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The NETGEAR N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router is the Ultimate Integrated DSL Networking Gateway. It offers concurrent dual band technology which avoids interference and ensures top speeds and the greatest range for demanding applications, such as streaming HD video and multiplayer gaming. Complete with a built-in DSL modem, it is compatible with all major DSL Internet service providers.; All-in-one-Built-in ADSL2+ modem and WAN Gigabit Ethernet port for cable/fiber combined with a wireless router create the Ultimate Integrated Home Gateway; Concurrent Dual band-Ensuring top speeds and the greatest range while minimizing interference; Faster multimedia streaming-Provides Wireless-N speed for streaming HD videos, simultaneous downloads, and online gaming in addition to basic Internet applications; Shared storage-Two (2) ports for ReadySHARE USB Storage Access provides fast and easy shared access to an external USB storage device; Live Parental Controls-Keeps your Internet experience safe; Guest network access-Provides separate security and access restrictions for guests using the network; Secured connection-Push ‘N’ Connect ensures a quick and secure network connection; Broadband usage meter-Monitors Internet traffic and sends customized reports to help keep costs under control; Easy installation-Connect to PC and open your browser to install; Compatibility-Compatible with all major ADSL Internet service providers (ISPs); Broadband usage meter-Monitors Internet traffic and sends customized reports to help keep costs under control
This review is from : Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router (DGND3700)
It's Fantastic! . NOVEMBER 26, 2011 NO DROPS, NO ERRORS, DOWNLOAD SPEED IMPROVED
Domt be afraid to buy this product. The DGND3700 is now 6 months old and all previously reported errors no longer exist. I have no complaints, no drops, and my downloads/streaming is faster than ever. It's a great product that I highly recommend.SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 UPDATE: DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE VERSION 1.0.0.12
I promised to update status until Netgear solved the problem or I totally gave up...Netgear solved the problem. A couple of Netgear engineers contacted me and we installed a beta firmware that immediately ended all internet disconnects. We monitored several things while testing the firmware: line quality, SNR, connection speed, and the log file. Only once did I lose internet connection and that was during a strong thunderstorm. We lost the log file to analyze the error because the family rebooted the DGND3700. No storms since, only fires in Houston of late, so I will add another update if a storm affects internet again. My setup is AT&T Southwest DSL Elite direct to DGND3700 with 5 wired connections: Samsung PN58-C550 TV, OPPO BDP-93, DirecTV HR24-500, Denon AVR-4311ci, HP2025 printer, all connected via Netgear XAVB5004 and a WD My Book Live connected via ethernet. I am broadcasting simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz band wireless networks with up to 4 laptops, 1 Xbox, 1 iPad, and 4 Smart phones connected. I tried to overload the DGND3700 by streaming Netflix, Xbox Live online gaming, iPad internet surfing, and a Laptop streaming Rhapsody and it held up nicely. The DGND3700 speed was not compromised. This is interesting, my download speed with IE9 averages 4.85 Mbps and with Google Chrome 6.5 Mbps (over DSL limit). The DGND3700 is now a solid product that I recommend as a ADSL modem router.
*** END OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 UPDATE ***THE FOLLOWING IS THE HISTORY OF MY INITIAL REVIEW FROM PURCHASE AND STATUS UPDATES WITH KNOWN ISSUES.
