Netgear WGR614 54G Wireless Broadband Router lets you experience the blazing-fast network wireless speeds of 54 Mbps .
Rating 3/5
Great Router!
Reviewed by
Tom Haywood
23 August 2010
This router brilliant for general surfing. loads web pages very quickly on both my computer and my Nokia N95 8GB. However, as a someone has said on this page, i have many problems with my Xbox 360 and Xbox Live.
First off, the router seems to have mood swings as i like to call them. Some days, Xbox Live works perfectly everything loads well and no in-game. But most of the time, The router will have a terrible connection to the Xbox 360, no matter where it is positioned in my house, meaning most xbox live functions will not work.
Also, the router cannot seem to keep its settings for the Xbox for very long and i find when reconfiguring wireless settings, the router has creted an entirely new IP address for my console. To solve this i tried setting a static route fo my Xbox 360. But the router refuses to accept the static ip address even after entering it into the routers set up page before hand. This and random disconnects make this router a dreadful one for use with online gameplay.
Rating 2/5
Netgear Wireless Router WGR614 6VGUKS Review
Reviewed by
Jamie Flubert
17 July 2008
I got one of these free with my broadband deal. The wireless range is superb. I cant make the router work properly with my lexmark wireless printer and it also locks up every couple of days, neither of which happen if I use a different router.
Rating 4/5
fantastic
Reviewed by
06 January 2008
The product arrived fast as i was promised.I havent got much pc knowledge so did all of the connecting which was very easy just had a little trouble with passwords phone netgear support they were brilliant they guided me through the rest of set up now i have internet on my notebook.
One very pleased customer
Rating 5/5
Great product & great service
Reviewed by
20 December 2007
Delivery was quick, and product description and reviews were very helpful.
Router was easy to set up, and was up and running with two
laptops in about 20 minutes.
This was a present for a friend who uses Vista on her laptops.
But I have an earlier Netgear model myself which I use with Linux laptops, and have been very pleased with it.
Rating 5/5
How many nodes can connect to WGR614 router
Reviewed by
Rony
24 October 2007
How many nodes can connect it for internet sharing (Wired and wirelessly). Can we expand the wired port with an additional switch?
Yes you can increase the number of ports with a simple switch like the Netgear FS608
Rating 1/5
Router failure
Reviewed by
Simon Duvivier
15 July 2007
Product performed adequately for 6 months then wireless component failed. Can use it as a hardwired router but not wireless. (original review 31/03/06)
Rating 1/5
Good for general surfing.. NOT for X-Box Live connectivity
Reviewed by
FaT BsTrD72
22 January 2007
Using this router for general surfing or home networking, the router is GREAT! Easy to install and the default settings will get you set up and ready to roll in no time. HOWEVER!!!! If you plan on using your XBox 360 in conjunction with this router DON'T! Else, you will be faced with hours upon hours of troubleshooting your NAT setting to allow full functionality on XBox Live. Have had issues with this router holding specific settings. Must continually apply settings I've changed in order for them to hold.
Rating 5/5
Excellent Product
Reviewed by
James Kemp
04 January 2007
Arrived from BBB very quickly. Product extremely easy to set-up and very reliable. Wireless signal very strong all over house.
Rating 3/5
WGR614V6 & Multi Connections
Reviewed by
Rich
31 December 2006
Be Warned. All functions seem to work quite well especially the wifi the router has trouble with multiple download streams. If you use Bit Torrent or Usenet you'll find you downloads take much twice to three times as long.
Rating 0/5
netgear refused to honor warranty
Reviewed by
thomas j
23 October 2006
Netgear definitely gave me the runaround when my WGR614v6 was defective. They asked me a lot of questions, repeatedly, and delayed, and lost the support records, etc., until they were so confused ... I specifically asked for a warranty replacement and they refused. I think they would have agreed if their records hadn't been so messed up, so you could say their confusion was the real culprit. Netgear rally failed me this time.
Rating 5/5
Fantastic service AND a great product
Reviewed by
Mick G
12 May 2006
Ordered this at 16:00, arrived the next day.So easy to install, painless changeover from my old router. Thoroughly recommend the product and the supplier.
