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Netgear WNR834B RangeMax Next Router

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Manufacturer: NetGear Inc. Part number: WNR834B

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$32.99 - $81.60 4 online stores

CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good
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Netgear WNR834B RangeMax Next Router

price range: $32.99 - $81.60

Though its maximum throughput is solid and its speed at long range is respectable, the Netgear WNR834B's mixed-mode speed is not. Save your cash until more Draft N routers make it through CNET Labs.

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1.5 stars

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

"Major software problem with other than Netgear Pre-N Cards"

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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

"Crashes constantly, then after 6 months completely broke"

by 1457riata on March 28, 2007

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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

"Works but . . . . the firmware is crap."

by dfmcse on October 19, 2006

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Manufacturer: NetGear Inc.
Part Number: WNR834B

General
Device Type Wireless router
Form Factor External
Width 6.8 in
Depth 1.5 in
Height 8.8 in
Form Factor External
Weight 1.3 lbs
Built-in Devices Antenna
Localization North America
Localization North America
Networking
Wireless Capability This product uses the draft version of the upcoming 802.11n standard. Its compatibility with other and future products is not guaranteed, and it may interfere with current 802.11b and g products.
Integrated Switch 4-port switch
Data Transfer Rate 270 Mbps
Connectivity Technology Wired, Wireless
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Switching Protocol Ethernet
Frequency Band 2.4 GHz
Features NAT support, URL filtering, MIMO technology, Firewall protection, DoS attack prevention, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Communications
Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces 4 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Network - RJ-45 ( WAN )
Compatible Slots None
Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type 4 Network Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX:RJ-45, 1 Network RJ-45
Modem
Modem Type None
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories Vertical stand
Encryption Algorithm WPA2, WPA-PSK, 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP
Microsoft Certifications Works with Windows Vista

Power
Power Supply / Device Power adapter External
Power Device Power adapter - External
Expansion / Port(s) Required
Slot(s) Required None
Software / System Requirements
Software Included Drivers & Utilities
OS Required UNIX, Linux, Apple MacOS, Novell NetWare, Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Warranty
Service / Support Details Limited warranty 1 year
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
CNET Labs long-range tests (in Mbps) 32
CNET Labs maximum throughput tests (at 10 feet, in Mbps) 72.7
CNET Labs maximum throughput tests with mixed 802.11b/g and draft N, MIMO clients (at 10 feet, in Mbps) 46

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