NetGear RT311 (RT311NA) Router

Pros: Quick and easy setup, shares expensive connection
Cons: requires separate hub.

You know, I first got into computers to write papers for school. Then I discovered games, and games were cool. Then came the quickie sales job selling computers, and then I had to build a few to get out last minute sales. Then came the internet and a...

Pros: Easy to set up, allows multiple computers to share one IP address
Cons: None

How we use it
The RT311 is connected to a cable modem. It then connects to a switch, which is connected to our modest home network of 2 (sometimes 3) computers. All computers on the network have a unique address on our local (in-home)...

Pros: Speed high on all comps, own home network.
Cons: None

Everyone knows the benefits of high speed online, you surf the internet at warp speed!! But say you have more than one computer, you don't need to invest in more than one cable modem, the RT311 from Netgear is all you need. The connection speed is the...

Pros: Very reliable unit. Supports both DSL and Cable Modem.
Cons: May be hard to set up for non-technical people. Only supports PPPoE

Background
When I moved to Kansas from Illinois, I now can get both DSL and Cable Modems. I actually subscribed to both and tested this router on both. Sprint, the big DSL provider, could not provision 8 Meg x 1 Meg. Only SBC and Telocity could...

Pros: Affordable, Offers all the Features of a Commercial Router
Cons: Latest Firmware Causes Problems

I own 2. I bought them Clearanced for only a third of retail. Heres my review.

Setup
Assuming the router works when you get it out of the box, setup should be very simple. I configured mine, it took 1 call to my cable provider to...

Pros: Easy to set up, web based configuration, CHEAP
Cons: Only one port (not a problem if you already have a hub)

I have had RoadRunner for about 5 months now and have not found a good way to network my computers together and share my internet connection. Initially I had Windows Internet Connection Sharing working flawlessly but something happened on RoadRunner's...

Pros: Plug & Play
Cons: Some Internal Routing Issues

Background: I previously was using a Netopia 7100C combination SDSL-modem/router/hub with Flashcom. When they went under, I switched to Telocity. I discovered quickly that you MUST use Telocity's proprietary DSL gateway/DSL-modem to hook up to their...

Pros: Solid construction, good instructions
Cons: One LAN port, only goes to about 4 Mbps

I recently had a broadband Internet connection installed (see my epinion on Sprint Broadband Direct) and wanted to share the connection among my home computers while maintaining security against hackers. I've been using a software firewall, Zone Alarm,...

Pros: Easy setup, easy configuration, regular updates & great performance
Cons: None

I bought my RT311 more than two years ago. I have not had a problem with it that was not caused by me. Every time I thought I would need to replace it a software upgrade opened new doors or fixed issues I had found. I have been extremely pleased with the...

Pros: easy to install, meets home needs very well
Cons: Had to do a firmware upgrade .. be sure to visit the tech support page

Okay, so you have more computers than you have IP addresses. This is the dilemma I recently faced when I added another computer to my DSL line. Initially, I used Internet sharing on a system running Windows 2000, this worked great for a while, until I...

Pros: Works well with PPPOE, supports dynamic dns and port forwarding.
Cons: Terminal based management console for advanced features may put off some people.

About a year ago I got high speed DSL access through BellAtlanic (now Verizon). Things went fairly smoothly, except that connection uses the PPPOE protocol. There are a number of providers using PPPOE. Essentially, you are forced to run a client...

Pros: easy setup, convenient leds, brand recognition, performs well
Cons: the RT311 doesn't come with a built-in hub/switch. You have to purchase one seperately.

I ended up purchasing this router because I have had good experiences with Netgear products in the past. Being the owner of a netgear switch and hub, i found it only logical to buy their cable/dsl router.

First off, when you decide to set up...

Pros: simple to set up, allows public access to internal web server
Cons: doesn't support multiple VPN clients!

Before you jump on me about the VPN statement, let me clarify what I mean. Indeed, the RT311 / RT314 support VPN clients. I can tunnel into my office, as well as my roommate and girlfriend. However, the Netgear routers only support one VPN client at a...

Pros: Ease of Install, price, speed.
Cons: Guess it lacks some bells and whistles

Well, I had to move. My last apartment I had RCN cable (which rocked by the way) and all I needed to do for my network was just use my handy dandy Netgear FS108 switch, and everything was DHCP. I was not concerned with hax0res very much, as I just had...

Pros: Durability, Clarity, Ease of use and set up, Speed, stellar fire wall...
Cons: It may only have 4 slots, which in some cases is not enough...

I am writing this review on a Netgear RT311 router. It's a DSL/Cable router. It has anywhere between 4-12 slots for computers depending on which model you actually buy. I have the router with 4 slots. This is a superior peice of equipment because of its ...