NETGEAR - Wireless-G Router with 4-Port Ethernet Switch

This is my first router and I have been very happy with it. The setup is very simple and takes less than 10 minutes, although you do need to follow the instructions since there is a specific order in which you are supposed to do things. Within minutes I had my WPA key encrypted--WEP and WPA2 are also offered--and was online with both my PC and PS3. Being somewhat of a power-user, when I started getting into some of the more advanced features I was pleased to find them logically organized in the router config with helpful explanations of each setting along the side of the screen; a very pain free experience... if you know what it is that you're trying to do. The transfer speeds are quite acceptable. When transferring files between my PC and PS3, for example 700MB at a 75% connection, it only takes 2-3 minutes to get the job done. And as far as gaming, Web browsing, or downloading is concerned I have experienced little to no lag. Over several months of use I have had very few dropped connections (not counting someone firing up the microwave), and really no large issues of any kind. The only bug that has crept up is the router somehow not recognizing my WPA key. This has happened twice so far, and only required my returning to the router configuration screen to re-enter the password; however it is very odd that I have not once, but twice had this occur. Other than that one issue, I am very pleased and give this product my full recommendation.

Purchased this wireless router to use at my Aunts house down in Florida since she did not have one and I needed to take my MacBook Pro and work wireless for some clients while I was at her house. This wireless router is a basic one that will only connect a limited amount of wireless devices. If you are going to connect NAS, multiple wireless devices and IP camera's, I would advise not to purchase this wireless router and spend the $150 for a bigger capacity one.

I discontinued my dependence on the cable company for my Internet and went with a local provider. We have two desktops, two laptops, a netbook, an iPad, and a Blackberry that all use WiFi access to the Internet. I installed the WGR614 Netgear 802.11g Wireless Router in my utility closet (where my Internet enters the house) and I've got solid signal upstairs and down. My entire network is totally wireless. It was a piece of cake to configure, including security. One of my desktop computers and a printer are connected to a WGPS606 Netgear Wireless Print Server, which receive their network connectivity through the Wireless Router. We've been using this setup round-the-clock for about two months now and haven't had any problems at all. I deliberately selected the less exensive "slower" model because the 54Mbps network speed is higher than my 10Mbps Internet source speed. We don't do a lot of network communications between devices and so we didn't feel the higher speed router was necessary. Someday, when we move into a bigger house and do more file sharing between machines, I will probably upgrade to a faster Netgear router. But for right now, this serves our needs at a very reasonable price.

I bought this to replace a Dynex POJ. Was a great buy thus far. The Dynex died on its second birthday, to the day. The Netgear actually makes my laptop faster, it feels like!! Here's the skinny: This router is routing signal to 3 laptops and 1 desktop pc, and as I said before, my laptop actually seems to surf faster since I installed it. My son feels the same way- he plays some galaxy gate game which streams live... Speaking of installation: SUPER easy!! Great buy for the money!! Happy surfing!

Saw this router right beside a Belkin N for the same price. I questioned getting the Netgear because I was afraid of the signal strength not being strong enough to get around the apartment and on the balcony area so I researched them both on the Best Buy website while in store on the Macs. To my surprised the Belkin was scoring low and this little guy was being touted as one of the best at that price. So I chose the Netgear after reading reviews. It was super easy to install and set up. Took about 5 mins at the most. The signal strength was also more surprising. The apartment now uses it as the wireless base and since its now in the closet I was afraid at how the signal strength would be affected and it still just works like its in the open. I have full coverage in the whole apartment, coverage on the balcony and even on the third floor I can still use the router outside on the ground floor at my car. Its amazing how above and beyond the coverage is on this. I highly reccommend it!

I've had this and it's modified older version for a VERY long time. they work GREAT. I've been using this same router for over 5 years now and it works perfect. I bought this recently because I gave the other router to my grandmother since she's no expert and I expect it won't cause her any problems. I'm happy with this purchase. This router gives me speeds of upto 75 in reality but it's built for upto150 (it's slower for me cuz i've got a lot hooked up to it and the distance I use it at is greater). I gave it 4 stars only cuz the xbox was having probs with it at first. I feel this is a reliable product, I've yet to see that. I also covered it with a $10 extended warranty plan for 2 years so if God forbid something happened I'm still covered. I recommend this reliable thing cuz it works better than it's more expensive counterparts even within Netgear family. Good Luck making your decision. If you're looking for something else tho check out the recommendations.

Like many others, this was my first wireless router. Unlike others who reviewed this product, I have had a GREAT experience with it. It was extremely easy to set up and password protect. I have run both a pc and two different macs using the wireless and the speed is just as fast as connecting directly to my cable hookup. I get a full wireless signal anywhere I go in my home. I highly recommend!

Ideal for college students and dorms. Cheap router that gets the job done. The CD helps you set it up, but it got to a point where I had to call tec-support to get me through the rest of the set-up. We used my excisting internet connection to set it up. They helped me set up the name of the connection as well as the password... Strong singal through out the room...