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Netgear WGT624
$60.00
Released October, 2003
The Pros:Lots of coverage range and throughput - a solid upgrade over a standard 802.11g device. Packed with advanced features such as SPI firewall inspection and support for Dynamic DNS. Relatively easy to setup and configure - most users will have it up and running in no time.
The Cons:Aging product - difficult to find. Lacks WDS support - no way to easily set up multiple access points. Manufacturer warranty - only 1 year.
The Netgear WGT624 is a 108 Mbps network router that was released in 2003. This router was made before the implementation of the wireless-N standard, and thus it was designed to offer an improved wireless-G connection Netgear dubbed “Super-G.
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” The WGT624 offers approximately two times the speed of a typical G router, plus has up to four times the coverage range respectively. These features make Netgear’s WGT624 suitable for streaming media files in the home over its wireless connection. Users can protect their privacy with a variety of methods, including high-level WPA2-PSK encryption. The router comes with an interactive “Smart Wizard” to guide users through the installation process; however the device might require some manual configuration depending on the desired network setup. The Netgear WGT624 would make a suitable choice for users looking to stream media files on a budget and don’t mind some manual configuration.
Features
- Network protocols: Static & Dynamic Routing (TCP/IP), NAT, PPTP, PPPoE, DHCP
- Security: Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), DoS protection
- LAN ports: 4 x 10/100 Mbps RJ-45
- WAN port: 1 x 10/100 Mbps RJ-45
- VPN passthrough (IPSec, L2TP)
- Encryption: 64-bit, 128-bit, WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK
- “Smart Wizard” installation CD for easy setup
- QoS (Quality of Service) support
- Energy Star-compliant
- Dimensions & weight: 1.1 x 6.9 x 4.7 in, 0.7 lb
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lots of coverage range and throughput - a solid upgrade over a standard 802.11g device
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packed with advanced features such as SPI firewall inspection and support for Dynamic DNS
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relatively easy to setup and configure - most users will have it up and running in no time
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well suited for media streaming - maintains around 50 Mbps of throughput
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aging product - difficult to find
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lacks WDS support - no way to easily set up multiple access points
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manufacturer warranty - only 1 year
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doesn't work well in larger networks with many devices
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poor documentation - the manual refers to an online resource during the setup process
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