May 26, 2011: The review you are about to read is true. My purpose is not to influence your decision, but to inform you of my experience. You will see many others who share a similar experience. Understand, when reading my review, that I really want to enjoy this product. It is an expensive piece of equipment and I hope that the value will match someday. My 3 star rating is down to a one.THE REVIEW
This could be the best DSL modem/router hands down, but it's not. Easy setup, nice speed, and good range. The issue is maintaining an Internet connection. A slight variation in DSL signal-to-noise (SNR) ratio drops the Internet connection even though the DSL sync is solid. The part that will drive you mad is the modem does not attempt to reconnect, but must be rebooted to regain Internet. This began the first day I installed it, May 30, 2011. The longest the DGND3700 maintained connection was 38 hours.SERVICE CALLS
Netgear support adjusted MTU settings to 1400, then pointed to AT&T - an easy target and somewhat deserving for line quality. I borrowed an AT&T modem and experienced perfect DSL service with the DGND3700 as a router. When I reconnected the DGND3700 as a modem router, all was well (YEA)...for a few hours (oh). I called Netgear again and they changed more settings (LAN, WAN, ADSL) to no avail. Frustrated, I looked to the Netgear forum for help, but I found a support group having the same issue. This problem is global and not specific to one ISP. (Response to Netgear's auto-respond: 15906919 is my ticket number Netgear trolls.)July 10, 2011: I give up. No longer will I continue to wait for a firmware update that may fix the gaffe nor will I tolerate more rabbit holes. I will buy a cheap DSL modem and the Apple AirPort Extreme. The Actiontec GT701D is highly rated, universal, and proven. A solid Internet connection and fast Ethernet is all I wanted from the DGND3700, but it was not to be....AND YET I WONDER
Could it be? A fellow reviewer installed a DGND3700 with no problems; running strong for 3 days, YES. Oh, but wait...ARTIPHATS reports 5 straight internet connection drops, bummer.August 5, 2011: Well folks, still no firmware update; which causes me to reconsider my theory. If firmware would solve the problem, then an update would be out by now. The problem has to be modem hardware. I bought a cheap AT&T modem and now use the DGND3700 as a wireless router (Save $50 and buy the WNDR3700 if you want a Netgear router). What a shame because the Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router has so much potential. All of it's awards and accolades culminate in an over-hyped , over priced box of potential.
It's Fantastic! . NOVEMBER 26, 2011 NO DROPS, NO ERRORS, DOWNLOAD SPEED IMPROVED
Domt be afraid to buy this product. The DGND3700 is now 6 months old and all previously reported errors no longer exist. I have no complaints, no drops, and my downloads/streaming is faster than ever. It's a great product that I highly recommend.SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 UPDATE: DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE VERSION 1.0.0.12
I promised to update status until Netgear solved the problem or I totally gave up...Netgear solved the problem. A couple of Netgear engineers contacted me and we installed a beta firmware that immediately ended all internet disconnects. We monitored several things while testing the firmware: line quality, SNR, connection speed, and the log file. Only once did I lose internet connection and that was during a strong thunderstorm. We lost the log file to analyze the error because the family rebooted the DGND3700. No storms since, only fires in Houston of late, so I will add another update if a storm affects internet again. My setup is AT&T Southwest DSL Elite direct to DGND3700 with 5 wired connections: Samsung PN58-C550 TV, OPPO BDP-93, DirecTV HR24-500, Denon AVR-4311ci, HP2025 printer, all connected via Netgear XAVB5004 and a WD My Book Live connected via ethernet. I am broadcasting simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz band wireless networks with up to 4 laptops, 1 Xbox, 1 iPad, and 4 Smart phones connected. I tried to overload the DGND3700 by streaming Netflix, Xbox Live online gaming, iPad internet surfing, and a Laptop streaming Rhapsody and it held up nicely. The DGND3700 speed was not compromised. This is interesting, my download speed with IE9 averages 4.85 Mbps and with Google Chrome 6.5 Mbps (over DSL limit). The DGND3700 is now a solid product that I recommend as a ADSL modem router.
*** END OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 UPDATE ***THE FOLLOWING IS THE HISTORY OF MY INITIAL REVIEW FROM PURCHASE AND STATUS UPDATES WITH KNOWN ISSUES.
