NetGear WNDR3300 4-Port 10/100 Wireless Router

We have installed three (3) of these devices and had great success every time. The installation is automatic with a typical home/small business DSL or cable connection. And the instructions to access it via a connected PC and browser are printed right on the back, and allowed us to implement additional settings (e.g. particularly security).

As we originate this review this unit is being sold with various PCs at Dell for $99 which is just below our cost via normal channels of distribution. It features a fast Wireless-N connection, while also supporting a second signal (e.g. dual band or more traditional Wireless A-G). Also included are wireless security and other typical router capabilities (e.g. DHCP, NAT and more, [See our guide titled: "Hubs, Switches, Routers - What's the difference?" for definitions of these terms]).

Finally the unit provides one (1) WAN and four (4) switched ports making it a great fit for a small group of up to four hard-wired PCs, as well as one or more wireless PCs. This allowed us to create local area network of connected devices and permits sharing Internet access, files, printers, etc.

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In comparative reviews this unit was faulted for a performance drop at longer distances, a too-simplified install wizard and the lack of Gigabit Ethernet connections. One such comparative review is at: www-pcmag-com/article2/0,2817,​2308066,00-asp (<-- Copy, paste and change dashes to dots [e.g. "-" to &"."]
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I purchased the plain netgear N router for my home. While trying to run internet on 3 laptops and a playstation 3 at the same time it would continuely kick us off the internet which made us have to reset the router very often. Since I bought the Netgear WNDR3300- RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router we can run the internet without any interruptions. It puts our minds at peace so we can enjoy technology again.

I selected this router as I have had a NetGear previously and was satisfied with the performance.
My old router started loosing connection as it was about 4 years old. So I looked on ebay(where I purchased my last one) and found this one for a great price.

The set up was easy and I have not had a problem with it. I will always purchase my routers on ebay for the quality and value I receive.

i got this router to replace the netgear WNR-2000 my isp gave me that was freezin.i got mine with the DD-WRT firmware on mine. i have used it on other routers and it tuns any router into a seriously configurable router with features not even seen on ones that cost twice as much.

the main thing that bugs me are -

there is no way to attach an external antenna without soldering i think 2 of them with half decent antennas coudld easily bridge over a mile

the WAN is good it can handle my 50Mb cable connection

the wireless is very slow the 2.4ghz radio tops out about 15Mbit 6 foot from the router. the dual frequency 11N radio tops out at about 30Mbit and the speed difference between 20mhz/40mhz 2.4Ghz/5Ghz is very little when you are close to the router but at longer ranges with few other routers around the 2.4ghz wifi will go further but if there are lots of routers around the 5ghz might be more stable. its still is not enough to saturate my internet connection.

but that being said the 2.4ghz radio on it great i can connect to it from my Iphone over 100 meters down the street through my bedroom wall.

I've had more than a few routers, primarily Linksys. Early versions of the WNDR3300 got weak reviews, it's safe to ignore them. The Netgear firmware is more reliable than any Linksys or dd-wrt firmware that I've used. Range is excellent, it's fast, and it just plain works. I only have one very small complaint: the wireless repeater function does not support use of WPA/WPA2. This is my second WNDR3300, I intended to use it as a repeater for even greater range at higher speeds.... until I discovered the encryption limitation.