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Manufacturer: NetGear Part number: WGT624
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- Bottom Line:
- Netgear's WGT624 is a good choice for advanced users but may be too complicated for those new to networking.
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CNET editors' review
NetGear WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router price range: $40.00 - $139.00
- Reviewed by: Allen Fear
- Reviewed on: 12/08/2003
- Released on: 08/25/2003
The good: SPI firewall; excellent throughput; content filtering.
The bad: Incomplete installation guide; lacks WDS support.
The bottom line: Netgear's WGT624 is a good choice for advanced users but may be too complicated for those new to networking.
User reviews
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I guess you have to be a tech
by cbjwthwm on February 14, 2006
Pros: Not Available
Cons: Not Available
Summary: As a consultant I have set up around 10 to 15 of these for client sites as I have been picking them up for screaming deals as refurb products. I ...
Summary: As a consultant I have set up around 10 to 15 of these for client sites as I have been picking them up for screaming deals as refurb products. I have not had a single defective unit, and none have failed during firmware updates.
The versions I have used were mostly v2 and v3 products, though I setup another v4 model today. All have been flashed immediately (manually, not automated to firmware versions released in the last half of 2005) and subsequently reset and configured.
I have run across two sites (both residential) where people had interference issues, but in one case a v3 router solved the issue (severely congested area) and in the other case two Linksys products had severe issues as well. On the other hand, I have also used them in congested areas to replace routers such as a Dlink DI-524 which could not be configured to function reliably.
I think this is a great product and they have worked spectacularly for me and my clients, but I do a more advanced setup than the average user including scanning the area for busy channels (using my WG511T) and configuring the router appropriately to avoid channel traffic. From the looks of other reviews these may not be the best plug and go products for non-technical users.10 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Horrible product
by jleafgre on April 29, 2005
Pros: Inexpensive, good speed
Cons: Inconsistent, drops service
Summary: This has to be the worst product I have ever owned. If you install the software, you are inviting nightmares with inconsistent performance and dropped service. Not installing the software ...
Summary: This has to be the worst product I have ever owned. If you install the software, you are inviting nightmares with inconsistent performance and dropped service. Not installing the software makes this product a little better but than you are not getting the security. Absolute worst product ever, drops service all the time.
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I replaced this POC with the Linksys WGT54GS about 6 months ago and could not be happier. I have not had one reset, drop, etc since installing it and I have to say, after the frustration I had with the Netgear, I am glad I got rid of the POS. The Netgear had major issues ranging from slow speed, inconsistant service, and multiple issues with other wireless products.8 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Netgear is going down the tubes
by ces_gonzalez on March 7, 2005
Pros: Great througput, Great range when it works
Cons: Unstable, mediocre web interface, limited flexibilitiy
Summary: I have had this for about 4 days. Let me say the first day i had it i was up and running in about 1 hour with my machines either ...
Summary: I have had this for about 4 days. Let me say the first day i had it i was up and running in about 1 hour with my machines either connecting 54 Megs or 108. I was loving life. In the morning however all my machines lost their connection. I have all different wireless cards 11b, 11g, 11superg and they all quit. Well after having to reset this baby i was up and running again for a whopping 4 hours then i had to reconfigure all my crap again. It fluxuates from 54 meg (on my 11g) to 1 meg! This is horrible. I am actually in process as i write this of running a hard line. I did a bit of research and saw complaints on this firewall earlier but i put it on user error. Now i see that it is a poorly designed machine. I know some of you say what if its interference? i have checked and run my 11b router and everything runs fine. So i think netgear's quality might be slipping. I still like them and am writing this product off but i still like their other network products. Especially their biz stuff. Anyway stay away from this product, i would suggest checking out other firewalls i have wasted too much time on the promise of wireless. My old wireless router is great for surfing but for real biz nothing beats cable
8 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Warning....stopped working after 2 weeks
by milesb on March 12, 2005
Pros: Was fast when it did work
Cons: Stopped working after 2 weeks
Summary: Please make sure you can return your purchase before buying this product.
I knew about the problems other people were having and knew what settings to use so I thought ...Summary: Please make sure you can return your purchase before buying this product.
I knew about the problems other people were having and knew what settings to use so I thought I would be ok. Netgear products have been good to me in the past.
However, this router only worked ok for a short time. After the first week, I noticed that the router was kicking me off fairly frequently so I kept tweaking the settings to reboot the router and get my connection back.
Somewhere in the second week, the wireless portion of the router just stopped working. I spent about 20 hours troubleshooting this router. I tried multiple network cards, had the latest updates, disabled any security settings, and still ended up taking it back.6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Firmware Updates Destroy Router
by commsoft on July 21, 2005
Pros: Worked reliably until the auto-update broke it.
Cons: Firmware upgrade rendered my router a paperweight.
Summary: I installed a firmware update by hitting the "Yes" button on the router's admin screen to download and install the latest firmware (i.e., this was not user error ...
Summary: I installed a firmware update by hitting the "Yes" button on the router's admin screen to download and install the latest firmware (i.e., this was not user error in installation). The so-called "update" rendered my router totally and unrecoverably nonfunctional.
For more details on this problem suffered by many people, see:
http://forum1.netgear.com/support/viewtopic.php?p=38327#383275 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Keeps disconnecting--pay the extra $20 and get a quality router
Pros: Easy to set up and use (as I'm sure most routers are)
Cons: Keeps disconnecting me. Do NOT buy this product.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good at first, but bad later on.
by TheSolipsist on March 7, 2005
Pros: 1.) Installation was a breeze; it took no longer than 10 minutes to get my network running. 2.) Wireless signal does not interfere with my 2.4ghz phone (luckily). 3.) Good range and speed.
