NETGEAR WNR2000 Wireless-N Router
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The NETGEAR WNR2000 Wireless-N Router, featuring the new 802.11n, or Wireless-N, standard, offers range and performance that is superior to previous generation 802.11g routers. When used with RangeMax Wireless-N adapters and Wireless-N devices, this router will significantly boost the speed and performance of your wireless network. And because it’s backwards compatible with Wireless-G standards, you can continue to use your existing Wireless-G devices.
Features
- Wireless-N router offers significant speed and performance improvements over Wireless-G
- Simple and secure way to share your high-speed Internet connection
- Works with older Wireless-G devices and new Wireless-N devices
- Push ‘N’ Connect features simplifies set-up process; no need to remember complicated security keys or passwords
- Measures 7 x 5.1 x 1.4 inches (HxWxD); one-year warranty
The router has an elegant and clean design, relying on internal antennas that offer maximum range without detracting from its streamlined look. An on/off switch lets you turn off the router when it’s not in use. Energy Star compliant, the WNR2000 is stingy in its power use, and with packaging that’s made of 80-percent recycled materials, it’s as green as it gets.
What people talks?
This router looks very nice. The lines are clean (there is no external antenna). The plastic is shiny. The lights on the front are stylish. The only thing I didn’t like was that the manual said that the unit MUST be used in the vertical position, due to concerns about operating temperature (and probably the internal antenna, too). This is fine and all, but I liked the ability of the Linksys and other routers I’ve owned to be wall-mounted or positioned horizontally. The router is set up thoughtfully, and I like the on/off switch; I’ve never seen one on a router before, and I don’t intend to use it, but it’s nice to be able to turn off a piece of electronic equipment for a change! The packaging was spartan, sensible, and minimal, which I liked., michael
PROS:
1. Easy set up and configuration right out of the box
2. Sleek, simple and elegant design
3. Respectable price to obtain Wireless-N performance
4. No protruding and unsightly plastic antenna sticking out that looks like an old TV box
5. Automatic Firmware upgrade checking
6. Energy Star Partner / Netgear Green product
CONS:
1. 2 internal antennas (versus 8 internal antennas for the RangeMax line)
2. NO GIGABIT wired ethernet connection. For a little bit more, you can get the WNR3500 with greater wireless coverage and faster wired speed (if your computer supports it, of course)
3. Hit and miss quality and longevity per user feedback here and elsewhere
4. Hit and miss customer support including attitude and price for after-sales warranty service
5. Should already be half-price due to the existence of a better Netgear RangeMax product line
6. A wireless printer support via USB port would be nice
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The Netgear WNR 2000 is a good router for basic WiFi connections. If you are a Mac owner and don’t feel comfortable setting things up without some handholding, you might want to consider an Apple Airport instead. Also, power users who do a lot of video streaming, connect multiple computers to WiFi, require gigabit Ethernet ports, or want an extremely strong signal with maximum range may want to consider Netgear’s RangeMax routers., korova