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Netgear DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway review

7.8

Editors' Rating

Very Good

6.6

Members' Rating

Good

Typical price:£ 159

Verdict

Home/small office networkers interested in a ‘wires-only’ ADSL connection should consider this well-featured and reasonably usable DSL modem/router/switch... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Reasonably straightforward to install and configure
  • Good set of additional features (4-port Ethernet switch, firewall, gateway) for the price.

Cons

  • The device’s clock needs to be reset to European time
  • Bundled firewall lives on your PC rather than the device itself.

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Member Opinion

6.6

Average Member Rating

Good

16 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Set up easy and no problems in three years.

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8.5

Excellent


Ian Walker

Ian Walker

All good, except one problem.

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8.0

Excellent


Anonymous

Anonymous

Should have been tested properly before release!

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3.5

Poor


Anonymous

Anonymous

It works

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7.5

Very Good


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