Rating 5/5
Easy Install
Reviewed by
Owen Pay
11 April 2006
Arrived next day (thanks Broadbanbuyer)! Blueyonder Install via Netgear install Wizard was painless, even though I got it wrong and recovered. Flash card at the other end of the house constantly on strong signal. Fantastic product for networking virgins, like myself.
Rating 4/5
Good Product
Reviewed by
31 March 2006
Installed the router to a blueyonder broadband cable modem.
Though the setup instructions are extensive I still had a number of problems: for example during the router setup it insisted that there was no internet connection though the connection was working fine. After trying removal of all firewalls I disabled other unused network connections on the pc and it connected well via a WG111 adapter.
The manual is not very well written and contains a lot of jargon but it does allow a reasonably painless setup if you are patient.
The signal is ok through one floor to the loft where I have a second pc and there have not been many dropouts.
A laptop was also connected to the internet via the router very quickly and easily.
Rating 5/5
very good
Reviewed by
stranger
30 March 2006
had problems with the linksys router.. replaced with this one and it was exceptional from the moment i connected it...
purchase it, its a good buy!!!!!!!
Rating 5/5
Truely Fantastic Service
Reviewed by
08 March 2006
Well done Broadband Buyer on an all round impeccable service!
Ordered The WGR614 router late on monday, tracked my order online and received it tuesday morning. Easier, quicker and much cheaper than any amount of bargaining on Tottenham Ct Rd.
Site is informative, clear and easy to use. Picked up good tips from the review section which saved me time and effort.
Potentially useful info - I run a Mac Pwerbook, OSX on NTL broadband. The Netgear WGR 614 set up without problems, looks good and is small enough to be hidden away on a shelf. The signal strength is good over 2 floors.
Good router and great service, thanks again
Rating 0/5
Reviewed by
Emilio Buono
14 February 2006
Can this work with AOL broadband? and also can you have your computer off whilst sharing the internet with the computer in the other room?
Rating 5/5
Amazing service, fast delivery, helpful people!
Reviewed by
18 January 2006
I purchased the WGR614, but on recieving it I found that I could not connect wirelessly, without first using an ethernet connection to activate it, the tech service person who I spoke to really knew what the problem was I i felt totally assured, to get around the problem they even sent me a free ethernet card that of course cured the problem. I am totally impressed with the level of service I recieved they were just so helpful and I really did not feel like I was dealing with an internet company, their advice is given freely and without bias, If you are thinking of buying computer equipment then I urge you to use this company, they are specialists and if you are not sure about the products to buy or how to install the hardware, they will take you step by step over the phone, in short if you are going to have a problem I can't think of anyone better to have it with. Again thankyou broadband buyer and especially the tech support chap I spoke 2(no names, but you know who u are ;)
Rating 0/5
router good, adapters not ok
Reviewed by
Claudio
18 November 2005
The router is great.
It works fine, helpful interface.
I got problems with wireless adapters though.
so far, netgear's usb adapter and a pcmcia .b adapter connected
with this router.
But even netgear's PCI adapter did poorly a couple meters away.
For it to work, it had to remain very close, closer than my
ethernet cable!!
also, a dlink usb adapter is not working either. Keeps flashing
connected/ not connected.
if anybody knows why, let me know.
claudsan@uol.com.br
Rating 0/5
Don't understand
Reviewed by
Rich
07 November 2005
Does this mean that the cable modem installed by Telewest only came with a USB connection?
I'm thinking of getting this router because I'm getting a cable modem to replace my wireless self install kit. Bit worried that the cable modem might only have a USB port. Guess there's no where you can find out the specs for the cable modem that telewest install?
Rating 0/5
???
Reviewed by
Imran Hussain
04 October 2005
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Comment by:
dj
26 September 2005
does not say it will not work with usb cable modem and now i am getting deffed out by blueyonder support and netgear biggest waste of my time ever
thanks for nothing.
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Hi, does it say it will work with usb cable modem?
If you don't check spec of the product you are buying then how is that the fault of Netgear?
Rating 0/5
not at all good
Reviewed by
dj
26 September 2005
does not say it will not work with usb cable modem and now i am getting deffed out by blueyonder support and netgear biggest waste of my time ever
thanks for nothing
Rating 0/5
Top notch
Reviewed by
Steve
15 September 2005
i have it althou i dont use wireless option its very good router, its good for games, and everything else, its fast too.
