Netgear WNDR3400 N600 Dual Band Wireless Router

by Netgear

• N600 Wireless Dual Band Router with WiFi Speeds up to 600 Mbps (300 + 300) ideal for HD video streaming and other demaning applications
• Security - Best in class (WPA/WPA2?PSK) and WEP and Push ?N? Connect ensures a quick and secure network connection using WiFi Protected Setup® (WPS)
• NETGEAR Genie® ? Easy dashboard control to manage, monitor and repair your home network
• WiFi Range - Simulateous Dual Band doubles bandwidth while reducing WiFi interefearece and is ideal for larger homes with many connected devices
• Five (5) 10/100 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 2.6 x 11.6 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0041LYY6K
• Item model number: WNDR3400-100NAS
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (698 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #248 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #15 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Routers
  • #49 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 1, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

 

 

 

Fast Multimedia Streaming – High Performance

The NETGEAR N600 Wireless Dual Band Router (WNDR3400) offers the high performance wireless Internet access needed for demanding applications, such as streaming multimedia and multiplayer gaming. Simultaneous Dual Band provides the best performance and minimizes interference by providing two independent, dedicated networks. The ReadySHARE USB storage allows you to convert your USB Hard drive to a network storage drive for backup.

 

The NETGEAR Difference – WNDR3400

• Simultaneous Dual Band 300 + 300Mbps

• ReadyShare USB Storage

• DLNA Media Server

Applications

Ideal for HD Video Streaming

Access and Share USB Storage

Better Online Gaming and Media Streaming

Network Speed

Faster WiFi Speed – N600 Dual Band WiFi delivers 300 + 300Mbps for combined wireless speeds up to 600Mbps 

 

Wireless Range

Range – Ideal for medium to large homes

 

Reliable Connections

Simultaneous Dual Band – Wireless access on both 2.4 & 5GHz bands

Advanced QoS – Optimized for smooth HD streaming & gaming

 

Sharing

ReadySHARE USB – Wirelessly access & share USB hard drives

 

Ease of Use

NETGEAR genie App – Easy-to-use dashboard to monitor, control & repair home networks

Push ‘N’ Connect – Secure push button WiFi connections using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)

WiFi & Power On/Off – Convenient power savings to power down the entire router and/or just WiFi

 

Security

Live Parental Controls – Centralized & easy-to-use website filtering for all devices connected to the Internet via the router

Guest Network Access – Separate & secure WiFi access for guests using your home network

Secure WiFi Connections – Highest level wireless security with WPA/WPA2

 

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Choose the wireless router that fits your needs

	WNDR3400	WNDR3700	WNDR4300	WNDR4500	R6200	R6300
	N600 WiFi Dual Band Router	N600 WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router	N750 WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router	N900 WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router	R6200 WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router	R6300 WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router
Performance
Combined WiFi Speed	N600	N600	N750	N900	AC1167	AC1750
WiFi Range
WiFi Transmit Power To Maximize Range	Good	Better	Best	Best	Ultimate	Ultimate
No. Of USB Ports	1	1	1	2	1	2
Ethernet Ports – 4 LAN + 1 WAN	10/100 Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
USB Storage Access Speed	Better	Best	Best	Best	Ultimate	Ultimate
Features
Live Parental Control
Broadband Usage Meter
Guest Networks
DLNA Media Streaming
CD -Less Install With Smartphones/Tablet
Premium Features
Genie – Dashboard Control
ReadySHARE Print
ReadySHARE Cloud
Time Machine Compatible
TIVO Extended Storage

 

 

 

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NETGEAR genie

• Easily manage, monitor & repair your network
• Makes any printer AirPrint compatible to print from an iPad or iPhone
• My Media—Find & play media files in your network
• For PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, & Android devices

 

 

NETGEAR

Package Contents

• N600 Wireless Dual Band Router (WNDR3400v2)
• Stand
• Ethernet cable
• Power adapter, localized to country of sale

System Requirements

• Broadband (cable, DSL) Internet service & modem with Ethernet connection
• 2.4 or 5.0 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n specification wireless adapter or an Ethernet adapter and cable for each computer
• Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0 or Safari 1.4 or higher

 

Product Description

Simultaneous dual band Wireless-N offers twice the bandwidth with better connection and less interference, Ready SHARE provides fast and easy shared access to an external USB storage device, Broadband Usage Meter ensures accurate measurement of Internet traffic daily, weekly and monthly with customized alerts Live Parental Controls, powered by OpenDNS, Blocks unsafe Internet content and applications, Flexible and customizable settings through Web interface, accessible remotely, Protects devices connected through the router such as PCs, gaming consoles, and iPod touch, And it's FREE! To learn more visit www.netgear.com/lpc, Multiple SSID support - Set up a second network for guests with restricted access or a dedicated network for video and gaming, Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) - Enjoy enhanced media, gaming, and Internet telephone performance with automatic application prioritization, Push 'N' Connect securely connects devices at the touch of a button. Spend less time installing your router and setting up your network and more time gaming, surfing the Internet, and conducting business, NETGEAR Green, Convenient one-touch on/off switch and Wi-Fi button conserve energy, Efficient Energy Star compliant power supply, Packaging manufactured with at least 80% recycled materials.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

