the DG834G should work OK but there are various releases. You may find version 2, version 3 or version 4 releases of this product. Firmware is not interchangeable and the only way of knowing is by the label on the bottom of the box. the DG834G V3 and V4 are vista compliant.
the problem with EBuyer is you can't ring anyone up to ask as far as I know. There is little or no technical support. the company is a box shifter. My advice would be that if you feel you have decent knowledge of routers and the like, use a company like EBuyer. you can get some good bargains. If you will need handholding in any way then forget it. Buy from a more reputable source with technical support available, e.g. a local independent computer shop.
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To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 6:35 PM Subject: [access-uk] Will this router/modem do the job?
Hi all - Been absent for a few days, but back now and need to crack on! I've found the below wireless router/modem on Ebuyer for under £38, but is it a good spec for setting up my pc and laptop on a wireless network? It bothers me that it doesn't mention Vista, when talking about the operating systems that it is compatible with! My PC that will be on the network runs under XPHome, but the laptop under Vista home premium. Anyway, I'd appreciate thoughts on it, and any suggestions maybe for other Netgear router/modems that might for some reason be a better choice. Here then is the spec:This 802.11g wireless router adds considerable power and flexibility to your network. Five products in one, it combines an ADSL modem, router, 10/100 LANswitch, 802.11g access point, and SPI True Firewall. It gives you uninterrupted continuous connectivity to your network resources and the Internet, and allows you to share your broadband access with all of your networked computers wireless or with wires using Ethernet cables. Featuring high-speed 802.11g wireless capability - up to five times faster than 802.11b - it allows you todownload large files, videoconference, and distribute and play high-qualitydigital movies, photos, and MP3s in the blink of an eye. Simple to use, it plugsdirectly into your ADSL line. An integrated switch lets you directly connectfour computers or any combination of four computers, access points or printers. Setup couldn't be easier - NETGEAR's Smart Wizard install assistant and on-screenhelp guide you through each step. The Smart Wizard automatically detects andmakes the best connection to your ISP. True Firewall protects your networkwith business-class security against intruders, including logs and alerts ofbreak-in attempts, while VPN pass-through makes it safe to connect to yourbusiness network from home or office. The contemporary, sleek design of thisunit suits your home or office. The DG834G gives you instant connectivity with or without wires, and works with your existing 802.11b devices as well as your new 54 Mbps 802.11g devices.A built-in ADSL modem furnishes direct, always-on Internet connectivity andmulti-user access sharing at speeds up to 140 times faster than dial-up. Thispowerful router distributes MP3s, digital movies and photos with ultra-fast 10/100 switched LAN ports capable of speeds of 200 Mbps, and shares a single IP address with up to 253 users. And, it boasts double the memory and a 50%faster CPU than many popular routers. No need for a separate modem - this connects directly into your ADSL line. Built-in Port Forwarding settings, Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) and Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through make it simple to play Internet games, send instant messages, and host Internet services. User interface matches your local language (English, French, German or Italian). It supports PCs, Macintosh, and virtually all Ethernet devices, and comes with an Ethernet cable for connecting your first computer. True Firewall using Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Intrusion Control features Denial of Service protection from hacker attacks, while VPN (Virtual Private Network) pass-through permits secure access to your office or corporate network and enables you to host VPN services. Content filtering lets you control access to inappropriate web sites and limit usage by time of day. Logs browsing activities and provides optional e-mail alerts so you can monitor access. DMZ support allows unrestricted access from the Internet to one computer (for hosting web services). Specifications Table with 2 columns and 18 rows Specification Value Product Description NETGEAR DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router - wireless router Device Type Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated) Form Factor External Dimensions (WxDxH) 17.5 cm x 11.9 cm x 2.8 cm Weight 300 g Localisation English / United Kingdom Data Transfer Rate 54 Mbps Frequency Band 2.4 GHz Routing Protocol RIP, static IP routing Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Network / Transport Protocol TCP/IP, PPTP, UDP/IP, L2TP, IPSec, PPPoE, PPPoA Remote Management Protocol HTTP Digital Signaling Protocol ADSL, ADSL2+ Included Accessories Vertical stand Features Firewall protection, DMZ port, auto-sensing per device, dynamic IP address assignment , DHCP support, NAT support, VPN support, auto-negotiation, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), DoS attack prevention, E-mail alert, VPN passthrough, URL filtering Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED System RequirementsUNIX, Apple MacOS, Novell NetWare, Linux, Microsoft Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XPtable end -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. 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