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Summary: Hello NETGEAR - Goodbye LINKSYS
Review: I've been using a Linksys BEFW11S4 for well over a year. Not a single problem. I just bought a Netgear MR814 for my daughter and son-in-law for Christmas. Opened the box to do the set up for them and noticed a major increase in signal strength throughout my entire house. All dead spots disappeared. Gotta love the high gain antenna. Looked through the options menu (very user friendly) and found parental controls, filtering options, on/off timers, etc., none of which are in the Linksys. I have since bought a second MR814 and sold the Linksys on eB--. I love it, I love it, I love it.
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Summary: Outstanding value
Review: For quite a while now I had been thinking about buying a wireless router, but I kept putting it off. Now I've bought the Netgear MR814 to replace my two year old single port Linksys router (BEFSR11), and I'm extremely pleased. For me, the setup was effortless (unplug the old router and plug the new one in).This router has some of the same features my old router had - a DHCP server, port forwarding, etc. However, it does lack a built in firewall, but to me that is not a big deal since I always used a software firewall anyway. The unit comes with a stand for setting it vertically, which means it takes up a lot less space on my desk than a conventional router. The range is also excellent -- I get the same network speed anywhere inside my home.
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Summary: much better than the d-link 614+
Review: I tested the d-link 614+ for a week. And after numerous calls to their uneduacted support staff, I decided to give the netgear mr814 a chance. It is an excellent product. My DSL connections dont drop, cisco vpn was easy to configure, the router was loaded with the latest firmware out of the box. I was up and running in 10 minutes. 1000ft+ range. Knowledgable 24/7 tech support.
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Summary: Excellent wireless range, poor interface
Review: I've been using the MR814 with an Orinoco Gold PC Card and a Netgear MA101 USB wireless adapter for the past few months and am more than satisfied with the range on this router. The Orinoco comes with excellent wireless link analysis tools, and from what I've seen, going through 2 walls at about 80 feet, I've been getting excellent connectivity. The antenna is detachable, an excellent plus, but I found the standard one more than adequate. As for the router itself, there's no firewall protection (aside from NAT), you can't block specific ports, and the interface is horribly oversimplified and poorly arranged (like a completely separate category called "Security" solely for DMZ settings - here's an idea, call it "DMZ settings"!). If you do get this product, make sure to install a software firewall on your computers as well (like Agnitum Outpost or ZoneAlarm). The only other gripe I have is that I can't seem to find a way to disable wireless broadcasting, but if you want great range from a wifi router at a very reasonable price, it's a great solution.
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Summary: Solid product; great price
Review: I've replaced my Linksys BEFW11S4 router with Netgear MR814, and I have not been disappointed. MR814 has a better range, better user interface, and several features missing from the Linksys model. Setup was very easy - Netgear setup wizard even recognized the type of the broadband connection I have (PPPoE-based DSL). The manual includes a handy table with settings for many US ISPs. Wireless LAN was also up and running in no time. I have no complains about the router operation so far. It's does not drop my PPPoE connection, and is generally *not noticeable* - just like a router should be. Features that make this router stand out in the crowded field of wireless routers: 24x7 tech support and 3yr. warranty, parental controls plus free Zero Knowledge Freedom Personal Firewall software (one-year license for up to 8 computers), and ability to update your dynamic ip address in DynDNS.org database automatically (very handy if you need to connect to your home computer). The only downside I can think of is the size. The unit is larger than many comparable routers, although it is not as tall as others, and can be positioned vertically with the included stand, or mounted on the wall.
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Summary: MR 814 Netgear Router
Review: This is the newest wirless in netgear 802.11b series wirless device. It replaces the existing model MR314 which I believe is going to discontinue soon. Previously, I owned a MR314, comparison of the MR814, MR 814 has stronger broadcast signal by boosting the detachable antenna to more powerful 5 dbi, which cover longer wireless range. I have 3 stories house. I placed a router in 2nd floor; my wireless laptop can go from third floor to basement corner. I highly recommend this product. The configuration menu has new function block ip address intrusion. The interconnectivity between my dlink wirless card and netgear router has no conflict or compatibility issues. I highly recommend this product to any one who considers buying new warless router. 5 Stars!
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Summary: Working fine
Review: I've been using this for more that a year now with SBC Yahoo DSL. No problems at all.
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Summary: One time I wish there was less than a 1 star rating!
Review: When rating products, I always try to remember the alleged purpose of the product. This one presumably is supposed to help you connect to the world wide web simply and without much trouble or hassle. It does neither. I would say that I connect without having to reset, readjust or refresh something only about 20% of the time. Their customer service wants only to charge you and is therefore laughable. I'm throwing it away because I'd rather not lose a friend by giving it away! Goodbye, Netgear. Garbage.
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Summary: 142 out of 682 reviews gave the product one star!!!
Review: Given my 1-star rating, it has an astonishing 21% dissatisfaction rate. What else need to be said about it? Really not much, but I do want to share my own experience.
This is no doubt the hardward I have had most problems, and hence frustrations, with. After I had given up the router (I am now connecting to my DSL modem directly), I decided to come here and see what other people have to say about it. With little surprise, I found out a lot of them experienced the same.
When it works, it may work great for a quite a while. However, it may stop working all a sudden, or when you have to restart it (power outrage, moving etc.). Several times, I had struggled but managed to reset the network; this time, it completely died on me, without responding even to wired connection.
I give up, seriously. It has consumed way more time and effort than what a piece of $30 hardware really should. I am shopping for a new router, and will never buy anything from Netgear.
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Summary: Great but slow
Review: great and ez to use and install. the 802.11b is very slow if you are moving large files between 2 computers. use the newer "G" ones if this is your goal.
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