looking to upgrade my old 2wire DSL modem/wireless router, and this model had all the right specs for me. Of particular interest was the Network attached storage, and the Live Parental Controls offered via OpenDNS. Unfortunately, the fact that this model wouldn't cooperate with my ATT DSL for more than a few hours at a time was a deal breaker.Kudos to Netgear, they provided the ATT (as well as other DSL provider) phone numbers to call to get my username/password for my DSL account. I hadn't changed it for over 6 years, and a 20 minute phone call with ATT got me all the info I needed to get the Netgear router setup. Their wizard setup the PPPoE account and settings without any problems, and I was up and running with internet after about 45 minutes.Then the problems started. I've been a user of OpenDNS for a while, so I'm familiar with their settings. I followed the LPC guidelines, and basically set the default filtering level to "high" which blocks a lot of stuff (Yahoo email, YIM, etc.). I then created two bypass accounts; one for "Grownups" and one for "Kids," and installed the Netgear/OpenDNS client on all the windows machines in the house. But no matter how many times we re-booted the winXP or win7 machines, no matter how many times I re-logged into the Netgear/OpenDNS client as a "Grownup" the default filter overrode the bypass, and I couldn't get anywhere.Needless to say my wife was pretty upset after a couple of hours of not being able to read the NYTimes, or get to pretty much anything. I backed down the OpenDNS filter to "Moderate" or "Low" (can't recall anymore, I changed it enough times) and we had internet for the rest of the evening.Then I woke up the next morning, and the internet connection was dead. Hmm, I thought. That's weird. It was working okay last night. So I tried all the standard diagnostics. Looked at all the lights on the front of the router. Wireless was fine. DSL connection was fine, Internet light was red. I tried various ways to get the Router to re-login to the ATT internet account. I even got it connected about 10 times, but each time it would lose the connection, drop it's IP address, and turn the Internet light red after anywhere from 1 minute to 5 minutes.I checked with ATT, and they didn't find anything wrong on their end, so I pulled the Netgear out, put my old 2Wire back in place, and we were back up in running.If anyone can recommend a device that has all these features, but actually works with an ATT (formerly SBCGlobal / PacBell) DSL line reliably, then please let me know. Otherwise, I guess I'll look into NAS storage, and some other way to restrict my kids to homework-internet from 3pm-7pm.
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05.02.2012
2/10
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I've had the router for six months. The router started loosing all of the wireless attached devices periodically. so much for wireless printing. After a couple of reboots, it usually came back. Enter the firmware upgrade. I thought this might solve the problem. After the firmware upgrade which installed perfectly, things started to get really ugly. The new administration client is pretty, but I can't log out. The computer I logged into the admin client with can only go to the admin client. You can't log out, no matter what web address I put in. It always returns to the admin client. The wireless internet no longer works, but the wired internet access works fine. Go figure. I had to go to back to my old wireless router after hours of frustration. The older model works fine. Netgear needs to get it's act together on firmware upgrades. So much for quality control. This is totally unacceptable! DO NOT DO THE FIRMWARE UPGRADE!
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05.06.2012
4/10
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I've been struggling with this modem for over a year, and it has finally gotten so bad that I've had to convince my company to get something else. Wifi drops erratically, and at best it has poor signal strength. Also, this thing gets hot enough to cook eggs on! I have taken to using a small fan blowing on it in an attempt to keep it cool.I have a Netgear router on my home network, and it has worked well for a long time. I can't understand how they could allow a piece of junk like this to go out with their name on it.
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15.08.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
I recieved the router on time - Amazon prime delivery is always on time. The router was packed with the plastic like it was brand new. I set it up and was running it on my network within 5 minutes. It works flawlessly. I have several Netgear routers - they are a great buy.
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06.10.2011
6/10
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Плохо
Item seems fine, working for a few weeks without problems. Probably worth what I paid for it. Replaced a Belkin that I was having to reset every day. The signal of this unit is a little weaker than the Belkin (the computer is showing 1 less bar through out most of the house) perhaps because the Belkin had external antennas. I knew it would be refurbished, but I was a little surprised at how scratched up the case is. A little irritated that it came with no manual or quick start guide. Or maybe something that at least says what the default username/password is so that I can see the help that is part of the built-in WEB interface. Even a highly abbreviated quick start guide would have been nice. But instead they have a small slip of paper saying to go to the Netgear WEB site for manuals and documentation. The URL was NOT specific to the product, just the general Netgear WEB site. Had to find 'downloads' in the support section, find the product and product version (there are 3 manuals for 3 different versions). But the bigger problem is that I bought the router so that I could get ONTO the internet. So in order to get the manual I had to somewhat jerry-rig my computer to a hard line coming out of my modem, and then undo it once I got the manual. Would be helpful if they would include just a 1 page, perhaps double-sided, quick start guide.
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22.09.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
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