Which Netgear Router

[cotswoldcs]

I am looking at a replacement Router for a dead DG834PN (RangeMax MIMO-G) for use with a Samsung laptop with built in Centrino.

Do I go for another DG834PN or should I go for :

DG834G (54Mbps)
DG834GT (108Mbps)

are any of them any more reliable than my current Rangemax model? I'm more interested in reliability than speed or increased range.

I'd appreciate some advice.

[aidanjt]

Out of the two, DG834G, IEEE 802.11g is more mature and stable, as well as a fully ratified standard. I've never used the rangemax, so I can't comment on it.

[mycarsavw]

Just over a year of trouble free DG834GT usage here.

[tinners]

DG834G here. Rock solid performance and excellent for long DSL lines like mine using DSL Max. (I only got 500k d/l with the Vigor now @ 2.7mb)

Pretty basic functionality though compared with my Linksys DD-WRT router, or the Vigor I used to have.

[b0redom]

I got this one:

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/s...html?NGR-NEXTB

Works great!

Tom

[fisnik]

Got the DG834G and haven't had any problems at all, so I think it's pretty reliable.

[kungpo]

The new DG834N is pretty spanking. I've put a couple out there and they work beautifully. The install CD didn't work with Vista, but you can use the web configuration.

Likewise, the DG834GT is pretty solid too. I haven't had any major problems with the PN (like the one you had die) though, so worth getting another. I trust you aren't able to get it replaced under warranty?

[-=}sas{=-]

i have the dg834gt and it is the second one i have owned the first one was faulty from time of purchace the wireless refused to remain connected for more than 2 mins at a time before dropping, the second one i got was because i got a great deal on the price and some free extras with it that i needed anyway and the new one functioned supremely better but still suffers from occational dropouts, however on both units the hardwired ethernet connections were always excelent.

[aidanjt]

That's because 802.11n is a draft standard and not everything works correctly, or anywhere near the intended performance. The DG834G is rock solid, I had mine running for 3 years straight with no problems at all, until my server banged into it and crushed it. :/

[Zak33]

/keeps his head down...

/muffled voice

I've had 3 netgears die in under 2 years, and I wont do it again.

/leaves, mumbling about the importance of uber stable connections in gaming, and Draktek making the finest called Vigors

[mi9tchy]

i would go with the dg834n, i've had all the dg834 range and would say that or the gt is best