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Manufacturer: NetGear Part number: WNDR3400
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- The Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 is a great dual-band router for any home at an affordable price. Its lack of Gigabit Ethernet might steer enthusiasts away, however.
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CNET editors' review
NetGear N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 price range: $74.71 - $195.53
- Reviewed by: Dong Ngo
- Reviewed on: 01/15/2011
The good: The Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 supports true dual-band and offers fast wireless performance and long range. It has a useful set of networking features, such as Guest zone, network storage, traffic meter, and USB external hard-drive support for network storage. Also, it's aesthetically pleasing and affordable and comes with an intuitive Web interface.
The bad: The Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 doesn't offer Gigabit Ethernet and its network storage performance could be better.
The bottom line: The Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 is a great dual-band router for any home at an affordable price. Its lack of Gigabit Ethernet might steer enthusiasts away, however.
User reviews
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Ran Tests, Works Well
by coldfusion1787 on December 15, 2010
Pros: - Multiple SSID
- Passed Windows Internet Connectivity Tool, thus not DOA as other reviews claim.
- Dual Band N Router
- Stable and Reliable ConnectionCons: - USB port does not support printers, bad move Netgear
- That obnoxiously shiny blue blinking light in the middle can awake light sleepers.
- Some settings are on default that really shouldn't be, like the 5 Ghz band on.Summary: I'm really trying to understand the poor review on this router. Heck, newegg has a bunch of bad reviews too. But given all the tests I've done, which ...
Summary: I'm really trying to understand the poor review on this router. Heck, newegg has a bunch of bad reviews too. But given all the tests I've done, which included not only the Windows Internet Connectivity Tool, but Speakeasy Speedtests, streaming video from 2 separate computers, etc. , thing hasn't failed me yet. I never gave the out of box firmware a chance though, it automatically updated the firmware. If however you do not need. Even installation was freakishly easy, navigating Netgear's router settings is even easier with the guide on the right on every setup page.
8 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very Good Router
by mwgess on November 15, 2010
Pros: Has never dropped a signal and the features are great without going to the next step WNDR-3700. Features are easy to work through once you get past not using netgear products previously.
Cons: Have not noticed one as of yet
Summary: I would recommend anyone to go to netgear's website and review the high performance routers to get more information. As for the other person that posted a low rating, ...
Summary: I would recommend anyone to go to netgear's website and review the high performance routers to get more information. As for the other person that posted a low rating, PLEASE do not pay attention to that. There may have been an issue with the unit he got which is going to happen from time to time or my bet is on the fact there is something wrong with what he is using, but blames it on the router without knowing the facts. My advise be aware of people that do not do full research prior to posting on this site.
7 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good value, good performance, easy enough to set up.
by Davehd2009 on December 23, 2010
Pros: Works great!
Cons: Big blue flashing button on top. Instructions not clear on how to use it - or why...
Summary: Bought 1 of these a few months ago. Easy to set up and easy to use. Decent signal in my 2800 sq. ft home. The master bedroom is on the ...
Summary: Bought 1 of these a few months ago. Easy to set up and easy to use. Decent signal in my 2800 sq. ft home. The master bedroom is on the other side of the house and I can still stream media (Radio stations, YouTube, etc.) to my netbook. I also have a desktop connected to it. Good value, good performance, don't need to understand quantum computing to set it up. I had it up and running in ~15 min. or less.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A nice, affordable upgrade
by tledjazz on January 8, 2011
Pros: Increased Internet speed, easy setup, signal strength
Cons: Have to turn that blue light off
Summary: I bought this router to replace a 5 year old Belkin G. It has noticibly increased the browsing and download speed on my new laptop with an N wireless card. ...
Summary: I bought this router to replace a 5 year old Belkin G. It has noticibly increased the browsing and download speed on my new laptop with an N wireless card. I also like the fact that I can create a seperate SSID for guest use. It also has a USB port to attach an external drive, which I will use for backup. HD video streams effortlessly. Picked this unit up at WalMart for under $80. I'm pleased.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best I've ever owned
by mario_ramalho on January 15, 2011
Pros: Great throughput and range, easiest set-up I've ever seen, good looks, rear USB port is fantastic
Cons: For someone that is mainly broke (me), it is a bit pricey, but it is worth it, in my opinion. I can see why some people may complain about the blinking blue lights in darker room settings, but it's not a problem in my case.
