Netgear FR314 Cable/DSL Firewall Router with Integrated 4-Port 10/100 Switch

by Netgear

Product Details

Product Manual [230kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 5.9 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005A8XW
• Item model number: FR 314
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 5, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Netgear's FR314 cable/DSL Internet gateway firewall router offers integrated, hardware-based firewall protection specifically designed for sharing high-speed Internet connections in the home and small office. Designed with denial-of-service attack-prevention technology, it delivers business-level security to the home network including real-time e-mail alerts of any hacking attempt. It also provides Internet access filtering capability, allowing network administrators or parents to monitor and restrict Internet access according to content, Web page, or time of day, creating an easy-to-access report listing the Internet activity of each user.

With an Ethernet cable and integrated four-port switch, the system allows high-speed Internet sharing, virtual private network (VPN) pass-through, and easy Web-based setup. Designed for up to eight users, the FR314 firewall router can be expanded to accommodate as many as 45 users.

The router comes with a five-year warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a TRUE firewall product!!, June 20, 2001

By 

Glenn K "espresso" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Netgear FR314 Cable/DSL Firewall Router with Integrated 4-Port 10/100 Switch (Personal Computers)

I've been using my windows 2000 server using internet connection sharing (ICS) to share my cable connection to the rest of the house. Well, the motherboard died.. don't know how or why, but it died (being RMA'd). This was a great opportunity to find a router/firewall product instead of using my computer, which had to be on 24/7 so that everyone can access the internet. Well, with the power crisis in California and rise in electricity costs, I've decided to look for a less power consuimg option. My search ended with the FR314. The FR314 is a TRUE FIREWALL product, unlike the other Linksys, SMC, and even other netgear products that use Network Address Translation (NAT) as it's main security. There's nothing wrong with NAT, but it doesn't offer true firewall capabilities or PROTECTION. The FR314 utilizes Sonicwall's technology to manage it's firewall features. It basically is almost a "home" version of sonicwall's SOHO2 product which costs twice as much as the netgear (after MIR). Basically, it's got a great firewall engine (sonicwall) with a few less features (no DMZ, poor content filtering, no antivirus), but at more appealing price. Even with it's less features, it's a great option for the home user.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Firewall, January 9, 2002

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Robert Koeppel (Clovis, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Netgear FR314 Cable/DSL Firewall Router with Integrated 4-Port 10/100 Switch (Personal Computers)

I'm a network engineer who has been working with PCs since the mid '80s. This is a good router and a flawless firewall. It's easy to setup and usually runs like a top. A hardware based firewall will ALWAYS outperform a software solution like Zone Alarm, which is your only option if you buy a standard DSL/Cable router like Linksys.

With the release of firmware version 6.2.2 the FR314 now offers STEALTH mode, which means that not only will outsiders be blocked from connecting with your computer, they won't even know it exists. TCP/IP packets sent by hackers to probe for open ports will be eaten up by this firewall as if it were a black hole. You couldn't ask for anything better. This firewall (particularly with the updated firmware) is worth every single penny.

Netgear still needs to improve their customer and technical support services...While frustrating, it shouldn't prevent you from buying this firewall.

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Gotchas, December 6, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Netgear FR314 Cable/DSL Firewall Router with Integrated 4-Port 10/100 Switch (Personal Computers)

Be careful this router does not support PPTP connections with Microsoft Windows NT and 2000. Fact sheets on Netgears web site suggest that it does.