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NETGEAR WNDR3300 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router | 
| Brand: Netgear
Category: CE
List Price: $157.00
Buy Used: $33.00
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Seller: Books Good Books
Rating:  101 reviews
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 21.3 x 13.2 x 16
MPN: WNDR3300
Model: WNDR3300
UPC: 606449055078
EAN: 0606449055078
ASIN: B0017TFVUW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Wireless N dual band router operates on both 5 GHz and 2.4-GHz bands for optimal performance | | • | Backwards compatible with Wireless-G devices | | • | Surf, email, stream HD video, play on-line games, and make Internet phone calls simultaneously without interference from other Wi-Fi networks | | • | Delivers up to 10 times the range of Wireless-G routers and offers throughput speeds of up to 15 times faster | | • | Measures 8.8 x 6.0 x 1.2 inches (HxWxD); 1-year manufacturer's warranty |
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Product Description
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 101
 wow! surprised! September 5, 2010
Prof. Crayzee (Ithaca, NY)
First got an apple airport extreme dual band. Limited configurability and dropped wired ethernet connection to my macbook pro every few days. Had to unplug the ethernet cable and re-plug to get connectivity.
Then got a D-link dual n band. Also had this ethernet cable problem. Added the problem that my wireless devices would suddenly lose their secure connection and ask for me to re-enter my wpa key. This was VERY annoying.
Now got this netgear with low expectations since it was 1/2 the price of the others. On the down side, it does not have near as many configuration options as the d-link, and setting up my static ip computers and NAT tunnels etc was not as smooth. And there were arbitrary limitations, such as the inability to forward port 80 (for some reason they don't want you to do that). Another problem is the annoying lights on top that flash when the antennas are active, but you can turn that off py pressing down on the top dome (unfortunately they come back on every time you access the configuration page of the router)
BUT - it solved the other major problems I'd been having (dropped wired internet and dropped WPA keys). It has been running solid for around 2 weeks, no need to restart it, or any of the devices connected.
my setup
a couple macbook pros (wired and wireless)
ipad/ipod touch/iphone (wireless)
panasonic webcams (wired)
tivo (wired)
slingbox (wired)
2 windows xp (wireless)
gaming adapter (converts wireless N signal to ethernet so older non-wireless emacs far away from cat-5 cables can connect to net)
ibook g3 (white) - web server port 80
 Don't let the N Band hype trick you into buying this. August 11, 2010
H. Michaels (Hollywood, California United States)
The sales pitch to me was "N band is super fast". And it is. But the signal strength is deplorable and weak. And also inconsistent. Sometimes the N band is super strong and reaches all the way across the house. Other times you have to practically lay your laptop on top of the router.
The sales man told me the signal should go a quarter a mile. I thought it was an obvious lie until the Netgear technical support guy agreed and then gave me the equivalent in feet. I then told him it would NOT pass through three rooms typically, to which he replied, "yes, the N band won't travel that far."
Stop. Think about that for a moment. He claims the strength goes for a quarter mile, then almost immediately agrees it won't pass through three rooms. Really let that one set in for a moment. Does that sound like a class action lawsuit or is it just me?
The G band works great, however. And unless you absolutely need the N band and absolutely need it to work roughly ten feet from the router, then don't buy this one and instead get a G band only router for much less.
Lousy range & lousy stock firmware. But you can flash it with DD-WRT, and if you use it as a BRIDGE it's excellent. August 1, 2010
David Pearlman (Arlington, MA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Let's state this in plain English up front:
Out of the box, this router is THE PITS. The stock firmware is lousy and the range and throughput are lousy.
If you are uncomfortable with the idea of flashing the router to non-stock third party firmware, stop reading here and find another router, because you will NOT be happy with this router.
OK, for those still reading, you can flash this router with a very stable, VERY capable third party open-source firmware package known as "DD-WRT". Once you do this (instructions can be found at the DD-WRT website), the router goes from an unstable dog, to something reliable and flexible. DD-WRT not only fixes many of the issues with the stock firmware, it opens up the ability to use this router as, instead, a wireless bridge (the bridge talks to your existing wireless network and then offers four ethernet plugs into which you can plug devices that don't support wireless themselves but do support wired ethernet).
Now, to be honest, a wireless bridge is the only thing you'd WANT to use this router for. Even with the excellent DD-WRT firmware, this item is a poor choice as a router. Why? Because the range of this router is just TERRIBLE. And that applies not only to the 5Ghz "N" band (which has more limited range on all routers), but also to the standard 2.4Ghz B/G/N band. The range of this router is lousy on EVERY band. And that's a big problem for a wireless router. If you are replacing an older "G" wireless router that has served you well, but which you feel is getting a bit long in the tooth (and you want that newfangled "N" band you've been hearing about), this is most certainly NOT the router for you. You will most certainly be disappointed with the range compared to any decent "G" router.
However, the broadcast range is irrelevant if you are using it as a bridge. In that case, it picks up the signal from your (presumably much better) wireless router, and the inherent issues with the range of this router don't come into play.
Bottom line: If you are comfortable with flashing the firmware and if you need a wireless bridge, this is a decent choice that will offer dual band wireless N support in a bridge.
If you are looking for a wireless router, look elsewhere.
 Horrible Tech Support July 23, 2010
LAube
Netgear's tech support is so poor it should make you think twice about purchasing this router. The outsourcing is among the worst in the industry. Unacceptably long hold periods (often more than one hour) without any updates as to where you are in the cue, multiple transfers between personnel, etc. They will upsell you on a $70 for six-month tech support program, but save your money on the router and Netgear's non-existent customer service.
A Solution for Macs using FIOS Stock Router July 23, 2010
M. Jacob (Spring Valley, NY)
I am using FIOS with a standard issue Actiontec MI424 W/R Rev. D modem /router. It was barely adequate with my TX1000 HP tablet using Wireless G. The problem started when I got my Macbook (Summer 2009 Edition). The FIOS router is at the 2nd floor and I would go crazy trying to get a reliable signal that won't drop. Moreover, it was ridiculous that my Mac was getting full bars about 4 feet from the FIOS router but would not be able to access the internet. I did my research and I was leaning towards the higher Netgear Gigabit Rangemax Dual Band Wireless-N Router (WNDR3700) but was out of stock at Bestbuy. I reviewed the specs and this one is $50 cheaper and basically the same configuration minus the usb port and Gigabit capability, this one has 8 antennas.
Setup could not be any painless. I used this as an annex router to the FIOS stock modem/router and the results were very impressive for my purpose at least. Now I have 3 wireless signals, (1) FIOS Actiontec Wireless-G (2) 5 Ghz band Wireless-N (3) 2.4 Ghz band. My Mac uses the 5 Ghz as it is better for the Wireless-N configuration and interference free. I realized it was probably my Panasonic DECT 6.0 cordless phone that was messing up my signal. Now I am able to view online HD videos on my Mac flawlessly from the entertainment room downstairs. The other 2.4 Ghz signals suit the smaller handheld devices like the iPhone etc. I ran a FIOS speedtest on my Mac and it is just a hair below 20/5 - just beautiful!
All in all very satisfied with this Netgear device. How other people need technical support for such a very straightforward installation is beyond me.
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