Netgear intros two new home routers, one 3G WWAN router
By Darren Murph 
posted Jan 7th 2009 12:00PM
posted Jan 7th 2009 12:00PM
SOLUTIONS FOR THE HOME
Routers and Gateways
At CES, NETGEAR will debut three sleek, versatile, feature-rich wireless routers to fulfill the unique
lifestyle needs of different customer segments - for people on-the-go as well as consumers and
prosumers looking to upgrade their network environments and take full advantage of a growing number
of bandwidth-hungry applications, online gaming, and HD video streaming. Also in 2009, in partnership
with OpenDNS®, NETGEAR will introduce a powerful network-based parental controls service for select
Wireless-N routers and gateways, to enable parents to restrict access to unsafe web sites, filter
inappropriate content, and establish time limits around the use of the Internet. (See press release,
"NETGEAR Launches New Series of Versatile Wireless Routers Designed to Meet Needs of Prosumers,
Media Enthusiasts and People On-The-Go.") More information can be found at
(http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways.aspx?for=Home+Networking).
Named "Best of Innovations" in the CES Home Networking category, NETGEAR's RangeMax Dual
Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700), the first product to introduce NETGEAR's sleek new
fifth generation industrial design, is a simultaneous Dual Band 2.4 GHz and 5GHz wireless router with
Gigabit ports and a USB port to network an external USB storage device for high speed data access from
multiple computers in the network. It incorporates a powerful 680 MHz MIPS processor, high
performance power amplifiers and eight ultra sensitive metamaterial antennas – resulting in faster wired
to wireless throughput and long range wireless coverage. Features include a four-port Ethernet low power
consumption "green" switch, dedicated Quality of Service (QOS) for video streaming over wireless, one-
touch wireless on-off and power on-off buttons, and adjustable transmit power for maximum energy
efficiency. Along with easy and secure Push 'N' Connect with industry standard WiFi Protected Setup
(WPS), the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router is the ideal solution for the prosumer with
multiple networked gadgets running multiple applications, online gamers, and video streamers that
require the ultimate network experience.
NETGEAR's RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router (DGND3300) integrates an ADSL2+
modem along with a Dual Band Wireless Router operating at both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz – all in
NETGEAR's popular compact industrial design. NETGEAR's modem router uses double firewall
protection including Network Address Translation (NAT), hiding PCs and files from outside users, and a
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall denying outside requests for personal information. The Dual
Band Wireless-N Modem Router can also be configured as a wireless repeater to double the range. With a
new multi-language installation wizard, Push 'N' Connect with WPS, and energy saving features, the
modem router is perfect for DSL customers who want a single integrated wireless router and DSL modem
device for all of their growing networking needs.
And for consumers and professionals on-the-go, NETGEAR's 3G Mobile Broadband Wireless Router
(MBR624GU) creates an instant WiFi hotspot using 3G mobile broadband access service for broadband
access virtually anywhere, simply by plugging in any compatible 3G USB modem to the router. Mobile
users thus have the flexibility to create a WiFi network whether in a satellite or temporary office,
construction site, emergency center, hotel, vacation home, at an offsite event or campsite, or even from a
moving recreational vehicle. The 3G Mobile Broadband Wireless Router features auto detection of
compatible 3G USB modems and associated mobile carrier networks to have broadband access almost
instantly. It supports SPI, intrusion logging and reporting, denial-of-service (DoS) protection, up to five
IPsec VPN endpoints, and NAT. With Push 'N' Connect with WPS, energy saving features, and an
optional car power adapter to power the router while on the move, NETGEAR's 3G Mobile Broadband
Wireless Router is ideal for sharing a 3G broadband Internet connection with friends, colleagues and
This comes in right after I bought a white one which looks completely out of space between my black printer, black monitor and other stuff >_
Return the white one now, unless you want a brick 6-12 months from now!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=33-122-100&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&SelectedRating=1&PurchaseMark=&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&Page=1&Keywords=&=0&=10
I speak from experience as well...
The 3G model is going to ring up some impressive charges not mentioning debt.
Nah...I have an unlimited data plan from Verizon for $60/month and use a D-Link router to supply the whole house. 3-4 laptops and a desktop. No issues here :)
I had the WWAN router from Huawei (released by 3 here in the U.K.) which unfortunately suffered the major problem of not having a battery.
It almost defeats the point of mobile broadband access if you have to plug it into a wall socket.
3G routers would come in handy when you and your mates want to upload your videos of Glastonbury to YouTube while still camped in the middle of the field.
I can't imagine a battery lasting that long.
Wouldn't it also be handy if say, you wanted to just have a 3G USB modem that you could use at home or on the road? I've been hoping for a device where I could use a 3G USB modem when I go out with my laptop and then plug into something when I got back to my place and have a WiFi network there for the rest of my gear. Does anyone know if that's how this is designed to work and whether or not it's a worthwhile solution?
Want one of them!!
My plain white Netgear router looks so dull...
After years of installing wireless networks for clients, I can say with confidence that no brand consistently gives me more drama than Netgear wireless routers. Not to say that their "pro-sumer" products aren't great, I always go with their switches, but their home office level wireless routers absolutely suck. You actually have to enter in a "secret" address just to disable their automatic configuration in some models, making it nearly impossible to be up and running in a fast and efficient manner.
Go with Belkin or Linksys and save your time and money. Belkin provides a lifetime warranty with nearly every product they make and have 24/7 phone support that's more than willing to offer a full replacement. Linksys is easily the most prevalent wireless router in actual use making it very easy to find support for as well. Either way, Netgear sucks.
I used to think the same about Linksys but they've stepped up their quick setup so that just using a CD does everything automatically. I've never had trouble with netgear's routers.
D-link and Westell however drive me nuts every now and then.
And that's where my problem resides. They force you into these "quick setup" utilities that MAY make it slightly easier to perform very basic setups for SOME users, but it's kind of like comparing a tricycle to a mountain bike. The trike may be easier to jump on and use but the very thing that makes it initially easier, the extra wheels, are the very thing that inhibit you from doing anything further. The mountain bike may be easier to learn but once you do, you can go a lot further with it.
Web browser based setups are accessible from any computer with any OS and even let you log in and make adjustments from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
5th generation industrial design = paint it black
Voted up. I prefer their blue metal cases.
I see a Netgear and I want it painted black~
Meh, unless this makes the actual internet provided by ISPs faster I am not impressed... (unless, hopefully, I am wrong)
Where is the DOCSIS 3.0 version? Is there a reason we don't see more integrated cable modem offerings?
"Finally, the 3G Mobile Broadband Wireless Router (MBR624GU) does exactly what it says, which is to create a WiFi hotspot by plugging in a USB 3G modem."
Yeah, because cradlepoint hasn't been doing that for years already. WIth multiple models, one of which is even has an internal battery.
"Netgear's dropping a bunch of new kit here at CES"
Ya know, it's super cute when Billy Piper uses brit slang, but it's like nails on a chalkboard when non-UK folk do it. I know you all are based in NYC, but come on... we're geeks, we're supposed to transcend this trendy crap.
P.S. Darren, if you actually are from the UK, this is me putting my foot in my mouth. Stiff upper lip old bean, wot wot, cheerio!
Black is the new White.
(you hear that, Michael?)
"...along with an inbuilt USB port for hooking up a wireless printer."
Interesting, so I don't need to buy a wireless network-cable?