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Summary: Quick and easy
Review: This router was fairly easy to setup in place of the wired router that I had before. The only hitch I had was in trying to enable the WEP security. It would work just fine using a shared key with my laptop, but not with the Netgear card that I put in the other desktop. Not sure why, I will have to do some more research.
It performs as well as my wired setup and now my wife can rearrange the furniture!
Documentation was pretty good and the install wizard made it a snap to install.
Keep in mind that the number of walls between base and access point will play a huge role in your signal strength. The card on my other desktop on reads 40% signal strength and that is only 45 feet away through many walls.
All in all, I would reccomend this for any home/small office.
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Summary: Yeah baby - this thingy rocks!!!
Review: Bought: Netgear MR814v2 Router, Netgear MA401 Wireless for 122-50rebate=72 bucks from Amazon
Have: PacBell DSL - now Yahoo SBC DSL, Macintosh G3/266 MacOS 9 (wired to router) basically for surfing, IBM ThinkPad T30 Win2K (wireless to router using MA401) for heavy duty stuff (server side development, VPN communication with work)
Router Setup time: Plugged in router to DSL modem, gave the login information and was up and running in less than 5 minutes.
Wireless setup time: Put the wireless card in the T30, booted up, got the Hardware detect thingy, didnt even need to reboot - so easy that I dont even remember now. Less than 5 minutes.
Wireless reception: At 50 feet, through 2 albeit thin walls signal strength was about 50% but connection still very reliable.
Overall impression: This combination rocks!! It really does - Havent evaluated any other vendor, but this satisfies my needs sooo well that I have no regrets.. And that too for [the price]- GO FOR IT!!!
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Summary: If you are looking for a great router that is easy to set-up
Review: ... then look no further. The Netgear MR814 is a great part. I initially purchased a Linksys wireless cable/DSL router. My wife wanted internet access on her laptop and I thought wireless would be the best solution. I managed to get the Linksys router working right away and set-up was reasonably easy. However, the internet connection dropped after about 30 minutes. I reset the router and powered down the modem and PC to reset everything. Again, the internet connection drops. I tried cloning the MAC address and the same thing happened. Linksys tech support suggested doing a hard reset. Again, same problem. Next solution was to upgrade the firmware. It was already upgraded to the latest available. I scoured some message boards looking for solutions and everything I tried failed. I finally sent it back and purchased the Netgear MR814. I wish had bought this in the first place. Set-up was incredibly easy and everything worked perfectly right from the start. Netgear even included a fairly comprehensive list of DSL and cable providers indicating what settings/set-up was needed for each. Nice touch. The router auto-sensed the MAC address and the connection type as well. It is very easy to secure your network. The router interface is well laid out and easy to navigate. Network performance is very good and there are only a few spots in the house where the connection to the laptop is poor. But, I am still experimenting with the router position and antennae orientation. If you are looking for a wireless network solution I highly recommend the Netgear MR814.
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Summary: Simple setup, but not compatible with Dell Truemobile cards
Review: I hooked it up and had it running flawlessly for my Centrino IBM laptop in about 20", but (as another reviewer has said) our Dell laptop with the TrueMobile 1300 card is not compatible. Needless to say, neither Dell nor Netgear have been at all helpful, and it seems this problem cannot be resolved. And, as was the other reviewer's experience, I found this out too late to return the router. Do some due diligence beforehand and you will be pleased with this product, otherwise you may be stuck with a cool-looking paperweight.
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Summary: Gets the job done, all the time
Review: I am using this router for over 4 months now. I paired it with a Netgear MA401 802.11b wireless pc card. It took me less than 15 minutes to start surfing after I opened the box. Never failed to work. Covers a honest distance. (I can still get reception through 6-7 walls, in an apartment that is 3 apartments next to my apartment).
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Summary: Poor wi-fi signal, very poor customer service
Review: Hmm, since most of the glowing reviews here are written by people without a profile, I wonder if they are not fake reviews. I'm a real user, and I'm not happy with the Netgear MR814v2 which I bought from Amazon. Note this regards the "v2" version, not the older one. Basically the cable router part works ok. But wi-fi is a joke. I checked out negative reviews here and also on CNet and found that many people including myself get no more than 20 ft. of reception with the Netgear, even in the same room. This is a far cry from the 500 ft. indoors promised in the user's guide. Worse, I e-mailed customer service (no phone number to call) over a week ago and didn't even receive an acknowledgement, let alone a response. I e-mailed them again this morning and it's been 5 hours, still no acknowledgement or response. This is one terrible company to deal with, in the leagues of Apple and Samsung, in terms of simply avoiding to assist their customers. I suggest you avoid Netgear until they improve their products *and* customer support. In the meantime, go with a better brand like Linksys or Microsoft.
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Summary: Great Value
Review: I received Netgear wireless DSL router and Netgear PC card today. It took only few minutes to install. The reception is excellent. I'm writing now from the backyard with 100% reception. Great product, looks futuristic, excellent value. Thanks Amazon.[com.]
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Summary: You Get What You Pay For
Review: I recently replaced my Linksys BEFSR14 and Airport Base Station with one of these MR814. I'm happy that I got it for this price, since it really is a pretty lousy router. I say this because the NAT is braindead. I happen to run a Virtual Hosted web server behind the router. The router can't handle it (refuses the connection immediately), you have to use a public web proxy or muck up DNS just to see your own site ! Netgear support confirmed this problem but have been dead silent since I asked them when they intend to fix it. Likely they do not. If you can get this router cheap and are strapped for cash, go for it, but be prepared for troubles if you ever want to run a public server through it. If you're looking for reliable home networking products without any misfeatures, stick with Linksys. There's a reason Netgear is giving rebates and the retail stores are dumping inventory. It's an also-ran.
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Summary: Great for cable, not recommended for DSL
Review: I have bought 2 of these, one for a friend and one for myself. I used it for cable connection. It works perfectly, didn't have a single problem. My friend uses it for DSL. I have configured it for him. Since DSL goes through a connection process (which is not as simple as cable), there's a need for the router to be robust enough to recover from temporary problems, instruct the DSL modem to re-connect, and re-configure the connection properly. This router performs very poorly in that environment, and must be recycled regularly in order to recover. If you have DSL, this router is not the right product for you.
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Summary: Strong performer, and inexpensive too
Review: My original graphite AirPort base station, the pioneer of home wireless network, had a hissy fit and died one day with just one red light blinking at me. I tried using my PowerMac G4 Cube as a router, but the range was just too short. I bit the bullet and picked up a Netgear MR814 at a local [store]... The first thing I noticed out of the box was its unusual shape. It's not nearly as elegant or simple as my old AirPort, but the large slab is better looking than most routers. It includes a nice prop stand to set it on its side. Setup was a breeze. Mac OS X automatically recognized the new router and connected me to the internet. I didn't even have to use the web interface, but I poked around for a while and it's not glamourous but it certainly gets the job done. With a built-in 4-port LAN router and an amplified antenna, the Netgear is a strong performer. The range is significantly better than my AirPort of yesteryear, and speed is up to par. The MR814 has a large memory buffer and fast processor to keep data pumping without delay. All in all, I'm very happy with my purchase. It was inexpensive, yet powerful and easy to set-up. My only negative comments are its large size and the silly mail-in rebate system. Otherwise, I wholeheartedly reccomend this system.
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