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This modem and router combo features a full-rate ADSL 2/2+ modem, a 4-port Ethernet switch and a dual-antenna wireless-N router in one unit for a wide range of high-speed connection options.
 
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Good Router at a Great Price
on August 10, 2011
Posted by: NetGeek
from Denver, CO
I bought this as a replacement for an aging ActionTec DSL Wireless G router. The old router had been rock solid for years, but was showing signs of age. I wanted another integrated router with Wireless N. I wanted Wireless N because I use my 360 as a Media Extender and HD video requires a stable connection and good speed.
My first attempt was a Netgear DGND3300. I found it had short range and the internet connection was not as stable as my old router. That had to go! I went back to ActionTec because my old router was so stable. It was the right decision!
Had I not already got through the DSL setup PITA with Qwest on the previous router, I would have had some issue because some of the defaults (VCI should =32) are not right for Qwest and they are buried deeply in the setup.
I've owned a lot of wireless routers and I can't say this is the best, but it is a very close second. I will say it's the best DSL/Wireless router I owned.
Couple of things to be aware of. 1) No static DHCP IP Address assignments. I have a couple of AV media servers that it would be very nice have keep the same IP. Oh well. Hoping for a firmware update with this! 2) This is only 2.4Ghz Wireless-N, which is the most common, but 5.0Ghz would be nice to have. 3) This is not a gigabit switch. I bought a $25 gigabit switch to compliment it and thing are good! 4) This router will not accept a SSID with an underscore! I had to go around and re-setup all my devices!
In short, great range, speed, and stability (both wireless and DSL), but lacking a few nice to have features. I would probably given it 5 stars if it would have had the DHCP static IP assignment and the no SSID bug. All of these should be addressable with firmware updates.
What's great about it: Wireless Range, Speed, Stability
What's not so great: No Static DHPC Assignments, SSID Bug, Not Gigabit
I would recommend this to a friend!
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