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Netgear WPN824 RangeMax review

7.8

Editors' Rating

Very Good

7.8

Members' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 129

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Verdict

Netgear's MIMO-based WPN824 RangeMax is among the best-performing wireless routers we've seen... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Fast throughput
  • Long range
  • Compact design
  • Seven internal antennas help counteract interference from cordless phones and neighbouring networks

Cons

  • Twice the price of a standard Wi-Fi router
  • Mediocre performance when used with legacy 802.11b gear

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Member Opinion

7.8

Average Member Rating

Very Good

14 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Excellent piece of kit

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9.5

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Crap

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5.5

Average


Anonymous

Anonymous

Lack of support For PPPoA, in fact lack of PPPoA

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6.5

Good


Anonymous

Anonymous

Crackin'

Read more

9.0

Spectacular


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