Netgear WGR614 Wireless-G RouterNetgear WGR614 Wireless-G Router
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- 802.11g router offers an easy way to set up a network with wired and wireless connections
- Delivers up to 54 Mbps of wireless throughput
- Four RJ-45 Ethernet ports allow for wired connections to the network
- Enhanced security includes a double firewall, and WPA and 128-bit WEP encryption
- Device measures 6.9 x 1.1 x 4.7 inches (WxHxD)
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 The WGR614 offers speeds up to 54 Mbps with the 802.11g wireless standard. View larger. |
The WGR614 is a very attractive unit about the size of a small paperback with a silver exterior and rounded edges. An included plastic stand lets you stand the router on its edge to take up less space.
The WGR614 makes it easy for even a novice to set up a wireless network: just plug the included Ethernet cable from your internet connection into the router and insert the included CD into any computer on the network, which will provide step-by-step instructions. The WGR614 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
Supporting the 802.11g standard, the NETGEAR WGR614 offers wireless data speeds of up to 54 Mbps, making it possible to share a broadband internet connection, stream music without hiccups, watch videos with less load time, and videoconference without problems. Downloading files is up to five times faster than it was with 802.11b. 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.
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 faster, wired connection.
The WGR614 offers many security options to ensure your data is private. Double firewall protection keeps your network shielded from outside attacks. To ensure the security of your wireless data, both 40/64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit (802.11g only) 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.
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 WGR614 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Router is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box
WGR614 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Router, power adapter, Ethernet cable, setup CD, vertical stand, warranty/support information card.
- Electronics: 0 pages
- Platforms: Windows
- Publisher: Netgear
- Label: Netgear
- Format: CD
- Studio: Netgear
- Average Customer Review: based on 910 reviews
After messing with it for 3 weeks, I finally discovered the Linksys WRT400N router is not compatible with Comcast service (or at least not without some serious hacking to make it work). I then found a list of approved Comcast routers buried on the Comcast website, so I bought this inexpensive Netgear WGR614 router, which was on the list. The WRT400N is not on the list.
The setup on the Netgear isn't as intuitive as the Linksys, and I had to try it twice, the second time disabling the Norton firewall and virus protection as instructed in the Netgear setup screen.
But, it worked -- the first time I was finally able to get my new computer reliably online in 3 weeks! I'm really pleased, and there is no noticeable difference between the N (100 MBPS) theoretical speed of the Linksys vs. the G (54 MBPS) speed of the Netgear on my Dell 1545 N laptop.
Lesson learned: Always check with your ISP first to make sure you buy an approved device! I won't buy Linksys again, it's Netgear forever for me!
