| Product Summary | | Manufacturer: Netgear | | Mfg Part#: WPN824NA | | UPC: 00606449039641 | | Buy.com Sku: 10401918 | | Item#: C59SXK | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 953 | | View similar products |  |
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| | | | Product Guides | | | | 10x more speed and 10x more coverage than Wireless-G
Wirelessly stream music, make Internet phone calls and surf the web faster and further
Simple and secure way to share your high-speed Internet connection
Easy set-up with Smart Wizard installation CD
Maximum performance requires use of RangeMax wireless adapters
What is RangeMax?
NETGEARs RangeMax Wireless Router (WPN 824) extends your wireless network coverage up to 10 times that of standard 802.11g due to an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology that incorporates seven intelligent internal antennas. The antennas continuously scan your home or office, automatically sensing obstacles and electronic interference, then dynamically adjust the wireless signal to compensate and maintain a clear connection. You enjoy reliable high-speed connections with virtually no dropouts or dead spots.
Securing Your Network
Securing your wireless network has never been easier. NETGEARs Touchless WiFi Security delivers the highest level of wireless network security (WEP, WPA/PSK, or WPA2/PSK). In addition, with an integrated security dashboard, you can monitor and manage access to websites. Every PC accessing the Internet can be managed form one central location. And, NETGEARs Smart Wizard installation software makes setup easy.
| | Features |  | 7 internal antennas scan for strongest signal path and adjusts to interference | | MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology boosts network performance with up to 10x the speed and 10x the coverage of Wireless-G | | High speed connections with virtually no dead spots | | Perfect for larger homes and small offices | | Compatible with internal wireless and public hotspots | | Double Firewall protection from external hackers attacks | | Supports Windows Vista |
| | Tech Specs | | Standards | | IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 2.4 GHz | | Physical Specifications | | Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.2 in (223 x 153 x 31 mm) | | Weight: 1.2 lbs (.5 kg) | | Performance Advantages | | When used with RangeMax client adapters, delivers the longest range of any wireless technology on the market up to 500,000 square feet of uninterrupted coverage | | Maintains video quality up to 10 times the effective speed when at long distances | | Improves performance of existing legacy 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices up to 50% | | Five 10/100 (1 internet, and 4 LAN) ports equipped with auto-sensing technology | | Data speed of up to 108 Mbps | | Privacy & Parental Control | | Trusted user controls | | Time-based usage controls | | Web site logging | | Remote management | | URL content filtering | | Security | | Double Firewall | | Network Address Translation (NAT) to hide PCs & files from outside users | | Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall to deny outside requests for personal information | | Denial of Service (DoS) attack prevention | | Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDS) | | Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit,128-bit encryption | | Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA, Pre-Shared Key) | | Wireless Access Control (SSID) to identify authorized wireless network devices | | Supports 2 VPN pass-through tunnels (IPSec, L2TP, PPTP) | | Exposed Host (DMZ) | | MAC address authentication | | Warranty | | NETGEAR 1-year warranty |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Value |  4.5 | | Performance | 4.5 | | Ease of Use | 4.5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 4.5 |
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5 of 5 Great Product Monday, April 28, 2008
A Customer from Maricopa, AZ
This is a great buy for your money. I actually purchased this on previous reviews. It was an easy set-up. I have excellent signal and the speed is great! Was this review helpful?  
1 of 5 Do not buy this router Monday, April 07, 2008
A Customer from Los Angeles, CA
Do not buy this router. Buy a Linksys. 1) it does not have any better range than the Linksys. I have used both in the same setup. They are exactly the same. "rangemax" is BS. 2) it does not work. I have had never ending problems 3) Their support is only free for 90 days. After agreeing to pay them for telling me what is wrong with their product, here is I sit on hold on their "premium line". I should have stuck with the Linksys. Do not make the same mistake. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Works great Monday, February 18, 2008
A Customer from Benton Harbor, MI
Easy setup. Simple upgrading process. Excellent signal. Far out distances the old Linksys WRT54G. Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 NetGear rules - better than Linksys Friday, January 11, 2008
stephenachen@yahoo.com from Wheaton, Illinois
I bought this router due to the positive feedback of many customers and join their praise of this product. I installed it in less than ten minutes and it has not disconnected or failed in over one week. The Linksys router I replaced was a new top of the line model (wrt54gx4) and it never stayed connected for more than 30 minutes. I called tech support, did all the "fixes", and nothing worked.
This is my second Netgear (my old one only supported 11b and WEP and I wanted g support as well as WPA). You will not go wrong with this unit. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Excellent router Sunday, December 16, 2007
A Customer from Raleigh, NC
Really a great router! The only problem I had setting it up came from not following the directions. It's worked perfectly since replacing my old wired router. Range seems really quite good, signal strength also. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Resolved my problem Saturday, December 08, 2007
A Customer from Chatham NJ
I bought this as a replacement for my Netgear WGT624(?) router which kept needing recycling when used with long downloads under Linux.
The problem went away as soon as I replaced it with this router.
Setup was fairly easy (same as the other Netgear was). I do not notice any improvement in speed, only having resolved the crashing problem I had before.