Rating 5/5
Wireless Router
Reviewed by
19 August 2005
Ordered on the morning of 8 Aug received goods on the morning of 9 Aug.
Got it plugged in and working that evening. Installation instructions good up until the bit where you unplug the network cable. Was still relatively easy to do. Got MAC filtering set up and WEP encryption enabled.
Happy customer.
Rating 5/5
Couldn't have asked for more
Reviewed by
31 May 2005
I did not know anything about setting up routers, and the CD that came with it gave me step by step guide on getting everything up and running within 10 minutes.
This router works perfectly with Blueyonder Broadband and you don't have to worry about messing with the DHCP settings as it's all automatic. One thing I had to change manually was to set the IP on automatic in the network options.
This has to be the best looking router in the market! The white sleek casing is complimented with the see through acrylic/plastic and it's small so it can fit in many places.
Just remember to disable SSID, enable MAC filtering and enable WEP if you want some sense of security. And also, remember to change the password after logging on to the router so that your neighbours can't do anything silly.
I am thoroughly impressed with this router and is definately worth more then what it is priced.
Rating 5/5
netgear WRG614 v5 router
Reviewed by
22 April 2005
brilliant i installed it in 15 minutes and i have very basic knowledge off computers every thing working great highly recomended delivery was super fast next day ten out ten well done to all concerned
Rating 5/5
FANTASTIC
Reviewed by
07 April 2005
I ordered my router along with a Netgear Wireless USB2 adapter at 4pm on wednesday and they both arrived at 11am the next morning. By midday I was all set up and had two PC's and a laptop all accessing the internet throught the WGR614UK.
The setup wizard took only 10 minutes and I had no hiccups or difficulties at all. The same can be said of the setup for the USB adapter on the second PC.
Outstanding router and outstanding service from broadband buyer.
Nice one.
Col
Rating 5/5
Brilliant!
Reviewed by
23 March 2005
My only fault with this product is that the installation was confusing and didn't go quite as the instructions said it would, apart from that no problems.
The range is great, and it doesnt lose the connection at all.
Overal a superb product that works well and looks great!
Rating 5/5
Netgear WGR614 v5 is AMAZING
Reviewed by
18 February 2005
First off, broadband buyer are amazing, ordered it early in the morning on wednesday and within 2 hours of confirming it they dispatched it to citylink! Received it following day about 12ish!
Ok, so the actual product, well I have telewest broadband with cable router and everything went absolutely smoothly - installation within minutes! This product comes with a setup wizard which configures everything for you by occasionaly asking you yes/no questions, it really was very simple. I highly recommend netgear if your not an expert on wireless configurations. Also their technical support was excellent, answering my call (about security setup) within about 20 seconds! I get either very good or excellent signal all around my house, can't wait for the summer to try the laptop in the garden! I bought a USB adapter with this and I really recommend that instead of installing the PCI adapter because this is so much simpler!
In conclusion, if your not experienced with wireless routers or struggle with computers in general, this is the router for you!
Rating 4/5
Netgear WGR614 54Mbps Broadband Wireless Router
Reviewed by
01 February 2005
Well done Broadband buyer.
Finally decieded to purchase a wireless router and chose this one after a lot of searching various web sites.
Ordered it at 15:30 on Friday last week and it arrived Monday at 09:50. Result...!!!
Unboxed it and started to connect it together.
One thing I found very confusing about it was the fact that no where did the manual or Smart Setup Wizard mention about what to do if you have a USB Broadband modem already installed. After waiting on the Tech Support line for over 20 minutes finally got the answer.
Plugged it all together and wow it works really well.
Recommend this to anyone who is non-technical like myself and wants a really good wireless option.
Please kick Netgear to include a bit in the manual about what to do if your existing Broadband modem is connected via USB.
Rating 5/5
Great piece of kit
Reviewed by
08 November 2004
Got the router within 2 days of ordering, and customer services were fantastic, prompt replies to all delivery questions.
Connects well to Blueyonder internet from Telewest and two PCs via wireless.
Definitely recommended.
