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Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router (WNDR3300)

Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router (WNDR3300)
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REVIEW

To attract home users, router manufacturers have to keep setup and maintenance simple, while also walking the very thin line between charging more than consumers will pay—which isn't a lot—and cutting features beyond what they'll accept. The $110 (street) Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N (WNDR3300) certainly succeeds on price, especially considering its ability to operate in both the 2.4- and 5-GHz bands, but whether it makes the grade overall depends on your home-networking needs and your expertise. The designers streamlined both setup and the features set in an attempt to keep things simple and cheap. The result isn't bad, but it'll please some users better than others.

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Company

Netgear

http://www.netgear.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $110.00 Street
  • Networking Options: 802.11n
  • Antennas: Optional Range-extending: No
  • Chipset: Broadcom
  • Device Type: Router
  • Parental Controls: Yes
  • Setup: Proprietary Setup
  • Stateful Packet Inspection: Yes
  • WPA Security: Yes

Bottom Line

The WNDR3300 is a decent router if all you need is a basic wireless setup and a good multimedia streamer. Otherwise, explore other options.

Pros

Great price for a dual-band router. Good performance. Easy initial install. Nice QoS features.

Cons

Performance drop at longer distances. Installation wizard too stripped-down. No Gigabit Ethernet ports.

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