| Netgear WGT634U 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router |
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Model: WGT634U
Brand: Netgear
Manufacturer: Netgear
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 44
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 802.11 Super G
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Back up, share, and access your files wirelessly & remotely
USB disk drive or memory stick connectivity
Smart Wizard install assistant for easy setup
Supports both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0
Compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, NT, 2000, and XP |
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| Description: |
| Netgear WGT634U 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router - Experience blazing-fast wireless speeds, enhanced degree of security and impressive wireless range with the NETGEAR WGT634U 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router. You can have convenient access to your media and other files wherever you go. Just attach a USB hard disk drive or memory stick to your router and store all your files from any computer on your home network. From then on, you can remotely access your MP3s, photos and other stored files on the USB disk or memory stick from any wireless LAN notebook or desktop PC in your home or office, and from any Web-connected PC away from your home or office. The router features dual firewall with SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) and Network Address Translation (NAT) to secure your network, PCs, files, and protect them against malicious attacks. It also supports multiple VPN pass-through tunnels that provide secure Internet connections for simultaneous multiple users. In addition, you can seamlessly share files with your friends and family members by using the Windows click commands, ?File>Open' and 'File>Save As' or by using the 'drag-and-drop' icon method. The WGT634U Wireless Media Router comes with Smart Wizard setup and install assistant that makes setup quick and easy, guiding you through installation in minutes. Connectivity Technology - Wireless/Cable Data Transfer Rate - Up to 108 Mbps 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Encryption Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight - 6.9 x 4.7 x 1.1 / 0.7 lbs |
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| User Reviews (44 total): |
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Good features but would consistently drop PPPoE connection, May 19, 2004
By dragont1 (SF, Calif)
I bought this router to replace my D-Link DI-614+ for 802.11g support AND USB drive support (my main reason for the upgrade). However, there's a bug in their firmware that cause my SBC Yahoo DSL connection to drop after several hours of use/non-use and it wouldn't reconnect until I manually reconnect or reboot the router. My D-Link router works reliably and would reconnect if the connection is dropped. I have tried all firmware versions including the latest beta v1.3.0.0 with different MTU settings but no luck. Other modes (DHCP, static IP) seem to work fine. I have e-mailed Netgear tech support but they are not very helpful - they sent me the latest beta firmware version which I have already tried! I would stay away from this product unless you really want the integrated USB drive support and can deal with PPPoE disconnects.
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A Unique Wireless Router-Server, April 23, 2004
By unknown
I've had several wireless routers, and this one sets up and works as well or better than any, with excellent range, compatibility, and versatile security features. The unique server feature allows a compatible storage device attached via the router's USB port to act as a media/file server accessible via FTP from the web - that's why port 21 is open. It's nice to be able to download/upload files from anywhere you have web access. Yes, there are some rough edges to the software, but nothing insurmountable.
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A very poor product!, April 12, 2004
By ejf302 (Baltimore, MD United States)
Hello - I have been a fan of Netgear products for many years. I feel, unfortunately, that their products are being released with more and more bugs. This is by far the worst I've ever owned.I got an ill feeling when I opened the box, and the first thing that comes out is a bright yellow sheet of paper saying to be sure to check their website for any bug fixes before using the wireless capabilities. Hmmmm.... Then I hooked it up and ran security scans from GRC.com. The router fails - it has ports 13 and 21 WIDE OPEN for all the world to see. In addition, the default is to respond to all pings from the internet. Then I upgraded the firmware as advised and tried the wireless. First, there is no WPA on this router yet. They claim it will come later. Then it would not reliably connect with my 108mbps Netgear wireless card even though the boxes said it would. It would fail authentication for about 2 minutes then all of a sudden would establish the connection. And the last straw was the error messages. They are in poor English. For example, when my wireless connections got dropped and I tried to log back on, the router displayed this message: USER ALREADY LOGINED ON. Logined on? What the heck is that? So it went back to the store. I'll stick with my old Netgear products for now until they all die.
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Easy setup and Future Expansion Possible, April 9, 2004
By John Wesley Hester (Selma, Alabama USA)
The Netgear WGT-634U Wireless Media Router was very easy to install and setup. I successfully connected three laptops (1 wired, one wireless and one both wired and wireless) within 15 minutes. The router works great with good range. Although 108g is great, I've had to back down to 54g for the sake of my laptop with a 54g card built-in.
The router's setup is a web of java-enabled web pages stored inside the router itself. You access it via IE or other java Browser. Very nice. The first thing I did was to update the firmware to the latest version: 1.1.0.6
I do not have a USB drive as yet to test the media applications of the router. I plan to get one very soon because it is a great idea with many possibilities.
I purchased this router with a PS121 printer server and WAG511 802.11a/b/g Dual Band PC Card. The printer server was a snap to setup requiring only a CD-ROM installation on all three computers. I was able to free up a USB port on one computer by doing this. Now I can print from anywhere on any computer.
The WAG511 card is for one laptop that I will use wirelessly only and offers access to a wider array of networks outside my home.
One of my laptops is wired only via a NIC/Modem PC Card and is in a permanent location.
My primary laptop is wired at its main location but can easily be switched to wireless via a built-in 54g Wi-Fi card.
It's great having all three computers running streaming media. Also, I can now burn DVDs/CDs and more on one computer and still access my cable modem to get online with the others.
The router looks great too. Runs warm but that's mentioned in the manual.
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