wired routers

I purchased this router with the Netgear WG511T wireless card. I must admit the setup was very straight forward. I did need to configure the router and card 2x to get the 108 Mbps. Maybe it was something I did or didn't do correctly the first time (channel 6)?

Anyway, the range is fantastic and so far I have not experienced any loss in connection. The only reason for the 4 stars rather than 5 is that it does not work with my Motorla Analog Telephone Adapter (Vonage VoIP). I must first connect the ethernet cable from my modem to the ATA then to the router.

The unit is very slim and is unobtrusive. It comes with a stand so that it can be set vertically rather than horizontally.

Hope this helps.

I own the MR814v2 802.11b router. That is a very stable product, so I figured since I had a WG311 wireless card in my desktop I'd buy another Netgear router for 802.11g. Many of the reviews here were favorable, so I bought on the basis of that.

This product is simply not stable, at least for me. It has to be rebooted constantly. For sure it cannot hold a wireless connection more than 24 hours. I upgraded to the latest firmware, which at the time of writing is 4.1.11. No help whatsoever. I checked on-line, and sure enough many many people have reported similar problems with it (broadbandreports.com). I tried disabling the 108Mb features, but that also didn't help.

So in the end, I'm just returning it after a frustrating weekend.

Set up easy. Read all reviews, and bought with some reservations as several negative reviews indicated problems. However, I believe Netgear has them fixed with the version shipping now. Excellent out of box set up, configured both WEP and WAP, settled on using WEP. Use a Netgear 511 wireless card and get 54MBPS thoughout house, about 24-48 outside. Distance of 50+ feet. I have an old house, lathe and plaster walls, hardwood construction and still great reception. Also, have the router in the basement, between an old brick chimney and the furnace. Still, great reception. Recommend!