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from Pocono Mountains, PA on 9/18/2008
The ease of setup for internet security makes this a must have for the novice surfer!
from Ulster, PA on 9/14/2008
We use the router at home with the recent purchase of a laptop.
from Savannah, GA on 9/10/2008
My 16-year old son was convined this would make our internet faster and have no down time. He hooked it up (he's a wiz) and hated it! Says it's was too slow, his online games were interrupted, and he was disgusted! We are back to our very old router!
from Sterling, Oklahoma on 9/10/2008
I love having the computers networked together and having only one printer set up.
from PA on 9/10/2008
useful
from Scio, NY on 8/29/2008
Home network for 3 computers
from boston on 8/27/2008
able to move form room to room and never have any problems
from Central, NJ on 8/27/2008
I have this setup at home and the range is amazing. The advanced config features are great on this router and easy to set up. I can sit out on my back deck with excellent signal strength, something i was not able to do before.
from Walnutport, Pa on 8/14/2008
I was up and running in less than a half hour. Before purchase I didn't even know what a router was.
from Louisville , Ky on 8/14/2008
works every where tried in the home
from Jamaica, NY on 8/13/2008
I have not had a problem with it since I hooked it up. It took me less than a 1/2 hour to get it working. The instructions were so simple and straight forward. I recommend this to anyone who needs a new router
from Baltimore,MD on 8/13/2008
Difficult to set up with Verizon. I would not recommend it if you have Verizon. I cant get it to work and no one knows how to make it work.
from columbus,ohio on 8/6/2008
i like it
from Maine on 8/6/2008
It was VERY easy to set up. I had previously bought a diferent brand. I had spent hours trying to set it up and on the phone with their help line. The Netgear product took 15 minutes. I have never been kicked offline.
from Arlington, VT on 8/3/2008
Love this router! After an electrical storm that destroyed my modem, network card and powerline adapter, I purchased the Rangemax. The setup and networking was easy (30 min.) and range is incredible. Service is reliable throughout our 3000 sq. ft. house and beyond. I can even connect outside on our deck! Thanks Netgear!
from Cape May NJ on 8/2/2008
Used for personal and banking. My husband likes the colorful light series! I have no complaints but is a bit slow at times.
from Bolt, WV on 7/31/2008
I am a very novice user and with one phone call we had it set up and running. I couldn't believe how great it went after that.
from Landisburg, PA on 7/30/2008
Setup in a flash, works well wireless all over the house.
from Texas on 7/23/2008
This router only worked with my laptop if I was sitting NEXT to my desktop. What's the purpose in that? I might as well sit at my desktop. I returned it to the store.
from Illinois on 7/23/2008
Very easy to install compared to the other two routers I have used. Very fast and great signal strength.
from La Mesa, Ca on 7/23/2008
Easy to install and works great
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from Phoenixville on 7/23/2008
I found this great for extending the range and speed of my wireless. I also had a short term need to do some port mapping and Dynamic DNS and this was very easy to configure.
from MA on 7/9/2008
The signal is strong enough to use a laptop downstairs from the router.
The unit failed in the first 10 minutes of use. After waiting on the phone 30+ minutes for techical support from Netgear, they told me the unit would have to be replaced. I'll never purchase another Netgear product.
from New Philadelphia, OH on 6/26/2008
We use the router for our laptop as the home office is located in the basement with the router.
We have great reception and longer range than our old Linksys.
Highly recommend
from North West PA. on 6/25/2008
This is the best. We had Linksys before and had nothing but trouble with so many hook up to it. This one was easy to set up and no problems. Works like a charm.
from Concord, NE on 6/25/2008
It seems to be working great. I haven't use my laptop much yet, but when I have it has been great.
from clearwater florida on 6/25/2008
Much better range than my prior Linksys G router, and certainly less tempermental.
from North Carolina on 6/25/2008
good range out in open aeras and floors, but im on the same floor as the router no more than 20 feet away and have a medium to low signal. i bought this router hoping it would do better range but no luck. speed is fast when i move my laptop into the better signal aeras
from Arizona on 6/25/2008
I had a minor problem with the password set up. Netgear telephone support was great and solved the problem.