May 26, 2011: The review you are about to read is true. My purpose is not to influence your decision, but to inform you of my experience. You will see many others who share a similar experience. Understand, when reading my review, that I really want to enjoy this product. It is an expensive piece of equipment and I hope that the value will match someday. My 3 star rating is down to a one.THE REVIEW
This could be the best DSL modem/router hands down, but it's not. Easy setup, nice speed, and good range. The issue is maintaining an Internet connection. A slight variation in DSL signal-to-noise (SNR) ratio drops the Internet connection even though the DSL sync is solid. The part that will drive you mad is the modem does not attempt to reconnect, but must be rebooted to regain Internet. This began the first day I installed it, May 30, 2011. The longest the DGND3700 maintained connection was 38 hours.SERVICE CALLS
Netgear support adjusted MTU settings to 1400, then pointed to AT&T - an easy target and somewhat deserving for line quality. I borrowed an AT&T modem and experienced perfect DSL service with the DGND3700 as a router. When I reconnected the DGND3700 as a modem router, all was well (YEA)...for a few hours (oh). I called Netgear again and they changed more settings (LAN, WAN, ADSL) to no avail. Frustrated, I looked to the Netgear forum for help, but I found a support group having the same issue. This problem is global and not specific to one ISP. (Response to Netgear's auto-respond: 15906919 is my ticket number Netgear trolls.)July 10, 2011: I give up. No longer will I continue to wait for a firmware update that may fix the gaffe nor will I tolerate more rabbit holes. I will buy a cheap DSL modem and the Apple AirPort Extreme. The Actiontec GT701D is highly rated, universal, and proven. A solid Internet connection and fast Ethernet is all I wanted from the DGND3700, but it was not to be....AND YET I WONDER
Could it be? A fellow reviewer installed a DGND3700 with no problems; running strong for 3 days, YES. Oh, but wait...ARTIPHATS reports 5 straight internet connection drops, bummer.August 5, 2011: Well folks, still no firmware update; which causes me to reconsider my theory. If firmware would solve the problem, then an update would be out by now. The problem has to be modem hardware. I bought a cheap AT&T modem and now use the DGND3700 as a wireless router (Save $50 and buy the WNDR3700 if you want a Netgear router). What a shame because the Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router has so much potential. All of it's awards and accolades culminate in an over-hyped , over priced box of potential.
Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router (DGND3700) Reviews
Newly installed . Installed this on Frontier ADSL. Have had no problems until tried running BOINC on other computer and it took nearly all the bandwidth. Made some changes and all is well. Used this to replace Frontier's modem/router combo. I did need to call support and was really impressed with the assistance I received.
Newly installed . Installed this on Frontier ADSL. Have had no problems until tried running BOINC on other computer and it took nearly all the bandwidth. Made some changes and all is well. Used this to replace Frontier's modem/router combo. I did need to call support and was really impressed with the assistance I received.
Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router (DGND3700) Opinions
Great system . I really cannot understand how anyone can say this is hard to setup. I have ATT DSL, unplugged my old unit, switched all wires to this unit, turned on, waited for 2.4 & 5g to light up, then typed in routerlogin.net. Sign in with admin and pin: password, the setup came up and I signed into ATT. (with my name an pass word) It loaded setup page and I named each SSID( the same) . Selected my pass phase (the same on each). And within 5min. I was up and running.
I named the SSID's the same as the old system so I would not have to remember new ones. Also the pass phases.
I really like the dual scan it gives me the rating capacity of my DSL line. I am typing this on my iPad 2. The Netflix movie streaming is where I really see it performing great.
All in all I believe this is one great combo router.
I did purchase this from Amazon, who have always supported me in a noteworthy manner.
Great system . I really cannot understand how anyone can say this is hard to setup. I have ATT DSL, unplugged my old unit, switched all wires to this unit, turned on, waited for 2.4 & 5g to light up, then typed in routerlogin.net. Sign in with admin and pin: password, the setup came up and I signed into ATT. (with my name an pass word) It loaded setup page and I named each SSID( the same) . Selected my pass phase (the same on each). And within 5min. I was up and running.
I named the SSID's the same as the old system so I would not have to remember new ones. Also the pass phases.
I really like the dual scan it gives me the rating capacity of my DSL line. I am typing this on my iPad 2. The Netflix movie streaming is where I really see it performing great.
All in all I believe this is one great combo router.
