Netgear WNDR3300 Wireless-N RangeMax Dual Band Router

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

1
Bad:

5

Pros:

Supports both 5GHz and 2.4GHz frequencies.
Internal antenna design.
Intuitive and responsive Web interface.

Cons:

Short range.
Not true dual-band.

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Last revision on June 19, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Supports both 5GHz and 2.4GHz frequencies
Internal antenna design
Intuitive and responsive Web interface
Easy to set up
Good mixed mode and range throughput speed
Internet uplink QoS
Wireless repeating
Affordable
Good performance
Easy initial install

Reviewers Didn't Like

Short range
Not true dual-band
No Gigabit support
No print serving or NAS functionality
No USB
Unstable 2.4 GHz 11n
Performance drop at longer distances
Installation wizard too stripped-down
Pre-selected QoS games are old

Expert reviews and ratings

It can be forgiven if you have forgotten about NETGEAR and its wireless routers. After all, it has been a while since the trusted manufacturer of networking equipment has released any fresh gadgets. With its new series of N-Routers, it appears that it...

By AskMen on October 27, 2008

The WNDR3300 looks the part of a shiny, fast 802.11n router. Looks are deceptive; this is a sluggish unit in what should be its best operating mode....

By CNET Australia on September 30, 2008

Having the ability to run 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks simultaneously is an advantage, but this units speed wasnt as good as we hoped and its also limited to running 2.4GHz-based 802.11n adapters at 54Mbps....

By Good Gear Guide on September 01, 2008

The Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300 is a basic Wireless-N router that only offers a taste of dual-band wireless networking. Its short range and limited feature set may override its decent mixed-mode performance. Price range:...

By cnet on August 05, 2008

The biggest problem with wireless routers is the amount of interference, which can disrupt your connection. This is bad enough with standard 802.11g networks, but with Draft-N its potentially worse and can turn a super-fast network into a slow...

By Expert Reviews on June 01, 2008

Netgear has been quiet on the wireless front for far too long. While the competition has been busy churning out variations on the wireless-N theme Netgears last significant product was its Gigabit-equipped , which we reviewed over a year ago....

By Trusted Reviews on May 26, 2008

The WNDR3300 is a decent router if all you need is a basic wireless setup and a good multimedia streamer. Otherwise, explore other...

By PC Mag on May 22, 2008

The world of wireless is in flux. The 802.11n standard is all but finalised and the demand for longer ranges and stability has been testing even the very biggest manufacturers.Thankfully, leading Wi-Fi kit manufacturer Netgear has the answer:...

By TechRadar on May 13, 2008

Despite some compromises in speed and range, the Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N is an affordable router for those who need to operate in the 5GHz...

By Computer Shopper on May 01, 2008

The Netgear WNDR3300 offers basic dual-band networking, but the lack of speed, gigabit ethernet and USB ports make it hard to...

By Techworld on October 22, 2008

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