from Palm Coast, FL on 6/20/2008
No problems whatsoever. Would definitely recommend.
from Portland, CT on 6/19/2008
Works everywhere in the house, where other wireless routers did not.
from New jersey on 6/19/2008
Good product
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from Queens, NY on 6/19/2008
I was so obsessed and used to linksys that I was weary of buying a new brand but im telling u... NETGEAR is awsome... especially this one... its so easy and user friendly... the setup is so easy my mom can do it! They think of everything to make the router run smooth and easy to navigate... many many kudos to netgear for this produce... ohh... and we cant forget the pretty blue light... very nice addition!
from Barnstable, MA on 6/19/2008
This product drops the connection often, returned it once, same issue. Contacted Netgear support, they wanted me to pay to ship it back to them, otherwise they didn't want to support their product.
Terrible product if your depending on a wireless connection.
Quick and easy delivery, Staples is great.
from PA on 6/19/2008
Best of the lower priced routers.
Average range, above average performance.
Never needs reboot. D-Link, Belkin and Cisco need to be rebooted from time to time, this one never. Pay the extra couple bucks and save headaches. I did not buy the max range matching card, reaches my neighbors house with standard G without trouble.
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from Northern California on 6/6/2008
Access blocking used IP addresses which were constantly changing. User interface was busy alot of the time and wouldnt allow changes to be made to setup.
The router worked well but I could not block the kids XBOX live. Contacted netgear support about this concern and they never got back to me.
I spent alot of time reading reviews before buying this router, it was rated very high, but as far as tailoring youre setup, for me anyways, Linksys is far better.
I returned the router and replaced it with a Linksys 310n, we use mixed b and g, and am very impressed. Check out the reviews.
from Northwest Arkansas on 6/4/2008
Have no problem using it when needed.
from Allen, TX on 5/29/2008
This has got to be one of the easiest setups that I've ever done! I've setup all of the other vendor's products before - this was my first experience with Netgear. It will not be my last. Even on the other side of the house (through all of the walls) I'm getting a solid 54MB signal (G on my laptop).
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from Charlottesville, VA on 5/28/2008
This is my third Netgear from Staples. All have the same problem - occasionally drop connections and need a reboot (my cheap Linksys units never have this problem). I have talked with Netgear tech support and they acknowledge they get this complaint a lot.[...]Bottom line, it looks great and is cheap, but it's frustratingly undependable. The cheapest Linksys may be ugly, but it is much more dependable.
from Salton Sea Beach, CA on 5/8/2008
Nice little light show that can be turned off if desired.
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This router has many problems:
- managing it via the browser interface has EXTREMELY slow response time
- time based client filtering (e.g. disable certain IP address(s) from accessing the internet) is EXTREMELY weak. You can only set ONE schedule.
- client filtering did not prevent XBOX360 (which uses UDP) from accessing the internet (i.e. connect to XBOX Live)
- could not figure out how to set DHCP lease time (if it's even possible)
- DHCP client list was not able to show the host names of most of the clients.
Prior to getting this product, I had been using a Microsoft MN500, which properly handled all the above missing/poor functionality. After I returned this router, I purchased a Belkin F5D9230-4, which also handled all the above functionality very well.
from MA on 4/30/2008
I am very pleased with this router. The set up was quick, & easy. It has excellent security, & I was allowed to choose my own password. I used tech support to register my product, & they were very helpful. The router needs a clear field in front of it, in order to send the signal. I have 3 computers connected to the router, & they all receive a strong signal.
from PAYETTE IDAHO on 4/18/2008
This product was defective...I need one that will reach from my office in the garage to my house...100 feet away. do you have an exterior antenna I can use to boost the poweer so I can use my laptop in the house from my modum in my garage?? Metal roof on garage may be part of the problem
from Fort Huachuca, AZ on 3/19/2008
Easier to set up then the other "well known brand". I really had it up and running in about 5 minutes where my other "blue and black" one would take on average at least 30 minutes. Love this router. Would suggest it to everybody.
from oley, PA on 3/15/2008
I purchased this router to replace my existing router that was not compatiable with Vista. It's my first Netgear product. The set-up with Vista was not fun at all!!! I tried installing the router several times and gave up, my husband then tried and ended up calling customer service! After about 45 minutes on the phone we were up and running!! Since then this router is great! The coverage is far reaching. It's very secure. Connection has never failed-even when I venture outside to sit on the patio! Overall, I would have to say once it's installed you'll love this router!!
