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Netgear N300 Wireless Router

Netgear N300 Wireless Router

Item: 746737    Model: WNR2000-100NAS

Netgear N300 Wireless Router
4.5stars
( 1200 reviews)
  • New Wireless-N technology delivers exceptional range and speed
  • Easy setup with Smart Wizard® Installation CD
  • Push ‘N’ Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) allows you to add computers to the network quickly and securely
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Netgear WNR2000 Wireless-N Router
 
4.3

(based on 1201 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (636)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (417)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (58)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (22)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (68)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to set up (994)
  • Reliable connection (888)
  • Fast connection (792)
  • Secure connection (777)
  • Fast (735)

Cons

  • Difficult to set up (94)
  • Unreliable connection (79)
  • Slow connection speed (32)
  • Not secure (6)

Best Uses

  • Home network (1012)
  • Small networks (169)
  • Large networks (12)
  • Home (3)
  • Small office (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • High bandwidth user (663), Low bandwidth user (382)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (1028), Business (147)
    • Computer Platform:
    • PC (646), Other (47), Mac (36)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Outstanding Router

The WRN2000 is a replacement for the Linksys WRT150N Wireless-N Home Router. I had the Linksys for just one year when it kept dropping the LAN and wireless connection I did some home work and...Read complete review

The WRN2000 is a replacement for the Linksys WRT150N Wireless-N Home Router. I had the Linksys for just one year when it kept dropping the LAN and wireless connection I did some home work and I purchased the Net gear router. Does a great job.
I have 1 LAN client and three wireless clients no problem

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Keeps dropping connection

I purchased this about a month ago for a home network with 2 laptops and a broadband phone. It was replacing a Belkin router that worked fine but we wanted to step up from G...Read complete review

I purchased this about a month ago for a home network with 2 laptops and a broadband phone. It was replacing a Belkin router that worked fine but we wanted to step up from G speed to N speed. As soon as I set it up the phone stopped working. Now I'm an IT manager by day so I know how to configure these guys but I could not get the phone to work again. Then I noticed every morning I would be connected Local Only while the router said Identifying in my Network Control Panel. I would have to disconnect from the network from my computer and then reconnect and then I would have internet access. My husbands computer was doing the same thing. It would randomly drop the connection while I was online and I would have to disconnect and reconnect again. The cable modem was fine it is something with the router. I looked it up online and tons of people have the same issue with this router. I will be returning it today. I plugged my old belkin back in and everything works perfectly and our phone started working again right off the bat. I contacted NetGear but they seem to have no idea they were trying to put the problem on my cable modem. I'll be returning this today.

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(37 of 39 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Outstanding Router

By IT Guy

from Maryland

About Me High bandwidth user

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Fast
  • Highly Compatible
  • Secure
  • Small

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home
    • Secure Networks
    • Small Office

    Comments about Netgear WNR2000 Wireless-N Router:

    The WRN2000 is a replacement for the Linksys WRT150N Wireless-N Home Router. I had the Linksys for just one year when it kept dropping the LAN and wireless connection I did some home work and I purchased the Net gear router. Does a great job.
    I have 1 LAN client and three wireless clients no problem

    • Primary use:
    • Business

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    (29 of 40 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Keeps dropping connection

    By VolleyballMel

    from Stafford

    About Me High bandwidth user

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Fast
    • Small

    Cons

    • Unreliable

    Best Uses

    • Home

    Comments about Netgear WNR2000 Wireless-N Router:

    I purchased this about a month ago for a home network with 2 laptops and a broadband phone. It was replacing a Belkin router that worked fine but we wanted to step up from G speed to N speed. As soon as I set it up the phone stopped working. Now I'm an IT manager by day so I know how to configure these guys but I could not get the phone to work again. Then I noticed every morning I would be connected Local Only while the router said Identifying in my Network Control Panel. I would have to disconnect from the network from my computer and then reconnect and then I would have internet access. My husbands computer was doing the same thing. It would randomly drop the connection while I was online and I would have to disconnect and reconnect again. The cable modem was fine it is something with the router. I looked it up online and tons of people have the same issue with this router. I will be returning it today. I plugged my old belkin back in and everything works perfectly and our phone started working again right off the bat. I contacted NetGear but they seem to have no idea they were trying to put the problem on my cable modem. I'll be returning this today.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

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    (18 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Beyond satisfied with the ease

    By Barn_Dad

    from Northern Virginia

    About Me High bandwidth user

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Easy To Set Up
    • Secure

    Cons

    • none

    Best Uses

    • Home
    • Small Office

    Comments about Netgear WNR2000 Wireless-N Router:

    I've been very reluctant to use a wireless network since I live a community close to other houses and networks. I like the security features, even though all our computers have a seperate firewall, it works with the router just fine and there are 3 users, 2 with Vista and 1 with XP Pro, who need the 'Net and the 4 ports are great. All 3 of us have been on the 'Net at the same time and no one has been dropped from the network. The house is large and the range is great from the router to other side and upstairs, I still have a great connection. The best part was the fact it only took 10-15 minutes and I had all 3 laptops connected and running. As long as you follow the directions with the Set-Up Wizard there should be no issues in setting it up and it working. NetGear did a great job with this router and making it easy to set-up and use even for the novice user. Even the documentation that came with the router was easy to follow, as was the manual on the provided CD. I would recommend printing the manual for easy future reference and if there is a question while completing the set-up, I had to, only to verify what the lights meant on the front of the router.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

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    (7 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    BEST PURCHASE EVER IN NETWORKS!!!

    By monkey_trouble

    from NJ

    About Me High bandwidth user

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Easy To Set Up
    • Fast
    • Fast Connection Speed
    • Reliable connection
    • Secure Connection

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home network
      • Small Networks

      Comments about Netgear WNR2000 Wireless-N Router:

      I use this at home for my laptop as well as desktop. I previously used another brand router, but it always dropped my ISP provider's modem connection after a few hours, and I would have to reset it. This one is easy to use. It can be used immediately just by plugging it in, but I do suggest installing the software and setting up for security purposes. Installation CD made the application for even the novice to be able to install without a problem. That extra software may take a bit of time to install, but it allows many more options to monitor actions if anyone outside tries to access the private network from outside your home/company access point (WAP).

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

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      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Good product, instructions incomplete

      By Finally Happy

      from Vancouver, WA

      About Me Low bandwidth user

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Reliable connection

      Cons

      • Difficult To Set Up

      Best Uses

      • Home network

      Comments about Netgear WNR2000 Wireless-N Router:

      Bought this one because of good brand reputation and good price. I wanted to increase my wireless range, and this one has done well. The older model had a weak signal in one bedroom; this one handles that room plus out on the patio, the backside of the house, even beyond. My only problem was in getting it set up. Turns out the main problem was needing to disable the former router before adding this one so the computer wasn't confused. Unfortunately the instructions did not walk me through that step though the rest of the process was OK (except they were not aimed toward Win7 users). Took a call to the store where purchased to get that suggestion. It has been in use now for about a week and we have had no problems once we got connected with it.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

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      (5 of 30 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      too hard to get to work

      By mad

      from phila pa.

      About Me High bandwidth user

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Not a single pro applies

      Cons

      • Difficult To Set Up
      • Slow Connection Speed
      • Unreliable connection

      Best Uses

      • Home network

      Comments about Netgear WNR2000 Wireless-N Router:

      don`t buy this unless your a computer programm writer

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

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      • Q:

        since I had the new router put in my laptop or tablet dont have no connection what can I do to resolve this issue
        Asked on 3/14/2013 by donna wamser from neosho rapids ks

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          I apologize for you inconvenience, please contact Netgear at (888) 638-4327 for further assistance.

          Answered on 3/18/2013 by Bonnie B from Staples
      • Q:

        Will this router work with Windows 8? and can older laptops using Vista connect using this router?
        Asked on 2/22/2013 by J Stu from Houston, TX

        1 answer

        • A:

          This router will work with Windows 8. Older computers may require updated drivers or hardware before they can connect to this router.

          Answered on 2/22/2013 by Community Answer from None
      • Q:

        I have a pc that is not wifi capable. My internet service is dsl through qwest/centurylink. I am using an actiontec m1000 modem that does not have a router, but has one ethernet port that is now connected to the pc. Would this router be compatible with this system to provide wifi connection to an ipad, iphone etc.
        Asked on 6/27/2012 by Dale

        2 answers

        • A:

          The quick and dirty answer is yes. You can connect the ethernet cord from the modem to the router, and provide wireless access to all your devices. It also will provide 4 additional ethernet ports if you still need a wired connection.

          Answered on 6/28/2012 by Community Answer from None
        • A:

          I know it's 2 months later but I'll expand the answer. I'm not sure how old your PC is, but if it runs Win87, Vista, or 7, and has a PCI slot, you can put a new or used wireless card in there and make it wireless. Or, you can use a USB adapter if it's a portable or it has no PCI slots avaiable.

