Netgear WPN824NA Wireless Mimo Router | 
| Brand: Netgear
Category: CE
List Price: $84.00
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Rating:  278 reviews
Format: CD
Platforms: Mac, Linux, Unix, Windows 98, Netware
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 11.8 x 10.3 x 4.3
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: WPN824
Model: WPN824
UPC: 606449039641
EAN: 0606449042580
ASIN: B0007U9KAY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | RangeMax router offers an easy way to set up a network with wired and high-speed wireless connections with extended range | | • | Delivers up to 108 Mbps of wireless throughput with enhanced range | | • | Four 10/100 RJ-45 Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology | | • | Enhanced security includes a double firewall, WPA and 128-bit WEP encryption, and parental control over website access | | • | Device measures 8.8 x 1.2 x 6.0 inches (WxHxD) |
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Product Description
MODEL- WPN824NA VENDOR- NETGEAR
FEATURES- RangeMax Wireless Router
1000% more wireless coverage than standard 802.11g.
As a 21st-century consumer, computers are an integral part of your
life. But does your home computing environment work for you? Even
if you already have a wireless network, you have probably found
"dead spots" in your home where your Internet connection fades in
and out, or drops off completely.
Now, say good-bye to those dead spots -- and say hello to the
freedom to work (and play) absolutely anywhere in your home!
With the RangeMax Wireless Router, your whole house becomes a "hot
spot." NETGEARs exclusive RangeMax technology gives you the longest
range of any wireless device on the market today - up to 10 times
the wireless coverage of 802.11g. So you will have a sizzling-fast,
consistent connection in every room of your house -- and beyond.
Includes Wireless Router, 12V Power Adapter, Ethernet cable, Vertical
stand, Setup guide, Resource CD, Warranty/Support Information card.
* RANGE MATTERS
Put the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router to work for you, and that is
all you need -- leave those range extenders, repeaters, and external
antennas at the store. RangeMax adjusts to the interference and physical
barriers in your home, and delivers up to 500,000 square feet of
coverage -- 1000% more than 802.11g. And you do not need to throw away
your old wireless devices; RangeMax is 100% compatible with your
existing 802.11b/g products and will boost their range and speed by up
to 50%.
* POWER
RangeMax is an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology that
uses seven internal antennas. RangeMax constantly surveys your home
environment for physical barriers and interference and adjusts the
Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description  | The NETGEAR WPN824 RangeMax Wireless Router offers: - Advanced MIMO technology that delivers greater speed and range compared to standard 802.11g
- Enhanced security with support for WPA 128-bit WEP encryption
- Backwards compatibility with 802.11b networks
|  | |  | The NETGEAR WPN824 RangeMax 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 108 Mbps. Using MIMO technology, the access point offers superior range and eliminates "dead spots" in your home or office. 
The WPN824 has an elegant design with no unsightly antennas. View larger. | Beautiful Design and Easy Setup
The WPN824 is a very attractive unit with a white exterior and rounded edges. An included plastic stand lets you stand the router on its edge to take up less space. Since the antennas are built in, there are no protrusions extending out of the case, maintaining a clean, elegant form factor. A vertical stand is included for more placement options. The WPN824 makes it easy for even a novice to set up a wireless network: just plug the included Ethernet cable from your DSL modem, cable modem, or other network connection into the router. An installation wizard guides you through the setup process step-by-step. The WPN824 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
The WPN824 supports the 802.11g standard but extends it with Smart MIMO technology that incorporates intelligent internal antennas, allowing it to detect interference from home devices such as microwaves, and adjusting itself accordingly. The upshot is speeds up to 108 Mbps with a longer range and a lack of "dead zones" in your home. When used with NETGEAR's adapters, it can provide up to 500,00 square feet of uninterrupted coverage. You will see the difference when you download music, stream video, or make internet telephone calls. 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. 
Smart MIMO technology automatically adapts for interference from devices such as cordless phones and microwaves. | 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 fast wired connection. The WPN824 offers many security options to ensure your data is private. Double firewall protection keeps your network shielded from outside attacks and Network Address Translation (NAT) hides your PCs and files from outside snoopers. To ensure the security of your wireless data, both 40/64-bit and 128-bit 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 and Wireless Access Control (SSID) to identify authorized wireless network devices. 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 WPN824 RangeMax Wireless Router is backed by a 1-year warranty. What's in the Box
WPN824 RangeMax Wireless Router, power adapter, Ethernet cable, setup guide, setup CD, vertical stand, warranty/support information card.
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 The best so far... July 23, 2005
S. Forest King (Newport Beach, CA USA)
72 out of 77 found this review helpful
I have sitting in my garage, a pile of recently purchased routers which have all become dust catchers after hooking up this WPN824 and the accompanying wireless cards. I read the reviews here at Amazon and noticed the negative ratings did not mention whether they were using RangeMax cards on their wireless devices so I thought I would take a chance.