151 of 159 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, great for streaming HD video, and easy setup. November 13, 2010

By Breadwinner

I bought the N600 after having problems with the signal from Linksys e1000 constantly dropping the wireless signal after only one week of use. The setup out of the box is relatively simple as you have the option of using the setup disc or logging in online and setting up from there. I tested them both, but opted for the disc setup. The bridge setup for the PPPoE settings was fast and the connection test is automatic which is very convenient. There are a couple of minor tweaks to make such as clicking the radio button which establishes a constant internet connection, nothing too heavy. I liked being able to assign my own SSDI network name and password upon setup--which is something Linksys did not offer. The router does not have pre-drilled holes for wall-mounting--what I prefer--but I solved that issue by spending $1.97 on two large strips of commercial velcro from WalMart and sticking the router on to the wall next to my modem. Simple.You also have the option of turning the router off from the back and also turning off the blue circular light on the top exterior by gently pressing it for 2 secs and releasing it.

I run a wired laptop, two wireless laptops, an Epson 610 wireless printer, my Blackberry Curve, and one Wii connection via this router. I'm very partial to the HD setup as I stream Netflix via the Wii regularly. Both wireless laptops (XP and W7) picked up the signal immediately and the range is excellent throughout the house--four strong bars. Not bad without an antennae. If you have a 6 DECT phone, you will need to unplug the main phone from the base prior to establishing the wireless network and plug it back once the wireless network is setup. For whatever reason, having the phone plugged during the initial setup interferes with the signal upon setup. There were no issues with signal interference when I plugged the phone back in.

I had a Belkin router for 5 (problem free) years before trying the Linksys e1000 N router which proved to be a headache due to its limited range. The N600's wired and wireless connections are both extremely fast and when streaming video--especially via my Wii--I noticed the difference in HD video quality immediately. To date, I've streamed movies from Netflix, printed documents from my wireless laptop, while streaming music from Pandora on my Blackberry and have yet to have an issue. Also, if you are adding a wireless printer for the first time to your network, you will still need to unplug your 6 DECT phone prior to setup.

I need to add that the best feature--in my opinion--is the USB/Readyshare connection which allows you to hook up an external hardrive for sharing between multiple PCs in your home. I no longer have to drag an external drive with extra files from one computer to the next. I just click on the Readyshare icon on whatever PC I'm on and there everything is and there is no lag time in downloads. Storing files from my laptops to the readyshare drive have proven to be easy, as I just move them from the folders of whatever device I am working on to the readyshare drive by dragging them.

This router has exceeded my expectations and I would recommend it as a solid "buy" for a very reasonable price.

UPDATE: As of June 2012, the router is still performing exceptionally well. I now have linked my Samsung Galaxy Tab, HTC EVO, Wii, Epson 610 printer, and four laptops to the router and it is still running with no lag time. Netflix stream ridiculously clear and in sync on my Galaxy Tab up to 30ft away and the N600 remains blazing fast. I would bet the reason most people are having problems with the router signal being choppy is that they failed to unplug their DECT phones before settiing up the router.

151 of 162 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Customer service Horrible & a lot of Resets May 5, 2011

By Mark A. McKinney

This product worked great for about 2-3 months then I had to reset the router sometimes. About 5 months after I bought this router, I had to reset it 4-5 times a week. It will not stay connected with my phone, laptop, or my computer (hardwired). I know it is not my modem because when I reset it, I connect with any or all of my devices. I called customer services and they said that they can NOT help me unless I pay for their customer services which only last 90 days. They wanted to charge me $40(1-time trouble shooting services), $69(6 months), or $99(1 year). You must also realize that the product is warranted for 1 year and I explained that to the lady and she would not help me unless I was willing to pay at least $40. I am not willing to pay this because it only cost $79 from Staples. At this point, she hung up the phone on me. I was shocked. I wasn't hollering or anything at her. I just wanted an explanation. Well, I will never buy another NetGear product. I am going to try to return it to Staples. Do NOT buy any NetGear product unless you want this kind of service.
I did call back and the second person seemed to be helpful but he ask for my ID # from my previous call and he asked for a moment to read the service call and he never returned to talk to me and he never hung up either. I am really done with this company. Don't buy it!!!

103 of 114 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, Easy, and Affordable -- Predictably Netgear October 24, 2010

By J. Dean

We've had this router for a couple weeks now, and I must say I'm nothing other than happy.

One person streaming movies to Xbox, playing shoot-em-up game on PS3, and surfing the web all at the same time and everyone is happy. I didn't have any trouble with setup (I did not use the setup CD). Instead, our old router was a netgear and I just copied most the old configuration and used my brain to figure out the new wireless settings. (they're not so hard)

My only complaint is the ring of blinking blue LED's on the side. In a dark room they are a bit irritating. Maybe there's a way to turn them off?

Oh, and I decided on this router over the next wndr3700 because we don't need a gigabit wired network in the house. So far as I could tell, that was the only difference and I couldn't see paying $70 more for something we wouldn't use. I don't even think our computers have gigabit ethernet on the built-in network cards.