Netgear RangeMax DG834PN Wireless Modem Router Query

In article , JohnK
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I have this model. It is quite reliable. It doesn't need any regular
reboots or anything. Mine runs on firmware version 1.03.35 which
handles VPN etc. just fine. I have tried other firmware versions which
_possibly_ caused dropped connections and IIRC also rendered VPN
inoperative.

However, I had the previous version (non-rangemax) and bought this
model for the extended wireless range. The improvement which had been
advertised as an extra 50% coverage was relatively disappointing. I
ended up extending my network with homeplugs. Having said that, the
wireless is also reliable and problem free. It has up to wpa2
security. I also employ the MAC filtering.

The setup is very easy. There is a wizard to take you through it. I
wouldn't expect anyone to have any problems getting connected. There
is a reasonable range of settings. DHCP, port forwarding etc. All are
useful and easy to set up. The defaults seem sensible too for those
who don't want to meddle.

I have just ordered this model so your comments are useful, however some
other's comment are more disturbing.

On the point of increased range I was advised that to get the MIMO
facility you need to have special MIMO wireless adapters for your
PCs/laptops.
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Peter Pratten
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