I am unable to set this up. Netgear was unable to resolve the trouble. i have a dynamic ip from my isp and that is the problem. you cannot disable the router function on my speedstream 4200 dsl modem and the range max is incompatible. dont buy this if you use windstream dsl with a dynamic ip address.
from Manchester NH on 3/9/2008
I had no problems setting up.
Works great.
Reliable
from San Jose, CA on 3/9/2008
The documentation could be better when using this product with other like products (multiple RangeMax routers and RangeMax access points) in a large home network; What would be especially great is a network design and configuration widget where you put in how many of each product you are using and the widget comes back with a connection and settings diagram.
All the RangeMax products I have installed for customers have worked flawlessly out of the box and continue to provide great service for the users.
from Bensalem on 3/8/2008
easy to setup and has been reliable
from Newport OR on 3/7/2008
First time user of a wireless router. Would like more security on it. I have to disconnect the power when not using it.
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from San Franncisco on 3/7/2008
Long range signal.This router is much better than my Draft N router.It always connected at an acceptable speed. I live in a tri-level house. And it is set up on the highest floor.I can use my laptop on the lowest floor and it never shows up a weak signal.Remember each of us is living in a different surrouding. So the best suggestion is to try it on your own.Maybe it is good or work for me but not good for you. So take it home and try it out first.
from Central Coast, California on 3/7/2008
I should have replaced my Linksys with another Linksys. Not only is it very difficult to set up, customer service is only available for a very short time where as Linksys has lifetime customer service. Do not put this unit in a room where the lights can be seen. It lights up like an UFO and very bright. Let's just say we do not have to have a nightlight in the hall anymore, and this is actually in a spare bedroom.
ALSO - CANNOT SHUT BEDROOM DOOR WHERE ROUTER IS LOCATED AND STILL GET WIRELESS CONNECTION LESS THAN 15' AWAY.
from Lincolnton, NC on 2/2/2008
Very reliable router with a fantastic range! Great tech support from Netgear.
from Baltimore, MD on 1/30/2008
I use this to get my laptop to have wireless internet access. This product was very difficult to set up. The instructions seem easy, but they are not explained properly. It took me hours to get this set up. We almost had to return it open box. They provide tech support for the first couple of months of purchase, but you must register the product first. Since I was thinking of returing it, I did not want to register it. Finally, I was able to get it to work on my own and it has worked fine since. I have a fast internet connection and I never lose my connection. However, I am using the laptop in a 900 sq ft apartment, so I don't know if I would lose it if I was further away. I was able to set up security with guidance from an IT friend. I don't know that I would have been able to without his help.
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from San Antonio, Tx on 1/13/2008
Router has excellent security and supports WPA2. Easy and quick setup. Purchased for apartment. Excellent coverage from end to end. 2nd Router from this model I purchase. Very satisfied! Have never had any router die.
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from rockville, md on 1/11/2008
didn't have to get the adaptor, as it did improve the connectivity even with my 802.11g adaptor
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from Hereford, AZ on 12/19/2007
I found this product easier to set up than its competitor. The instructions were very easy to follow. The only suggestion I have is for the instructions to indicate that you need to 'reboot' after installation and update. Otherwise, it has been flawless and instructions clear.
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from Kearny, NJ on 12/7/2007
Very easy setup. I have read about setup problems. I had none at all. Security setup was very easy. Router has great range and it has a decent price. It also has a light show. My son loves that. Buy it, I think you'll like it.
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from Lock haven, PA on 12/5/2007
The router setup easily, I was able to setup the network with my DSL modem, install a seperate netgear print server, and add several computers to the network in just an evening, with no glitches. has worked flawlessly since.
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from richmond va on 10/24/2007
works great, very easy set up
[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Netgear is probably the worst of all equipment...and to call them and ask a question gets really bad.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from MA on 9/28/2007