Well-designed modem from Netgear

Category: Review on NetGear DG834G ADSL Modem Router

Posted by: 14-Apr-2007

Strengths: Very good looking modem with an ease of use not boasted by name other modems

Weaknesses: Firmware is quite bad and leaves a lot to be desired

The Netgear DG834G is a very sleek looking modem which manages to deliver very good value for money since it manages to provide connectivity for multiple options such as router, wireless access point as well as ADSL and a Switch. The DG834G is an excellent piece of equipment which works very well for users setting up a wireless access point for the first time. The design of the product is quite good and its sleek looks almost make it invisible at times.

The biggest issue which you are likely to encounter with the Netgear DG834G is that its software might give you a bit of a headache. Though the software has got upgraded, it is still not up to the mark and this is the only major problem with the modem. The modem is reasonably priced though it is highly recommended that you look around online for good offers on this product as it is quite likely that you will get better pricing with a bit of hunting around.

Last but not the least, the DG834G is very user friendly and this should be your only reason to buy the unit. The set up process is a breeze and you are unlikely to face any cumbersome issues when using the modem. This ease of use makes Netgear DG834G exist in an otherwise competitive market and soft of covers up the issue of a poor firmware which comes bundled with the modem.