Summary: I've had Belinks before, both G+ MIMO and N, but set up and technical support were such a nightmare that i got turned off from them. Took a chance ...
Summary: I've had Belinks before, both G+ MIMO and N, but set up and technical support were such a nightmare that i got turned off from them. Took a chance with NETGEAR, and now i wish i had done it sooner.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Netgear N600 Router works fine for me!!!
by PeteyBrian on December 29, 2010
Pros: Works great for streaming video simultaneously from multiple computers
Easy setup - for non-engineer!
Beautiful design (subjective comment - but I really like the blue blinking lights which serves as my nightlight!)Cons: RE: Dual Band routers in general - 5 GHz band not really very strong 50 feet or more from the router. I would have been fine with a single band router as most of my computers are greater than 50 feet and several walls from my router.
Summary: I bought Netgear N600 to upgrade my Netgear WNR2000 to improve my need for video streaming on multiple computers and to improve my wifi range/signal strength. Now it is ...
Summary: I bought Netgear N600 to upgrade my Netgear WNR2000 to improve my need for video streaming on multiple computers and to improve my wifi range/signal strength. Now it is so much much better!
I consistently receive 5 bars - excellent speed of 54 Mbps using XP greater than 50 feet from my router with several walls using the 2.4 Mhz band. I haven't used the 5 Ghz band much as the signal is not strong far from the router (unfortunately where I use my computers most and a hassle to move the router to a central location in my house). I probably would have been just fine with a single band router, but now that it sets up fine and works great, I don't want to mess with success!
Finally - I stuck with Netgear bc it was easy for me to setup my WNR2000 - and the N600 was fairly simple and easy to set up by myself - I had the simple manuals read and the router up and running in about an "honest" hour (I'm a non-engineer) without too much of a headache! Previously, setup of an older 3Com g-router setup was torture for me!
MY TEST: I simultaneously streamed video from a laptop and a netbook and iphone's slingplayer using wifi - 60 feet from my router - Then web surfed on another laptop - all four worked great for several hours with no hiccups!
I thought about getting Netgear's Dual Band Wireless N Network Adaptor for my older laptops - but decided that they work just fine without one - no need for one just yet.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Drops constantly!
by docz1976 on November 3, 2010
Pros: Looks nice
Cons: Drops connection constantly. Has dropped 6x's in the last 10 min. I'm so close to the router I can touch it.
Summary: I was told by the Best Buys in store "Geek Squad" to buy an additional wireless adapter so I bought a TRENDnet 300Mbps Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter. This ...
Summary: I was told by the Best Buys in store "Geek Squad" to buy an additional wireless adapter so I bought a TRENDnet 300Mbps Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter. This did nothing to fix the issue. Spent hours of time and almost lost a client due to lost connectivity. This router is heading back to the store.
4 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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One of the best routers I've owned!
by garvinw on February 6, 2012
Pros: Easy to setup
Reliable connection
Very smartCons: No Gigabit
Summary: I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews on this router.
I have owned Linksys, Belkin, and D-Link routers and this one is one of the best ...Summary: I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews on this router.
I have owned Linksys, Belkin, and D-Link routers and this one is one of the best I've ever owned. This router replaced an old D-Link DIR-628 and did so without issue. I plugged in the router, signed in using the provided key (which was on the router) and ran through the setup in about a minute. The router was even smart enough to change the IP range so that it would not conflict with my ISP's 192.168 address. I even plugged in my portable hard drive and setup the network storage in seconds.
There have been no disconnects, no slowness... no issues. Great router and highly recommended.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Cannot recommend: cons outweigh pros.
by lizaweiss on July 30, 2011
Pros: Strong signal throughout the house.
Cons: Dropped signals.
Reset required several times/day.
Must pay for phone help; were quoted $39.
We (3 of us) thought if we bought a good router and updated from 1Mbps to 20Mbps internet, each of us would have good internet service.
When our internet speedSummary: It's affordable, it was easy to set up. If a person were to buy it thinking they could have several users, with everyone receiving good internet service at the ...
