Netgear MR814 802.11b Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router by Netgear
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Digital camera reviews of Netgear MR814 802.11b Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router
Digital camera Review: Be sure to upgrade the software
Summary: 4 Stars
I installed this with the MA401 card in my laptop and wired it to my desktop. The wireless connection kept cutting out every 3-5 minutes until I upgraded (for free) to the latest software. However, this upgrade would have been impossible if I had not had my desktop wired to the router (since the laptop's connection wouldn't stay long enough to transfer the files).The router's fine, but the firewall is not as configurable as SMC and Belkin products I've used. It's also the largest home gateway I've used, though standing on end it doesn't use too much room.
It comes with a personal firewall which seems OK, but a bit rough around the edges.
They throw in a patch cable! I love it when companies don't skimp on little things like that.
Digital camera Review: Beauty is only skin deep
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this router and the wireless PCMCIA card MA521 for my notebook because it has excellent reviews and it looks really nice. Took me a little under an hour to set up, and I was very pleased.Problem started when I was surfing the web. I was able to get to some web sites but not others. At first I thought it was my ISP's DNS having some problems, but when I connect to the router with cable, it works fine. I went to their website and this scenario was one of the FAQ. So I downloaded the lastest firmware and apply it to the router. No luck. I called tech support 3 times, waited more than 30 mins each time before giving up. In the end, I also downloaded the latest firmware for MA521 and apply it. Finally, it works!!
I was glad. But yesterday I disconnected my modems and routers to move it to another location, and after I booted up, nothing works. No signal, nothing. I'm returning this and getting LinkSys.
If you do plan to buy this, (it does look very cool) try applying the lastest firmware updates. If that doesn't work, return it and get its uglier competitors.
Digital camera Review: Best 802.11b Router out there
Summary: 5 Stars
I have two of them and have never ever had a problem.
BEST 802.11b ROUTER!
Digital camera Review: Best Quality/Price Option
Summary: 5 Stars
I live in New York City and needed a wireless router that could send the signal throughout my oddly shaped apartment that has many concrete/brick walls. I compared the Netgear MR814 with the Linksys BEFW11SF as both are wireless b routers and all anyone really needs.
I have Time Warner broadband cable internet and the setup for the Netgear was plug-and-play. As with any wireless router, you'll want to make sure it's secured: change default password, disable broadcast SSID, and enable MAC filtering, and enable WEP/WPA security. There are plenty of different options, but I found that administering the Netgear MR814 was simple and quick.
I am now able to wander all over my apartment and receive a 100% quality strong signal.
Overall, I believe that Netgear is just as good (or better) than the Linksys while costing less. How can you go wrong?
Digital camera Review: Best Router I've owned
Summary: 5 Stars
I've set up a few routers for friends and family before and this is by far the easiest and best out of the bunch. It has an easy setup, and great wireless range. I also like the fact that it is small and sleek looking, in contrast to some of the bulkier routers out there.