A router that's twice as fast
There's a new breed of 802.11g router, and it boasts double the throughput speeds of average models. Need blazing network performance? Check out these two routers and see if you should add one to your network.
There's a new breed of 802.11g router, and it boasts double the throughput speeds of average models. Need blazing network performance? Check out these two routers and see if you should add one to your network.
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DI-624 AirPlus Xtreme G High-Speed 108Mbps Wireless Router |
WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router |
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| Review date | December 18, 2003 | December 9, 2003 |
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7.1
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7.9
Very good |
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| Review summary | The DI-624 is fast, and it combines easy installation with advanced security options, making it a good choice for homes and offices alike. | Netgear's WGT624 is a good choice for advanced users but may be too complicated for those new to networking. |
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| Device Type | Wireless router | Wireless router |
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| Weight | 0.7 lbs | 0.7 lbs |
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| Data Transfer Rate | 54 Mbps | 108 Mbps |
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| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
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| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet , IEEE 802.11b+ , Fast Ethernet , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g | Ethernet , Fast Ethernet , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g |
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| Network / Transport Protocol | PPPoE , L2TP , PPTP , IPSec | PPPoE , L2TP , TCP/IP , PPTP , IPSec |
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| Remote Management Protocol | SNMP , HTTP , Telnet | HTTP |
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| Communication Mode | Full-duplex , Half-duplex | Info unavailable |
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| Features | DMZ port , Firewall protection , Full duplex capability , VPN support , BOOTP support , DHCP support , NAT support | DMZ port , Firewall protection , DoS attack prevention , Manageable , Content filtering , Auto-negotiation , VPN support , DHCP support , Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) , NAT support |
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| System Requirements | Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP , Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME | Microsoft Windows NT , Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition , Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP , Apple MacOS , Novell NetWare , Linux , Microsoft Windows 98 , UNIX |
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| Manufacturer Warranty | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty |
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| CNET Labs long-range tests (in Mbps) | 6.2 | Info unavailable |
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| CNET Labs maximum throughput tests (at 10 feet, in Mbps) | 44.4 | Info unavailable |
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| CNET Labs maximum throughput tests with mixed 802.11b/g and draft N, MIMO clients (at 10 feet, in Mbps) | 11.6 | Info unavailable |
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| Form factor | External | External |
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| Product name | DI-624 AirPlus Xtreme G High-Speed 108Mbps Wireless Router | WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router |
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| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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| Price range | Email me when this product is available |
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