Rating 5/5
Great for NTL Home CABLE BB
Reviewed by
27 February 2004
Easy to set up too...
Rating 5/5
Wireless Broadband Router
Reviewed by
08 November 2003
This is truly amazing and so easy to install I was connected to the internet in minutes and now can access my email anywhere in the house or even garden (can't wait till summer!!) I was also impressed with the speed it is fairly quick and I am only using cable moden 150k.
I am absolutely delighted with the product and not forgeting the service from Broadbandbuyer.. Thank you, order was in my hands within 30 hours of being placed.
Rating 3/5
Hard work to get this working
Reviewed by
21 September 2003
I bought a WGR614 and a WG511 as an upgrade for an Intel Anypoint Wireless network. Having used a variety of Networks before I was reasonably optimistic I could get it working but after two months I was starting to loose patience. The problem I had was a highly unstable wireless connection which would disconnect even when the laptop was next to the router. Netgears Support failed to resolve the problem.
I found a solution on Amazon.com which involved registering the IP adresses in the advanced LAN setup menu by telling the Router the IP adress of all the Computers on the network connection stability was established and so far I have had no further problems with dissconnecting wireless links. I would say the performance is good but would hesitate to reccomend it in view of the problems with manual configuration and the lack of help from Netgear.
Rating 2/5
Beware!
Reviewed by
20 September 2003
The quality of this product is pretty good - it does everything it's meant to.
However the reason I've only given it two thumbs up is that I purchased it with an ADSL modem to connect to BT Openworld. Unfortunately, this product does not have the correct routing protocols to allow me to connect (PPPoATM). This meant that I have had to use a rather "dirty" method of getting it to work as my wireless router (I'm effectively only using it as a wireless access point, with the modem doing the routing). This has meant that effectively the two machines on the network cannot view each other.
This isn't a big deal, as I bought the item to share my internet connection. But I would advise all potential buyers to check which protocol you will be using to connect, and if it's PPPoATM (which apparently, is fairly standard across the UK & Europe), you'll find that you can't fully utilise this router.
Rating 5/5
Netgear 54G ADSL Wireless Desktop Bundle
Reviewed by
15 August 2003
I am VERY impressed with the Netgear Wireless solution I have recently purchased from Broadbandbuyer & the EXCELLENT service they have given me - from Order/Delivery to Technical Support, not just 'another Boxshifter' on the internet!
Rating 5/5
WGR614 Wireless Router
Reviewed by
18 July 2003
I'm very impressed!
I ordered from Broadbandbuyer at 13:40 on Thursday, and it had arrived by lunchtime on Friday. The website made it easy to see the progress of the order, and track the courier - very slick.
Got the router home, surpised how small and light it is ! Setup really was very easy, and I was reconnected to the Internet via my NTL broadband immediately - no hassle.
Fired up the laptop, it connected straight away, and works in every room in the house. Marvellous! I haven't enabled encryption, MAC address filtering or hiding SSID yet, (or upgraded the firmware), but I'm mighty impressed so far.
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Paired with an External Ethernet Modem, Wireless Broadband Routers set up in minutes to let you share your Internet connection, share files, printers, and hard drives from anywhere in your wireless range or by wired Ethernet connectivity that is provided by one of the 4 port on the back of the wireless Broadband router.
Choosing the right wireless networking speed and range to suit your individual requirements can be a confusing business! To help you make the right decision, we have created a short guide to various wireless options and the coverage they provide. Please not this is just a guide, every home or office is different and we cannot guarantee coverage and speed.
Wireless G (802.11g, 2.4GHz) With Wireless G you can easily set up a wireless network at home or in the office, without cables. Wireless G is ideal for use in modest properties (e.g. Modern Semi Detached House) and for Web-surfing, email on Broadband connections below 8Mbps.
Dual Band Wireless (802.11g 2.4GHz & 802.11a 5GHz) Ideal for businesses with Dual Band Wireless automatically choose the frequency with the most available bandwidth - either the widely used Wireless G (2.4GHz freq.) or the interference-free Wireless A (5GHz freq.)
Broadband routers are designed to be used with Virgin Media Broadband (previously NTL, Telewest) via a cable modem. If you have a broadband via a phoneline, see ADSL Wireless Routers instead.