          I own this WNR2000 router. It is not dual-band. It's 2.4GHZ only. If your phones and i-whatevers are on the 5 GHz band, look at dual-band routers. This router connects well with various b/g and b/g/n PCI cards and also Netgear's USB adapters, but they have to be capable of using the 2.4GHz band. The Netgear N600 WNDR3400 is dual-band. I am going to upgrade to it, to take advantage of the dual-band capabilities that my PCI and USB adapters have.

          Answered on 9/6/2012 by gohudson from PA
      • Q:

        I live in a rural area, can I connect this router to my older model computer (not a wireless computer/a Compaq Presario) computer with PPP (dial-up) so that I may connect my Apple IPod Touch 64GB for use? What additional cables or connection devices do I need to purchase to connect this router to my computer? Thank you.
        Asked on 5/8/2012 by Becki always Confused! from Washington, PA

        1 answer

        • A:

          To use a wireless router, you would need to upgrade to a high speed Internet, usually either DSL or cable to be able to connect either your computer or IPOD to it. The computer itself would work if you plugged it into the back and just used it as a wired router if you had high speed Internet. For wireless though, you would need to get a wireless card to go into your computer to be able to connect to the router. The IPOD should work fine if you had high speed Internet.

          Answered on 5/9/2012 by Community Answer from None
      • Q:

        What is the difference between this product model # WNR2000 and model #WNR3500L-100NAS? Also, this model does not have an internal modem that will interfere with an ISP provided modem does it? Finally, will this product transmit to the second floor from the first floor of a plasterboard and wood house?
        Asked on 3/1/2012 by Anonymous

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          Difference is four Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver ultra-fast wired connections on Netgear N300 Wireless Gigabit Router. No there is not an internal ISP in the router, Broadband (cable, DSL) Internet service and modem with Ethernet connection is required. Yes, you would be able to use on the second floor. You may contact Netgear directly at 888-939-9092. If you would like to place an order, please call us at 800-333-3330. You also have the option to order online.

          Answered on 3/5/2012 by Christina.M from Staples
      • Q:

        can i connect directly to my cable coax wire from the wall or do i need something else ?
        Asked on 2/21/2012 by papaw from granbury texas

        2 answers

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          One of the system requirements listed for this router is 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz wireless adapter or Ethernet adapter and cable for each computer.

          Answered on 2/27/2012 by Dawn B from Staples
        • A:

          You need to connect your cable coax to a cable modem and then you connect the modem to the Netgear WNR2000 Wireless-N Router.

          Answered on 2/27/2012 by Community Answer from None
      • Q:

        if your pc has the old wireless g will you able to use the n router and able to get the maximum usage out of it. or are u wasting your money. or you need to buy a dual band. Thanks.
        Asked on 1/20/2012 by Anonymous

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      • Q:

        Hi i want to know if i could connect my tablet from this net-gear with wifi?
        Asked on 1/10/2012 by Anonymous

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          You should be able to connect your tablet to the above item. For support you may contact the manufacturer of your Tablet. For pricing and availability please contact Customer Service. They will be glad to help with your question. You may contact them at http://www.staples.com/sbd/content/help/contact/index.html or by phone at 800-333-3330. Thank you for your inquiry.

          Answered on 1/30/2012 by Christina.M from Staples
      • Q:

        I have 2 desktop pc's and a new laptop. One of the pc's does not have a wireless network card. Other pc & laptop are wireless capable. I have Bright House Internet service and currently need to use 2 modems.

        Will I be able to use this router & do away with one of the modems?
        Asked on 12/5/2011 by Jon from Fl

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          I received your inquiry through the Question and Answer Feature of Staples.com and I apologize for I was unable to answer you directly. I believe this may be a question that the manufacturer will have to research further, please feel free to contact Netgear at 1-888-638-4327.

          Answered on 12/19/2011 by Cara B from Staples
      • Q:

        does NETGEAR N300 works for window 7.Will it support 2 laptops, PS3, IPOD touch and Blackberry at the same time with no problem and also if it is easy to install? please leave a comment because I will be interested in buying this product.
        Asked on 10/4/2011 by CFernandez from New York

        2 answers

        • A:

          According to the manufacturer, this router does work with Windows 7 and is capable of supporting many peripherals without lag. The manufacturer has also stated that this router is easy to install. If you have further questions, feel free to contact Netgear directly at (888)638-4327.

          Answered on 10/12/2011 by Anonymous from None
        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          Yes, this router would be a great choice for your needs. For as per the manufacture Netgear (888) 638-4327, it does work with window 7, and yes this router will support many peripherals with no lag, and the manufacture says that it’s very easy to install the unit.

          Answered on 10/7/2011 by Laura B. from Staples
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