NetGear RangeMax WPN824 Router (WPN824CN) Review

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NetGear RangeMax WPN824 Router (WPN824CN)faster then wireless g

Every day computer user

OCT

2008

NetGear RangeMax WPN824 Router (WPN824CN) —

10x more speed and 10x more coverage than Wireless-G

Wirelessly stream music, make Internet phone calls and surf the web faster and further

Simple and secure way to share your high-speed Internet connection

Easy set-up with Smart Wizard® installation CD

Maximum performance requires use of RangeMax wireless adapters

What is RangeMax?
NETGEAR’s RangeMax Wireless Router (WPN 824) extends your wireless network coverage up to 10 times that of standard 802.11g due to an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology that incorporates seven intelligent internal antennas. The antennas continuously scan your home or office, automatically sensing obstacles and electronic interference, then dynamically adjust the wireless signal to compensate and maintain a clear connection. You enjoy reliable high-speed connections with virtually no dropouts or dead spots.

Securing Your Network
Securing your wireless network has never been easier. NETGEAR’s Touchless WiFi Security delivers the highest level of wireless network security (WEP, WPA/PSK, or WPA2/PSK). In addition, with an integrated security dashboard, you can monitor and manage access to websites. Every PC accessing the Internet can be managed form one central location. And, NETGEAR’s Smart Wizard installation software makes setup easy.

Features7 internal antennas scan for strongest signal path and adjusts to interference MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology boosts network performance with up to 10x the speed and 10x the coverage of Wireless-G† High speed connections with virtually no dead spots Perfect for larger homes and small offices Compatible with internal wireless and public hotspots Double Firewall protection from external hackers attacks Supports Windows Vista

Tech SpecsStandardsIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 2.4 GHz Physical SpecificationsDimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.2 in (223 x 153 x 31 mm) Weight: 1.2 lbs (.5 kg) Performance AdvantagesWhen used with RangeMax client adapters, delivers the longest range of any wireless technology on the market up to 500,000 square feet of uninterrupted coverageMaintains video quality up to 10 times the effective speed when at long distances Improves performance of existing legacy 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices up to 50% Five 10/100 (1 internet, and 4 LAN) ports equipped with auto-sensing technology Data speed of up to 108 Mbps Privacy & Parental Control“Trusted user” controls Time-based usage controls Web site logging Remote management URL content filtering SecurityDouble Firewall Network Address Translation (NAT) to hide PCs & files from outside users Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall to deny outside requests for personal information Denial of Service (DoS) attack prevention Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDS) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit,128-bit encryption Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA, Pre-Shared Key) Wireless Access Control (SSID) to identify authorized wireless network devices Supports 2 VPN pass-through tunnels (IPSec, L2TP, PPTP) Exposed Host (DMZ) MAC address authentication WarrantyNETGEAR 1-year warranty

Last edited on Oct 26, 2008