| Netgear FWAG114 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall |
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Model: FWAG114NA
Brand: Netgear
Manufacturer: Netgear
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 6
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
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802.11a/b/g wireless LAN connectivity
True Firewall routing with Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Intrusion Detection
Denial of Service (DoS) attack protection
Support for two IPSec-based VPN end-point tunnels
Up to 108 Mbps wireless throughput |
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| Description: |
| NETGEAR FWAG114 -- The Prosafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall makes an invaluable upgrade to your wireless network architecture. Equipped with an IEEE standard 802.11a and an 802.11g access point, the FWAG114 gives your wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g functionality. Supports 2 IPSec-based VPN end-point tunnels for secure remote connection; 168-bit IPSec-based 3DES encryption NAT routing & VPN pass-through safely share your broadband connection with multiple computers Four integrated 10/100 Mbps switched LAN ports with auto-sensing Two built-in 802.11a/g based antennas afford powerful tri-mode wireless signal reception Supports up to 108 Mbps wireless throughput with no need for new cabling |
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| User Reviews (6 total): |
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Owned since June 2004 and not one major problem or issue, January 26, 2008
By user
For me this has been a sound electronic device running constant for nearly four years now. Solid firewall capabilities, never a reboot other than firmware upgrades, and plenty of configuration options to enable/disable or jackup various features.
No product will ever be perfect and in fairness I have to add my gripes about this one: wireless signal strength varies and at times drops off when I'm outside (router is in a basement) which pisses me off but generally has not problems inside home, management interface is bland and cluttered, a bit expensive but you get what you pay for.
If I could give it 4 and a half stars, I would. It loses one star because connectivity outside and only 75-80 direct feet away should work without 50/50 chances. Again, the FWAG is in a basement so going up one flight and out the front door (or through the concrete and earth) is probably tough for such a little signal wave. Nonetheless, I've been very happy with it!
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Solid Home WAP, July 4, 2006
By user (E. Windsor, NJ)
I've used the FWAG114 for about 2 years now, and it has performed solidly for me with XP and 95 clients, unlike the linksys WAP that it replaced. As with any wireless access point, some tuning is required to help ensure a clear signal in our increasingly congested wireless world. The FWAG114 provides an easy to use web interface for configuration, and the default settings will work well for many applications. I have a fairly large space to cover, and use 2 114's configured to allow roaming within the space.
The 114 includes VPN tunnel support, which may be unnecessary for many home users.
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Simply does not work, October 28, 2004
By user
I have owned Netgear FWAG114 for over one year and have had repeated problems with random drop outs of service. Like a previous reviewer, I have had to reset the AP at least once a day for it to resume to work. At first, I thought it was my cable service; however, when I switched to a different router, I have absolutely no problems. I have updated the AP with the most recent Firmwire and have purchased several to test them. Unfortunately, they are all lemons and the problem lies within the AP itself.
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DO NOT BUY IT!!!, August 23, 2004
By user
I've owned this unit for a week and I've had to reboot it over a dozen times. My experience with Netgear's FWAG114 is apparently the rule rather than the exception; message boards show many people face this problem. Things like VPN are worthless if you have to do a local reboot twice a day; Netgear is irresponsible for selling this product. This is a very expensive product that I would think Netgear would want to work. Why they would stake their reputation in part on a product they know doesn't work is simply baffling. In short, the fancy specs obfuscate the fact that it just doesn't work. The Netgear FWAG114 is ultimately a glowing example of "too good to be true."
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Great Product, November 13, 2003
By user (Trinidad, W.I.)
I highly recommend this product, which can be used with their other NetGear connectivity products (PCI cards, etc) as well as Centrino-based laptops seamlessly.
Everything works right out of the box, first time!
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It's a good WAP/router combo, September 29, 2003
By user
Works very well.
Although it's a little slow for intranet transfers.
I use it with long (152 and 128 bit) WEP keys and maybe
that explains why local transfers are a bit slow.
SSID broadcasting can be turned off for both the A and G
APs which is a very desirable.
The radio signal is strong unlike other APs I've used before.
Highly recommended.
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