The only negative I found is that it is much larger than the old one. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 excellent wireless router Friday, December 07, 2007
A Customer from new york, ny
I was using a SMC2804wbr for the last 5 years. It did quite well, but we typically have 20-25 routers operating in our building and the interference was regularly knocking the SMC out. The Netgear one has been rock solid -- not even 1 reset in 2 weeks of operation and a relatively steady signal. wired ethernet performance has been fine too
plug and play -- checked whether I should upgrade firmware or change settings and did not need to do anything Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Easy to install Tuesday, December 04, 2007
JMKiang from Schaumburg, IL
Great product from Netgear. Quality is great and so is the signal strength. Installation was super easy. Didn't even need the provided CD or literature. Its pretty much plug and play. The FW on the router was up-to-date so no trouble there.
It is a little larger than I was expecting and the constant flashing LEDs bother me at times. Definitely keep this out of your bedroom. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 A good router Wednesday, September 26, 2007
A Customer from Buffalo, NY
I was a bit apprehensive about a wireless router, but I've had fewer problems with this router than with wired routers I've owned in the past. It sets up very easily. We have a two-story house with approximately 2,000 square feet of space and we are still able to get a signal anywhere in the house that we've tried. We also have a desktop computer with a wireless connection and it seems just as fast as a wired one. The lights on top of the unit, that some people find annoying, can be turned off by the push of a button. It's been a few months and we haven't really had any significant problems. I think I've only had to reset the connection once or twice and only once did the laptop have a problem getting a signal, but that resolved itself within a few minutes. Setting up password protection is easy and it also allows you to enter a code into your own computers so that you don't have to keep re-entering the password every time you want to go on the Internet. The router also allows for wired connections, so we have an additional computer connected by ethernet cable and a Vonage router connected as well. I'm very satisfied with this router. Was this review helpful?
4 of 5 Very good product Tuesday, September 25, 2007
A Customer from Flushing, NY
I suppose the bandwidth would be better but my router is located very far from my PC. The walls of my home are constructed out of plaster/slats of wood (very old construction) and I still get adequate speeds which means the range is excellent. I'm sure this router would perform even better if I had a Netgear wireless network card but I have one from Linksys. Setup was rediculously easy. Was this review helpful?
4 of 5 Nice router Tuesday, September 25, 2007
A Customer from Bothell, WA
My computer adapters are all 'G' so I didn't need anything faster. I bought this to replace a very old Netgear router. I've been very happy with Netgear - very easy to set up and configure and a smaller footprint. The light show on this one is a bit much but I've read that you can turn it off. Just haven't gotten there yet as mine is located in a room where it doesn't bother anyone. I hoped that the signal would be a bit stronger than the old router but my laptop computers don't record an appreciable difference in signal quality, however, I am experiencing fewer drops so there is possibly a constraint with the wireless adapters on the computers themselves. Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Easy To Install Monday, May 14, 2007
A Customer from San Jose, CA
The easiest installation instructions I've ever read. If I can do it anyone can!! Buy this one! It works perfectly also. Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Buy.com Rocks! Saturday, May 12, 2007
A Customer from Queens, NY
I have been using this router since November of 2006, and have never experienced any problems so far. Buy.com arrived this product just on time in perfect condition! Buy.com is so much better than Newegg, that their honesty is appreciable. No drop signals, and works like a charm. Buy (.com) it! Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 I was a bit skeptical but.... Tuesday, April 10, 2007
A Customer from Brooklyn, NY
I bought this router to solve a connection issue that my brother was having while attempting to connect to a router that I set up about two stories above him. He always got a "Low" to "Very Low" signal but was still able to connect for a while but recently, the connection started dropping altogether. After reading several reviews I decided to buy the Netgear Rangemax. The setup was ok, I ran into a couple of snags but it was pretty straightforward. When I connected to the router, I was impressed. The signal strength was fluctuating between "Very Good" and "Good" with an occasional "Low" but never dipping to "Very Low". What can I say?, it works as advertised. I'm also using '802.11g' wireless adapters. I wonder if there would be any improvement if I were to upgrade. Was this review helpful?
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 BUY THIS!!! Tuesday, February 27, 2007
A Customer from Virginia
This router is ridiculous. I have used other routers in the past that all claim to be able to provide full, unimpeded coverage, but they have all failed to do what this guy does. I can literally use my laptop anywhere in my house -- up, down, left, right - ANYWHERE! Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Netgear is the way to go Thursday, February 15, 2007
Pete from Middlesex County, NJ
I've had linksys and dlink routers in the past with ok experience with some of them. This netgear router is painless to setup and pretty straight forward. Extra optional parental security features and the ability to block out sites and programs.
This will be the only thing you'll need for years to come. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 PreN but performs as advertised! Friday, October 27, 2006
A Customer from Algonquin, IL
Extra range allows all my computers equipped with PreN to recieve good to excellent signals throughout my using area. Just be sure to use the security features to restrict others from logging on! Even using 111g equipped laptops the range seems better and signal stronger. My only gripe is the cost for something allready obsolete since 111n has been approved. Also, the current driver for the USB 2 adapter is 32bit, with no plans I know of for updating it to 64bit for Vista compatability. Was this review helpful?
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