I did purchase this from Amazon, who have always supported me in a noteworthy manner.
Overall Works Great but Modem isn't plug and play . There are several different aspects this router performs well in. Just a note that this router will not magically work when you plug it in. This is because if you are using the ADSL modem on this router to replace your other modem, you will need to input your original modem's configuration to get your internet connection to work. For example, since this router is manufactured to support multiple DSL providers it is obvious that the default settings will not work all the time. All Isp's have different ways they deliver their service.
When you login to the router, you will see ADSL settings in the drop down menu to the left.
In this menu you will have to know your Isp's
*Multiplexing Method (LLC or VC based)
*Virtual Circuit combination (VPI & VCI)
*DSL mode
*Transfer Method (ATM or PCM)
If you don't know what the heck any of this means, don't be alarmed, because all of this information is stored on your other modem that you are about to replace. You just need to find this information in your other modem and configure your DGND3700 router respectively. You will need to input your Account Name (or Domain name or both) and password if your DSL Provider requires it. And type in your internet ip address configuration.
*Features
I don't know where to start from here, there is literally tons of things to tinker around with in this router from media servers to Content Filtering, Port Forwarding / Triggering (a must). This router even comes with an option to check for updated firmware every time you login. Wireless Repeating, Advanced Qos, Traffic Meter and even VPN for businesses. Yep, this router is jam-packed with features.
*Speed
Speed has improved a lot! When browsing web pages, the loads are almost instant. I get no buffering when streaming videos anymore. When I had this router set up my ping on local servers went down to 10 to 15ms when originally it was 25-35ms. My Isp is Consolidated so meh. I only get 3mbps down and with this router I got an added .15mbps added to it (got more than I payed for).
*Range
Before I only got a 3 bar reception around most of the house. Now I get mostly 5 bars with 4 bars going further away near the ends of the house. I even get a signal out in our backyard.
*Stability
I've had this router for 3 months now and had no disconnects during the day, not once. Overall I'm very satisfied with this purchase.
When you login to the router, you will see ADSL settings in the drop down menu to the left.
In this menu you will have to know your Isp's
*Multiplexing Method (LLC or VC based)
*Virtual Circuit combination (VPI & VCI)
*DSL mode
*Transfer Method (ATM or PCM)
If you don't know what the heck any of this means, don't be alarmed, because all of this information is stored on your other modem that you are about to replace. You just need to find this information in your other modem and configure your DGND3700 router respectively. You will need to input your Account Name (or Domain name or both) and password if your DSL Provider requires it. And type in your internet ip address configuration.
*Features
I don't know where to start from here, there is literally tons of things to tinker around with in this router from media servers to Content Filtering, Port Forwarding / Triggering (a must). This router even comes with an option to check for updated firmware every time you login. Wireless Repeating, Advanced Qos, Traffic Meter and even VPN for businesses. Yep, this router is jam-packed with features.
*Speed
Speed has improved a lot! When browsing web pages, the loads are almost instant. I get no buffering when streaming videos anymore. When I had this router set up my ping on local servers went down to 10 to 15ms when originally it was 25-35ms. My Isp is Consolidated so meh. I only get 3mbps down and with this router I got an added .15mbps added to it (got more than I payed for).
*Range
Before I only got a 3 bar reception around most of the house. Now I get mostly 5 bars with 4 bars going further away near the ends of the house. I even get a signal out in our backyard.
*Stability
I've had this router for 3 months now and had no disconnects during the day, not once. Overall I'm very satisfied with this purchase.
Better than expected from reviews . From the three weeks I can say that the device (at least on my service) has been running smoothly. It is a tad slow when it comes to updating its settings. The lights that some believe are dim are comparable to the DGND 3300 v1. It seemed easy to set up and the auto worked as I hoped it would.
There are some new features among the many involving at least 4 ssid's for the 5ghz side and the 2.4 side with advertise 300mbs on each, but some features were not there like routing settings that were on my older 3300. The wireless is comparable and also in most cases improved on both frequencies. Where I was getting two to three bars, I'm getting three to four bars with no drops so far. The gigabit ports are a happy improvement on my network since I have other high bandwidth devices which work a lot smoother than working through 10/100 ports and the WAN port makes future upgrades to other non dsl service a simple cable swap.
