| Netgear WGTB511T Wireless Super G Kit |
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Model: WGTB511T
Brand: Netgear
Manufacturer: Netgear
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 30
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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Up to 108 Mbps to your notebook PC with Super G Technology
802.11g standard compliance; interoperable with existing 802.11b and 802.11g networks
128-bit WEP encryption, upgradeable to Wi-Fi Protected
Smart Wizard gets you up and running in fewer than 5 clicks
Compatible with Windows XP Home, XP Professional, 2000, Me, 98SE |
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| Description: |
| NETGEAR's 108 Mbps Wireless Router and PC Card Kit offers the industry's fastest wireless speeds, the greatest wireless range, the highest degree of security, and the convenience of getting a NETGEAR 108Mbps Wireless Firewall Router (WGT624) and 108Mbps W |
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Easy to use and setup, June 20, 2007
By BE GOOD, DO GOOD (NJ USA)
This wireless router is very easy to setup and use. Its reliable and very stable and has given pretty good range.
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VERY BAD DON'T BUY, May 27, 2007
By Apurva S. Dave
keeps on dropping connections...gets stuck and you would have to reset...this is the worst router ever...do not buy..I wouldn't recommend it to anyone...
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Linksys has Lost it's Edge, January 28, 2007
By soggy_root (Monroe, WA.)
I've got 2 wireless 'G' routers: Linksys and Netgear.
I tested them both. I've had problems with both. And when my Dad came to me asking me to setup another wireless network at his house, I chose the Netgear router.
I don't know about the "Super G" as all my wireless equipment may negotiate at 108MBPS but ultimately they stabalize at 54mbps so I don't see a significant gain in this area. Where I do see a gain is in it's user interface and ease of setup. You can't drop a connected device from the router, which I don't like. But it has a lot of features I do like including the ability to block sites and services. You can prevent your kids from going to places they shouldn't be going to. I also like the ease of setup with port forwarding and port triggering. There's an easy help guide on the right navigation bar which explains these concepts in simple terms. The nicest part for me is the Dynamic DNS function which links your router to a dynamic DNS service provider.
As for the router itself, the range is excellent. It has an extended broadcast range option which is great. With it on, I could pick up my network with my PDA from a block away. I usually leave it off as we don't need it anywhere in the house. It has all the standard security functions as any other home router. I will say the page load times and gaming FPS are a little slower than the Linksys but the overall reliability and stability of the router far exceeds the Linksys.
I was a linksys guy until I bought this router. My whole family now has the Netgear routers. The Linksys just collects dust on the shelf. I should ebay that thing one of these days.
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Great range, little to no firmware issues!!, January 11, 2007
By Jack-of-all-trades (St. Louis, MO)
I've had wireless routers in the past. I've dealt with Linksys routers that would lock up constantly. This router is fantastic! I've rebooted this router *MAYBE* 5 times in the years I've had it...and those times were probably due to our laptops, and not the router! Solid router with great range - not as good as some of the newer models, but gives enough signal to wander our house and backyard without issue - the router is located in our basement!
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Reliable for 2 years, October 3, 2006
By dosware (Las Vegas, NV USA)
Seems like many of the reviewers here are quick to blame equipment when they may not fully understand maintaining connections with a wireless router (e.g., place it in a suitable location - not next to your 2.4 cordless phone, power it on *after* the cable modem when power is restored to a system, and don't blame the router when Windows needs to repair its network settings.)
I gone two years (24/7) with this router and a 511 card without one problem attributable to the router.
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Keep resetting !!!, May 10, 2006
By punterpandey
Everyday I have to manually reset this thing and do the setup all over again... it just seems to forget everything it stores during setup every now and then and then I have to start all over again... whew !! really tough !!
product sucks !!
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No problems at all, November 20, 2005
By C. Cochran (Huntington Beach, CA)
I bought it about a year ago and have had no problems at all. I really like it - works great on my laptop - I think the router kicks out once in a while, but I don't know if its not my modem. But otherwise no problems at all. Love it
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Beware of upgrading the firmware online!, May 26, 2005
By semi-retired techie (Denver, CO USA)
This router worked fairly well - until I tried to upgrade its firmware. In hindsight, I should've downloaded the file and then loaded it from my computer. But, I accepted Netgear's invitation to upgrade via their site, online. Realizing the danger of interruptions, I had both my router and my computer on backup battery power, as a hedge against any power outage. What I hadn't counted on, was the loss of my internet connection - right in the middle of the upgrade! Now, the router has no IP-address, and no way for me to communicate with it. Netgear tech support was less than useless, once I could actually get them to reply. Their only advice: use the "reset" button to put it back to the factory settings - which I'd already tried, having read the manual myself. So, scratch one router. I went ahead and bought a Linksys to replace it, and it seems to be a lot more reliable anyway.
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I can't recommend this unit, May 6, 2005
By Mr. Poohness (Virginia, USA)
Pros
- Looks nice
- Easy to setup
Cons
- External ac/dc adaptor
- Has problem dropping connections (possibly due to overheating). Netgear forums blasted this unit.
- Was performing firmware upgrade and it failed to upgrade - had to send it back.
Had to send unit back at own expense.
- Netgear support has somewhat long wait times and the phone tree can be confusing.
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'OK' type product. Not that great, April 22, 2005
By K. Mukdapu
This product is just OK type. Nothing so great about it. Initial setup is hard. I had to roll back to factory settings many times to bring this item to working stage.
