Netgear MR814 802.11b Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router

by Netgear

Product Details

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Product Manual [901kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006HYKM
• Item model number: MR814NA
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (714 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,369 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 29, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description When you connect your cable or DSL modem to the Netgear MR814 wireless router, you'll enjoy wired or wireless Internet access for all your computers, and you'll be assured of protected communications on your home or small office network. This three-in-one router, switch, and wireless access point allows you to share your Internet connection, files, and printers with other computers on the network.

You'll be surfing the Web in minutes with Install Assistant to guide you through each step and onscreen help that's there when you need it. The unique Smart Setup wizard automatically detects your ISP connection type, saving you time and effort. Lighted, front-panel icons display status at a glance. The router works with PCs, Macs, and virtually all Ethernet devices. A sophisticated network address translation (NAT) firewall protects against Internet hackers, while a virtual private network (VPN) pass-through allows users secure access to corporate networks. Powerful encryption (40-, 64-, or 128-bit) protects against eavesdroppers, and address authentication restricts connections to specific wireless adapters--only those you approve are allowed to use your network. E-mails notify you of Internet activity, and content logging and filtering limit access to inappropriate Web sites. Roam your home and office with the freedom of a Wi-Fi notebook computer. Distribute MP3s, digital movies, and photos with ultrafast, wired LAN ports capable of speeds of 200 Mbps. Preprogrammed port-forwarding setups simplify playing multiplayer games and hosting Internet services. Share a single broadband connection with up to 253 users to give everyone simultaneous access to the Internet. The Netgear wireless router provides a powerful 2 dBi detachable antenna for longer wireless range, and delivers double the memory and a 50-percent-faster CPU than many popular routers. The Netgear MR814 comes with a three-year warranty.

See a detailed diagram of how to integrate the Netgear MR814 into your home network.

Product Description

Designed specifically for home and small office use with plug-and-play installation. You'll be Web surfing in minutes with the Install Assistant to guide you through each step and on-screen help that's there when you need it. The unique Smart Setup Wizard technology automatically detects your ISP connection type - saving you time and effort. Front lighted icons display status at a glance. Works with PCs, Macintosh, and virtually all Ethernet devices, and comes with a vertical stand to save desk space. NETGEAR even includes the cable (a $15 value) for your first computer to save a trip back to the store.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

87 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid product; great price, November 14, 2002

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Igor Matlin (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Netgear MR814 802.11b Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router (Personal Computers)

I've replaced my Linksys BEFW11S4 router with Netgear MR814, and I have not been disappointed. MR814 has a better range, better user interface, and several features missing from the Linksys model.

Setup was very easy - Netgear setup wizard even recognized the type of the broadband connection I have (PPPoE-based DSL). The manual includes a handy table with settings for many US ISPs. Wireless LAN was also up and running in no time.

I have no complains about the router operation so far. It's does not drop my PPPoE connection, and is generally *not noticeable* - just like a router should be.

Features that make this router stand out in the crowded field of wireless routers: 24x7 tech support and 3yr. warranty, parental controls plus free Zero Knowledge Freedom Personal Firewall software (one-year license for up to 8 computers), and ability to update your dynamic ip address in DynDNS.org database automatically (very handy if you need to connect to your home computer).

The only downside I can think of is the size. The unit is larger than many comparable routers, although it is not as tall as others, and can be positioned vertically with the included stand, or mounted on the wall.

62 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, October 27, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Netgear MR814 802.11b Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router (Personal Computers)

I recently got this wireless router to replace a Linksys cable/dsl router. The power supply was starting to get noisy after a year or two's use and it was bugging me. So I got the Netgear and I'm extremely satisfied.

I was up and running in 5 minutes and that includes the time I spent setting up the security. (I'm very familiar with these type of devices so your results may vary.)

The security is very high with this device. You can specify which MAC addresses (and thus network cards) you want to be able to access the wireless network and you can also turn on WEP encryption. Furthermore, you can also turn off the SSID broadcasting which makes your access point act in stealth mode where people would have to know the name (SSID) you configured it with in order to connect. When you combine these three levels of security, you get a great system.

Besides security, it also has a much better web interface than the Linksys Cable/dsl router. There are more options for content filtering, logging, firewalls, etc. Besides that, I haven't had to reset it yet while I used to reset my Linksys about once every two weeks or so. This device is just more stable. Previously, when I would try to ftp to the public IP address of my FTP server from inside my LAN, it would hang my Linksys. This works perfectly with the Netgear.

To all the geeks out there, this is a great device. Check it out!

47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy installation & works great, December 22, 2002

By 

Carche "carche28" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Netgear MR814 802.11b Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router (Personal Computers)

I always read user comments when shopping for new products, so I'll include the details of my installation for those who may find it helpful. The short story though is that this is a great product that was easy to install and worked as advertised right out of the box.

I was reluctant to go wireless because my home network-to-be would include both an iMac and a PC. I purchased the MR814 router and the MA101 Wireless USB adapter. Within 30 minutes of opening the boxes, the wireless network was active and operating flawlessly. The MR814 router was installed between the iMac and my DSL modem -- the necessary cable was supplied with the router. The router setup required no software installation -- router settings were established using my browser and accessing the Netgear internet site. The instruction manual was very well written and the installation went "by the book". The MA101 wireless USB adapter required a software installation on the PC prior to plugging in the hardware to the USB port. The installation was brief and the software almost self-configured. The MA101 transceiver began communicating with the router immediately with "good" to "very good" signal strength (the PC is located about 150 feet from the router in a single story house). I was extremely impressed with the quality and ease of installation for this product. I highly recommend it!