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Based on 5 expert reviews, the average rating for NetGear RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B is 3.7/5. Expert Reviews for Broadband Routers are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Netgear WNR834B

(10/10/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 57/100. Comparing these reviews to 36907 other Firewalls & Broadband Routers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 = Excellent.
Country: US
94.0 / 100.0
Testseek US Title:

Netgear WNR834B RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router

(01/05/08)
Summary: 18 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 67 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US
67.0 / 100.0
Laptop Magazine Title:

Netgear RangeMax Next WNR834B

(11/03/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Whole-house coverage Fastest budget router Lots of extras
Cons: ; Some problems with VoIP and video streaming  
Country: US
4.0 / 5.0
CNET.com Title:

Netgear WNR834B RangeMax Next Router

(03/05/06)
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Verdict: Though its maximum throughput is solid and its speed at long range is respectable, the Netgear WNR834B's mixed-mode speed is not. Save your cash until more Draft N routers make it through CNET Labs.
Pros: ; Among the Netgear WNR834B's benefits are satisfying maximum throughput, a slick design, simple setup, comprehensive documentation, and tight security capabilities.
Cons: ; The Netgear WNR834B is one of the more expensive new Draft N routers around, and it takes a big speed hit in mixed-mode environments. Also, you can't adjust its antennas, since they're located inside the case.
Country: US
6.3 / 10.0
Techradar Title:

Netgear RangeMax Next WNR834B


Summary: With IEEE 802.11n - the faster successor to the current g standard - being touted in the next iteration of Intel's Centrino chips, it makes sense to consider upgrading your wireless network to the fastest connection possible. The Netgear RangeMax WNR834B (£96 inc. VAT) has been around for a while, but this latest upgrade takes advantage... Read the full review
Pros: ; >Easy set upGood security
Cons: ; >Speed increases are theoretical only
Country: UK
3.5 / 5.0

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