| Reviews : Netgear WGM124NA Pre-N Wireless Router |
Technical Details
- True MIMO technology delivers business class range for your home network
- Maintain unparalleled wireless speeds even at long range
- Easy Installation -- installs in minutes with Smart Wizard
- Fully compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless products
- Compatible with Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP; Mac OS; NetWare; UNIX; and Linux
Product Description
NETGEAR's Pre-N Wireless Router is the best performing router based on Airgo True MIMO available with up to 8x the wireless coverage and speed than standard 802.11g. Pre-N gives you the speed and range of tomorrow's technology in a completely standard 802.11g product today. MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology is ideal for multimedia streaming and large file transfers across your home network. With Pre-N, even your existing 802.11b and 802.11g clients will get a boost in range of up to 20%.The Pre-N Wireless Router uses Airgo True MIMO technology to deliver up to 108 Mbps data rate when used with the Pre-N Wireless PC Card (WGM511). It gives you the power that allows you to stream MP3s and videos seamlessly, share printers, chat and distribute large photo files. Your whole family can surf the net, e-mail, and even voice chat at the same time - the Pre-N Wireless Router and PC Card can handle the traffic!The Pre-N Wireless Router is so powerful that you can enjoy high-speed applications all across your home. Don't be constrained by low wireless bandwidth anymore. With Pre-N, you don't need to sit in your office to enjoy your MP3s and video streams.Smart Wizard gets you up and running in minutes by automatically detecting the ISP connection type and reducing setup errors. Use the Smart Wizard firmware upgrade feature to check for new features and upgrade your network in just a few clicks! The Pre-N Wireless Router is 802.11g standard compliant which ensures it is interoperable with existing 802.11b and 802.11g devices, and provides you up to 20% boost in performance to your existing devices.Similar Products
Customer Reviews
By David G. Rettig (Lewis Center, OH USA)
This is a buggy router.
(1) If the WAN interface is set to static IP address, occasionally, the internet connectivity fails. The only solution is to change the static IP address and then change it back.
(2) Several different network cards (Atheros chip set) seem to be unable to connect to this device.
(3) Connecting is spotty at best.
By P. Rachels (Northe Idaho)
I purchased this wireless router for the same reason anyone else would purchase a 802.11N device. To extend my range, to fill in the dead spots and to have wireless.
Well after setting up the router I was pleased with the performance but the worksmanship has something to be desired.
I do quite enjoy Netgear products and the support they provide, so don't get my wrong.
The antennas are what left a bad taste in my mouth. I had a antenna disconnect from the metal case.
The antennas have a plastic base that clips into the router that are easy to pop out.
If you're not careful and you some how do what I did you can disconnect the antenna from the case and break the coax that connects the antenna to the circut board.
With this I was displeased. But don't let this sway you from Netgear products.
I am a computer tech that deals in Netgear products for a local small town business and this has been the only device with a metal case that has been put together so poorly that I have run accross.
I currently own a FVS318 V3 and a WG102NA with a 9db omni directional antenna and with it I can go two houses down and still get on my network.
My recommendation: Wait tell 802.11N has become a standard for at least 6 months then buy something that you can attach a external antenna to like the 9db antenna and you'll get awesome performance and go with the prosafe series. They are rugged and give you more options then you'll need for a small business or home user and the protection you need.
By Guy Lamunyon (Aliso Viejo, CA United States)
I purchased a Netgear WGM124NA Pre-N Wireless Router and PC Card due to previously poor signal strength on my home network. The problem is now solved! Where I had poor signal strength, I now have good to very good signal strength. The Netgear WGM511NA Pre-N Wireless PC Card installed perfectly for me. I could not be happier with my new wireless network.
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