Netgear FWG114P 802.11g Wireless Firewall with USB Print Server

Average customer rating: 3.0

Works Perfectly
My two cents
Zero Support
Great device but Don't count on India-Tech Support
Differences Between Hardware Versions

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Netgear FWG114P 802.11g Wireless Firewall with USB Print Server

Manufacturer: Netgear
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B0000DIWW2

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Product Description

<b>Includes: Ethernet cable, power adapter, resource CD, & manual.</b> Netgear FWG114P ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Router with USB Print Server - Perfect for an office environment, this router supports up to 253 users on the LAN, including up to 64 wireless users! Wireless users connect to the network via 802.11g or 802.11b protocols; and have the ability to wirelessly access files and share a single broadband Internet connection. Everyone on the network also benefits from the security of having a built-in firewall, as well as the convenience of sharing a single USB printer via the built-in USB print server. NAT Intrusion Detection - including logging, reporting, & alerts Filtering - Port, IP Packet, JAVA/URL/ActiveX Blocking, & URL Keyword Smart Wizard browser-based administration Remote management by IP Administration Address using SSL DHCP Server, WAN DHCP Client Port Range Forwarding Exposed Host (DMZ) Enable/Disable WAN Ping DNS Proxy, PPPoe login client support MAC Address Cloning NTP Support Save/Restore Configuration Files Diagnostic Tools - ping, trace route, & more Requirements - (TCP/IP Networking) Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, NetWare, UNIX, Linux / (Print Server) Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP

Customer Reviews:

Works Perfectly.......2007-06-09

Having read the other reviews, I guess I've been really lucky. I almost didn't buy this unit, but since I owned a previous version that supported parallel printers, I thought I'd give it a try.

I don't use many features of the firewall, except I filter all incoming requests. But after finding out I needed to reboot the cable modem router, the FMG114P worked perfectly as a wireless router. The range is just sufficient to reach from 1 corner of the house on the 1st floor, to the extreme opposite corner on the 2nd floor. Probably about 60'. My old router was a B, this is a G. I haven't noticed it "feeling" much fast.

Connecting my Cannon iP4300 could not have been any easier. There was no software to install for Windows 2000. I just run a simple 3 step process to create a TCP/IP printer port and its worked perfectly. I do have a printer manager application that pops up saying the printer isn't responding, yet the printer starts up and does what it needs to do. I suspect its just a timeout since I'm not sure the drive knows that the printer isn't directly connected to the computer and isn't expecting a response immediately. Anyway, I ignore the message and it quickly goes away. (The router documentation warns that this may happen).

All in all. Its was a perfect replacement for its older sibling and luckily I didn't need tech support.

BTW, this was version 2.

My two cents.......2007-05-15

I have been using Netgear products for several years, and the FWG114P for over a year. I have about 20 of these in the field. They operate in extreme weather conditions (encased in polystyrene) as well as offices. It is currently my overall router of choice.

PROS

-Great all around router for the money
-Easy to configure with lots of options
-DHCP server is rock solid
-Rubber Ducky antenna is removable with standard SMA connector
-Supports VPN
-Supports WEP and WPA
-Works extremely well with wireless broadband internet

CONS

-Need to upgrade to latest version of software (1.07) if it's not already on there
-Versions 1.03 and earlier have internet disconnect problems
-Doesn't seem to play well with all versions of PPPoE (will drop internet connections even at latest version of software).
-Have had some compatibility problems when using site blocking
-Needs to be able to block by IP as well as site name/text strings

Overall I am very pleased with this router, although it doesn't seem to work in 100% of the situations. I'm not sure any of them do, actually.

Zero Support.......2007-03-01

Netgear is absolutely the WORST tech support/customer service I have ever had the misery of encountering. It doesn't exist. So if you think you'll ever need any tech support or customer service, don't buy this product!

Great device but Don't count on India-Tech Support.......2006-12-27

This is going to be my second FWG114P I'll be purchasing. Netgear has package a great device... combination Print Server/FireWall solution. I found it simple to configure and maintian... Recommend to update to the latest software rev. immediately before configuration. Once you have configured your device to your liking... remember to back up your settings!

Now the review... It has been my experience with the Netgear wireless devices will only last between 2-3 years. I previously owned a FR114W with a wireless adapter.. this was good for almost 3 years (2004). I called support and after challenging their INDIA Tech Support for days/weeks and 3 RMA's later, I finally, got a new product not a Refurbished one after complaining! I decided to go with the FWG114P keeping the FR114W as a backup. Thank goodness for that else I wouldn't be able to write this review today... Great device until just recently... Again the Wireless component after 2 years went bad...challanged INDIA Tech Support to begin the RMA Merry-go-Round... After several blind action items including, rebooting the worksation, router, disconnecting the power from the wall and ISP connection and finally flashing to the latest software revision (This must be scripted the engineers I worked with were clueless) and 2 1/2 hours later they determined the device just went bad and the RMA was finally issued.
I really like the product but don't count on the India Support and don't count on the device to last more than 2-3 years. One clue... Once you finish playing with India support and if you have gotten no where... DEMAND! "ONSHORE Level 2 support". This will get routed to California... here you stand a better chance of resolution. I did...less than 30 min. and I got the RMA. If anyone knows of another Print server/FW all-n-one device like this one please respond I would recommend a change to a more reliable device.

Differences Between Hardware Versions.......2006-03-12

I have four of these products. Two are V1 and two V2. The radio power and sensitivity are better in V2. However, with V2, I have had difficulties with the serial modem dial backup working, as well as VPN passthrough using another VPN host with the Netgear serving clients. Netgear tech support has tried to be helpful, but after six weeks has not been able to solve the problems. As soon as I revert to V1, things are fine. The trouble is that V2 is the current version.

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