Product Description

5-in-1 Modem Router Firewall 4-port Switch Wireless Access Point. No need for separate modem plugs directly into ADSL line. Up to 10x faster coverage speed compared to 802.11g. 6 internal antennas continually survey the environment to optimise cov NET04253 NetGear 108Mbps Wireless Modem Router DG834PN-UK

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8181 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: NetGear
• Model: DG834PN
• Released on: 2005-10-17
• Platform: Windows
• Dimensions: 1.10 pounds

Features

• Netgear 108Mbps Wireless Modem Router
  • 5-in-1: Modem, Router, Firewall, 4-port Switch, Wireless Access Point• No need for separate modem; plugs directly into ADSL line• Up to 10x faster coverage & speed compared to 802.11g• 6

Manufacturer's Description
The DG834PN RangeMax™ MIMO-G Wireless ADSL Modem Router adjusts to interference and the physical barriers in your home to deliver up to 500,000 square feet of coverage. With RangeMax wireless dynamic connectivity there is no need to spend extra money on range extenders, repeaters and external antennas. There is also no need to throw away your older wireless devices. RangeMax is compatible with 802.11b, 802.11g and SuperG products and will boost their range and speed by up to 50%.

RangeMax is an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-in, Multi-Out*) technology that uses seven internal antennas. The DG834PN RangeMax™ MIMO-G Wireless ADSL Modem Router constantly surveys your home or office environment for physical barriers and interference: The RangeMax router adapts on the fly, adjusting the wireless signal to compensate for these performance blockers. For example; if you carry your laptop from the living room to the study, RangeMax automatically senses the change and selects from over 100 possible antenna configurations to deliver you the fastest, clearest connection! Everyone will enjoy consistently high-speed connections, everywhere in your house - no dropouts and no wireless dead spots.

Netgear ensures that every computer, laptop or console user connected to your wireless network can work and play safely. The DG834PN RangeMax™ MIMO-G Wireless ADSL Modem Router comes with a double firewall, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption and WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key) security. These security features add powerful safeguards against unauthorised usage.

Netgear's Smart Wizard makes the set-up of the RangeMax wireless router easy and hassle-free. Smart Wizard automatically detects your ISP's network settings, then walks you through each step of the installation process.

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Customer Reviews

No longer got my fingers crossed - thanks DG834PN
First let me tell you about the router I have replaced:

I had a Netgear DG834GT, which took me ages to buy as I always read several reviews and articles first, usually delaying my purchase much longer than necessary! Anyway I have had two of these in last 15 months, 1 replaced under warranty as it stopped working completely and then the replacement which after a couple of months dropped the connection about every 5-6 minutes and would not work without switching off and back on (tried many things, including firmware updates and even changed ADSL supplier).

So I was sceptical about replacing it with another Netgear product and began my search for other models. After much consideration I ordered a Linksys WAG54GS - but luckily (for me) so did a friend and he had several issues trying to get connected (and it looked/felt a low quality) so I returned mine and, with fingers crossed decided that I would go for another Netgear and decided on the DG834PN.

It has been excellent so far, it installed itself within just a couple of minutes, I didn't use the supplied disc, just plugged it in, selected the wizard, entered my logon and password and it connected straight away.
It has not lost its connection once, it seems faster that the DG834GT on my desktop (wired) and the wireless range is definately better - I can now get a connection (upto 48mbps) in my conservatory whereas I could not get any connection with the GT.

The unit is slightly bigger than the GT but still has the same great look and build quality.

I am really pleased with this router and it was a great price and delivered quickly from Amazon.

Just great
Having recently upgraded to ADSLmax my Linksys WAG54 modem router started having problems by continually dropping the ADSL connection to my ISP - after unsucessfully getting to the bottom of the problem I purchase a Belkin mimo G+ modem router which managed to hold the connection for longer but still had the occasional drop requiring a re-boot.

So I gave the Netgear DG834PN a try - not with much hope after reading some of the reviews.
However I have not had a single drop with the netgear router - connection speed appears to be down a little which could mean it has found a more stable speed (4mbit) or that could be attributed to something else.

So basically I can't fault it - looks great, no aerials, informative web console (didn't have to look at the manual once), good single strength and solid stability thus far with ADSLmax.

Faultless Router 5/5
What can I say about this router that hasn't already been said.
I'm not the most wireless savvy person in the world, in fact i'd say I was terrible.

This product worked straight out of the box.
The setup instructions were to the point and easy to follow and it simply just worked.

Accessing the administration panel was a doddle and setting up the security (not my strongest point) was painfree and easy.

Never dropped connection (touch wood) and if it did a reboot take literally seconds (I have tried it to see how long it took).