I have both RangeMax and other older "g" cards and the RangeMax cards make a huge difference though the other "g" cards still work better than our previous Linksys and Netgear systems did. Our router is in a back room with the wireless systems through two walls in the front room in the house, and for the first time in years we get a good solid connection to our wireless devices. I should also note that we placed the router on a non-metallic box away from other electronic devices and that seemed to help quite a bit. I am going to purchase a WGXB102 Netgear extender kit to see if it helps the other cards, though I see it is limited to 54Mbs, so I am not sure if it will help the RangeMax system or not, but figured it is worth a try considering the great reviews the kit is receiving. Anyway, I highly recommend this RangeMax system.
PROS: Great range and speed. Nice design.
CONS: The blinking lights cannot be turned off at night and light up the whole room like a disco ball.
4-12-06 Update:
There is a problem and Netgear doesn't seem to want to fix it. They do not address it on their forum nor will they respond in an email. Many users (myself included) are getting random network disconnects which are requiring a reboot of the router. It is not fun. The firmware has not been updated for a very long time. Also, in the version 2 model (identified by a v2 on the model number - there is now even a v3), you can now turn the disco light off.
Solid performance, feature set, and good looks November 11, 2006
SF Loft (San Francisco, CA United States)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I just moved in to a larger space with 2 levels and needed to replace my aging WGR614v1 wireless router. It worked fine, but in certain areas of the unit the signal wasn't strong enough. I did a lot of comparisons online and reviewed many customer comments. I was a bit discouraged at first to buy the Netgear due to many negative reviews, but I wanted to see for myself because my experience with them has always been positive.
Setup took about 20 minutes to hookup all these devices using 128bit WEP and MAC Address Access Control List, ensuring that only my known devices can connect.
1 - Desktop to LAN port.
1 - ATT DSL modem
1 - TiVo Series3 HD DVR - Wireless G
1 - TiVo Series2 DVR - Wireless G
2 - Laptops (IBM & Mac) Wireless G and Airport
In addition to these devices, when I bring up available networks on any of my devices, there are about 16-20 other accessible networks in my building. All these networks run various B, G, Super-G, MiMo technology and can cause lots of interference and routing issues. With the WPN824, I am able to get "Excellent" or "Very Good" connections from all my devices, even when all are powered on at the same time and connected. I'm not even using the MIMO technology feature and setting the router to pure G only mode because none of my end-points have compatible adapters.
If you are getting dropped connections, I suggest that customers try changing their station channels to either 01, 06, or 11. See which gets the least amount of interference. Also, under wireless settings > internet service provider > Idle Timeout, set this value to 0 and not the default 5. Setting it to 0 means keep alive and will keep the connection between your router and ISP active at all times. I think customers who suffer problems connecting is partly due to how their ISP handles connections. I read customers having to reboot their routers to re-establish a connection. This is because most ISP's is not friendly to frequent connects and disconnects. My philosophy is, connect once and stay connected. So make sure to set your "Idle Timeout" to 0.
So far I have had no problems with the WPN824. It looks really nice and can be placed just about anywhere in your house without having to see antenna prongs sticking out. Connection is great and working from home over IPSEC/UDP works great.
Excellent range & performance March 15, 2006
David (Arlington, VA USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This router is by far the best one that I've had. I've seen poor reviews on this post and they seem to be from people that do not know what they are doing. This router is easy to set-up and I will recommend to install the CD contents, follow the easy installation set-up and you will be ok. Things to consider will be what kind of security option you have on your wireless cards, more likely you will have WPA encryption so you will be ok, as long as your key matches on both ends. The problem people is having with disrupted connections is due sometimes to people "playing" with their IP settings. If you know what you are doing with static IP's and reservations then do so, you will have no problems, id you don't, DON'T TOUCH IT, in short don't fix what ain't broken! All in all this router is excellent, great security with WPA, access control by MAC address and the option not to display your SSID. My setup includes 1 DNS/DHCP server, 1 E-mail server, 3 wired stations, 2 laptops with wireless access cards, and VOIP through Vonage. I just added a storage device for my movies and music and can stream it through my network with no loss in quality and great range. Hope this was helpful. (Tip: Buy the Pre-N cards for greater speed and access, I have combined a, b, g and Pre-N, so far I've seen improvements in a, b & g and abismal difference with the Pre-N cards...).
Very Good Router September 21, 2007
Thomas J. Phillips Jr. (United States)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Just purchased this router a week ago. It was recommended by a tech person. We have DSL service and needed a router that could handle three XBOX360s, a laptop, and a PC at the same time.
Installation was a breeze. We were replacing an existing router and the wizrd walked us through the process in 20 minutes. No manual adjustments were required. Don't disconnect the existing router until instructed to.
Range and performance improved dramatically. No longer have any 'lag' issues with XBOX Live. The blue light on top can be turned off. I have no problem with VPN access for work. Have not experienced any interruptions in service so far.
My first router March 31, 2006
A. Dang (San Jose, CA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I finally got rid of Dial-up last month and got DSL. My friend recommended this router and CNet reviewed it as one of the best routers in the market today along with Belkin Pre-N router, which would've been my second choice if this netgear didn't work. My desktop is directly wired to the internet and three other computers are wireslessly connected: a desktop and two laptops. So far, I don't have any complaints. Two thumbs up.
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