The dsl modem side seems unchanged in reception though there are some in the U.K via the forums seem to have several red light problems while we (both continents) all wait for the benefits of a newer firmware to reduce the chance of this. The router seemed to have consistent signal strength [about or better dB strength] as my older DGND 3300, though I saw my dsl signal drop with the included filter that came with my modem (I immediately removed the Netgear filter and reconnected my ISP's filter). The only major downside I've had so far is that Netgear made the choice this time in having a pedestal pre-installed for vertical placement though it intended to be a positive to keeping down heat and improving signal.
If I start to get any previously mentioned problems listed in this routers forum, I will try to update as available for this device.
There are some new features among the many involving at least 4 ssid's for the 5ghz side and the 2.4 side with advertise 300mbs on each, but some features were not there like routing settings that were on my older 3300. The wireless is comparable and also in most cases improved on both frequencies. Where I was getting two to three bars, I'm getting three to four bars with no drops so far. The gigabit ports are a happy improvement on my network since I have other high bandwidth devices which work a lot smoother than working through 10/100 ports and the WAN port makes future upgrades to other non dsl service a simple cable swap.
The dsl modem side seems unchanged in reception though there are some in the U.K via the forums seem to have several red light problems while we (both continents) all wait for the benefits of a newer firmware to reduce the chance of this. The router seemed to have consistent signal strength [about or better dB strength] as my older DGND 3300, though I saw my dsl signal drop with the included filter that came with my modem (I immediately removed the Netgear filter and reconnected my ISP's filter). The only major downside I've had so far is that Netgear made the choice this time in having a pedestal pre-installed for vertical placement though it intended to be a positive to keeping down heat and improving signal.
If I start to get any previously mentioned problems listed in this routers forum, I will try to update as available for this device.
Cons Review
Great router poor modem . Dear NETGEAR team person who reads these comments:I bought my DGND3700 the day it came out since I had been a very happy owner of a WNDR3700 and thought it would work just as well. The router functions of your product worked pretty well and I don't have any complaints there because whatever bugs are there are small enough that I can wait for a firmware update. My problem is with the DSL modem aspect of it, and how your technical team deals with issues. The modem:
1. Can't stay connected during thunderstorms, so I have to switch to my ATT 2Wire which NEVER drops in such circumstances.
2. Doesn't automatically reconnect if the connection drops which seems to be widespread from the comments here. Again, this is something my cheap 2Wire modem handles like a champ the few times the connection actually drops (very very rare).
I started using your support and the first thing they suggest is updating the firmware which makes no sense since the only firmware available is the stock one. Then they suggested I try another power cord (the one I had worked fine, the one from the WNDR3700 didn't change a thing), I needed a power surge protector (already was using one), and I myself tried getting a shielded phone cable to which didn't help. You need to fix these two issues in the firmware or hardware because it is clear from the comments here and elsewhere that I'm not the only person going through this. It is very annoying to have to go and manually reboot my router each time the DSL connection drops. It took a month before your support finally decided to RMA my unit. I hope that whatever replacement I get works better than the initial unit. I'll update this review once I get my replacement so people know if it still performs the same.Update (8/1/2011):
Replacement unit works exactly the same and Netgear support is putting me through the paces a second time before admitting that their firmware or hardware is faulty. Just one thing that works better, when the connection drops I still get the DSL connection status info which didn't work on the first one so that first router did have some issues. For the moment being I would recommend not buying this thing.Update (11/20/2011):
Netgear released a firmware update this week, but they have still not fixed the WAN issues. Have had a ticket opened with them for more than a month now and no progress made on that front yet. Still wouldn't recommend this as a modem.
1. Can't stay connected during thunderstorms, so I have to switch to my ATT 2Wire which NEVER drops in such circumstances.