Summary: It's affordable, it was easy to set up. If a person were to buy it thinking they could have several users, with everyone receiving good internet service at the same time, they would probably find this a disappointment.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Netgear Nightmare WORST ROUTER EVER
by nz1186 on July 17, 2011
Pros: nothing
most painful experience of my lifeCons: -installation appears easy... until it just doesn't work at all
-manual installation doesn't work either
-customer service is absolutely horrible
-spent 3 days trying to get through to customer service, no use
-router still doesn't workSummary: I read great reviews on this router, and I was really excited to set it up after buying it. The box comes with the absolute simplest setup guide known to ...
Summary: I read great reviews on this router, and I was really excited to set it up after buying it. The box comes with the absolute simplest setup guide known to man, which is just a single sheet of paper. It seemed easy enough with the hardware connections. And after setting everything up appropriately, I used the Resource CD to connect the software etc. The router worked fine, and the cables were fine... but for some reason, it wouldn't recognize the router. After power cycling and reconnecting and restarting and firewall/security disabling to the max, it still would not recognize the router. I called customer service, which transfers you to 3 separate numbers (one that says Direct TV and then hangs up on you for some reason). It is impossible to reach customer service until you try every combination of touchtone numbers possible. The first representative told me to call my internet provider and promptly hung up on me before I could reply. The second time I managed to reach someone, he put me indefinitely on hold... for 3 hours while I tried to work on my router connection. After manual installation, the firmware upgrade somehow corrupted my router. So the router keeps blinking green, which means it's corrupted. I have read every pdf solution on the Netgear site, and nothing helps. Still on hold... and customer service still hasn't responded. No one should ever have to experience something as painful as this. I can only hope that I can return this horrible device. And I will never ever ever deal with Netgear ever again.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: NetGear
- Part number: WNDR3400
- Description: Simultaneous dual band Wireless-N offers twice the bandwidth with better connection and less interference ReadySHARE provides fast and easy shared access to an external USB storage device Broadband usage meter ensures accurate measurement of Internet traffic daily, weekly and monthly with customized alerts Live parental controls, powered by OpenDNS Multiple SSID support - set up a second network for guests with restricted access or a dedicated network for video and gaming Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) - enjoy enhanced media, gaming, and Internet telephone performance with automatic application prioritization Push 'N' connect securely connects devices at the touch of a button SmartWizard installation CD - spend less time installing your router and setting up your network and more time gaming, surfing the Internet, and conducting business
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Wireless router - 4-port switch (integrated)
- Enclosure Type Desktop
- Connectivity Technology Wireless ,
Wired - Data Link Protocol IEEE 802.11a,
Fast Ethernet,
Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11g - Network / Transport Protocol TCP/IP ,
PPPoE - Routing Protocol RIP-1,
RIP-2 - Remote Management Protocol HTTP
- Encryption Algorithm WPA-PSK,
WPA2-PSK,
128-bit WEP,
64-bit WEP - Features DoS attack prevention ,
Firewall protection ,
Green Ethernet ,
ReadySHARE ,
Live Parental Controls ,
Push ‘N’ Connect button,
Broadband usage meter ,
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ,
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support ,
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) ,
NAT support ,
Quality of Service (QoS) ,
Multiple SSID support ,
Firmware upgradable - Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11g ,
IEEE 802.11n ,
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED ,
IEEE 802.11a ,
Wi-Fi Protected Setup ,
IEEE 802.11b - Processor 1 x MIPS MIPS32 480 MHz
- RAM 64 MB
- Flash Memory 8 MB
- Status Indicators Power,
Status,
Port status Communications
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces WAN : 1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45,
LAN : 4 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45,
USB : 1 x 4 pin USB Type A Networking
- Networking type Wireless router
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
Miscellaneous
- Width 8.8 in
- Depth 6 in
- Height 1.2 in
- Weight 1.1 lbs
- Included Accessories Vertical stand
- Cables (Details) 1 x Network cable
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
- Compliant Standards WEEE,
RoHS - Localization North America
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included NETGEAR Smart Wizard
- OS Required UNIX,
Microsoft Windows 2000 / ME / XP/ Vista,
Microsoft Windows 7,
Apple MacOS,
Linux Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse NetGear products on Shopper.com
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- Manufacturer:NetGear
- Address:
350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 - Phone: 1-408-907-8000
- Email: support@netgear.com
- Fax: 1-408-907-8097
