Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Router ADSL2+ Modem Router (DGND3700)

Netgear's N600 Wireless Dual Band Router ADSL2+ combines two functions in one unit: it acts as both a router and a DSL modem. While most Americans use cable modem services for broadband Internet connectivity, DSL is the second most widely-used connection service, particularly in rural part of the country. It is still the primary way to connect to the Internet in many parts of the world. The N600 lets users extend their DSL connectivity throughout a home network to wired devices connected via its Gigabit Ethernet ports. And it's fine wireless router, too.

Another bonus of having a two-in-one device like the DGND3700? It integrates two pieces of hardware into one, so less clutter. It also provides a heftier feature set and more management options that the router that the DSL providers usually give with their service. Finally, the simultaneous dual-band means users can take advantage of the 5 GHz band for multimedia streaming or online gaming.

Of course, conversely, if for whatever reason the DGND3700 had some sort of hardware failure, you are out both your DSL modem and your router. Netgear's hardware has proven to be pretty reliable, though.

Netgear touts the N600 Wireless Dual Band Router ADSL2+ as having some unprecedented hardware and that its specs are the first of its kind in the market. For example, according to Netgear, this is also the first router on the market to use NAND flash versus NOR. NAND flash memory allows for higher storage capacity over NOR. That may be, but I did not notice any performance gains over Netgear's N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (WNDR3700) or N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (WNDR4000) routers. In fact, the DGND3700, while still a very good performer, did not have as robust throughput at the 5 GHz band as the N750. On the other hand, the N750 is scorchingly fast—no other router we've seen can touch it on certain measures. In fact, the N600 Wireless Dual Band Router ADSL2+'s performance results are still tops among comparable routers. It's performance is about the same as the quite good Cisco Linksys E3000 High Performance Wireless-N Router

The big plus with this router is its ADSL modem and router combined functionality. It's not a router for the networking faint-of-heart, as setting up a DSL modem can be tricky. Netgear provides a hotline number for users stuck on setup as well as what information users need from their ISP to setup the DGND3700. Also, perspective buyers must ensure that their DSL service is compatible. Many major carriers are supported: AT&T, Verizon, Qwest, CenturyLink and EarthLink service will work with the DGND3700.

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One of the major problems most users face with routers is that of the first initial step, i.e. the configuration of the routers. From Belkin router configuration to Netgear router setup, the average common router user cannot completely facilitate the process. What is required is the help of computer experts that is available at your beck and call, every hour of the day, each single day of the year. This is not possible with the regular tech support companies that provide you with onsite support. The role of perennial computer support is fulfilled by online technical support companies.

Online technical support companies are essentially organizations that hire computer experts and provide you with the following:

Netgear Router Support Phone

You can subscribe to the plans of these companies by simply visiting their websites and purchasing a plan of theirs by first choosing one and then making an online payment. If you find this process a bit difficult to handle, you can always call up their toll free number. As soon as you call them, you will be attended by an assistant who will diagnose the computer problem that you are facing and then recommend you a plan which best suits your needs. He will also assist you in guiding you through the payment process.

As soon as you complete the payment process, you will be immediately transferred to the technical department where an available technician will tend to you and consequently solve your problem in the least possible time.

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