Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 17 expert reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

5
Average:

1
Bad:

5

8.4

User Score

Based on 2,366 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Simultaneous dual-band.
Media serving.
Amazing throughput.

Cons:

Setup and configuration rough around the edges.
Slow file copying via USB connection.

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Last revision on October 12, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Simultaneous dual-band
Media serving
Amazing throughput
Improved setup with Genie app
Loaded with features
Easy to set up
Fast at short range
Traffic meter
Awesome price/performance ratio
DLNAcompliant media server

Reviewers Didn't Like

Setup and configuration rough around the edges
Slow file copying via USB connection
Some owners report problems after weeks of use
Mixed reviews at long range (5 GHz)
Slow network storage
No USB printer sharing
Traffic meter can't limit specific clients' use
There is no BitTorrent client and no support for RADIUS

Expert reviews and ratings

Despite this, the Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax is still a decent all-round solution. With fast speeds and a strong signal, it's a capable router that's a good choice for those wanting to set up multiple networks. Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax is...

By 5FWD on September 30, 2011

Netgear’s four-port gigabit, simultaneous dual-band WNDR3700 Wi-Fi router proved a joy to use. It was stable and glitch-free, with easy media serving. However, bliss only commenced after setup and configuration.The WNDR3700 offers none of the...

By Macworld Australia on March 30, 2011

However, the WNDR3700 is an excellent product once configured, and I found there's no better performing small or home office-class (SOHO) Wi-Fi router available. Still, the interface and setup experience need some work. See more like this: network,...

By Macworld on March 28, 2011

However, the Netgear WNDR3700 is an excellent product once configured, and I found there's no better performing small or home office-class (SOHO) Wi-Fi router available. Still, the interface and setup experience need some work. Jon L Jacobi, PC...

By PC Advisor on March 11, 2011

One of the fastest wireless router we've tested to date, Netgear's N600 is fit for technically inclined consumers or small business. This excellent router's feature set is suited to both power home users and the most technical IT person...

By PC Mag on March 06, 2011

Today's premium Wi-Fi routers push the boundaries of design, features, and range You’ve been getting by with the cheapie router you bought two years ago, so why should you upgrade now? In a word: Performance. And features. Oh, sorry. That’s two...

By Maximum PC on October 27, 2010

The NETGEAR WNDR3700 is a worthy...

By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

The Netgear RangeMax WNDR3700 is a low-profile compact box that is finished in a high-gloss black and comes with the antennae built into the device. It ships with a stand, so you can lay it flat or stand it vertically for slightly better reception....

By TechRadar on May 07, 2010

A long list of features and good speed, but range is only average...

By PC Pro on March 29, 2010

There are a lot of things to like in this unit, performance aside. We especially love the storage and access features. Rarely have we seen a router make it so easy to access files from direct-attach storage. The on-board setup screen provides an IP...

By ComputerPowerUser on January 01, 2010

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