2. Doesn't automatically reconnect if the connection drops which seems to be widespread from the comments here. Again, this is something my cheap 2Wire modem handles like a champ the few times the connection actually drops (very very rare).
I started using your support and the first thing they suggest is updating the firmware which makes no sense since the only firmware available is the stock one. Then they suggested I try another power cord (the one I had worked fine, the one from the WNDR3700 didn't change a thing), I needed a power surge protector (already was using one), and I myself tried getting a shielded phone cable to which didn't help. You need to fix these two issues in the firmware or hardware because it is clear from the comments here and elsewhere that I'm not the only person going through this. It is very annoying to have to go and manually reboot my router each time the DSL connection drops. It took a month before your support finally decided to RMA my unit. I hope that whatever replacement I get works better than the initial unit. I'll update this review once I get my replacement so people know if it still performs the same.Update (8/1/2011):
Replacement unit works exactly the same and Netgear support is putting me through the paces a second time before admitting that their firmware or hardware is faulty. Just one thing that works better, when the connection drops I still get the DSL connection status info which didn't work on the first one so that first router did have some issues. For the moment being I would recommend not buying this thing.Update (11/20/2011):
Netgear released a firmware update this week, but they have still not fixed the WAN issues. Have had a ticket opened with them for more than a month now and no progress made on that front yet. Still wouldn't recommend this as a modem.
Hardware Issue . I thought I made a great discovery when I found the product at Staples online - this supposed to be the latest and greatest netgear wireless router/modem combo. Got it last monday 6/6/11 had it installed with a hiccup but then went online just fine.
Couple days down the road, the internet disconnect intermittently. It solves the problem by turning the product off and on again, but I didn't want to live with that by paying $170 + tax. My 7 year old modem and router do better than that. I just had to upgrade to wireless N and dual mode.
I consider myself just an average and not super technical person, but didn't even remember any issue with installing the old modem/router. Got in touch with online support and was advised to update the software. Found out that I already have the latest software version. Was told that this is a hardware issue. Have to go through the trouble returning the product...(sigh..)..what a waste of time.
Couple days down the road, the internet disconnect intermittently. It solves the problem by turning the product off and on again, but I didn't want to live with that by paying $170 + tax. My 7 year old modem and router do better than that. I just had to upgrade to wireless N and dual mode.
I consider myself just an average and not super technical person, but didn't even remember any issue with installing the old modem/router. Got in touch with online support and was advised to update the software. Found out that I already have the latest software version. Was told that this is a hardware issue. Have to go through the trouble returning the product...(sigh..)..what a waste of time.
Edited review can't maintain connection now.... . EDIT: Connection is now continually dropping. Lost it 5 times today, after not having any issues for the first few days. Changing my rating from 4 stars to 1. The following is my initial review:
Bought this item today, as my AT&T modem died yesterday. I admit I bought it at a local electronics store, but I read the comments here and thought I would add some information.
It was really easy to setup, I don't agree that you have to be an advanced user to get this up and running quickly. I followed the instructions, went straight to the login page, entered the correct information that I had from AT&T, and was all set. I quickly checked and set my laptop, second PC, and iPad. All connected with no issue.
I know that people are having trouble with the connection dropping. So far I have not had that issue, but this is day 1 so we will see. I did read on another site that a solution was to change the ADSL setting from default "AUTO" to "ADSL". I went ahead and did that as a precaution. If I have any issues over the next few days / weeks I will edit this post.
The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because my signal strength does drop a bit on my laptop and iPad when I take them upstairs (network is running out of downstairs office). I admit the signal is much better than it was with the old AT&T modem. I got YouTube videos to play on the laptop and HBO GO on the iPad without any lag. I was just hoping the bars / signal strength would read as high / excellent, since this product is specifically marketed as the best range for big houses. But still, it is much better, and I think it was a very good purchase / upgrade.
Bought this item today, as my AT&T modem died yesterday. I admit I bought it at a local electronics store, but I read the comments here and thought I would add some information.