Cons: 1.) The document is blatantly written without much consideration for beginners. 2.) Occasionally resets itself. Resets itself more when my ZoneAlarm Firewall is on.
Summary: Somehow, I just don't know how hard it is to make a great router. I mean, this product has great potential, but it's lousy because of constant dropped ...
Summary: Somehow, I just don't know how hard it is to make a great router. I mean, this product has great potential, but it's lousy because of constant dropped connections. I don't know much about Netgear's tech support, but from users' opinions, they seem highly unreliable. Hope a firmware update will fix the dropped connections issue. This product would deserve a ten if not for the dropped connections.
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After using the router for more than I month, I have noticed several aspects about this router. For instance, the configuration page is buggy, so for you power users out there this may be frustrating. In addition, I noticed that if you keep the router on Netgear's initial setting it will function properly for a while at least. People who say this router is spectacular are either dumb@$$'s or really smart. Just stay away from Netgear. There are plenty of alternatives. Linksys would be a robust example.4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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bad technical support
Pros: I bought my WGT624 2 months ago and it was easy to set up, also very fast in speed but I suppose every product in this price should have the same standard. The router website didn't have too many thing to play with, nice and simple.
Cons: Last week, I log in the router website again and it ask me to update the firmware. Half way through, it hang up and the router was no longer work. I check on the internet and realise there are many people experience the same problem. I then phone to the
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not compatible with a number of items.
by neojei on January 9, 2006
Pros: Decent router...
Cons: Compatibility problems.
Summary: It's my first router, but I have so many problems with it, mainly a few games I like to play. First is Starcraft, an old pc game. It lets ...
Summary: It's my first router, but I have so many problems with it, mainly a few games I like to play. First is Starcraft, an old pc game. It lets me host games, but I cannot join games. It is an hardware issue from what I have researched on the web.I am hoping there will be a firmware update to fix this. Also it works horribly with my Nintendo DS. I can connect to the NWFC, but I cannot connect with players 40% of the time. I also hope Netgear addresses this.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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No gaming support?
Pros: It is easy to set up.
Cons: Starcraft only supports 1v1 multiplayer (which works fine) ... but, any more players and lag comes to an unplayable level. I had setup an armagetron server and it worked fine with multiple players on it, but when I upgraded the firmware, it completely bro
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: NetGear
- Part number: WGT624
- Description: Super Fast! The WGT624 uses Super G technology to deliver up to 108 Mbps when used with the WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card. It's the next generation of home networking with the power that finally allows you to stream MP3s and videos seamlessly, share printers, chat and distribute large photo files. Your whole family can surf the net, e-mail and even voice chat at the same time - the WGT624 and WGT511T can handle the traffic! The performance of the WGT624 is so powerful that you can enjoy high-speed applications at greater range. Don't be constrained by low wireless bandwidth anymore. With the WGT624, you don't need to sit in your office to enjoy your MP3s and video streams. Super Easy! Smart Wizard gets you up and running in five clicks or less by automatically detecting the ISP connection type and reducing setup errors. The Smart Wizard Install Assistant is an interactive on-line tutorial that walks you through the entire set up for easy installation. Use the Smart Wizard assisted firmware upgrade feature to automatically check for new features and upgrade your network in just 1 click! The WGT624 is 802.11g standard compliant which ensures it is interoperable with existing 802.11b and 802.11g devices, and since it works with your existing 802.11b devices it protects your investment. And it is wireless so it allows you to connect network devices anywhere in your home without additional wiring. The WGT624 supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) technology for smooth interoperability among your PCs and Macintosh computers, gaming consoles, and other Ethernet-enabled devices. Super Secure! The WGT624 protects your network with over 10 security and privacy features including a double firewall (NAT + SPI), multi-VPN (pass-through) support, MAC Address Control, and, it's upgradeable to the next generation of wireless encryption, WPA (pre-shared key). "Trusted User" controls, allow you to manage access to the Internet by web address, PC name or by the time of day. You can also control access to any PC on your network. Event logs and e-mail alerts will help you maintain control of your network and notify you of hack attempts, attacks and unauthorized access to your network or Internet sites.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Wireless router - 4-port switch (integrated)
- Enclosure Type Desktop
- Compatible Slots None
- Connectivity Technology Wireless ,
Wired - Data Link Protocol Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g,
Fast Ethernet - Frequency Band 2.4 GHz
- Network / Transport Protocol L2TP ,
PPTP ,
TCP/IP ,
IPSec ,
PPPoE - Routing Protocol Static IP routing
- Encryption Algorithm 40-bit WEP,
152-bit WEP,
WPA,
128-bit WEP - Authentication Method Radio Service Set ID (SSID)
- Features VPN support ,
Content filtering ,
DoS attack prevention ,
Firewall protection ,
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) ,
DHCP support ,
NAT support - Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11g ,
IEEE 802.11b - Built-in Devices Antenna
- Status Indicators Test mode,
Link activity,
Power,
Port transmission speed Line Properties
- Line Coding Format 64 QAM,
DBPSK,
DQPSK,
CCK,
OFDM,
QPSK,
BPSK,
16 QAM Communications
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces LAN : 4 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45,
WAN : 1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 - Expansion Slot(s) None
- Expansion Bays None
Networking
- Networking type Wireless router
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Miscellaneous
- Width 6.9 in
- Depth 7.4 in
- Height 1.1 in
- Weight 0.7 lbs
- Cables (Details) 1 x Network cable
- Compliant Standards FCC Class B certified
- Localization Canada,
United States Software / System Requirements
- OS Required Microsoft Windows NT,
Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP,
Novell NetWare,
Microsoft Windows 98,
UNIX,
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition,
Apple MacOS,
Linux Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
Manufacturer info
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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