After one month of usage, the signal stength started fluctuating randomly. Most irritating problem I found was with the netgear
wireless adapter itself. it stops working if the computer was started from hibernation ( I usually do that way). To make adapter to work, you need to remove and insert back. Does that not suck?.
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not worth the hassle, March 30, 2005
By monyako (Berkeley, CA United States)
I don't usually write reviews, but this product failed after just six months. I also had another Netgear router fail immediately. I just can't recommend them after all the time and hassle it takes to discover that your hardware is bad. I have an apple airport...and of course it "just works." I've ordered a Belkin pre-N and will report on its efficacy.
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Router is good but the card..., March 21, 2005
By sportynyc (New York, NY United States)
...is crap. Quit working after a few months. Although when it was working it was fast. The wireless card can't hold a signal even when it's literally inches away from the Netgear antenna! Meanwhile the built in wireless card in a IBM T42 has no problem connecting to the Netgear router.
Netgear products are questionable and you take a chance. When they work, they work great, but once they stop working don't bother with support or trying to fix it. Save time and fustration and just throw it away and get another brand.
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Nothing but trouble, March 5, 2005
By bassoonist (Novi, MI USA)
I have had this unit for about 7 months now and it has been nothing but trouble. It constantly stops working and I have to unplug it from the wall and plug it back it to get it working again. Often, this method of resetting doesn't even work. Sometimes, I have to do a physical reset with the button on the back of the unit to make it work again. I am running the latest firmware, and still nothing but trouble. I recently said "the heck with it" and purchased a D-Link Xtreme G kit and it is working as advertised.
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It's great to not have cables running all over the place..., February 19, 2005
By Reverie (Memphis, TN)
I read some reviews about problems between Netgear and WinXP, so I went to the Netgear website to download the latest updates. I then inserted my PC card and downloaded the hardware. Before I knew it, I was online. The whole thing took less than 5 minutes to do. I didn't even need to use the CDs that came with it. Way easier than I expected.
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Netgear Wireless super kit, February 1, 2005
By Diane from Etters
Maybe, I was just lucky. But this took me about 5 minutes to get up and running. I followed the easy directions and got it working with my DSL modem. It also had a 35 dollar rebate, which made this very cheap to purchase. I was a steal, if it keeping working as well as it is now.
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don't buy it, January 24, 2005
By mwilmath (Fort Lauderdale)
Router works great for sharing an ethernet connection, no problems. The wireless card only worked for 2 weeks. I had to plug it in and out for it to be recognized by the computer. Then, one day, the card suddenly quit working and gave me an error "code 10". Netgear said to upgrade the drivers, but that didn't help. On the Netgear forums you will see tons of entries as to code 10 errors for the WGTB511T. You can even do an internet search for these errors...they are common. Dont' waste your money, time, and frustrations...GET A DIFFERENT BRAND- Linksys or Belkin.
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Mac OS X users - you need to shell out money for drivers, January 22, 2005
By John M. Klym
Yup...I know what is says on the box: wi-fi compliant and works with Macintosh. it does, and here's how:
1. ignore ALL Netgear data and "advice".... worthless.
2. from Netgear's own site, they say you have to go to Orangeware.com and download the OS X drivers... it's another $15 - fast and easy, but another $15 not advertised.
3. on a Netware CD for the router, dbl-click on the html file to gain access to the router for setting the unit up... click/fill in as needed.
Definately not an 'out of the box' experience for Mac types, but once working, it has done fairly well. I gave it a 3/5 because unlike others in this thread, it hasn't died on me (yet?). Would consider other vendors with recent hindsight.
Regards,
UPDATE: Well, it's been 90 days... and the router works fine, but the card died. Switching to Belkin. Save yourself the hassles. Lower my rating to <1 star.
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Fast, but worth the money??, January 14, 2005
By Concerned Consumer
Hi,
I bought this router 2 months ago. I was originally going to buy a 54mbps router, but this was only a little more money. I opted for the Super G because it was "faster." However, the router, even when put at the highest speed, is usually only working at 54 Mbps. I questioned Netgear on the phone, and they said this is typical; using the 108 Mbps, as advertised, would cause many problems and malfunctions.
I have had the connection fail several times and had to call Netgear. They finally told me that this is "normal" and I figured out going to the website how to fix it w/in 30 seconds, but it was not they way they originally told me.
Overall, it is as fast as when I'm plugged in and very convenient to go wireless, but I'm not sure that I needed to spend the extra money for the 108 Mbps, perhaps someone with a "slower" router would be able to talk about whether they get their full power or not.
Also, just be aware that it does interfere with cordless stuff in your house; our cordless phone has had a lot of static since I set up the router.
Good Luck!
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FLASH IN THE PAN, January 9, 2005
By RgPope (Kirkland (Seattle), WA "USA)
Bought the router/laptop card kit in August 2004, began having problems with it in early December. By mid-December it was completely dead. After reading reviews by others I decided not to pursue warranty remedy, but, instead, threw the router and card in the trash and bought a Belkin Pre-N router and card instead. Netgear warranty states for one year you "may" receive a "re-furbished" product as a warranty exchange. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that means they have a high rate of returns. After one year? Sorry, buy a replacement item. Belkin has a lifetime warranty; buy it once.
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Great Router, January 1, 2005
By Sanjay Raval
Very easy to setup basic as well as advanced options such as port forwarding. Straightforward, great radius, powerful, everything you could want. I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a reliable wirless router!
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