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Netgear WGR614 Wireless-G Router
Binding: Electronics
Format: CD
Release Date: 2003-04-28
Manufacturer: Netgear
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Features: 802.11g router offers an easy way to set up a network with wired and wireless connections, Delivers up to 54 Mbps of wireless throughput, Four RJ-45 Ethernet ports allow for wired connections to the network, Enhanced security includes a double firewall, and WPA and 128-bit WEP encryption, Device measures 6.9 x 1.1 x 4.7 inches (WxHxD)
Average Rating: 3.0
Total Customer Reviews: 787
List Price: $66.00
Our Price: $39.99
Product Description
Netgear WGR614 802.11g Wireless Router with 4-Port Switch - The amount of homes with high-speed Internet access and multiple computers is growing steadily. Wouldn't it be nice to share that high-speed Internet connection with all of the computers in your home? Wouldn't it be great to also share files between your computers? And wouldn't it be amazing if you could do all of that wirelessly!? Well you can, with this 802.11g Wireless Router. Just add optional 802.11g, or 802.11b, adapters to each computer, connect your modem, run through the easy installation process, and you're ready to go. It even supports the slower 802.11b wireless protocol for increased compatibility. VPN pass-through
Amazon.com Product Description
 | The NETGEAR WGR614 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Router offers: - 802.11g wireless network router for home and office.
- Four RJ-45 Ethernet ports for wired networking.
- Configurable network security including double firewall for extra protection.
|  | | The NETGEAR WGR614 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Router lets you easily set up a wireless network in your home so you can share a single internet connection with everyone in your household or office at speeds up to 54 Mbps. 
The WGR614 offers speeds up to 54 Mbps with the 802.11g wireless standard. View larger. | Beautiful Design and Easy Setup
The WGR614 is a very attractive unit about the size of a small paperback with a silver exterior and rounded edges. An included plastic stand lets you stand the router on its edge to take up less space. The WGR614 makes it easy for even a novice to set up a wireless network: just plug the included Ethernet cable from your internet connection into the router and insert the included CD into any computer on the network, which will provide step-by-step instructions. The WGR614 employs a web-based interface for configuration, and the router will automatically do the initial setup by getting your DNS settings and determining your IP address. The firmware is also upgradeable via the web interface so you can be sure your router will always be up-to-date. Fast and Secure
Supporting the 802.11g standard, the NETGEAR WGR614 offers wireless data speeds of up to 54 Mbps, making it possible to share a broadband internet connection, stream music without hiccups, watch videos with less load time, and videoconference without problems. Downloading files is up to five times faster than it was with 802.11b. If you still have computers that use 802.11b, don't fret as the router is backwards compatible with the older wireless standard and can be set so all your computers can connect to the network and the WGR614 will automatically figure out the connection type and work accordingly. In addition to wireless access, there are four 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet ports in the back for connecting computers to the network via a faster, wired connection. The WGR614 offers many security options to ensure your data is private. Double firewall protection keeps your network shielded from outside attacks. To ensure the security of your wireless data, both 40/64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit (802.11g only) WEP encryption is available, as well as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access). You can also use MAC address authentication to allow only authorized users onto the network. Keep Tabs on Kids
This router is an especially good choice for parents as it allows settings to log all sites that are visited, lets you block specific sites based on whether it contains specific keywords, and lets you set time schedules for certain computers to work. The NETGEAR WGR614 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Router is backed by a 1-year warranty. What's in the Box
WGR614 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Router, power adapter, Ethernet cable, setup CD, vertical stand, warranty/support information card.
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Has all the basic needs of a wireless router ...
It was very easy to setup and was done within minutes. The actual router itself is very small and compact so it doesn't take up any space at all. My apartment is not very big, so the signal strength is always "Excellent" no matter where I am in the Apt. This wireless router is great for the price that I paid and it serves the purpose. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a wireless router that is user-friendly, provides good security, and a strong signal to get you on the Internet.
If you set up wireless routers professionally, this might work for them
Unless you're an expert with setting up wireless routers, I implore you to not buy this. I have done everything regarding following the instructions, however it's still no use. I have seen professionals from Comcast and Cox cable come in and somehow magically get theirs (just like mine) to work without following any of the instructions that come with the product either. I don't know what that's about, but it's annoying. I can't keep spending two hundred dollars to have someone set this up everytime I move. The instructions that it came with should be good enough, but they are absolutely useless. I've wasted five hours one afternoon just trying to get this thing working. I'm not a computer novice either, which tells me you seriously have to be an expert, like working for the cable companies.
Now I'm just going to buy a Linxys and pitch this P.O.S. More waste for the damn landfill...ugh.
Works great
This product works great for me. I bought it to replace an old wired router I've had for probably close to 10 years, which is also a Netgear Product.
However--
I was actually almost about to send this back at first. Like some of the other reviewers, I experienced dropped connections constantly on my PC. My 802.11g Skype phone and Playstation 3 were connecting fine, but I figured it was interference in the 2.4Ghz space around the area of my PC that the router just wasn't strong enough to handle. As a last ditch effort, I booted into Windows XP to see what happened there. My wireless card connected just fine. It turns out that certain wireless cards that worked fine under Ubuntu 7.10 stopped working fine after an upgrade to 8.04 because of issues with ndiswrapper and the kernel not playing nice. There is currently no fix for this except 8.10 alpha (not recommended for most people).
Since obviously not everyone uses linux, I don't think this was the cause of the headaches for everyone who has posted here about trouble with dropped connections, but it may have affected some since many wireless cards use drivers that require ndiswrapper to work properly in linux. So if you are transitioning from wired to wireless, even if you tested your wireless card before and it worked, if you are running linux and have upgraded your kernel to 2.6.24, beware of this issue. I "solved" it by simply putting the router next to my PC, connecting it with an RJ45, connecting all my other devices wirelessly, and waiting for Ubuntu 8.10. For those who can't wait, you can compile a custom 2.6.25 kernel, which I understand has this problem resolved.
After figuring out the issues above, this router works great. I live in apartment building and can see about 10 other SSIDs in range when I scan. No problem with interference. It's a lot lighter and seems flimsy compared to my old Netgear, but it's much faster and was definitely worth the upgrade for the price.
Works Great, No Problems
I've used this router for over a year and a half. It was easy to set up and we have had very few, if any, problems with it.
Cheaply Priced Rock Solid Router
Team,
After suffering through Linksys Router Freezes and wired/wireless dropped connections, I decided to give Netgear a try. Sure glad that I did! The router I got is version 7 and it has been rock solid. All my wireless devices work without drops and the wired works just as well. I'm so happy that I don't have to spend my time troubleshooting home routers anymore and more time doing other things.
If you are tired of the buggy routers most vendors have put out and just want a stable router to give you peace of mind, run out and grab this.
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