NETGEAR's Cable/DSL 54 Mbps Wireless Router lets you experience the blazing-fast network wireless speeds of 54 Mbps up to five times faster than the popular 802.11b wireless network. These higher speeds make it a snap to web surf, download large files, videoconference, stream high-quality digital movies, MP3 music and photos and play online games. This wireless router also works with 802.11b wireless products so you can use it with your existing 802.11b devices and your new 54 Mbps (802.11g) devices. Auto-sensing chooses the fastest connections possible on your 10/100 Mbps wide area network and four local area network ports. True Firewall (SPI) advanced security provides maximum protection from professional hackers. URL blocking and e-mail alerts provide parents with controls to limit access to inappropriate web sites and monitor children's access. Simple to install, you just follow the cues shown on your PC screen and your router will be up and running in no time. Smart Wizard auto-detects and configures for the best ISP connection, while UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) makes it easy to use your computers, gaming consoles and other client devices - wireless and Ethernet - for gaming, instant messaging, and other applications.
Wireless Device
Device Type: Wireless Broadband Router
Networking Standards
Network Architecture Supported: Ethernet - 10 Mbps Twisted Pair (10BaseT), Ethernet - 100 Mbps Two-Pair (100BaseTX), Wireless Ethernet - 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b, Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
Frequency Band: Functions: Automatically detects and configures your ISP type, Exposed Host (DMZ) MAC address authentication URL content filtering Logs and e-mail alerts of Internet activity Secure: A true firewall secures your network against hackers: - Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Denial of Service (DoS) attack prevention averts potential threats by scanning incoming traffic and Network Address translation (NAT) shields your networked devices from intruders. Powerful WEP encryption (40/64- or 128-bit) on the wireless LAN conceals your information from eavesdroppers. MAC Address Control prevents unauthorized access to your wireless network. VPN pass-through give secure Internet access to your office or corporate network. A free 8-PC license of Freedom® Zero-Knowledge Systems (a $240 value) prevents applications from sending your personal information over the Internet and blocks ads. Child Safe: Parents are able to limit web access by blocking offensive content and URL addresses, and the router sends real-time email alerts and logs of all network web activity. Comprehensive anti-virus protection ensures safety for your networked computers. Effortless: Smart Wizard simplifies setup - it automatically detects and configures your router for virtually all ISP connections. Install Assistant, NETGEAR's interactive tutorial, gives you simple prompts to guide you through each step of your installation. Applications that support UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) may be enabled to automatically interact with users over the Internet. Sleek design that comes with a vertical stand saves space. Firewall: Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), DoS Attack Detection/Logging, Dropped Packet Log, Security Event Log, E-mail Log
Wireless Security Features: 40-bit (also called 64-bit), 128-bit, and 152-bit (802.11g only) WEP encryption
Ports
Number of Network Ports: 4
General
Class: Network Hardware
Category: Wireless
Features: TCP/IP, IPSec, L2TP, NAT, PPTP, PPPoE, DHCP, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Dimensions
Height: 1.1 in
Width: 6.9 in
Depth: 4.7 in
Dimensions: 1.10" Height x 6.90" Width x 4.70" Depth
Weight: 11.20 oz
Warranty
Warranty Information: 3 Year
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Functions: Automatically detects and configures your ISP type, Exposed Host (DMZ) MAC address authentication URL content filtering Logs and e-mail alerts of Internet activity Secure: A true firewall secures your network against hackers: - Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Denial of Service (DoS) attack prevention averts potential threats by scanning incoming traffic and Network Address translation (NAT) shields your networked devices from intruders. Powerful WEP encryption (40/64- or 128-bit) on the wireless LAN conceals your information from eavesdroppers. MAC Address Control prevents unauthorized access to your wireless network. VPN pass-through give secure Internet access to your office or corporate network. A free 8-PC license of Freedom® Zero-Knowledge Systems (a $240 value) prevents applications from sending your personal information over the Internet and blocks ads. Child Safe: Parents are able to limit web access by blocking offensive content and URL addresses, and the router sends real-time email alerts and logs of all network web activity. Comprehensive anti-virus protection ensures safety for your networked computers. Effortless: Smart Wizard simplifies setup - it automatically detects and configures your router for virtually all ISP connections. Install Assistant, NETGEAR's interactive tutorial, gives you simple prompts to guide you through each step of your installation. Applications that support UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) may be enabled to automatically interact with users over the Internet. Sleek design that comes with a vertical stand saves space. Firewall: Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), DoS Attack Detection/Logging, Dropped Packet Log, Security Event Log, E-mail Log
Connectivity Media: 10/100Base-TX Twisted Pair
Humidity: 10% to 90% Operating
Modulation: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
Temperature: 32F (0C) to 131F (55C) Operating
Transmission Speed Details: 128 KBps to 54 Mbps Auto-fallback @
Wireless Transmission Speed: 54 Mbps
ISM Band: Yes
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 4
Number of Network (RJ-11) Ports: 5
Management Port: Yes
Number of Broadband (RJ-45) Ports: 1
Netgear WGR614 Wireless G Router
Strengths: Easy setup, good performance, good feature set
Weakness: Unreliable, terrible support
I've now installed three WGR614v3 and one WGR614v4 routers. The first (a WGR614v3) worked perfectly -- it was so easy I didn't know what to do and it worked well. I bought two more -- and also got v3 models even though the website suggests that v4 and v5 were already in the field. That might have been for the best since the one v4 router that I tried seems deficient. I only had problems with one...
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