It was really easy to setup, I don't agree that you have to be an advanced user to get this up and running quickly. I followed the instructions, went straight to the login page, entered the correct information that I had from AT&T, and was all set. I quickly checked and set my laptop, second PC, and iPad. All connected with no issue.
I know that people are having trouble with the connection dropping. So far I have not had that issue, but this is day 1 so we will see. I did read on another site that a solution was to change the ADSL setting from default "AUTO" to "ADSL". I went ahead and did that as a precaution. If I have any issues over the next few days / weeks I will edit this post.
The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because my signal strength does drop a bit on my laptop and iPad when I take them upstairs (network is running out of downstairs office). I admit the signal is much better than it was with the old AT&T modem. I got YouTube videos to play on the laptop and HBO GO on the iPad without any lag. I was just hoping the bars / signal strength would read as high / excellent, since this product is specifically marketed as the best range for big houses. But still, it is much better, and I think it was a very good purchase / upgrade.
Simply Did Not Work . My previous DSL setup included a modem from 2006 and an Apple Wireless Base Station (router) from 2007. I assumed after having this setup for nearly five years it was time to upgrade to a router/modem combo. Sadly this product just did not work. After 15 minutes of frustration in attempting to set up the device myself, I broke down and called Netgear. The guy was nice and he had plenty of workarounds ready and after 50 minutes on the phone we finally got everything seemingly up and running. No less than two minutes after I hung up, the router dropped the internet signal and never worked again. I decided to go back to my old setup instead of another marathon customer service session. I had such high hopes for this combo unit. Also, when I opened the seemingly brand new box sealed in cellophane I noticed a seal was broken on the bag that housed the router inside the box. I paid for a new device, but possibly this was refurbished and maybe I got a dud. I don't have the patience to find out, so it's back to the Apple router for me.
not bad but not great . My previous router was a DGND3300 (same basic specs as this one, but without the gigabit Ethernet). After two years of service, it was starting to flake out, so I decided to get a new one. The DGND3700 (like the DGND3300) combines several useful things into one box. It's an ADSL modem. It's a 4-port gigabit Ethernet switch, it's an 802.11n (simultaneous dual band) wireless access point. And it's got the usual firewall, network address translation, and so forth.Installing the new router in place of the old was relatively straightforward. It works. Under relatively ideal circumstances, sitting ten feet, and one wall, from the router and copying a large file from my wireless laptop to a desktop server, I observed 52.5 megabits/sec on 2.4GHz and 107 megabits/sec on 5GHz. Moving downstairs, but near the stairs, I observed 28.5 megabits/sec on 2.4GHz and 13.9 megabits/sec on 5GHz. From a slightly different vantage point downstairs, away from the stairwell, the performance collapsed. 5GHz was unreachable and I got only 1.97 megabits/sec at 2.4GHz.I don't have performance numbers from my earlier DGND3300, but it definitely did better than this at longer ranges. Regardless, 107 megabits is pretty impressive.Large caveat: a day after I first installed the router, I got home and the wired ports were all down, while the WiFi was still working. I rebooted the router. A day later, same problem. This is, unfortunately, unacceptable, and I'm going to be returning the router. (And, yes, I'm running the latest firmware.)Summary: there are lots of great features on this router, but if you want long range WiFi, you're not going to be happy, and depending on your situation, you may (or may not) also experience problems with the wired Ethernet ports.
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Feature Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router (DGND3700)
- All-in-one-Built-in ADSL2+ modem with a wireless router
- Concurrent Dual band-Ensure top speeds and the greatest range
- Faster multimedia streaming - Wireless-N speed for streaming HD videos, simultaneous downloads, and online gaming
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Product Details
EAN : 0606449073805UPC : 606449073805
MPN : DGND3700-100NAS
Brand : Netgear
Weight : 3 pounds
Height : 4 inches
Length : 12 inches
Width : 9 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Manufacturer : Netgear
Model : DGND3700
Publisher : Netgear
SKU : A1FK090
Studio : Netgear
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