NetGear WG602

Pros: Fast, Easy to install, Fast, Good range, WEP encryption, Did I mention it's fast?

Cons: No telnet configuration, PCI cards weren't ready for the product release

The Bottom Line: I'm glad I waited for the netgear 802.11G. So far it has delivered everything promised. I would (and have) recommend this to a friend

Review: For months I've put up with cat-5 cables running through my house because I knew that 802.11G was coming and I didn't want to put out the money on something I would just be replacing. I'm really glad I waited.

Even after the WG602 came out I...

Pros: Easy setup, quick upgrades, good security

Cons: Cordless phones (2.4 ghz) can cause connection difficulties

Review: My company has nine sports bars/restaurants and each uses at least 2 of the WG602 for free wifi (open network) for the customers for the past two years. We have had a few problems, but it has usually been with the router or internet connection (business ...

Pros: Simple set up and install.

Cons: None

Review: We have 5 computers in the house on a wired network. Two are laptops and I wanted to go wireless with those. The Netgear WG602 seemed like a good choice based on what I had read. All I had to do was open the box, plug in the power, and plug the ...

Pros: easy set up, all necessary features included, performance is good

Cons: bridge mode (WDS) works only with another wg602

Review: set it up: (it's a wg602 v3) g only filter on known mac address only wpa/psk (tkip) authentication (you got to reboot xp, thoug it does not tell you to do so) dell lattitude 610 with intel 2200B/G mini pci wifi signal is rated excellent by xp and ...

Pros: Good value, easy setup, good speed and coverage, decent security.

Cons: Plasticky feel, little in the way of diagnostics.

The Bottom Line: Good for home/soho use. Easy to install and good speed. Little diagnostic information so avoid if you need this. Get v3 for easiest life.

Review: We got this at work to give limited wireless access to the small (under 10) number of people who wanted to ditch the cables now that their laptops have wireless built in. Out of the box it was clearly a brand new product, packaged appropriately but ...

Pros: easy to install and use, nice lights not just LEDs

Cons: Can't configure it yet, physically bigger than competitors

Review: I have the 2nd version of the WG602 (ie the WG602v2) Wireless Access point by NETGEAR. It seems to work ok - just plug and play. Well, just install the software, then the hardware (NETGEAR Access Point, and PCMCIA cards) plugged into any hub or router ...

Pros: Easy setup. Good range and speed when it works. Handles mixed 802.11b+g environments well.

Cons: Limited features(no diagnostics). Latest firmware buggy. Technical Support stinks. I've had several fail.

The Bottom Line: The WG602 has received glowing reviews elsewhere. My experience differs. 2 out of 3 have failed. Works great when it works. Consider buying a protection policy and keep your receipt!

Review: I'll give a quick summary, followed by a more detailed history... Summary: I just came home with my 3rd WG602 Access Point. The first two failed in the following manner: - radio coverage / connection dies - firmware info page accessible from a ...

Pros: got good reviews :-). WG602 web interface is clear and functional.

Cons: still can't get it to perform reliably, or well.

The Bottom Line: WG602: easy to install, interface easy to use. Setting up WG511 & useful connection very problematic. I cannot determine which unit is the cause.

Review: I am still trying to determine if the WG511/WG602 combination I am using is faulty, incorrectly configured or just messed up by a poor signal environment. What I do know is that I have not had the success with it I had been hoping for. But I haven't ...

Pros: Asthetically pleasing

Cons: Problems galore (read for more)

The Bottom Line: Don't buy (yet).

Review: As usual, an office that needs to be connected wirelessly will need a wireless access point. So with a positive experience with Netgear's Rangemax line of products, we decided that a standard G AP was all that was needed in a 5-desktop user enviroment. ...

Pros: Easy setup, good looking

Cons: Weak signal and weak connection. Simple doesn't work

The Bottom Line: I will never buy any netgear product.

Review: I bought a Dell 600m laptop one and half year ago. With it, I set up my home wireless network. I already have a broadband network setup so a wireless access point would be enough for me. At that time, 102.11G was just in beta period and there was not too ...