Netgear DG834G ADSL Modem / Wireless Router Review
Wireless or Wired Instant Broadband Access with Internet Sharing
The Netgear DG834G wireless modem router adds considerable power and flexibility to your network. Five products in one, it combines an ADSL modem, router, 10/100 LAN switch, 802.11g wireless access point, and SPI statefull firewall. It gives you untethered continuous connectivity to your network resources and the Internet, and allows you to share your broadband access with all of your computers via a wireless network or using Ethernet cables. Featuring 802.11g wireless capability – the NETGEAR DG834G allows you to download large files, video conference, and distribute and play high-quality digital movies, photos, and MP3s in the blink of an eye.
Simple to use
No need for a separate ADSL modem it plugs directly into your line. An integrated ethernet switch lets you directly connect four computers or any combination of four computers, access points or printers. Setup couldn’t be easier – NETGEAR’s Smart Wizard install assistant and on-screen help guide you through each step. The Smart Wizard automatically detects and makes the best connection to your ISP.
Sleek Design
It’s contemporary, sleek design suits any home or office.
Faster than Ever
The DG834G gives you instant connectivity with or without wires, and works with your existing 802.11b wireless devices as well as your new 54 Mbps 802.11g standard. A built-in ADSL modem furnishes direct, always-on Internet connectivity and multi-user access sharing at speeds up to 140 times faster than dial-up. This powerful wireless router distributes MP3s, digital movies and photos with ultra-fast 10/100 switched LAN ports capable of speeds of 200 Mbps, and shares a single IP address with up to 253 users. Upgradeable to ADSL 2+ for speeds up to 24 Mbps.
Hassle Free
With it’s built-in ADSL modem the NETGEAR DG834G Built-in Port Forwarding settings, Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) make it simple to play Internet games, send instant messages, and host Internet services. User interface can be changed to one of four languages (English, French, German or Italian). It supports PCs, Macintosh, and virtually all Ethernet devices, and comes with a free Ethernet cable for connecting your first computer. Future upgrades to firmware can be obtained via the Internet.
Secure
With a Double Firewall using Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Intrusion Control features including Denial of Service protection helps keep your network safe from hacker attacks. VPN (Virtual Private Network) pass-through permits secure access to your office or corporate network and enables you to host VPN services. Content filtering lets you control access to inappropriate web sites and limit usage by time of day - perfect for the family network. Logs browsing activities and provides optional e-mail alerts so you can monitor access. DMZ support allows unrestricted access from the Internet to one computer (for hosting web services).
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