The Bottom Line
Netgear's "Super G" technology claims to not only boost performance but also increase range of the WGT624 up to one-third over standard 802.11g products. When installed successfully with stable firmware, this product is well recognized for its strong combination of performance and features. The sleek design of this particular unit likewise appeals to some.
Pros
- 108 Mbps performance
- WPA security and WEP encryption support
- Parental Control service free for one year
- Advertised Mac OS and Linux support
Cons
- Some owners report dropped connections
- Surprisingly many owners have reported issues with installaton or firmware upgrade
- Some owners have reported quality of service issues with Netgear tech support
Description
- Date of Introduction - 25 August 2003
- Wireless Standards - 802.11g (and 802.11b)
- VPN Pass-Through - PPTP, L2TP, IPSec
- Security - WPA-PSK, WEP (128-bit), 802.11X
- Wireless Transmitter - 15dBm +/- 2dB
- Dimensions (inches) - 6.9 x 4.7 x 1.1
- Warranty - 1 year
Guide Review - Netgear WGT624 Wireless Router
The Netgear WGT624 utilizes the same Atheros chipset technology as the D-Link DI-624 enhanced 802.11g router. The WGT624 additionally features Netgear's proprietary "XR" technology for extended wireless signal range.
Version 3 of the WGT624 includes the bundled Trend Micro Home Network Security service. This optional service includes port and spyware security scanning, free for a trial period. Even without this add-on, the WGT624 provides the essential protection technologies of NAT and Stateful Packet Inspection firewalling.
The WGT624 contains four Ethernet ports for connecting wired devices. The built-in omni-directional antenna is removable with some effort.
