SUPER-G!! - Netgear (WGT624-Router | WG511T-Nic)

Sharkims · 05-09-2004, 06:31 AM

Let me just say, this is AWESOME!
I love 108mbps wireless, it gives me around 6mbps. This being with about 7 other wireless networks interfearing with the signal.

So if you are looking for a good setup, get the Super-G!!!

Now of course range is a question, I tested the range and can get on with 50% signal two streets away with another appartment complex in the way, leaving me VERY happy with signal streingth. No cut outs either.

I can post some throughput benchies and pics of the netgear apps and hardware if you would like. Just post back and let me know.

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FB · 05-10-2004, 01:33 PM

really??? i just bought a non-super g, maybe i will get one so i can share internet with my gF accross the street? it should work right?

EDIT: nvmd about the accross the street thing.

FB · 05-10-2004, 01:39 PM

One more thing, how does it work with a B network? do you know?

Sharkims · 05-10-2004, 02:18 PM

Just fine. Both of the items I listed above at B+G compatable.

In fact the router can be setup to run as B/G/Super-G or One or two of them.

This is actualy a very powerful router.... I can seriously access it through another appartment complex, which is just amazing.

Sharkims · 05-10-2004, 02:19 PM

Oh yes and one other thing.

I purchased mine from BestBuy. They were having a sale on it and it only cost $100!

The None-Super_G only cost $50!!

Sharkims · 05-10-2004, 02:21 PM

One last thing, I promse this time. :P

I tried the Linksys (SpeedBooster) and the Belkin(XPress Booster), both of these Routers/WAP's were very underperforming. The Belking didn't forward ports correctly and allowed access to router information without logging in.

The Linksys just simply put had poar range and for a price tag of $130us it is usless. As it only boosts 20% to all none 'SpeedBooster' nics. Even with SpeedBooster nics which are $90. It only boosts 35% over regular G if you're lucky.

FB · 05-10-2004, 02:21 PM

i just ordered the 624 and canceled my 614 order.

you are not at all going to be impressed by the price though. zipzoomfly has the 624 for 83.00 - 25.00 mail in rebate + free 2 day shipping.
total price 58.00

Sharkims · 05-10-2004, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FB -|-+

i just ordered the 624 and canceled my 614 order.

you are not at all going to be impressed by the price though. zipzoomfly has the 624 for 83.00 - 25.00 mail in rebate + free 2 day shipping.
total price 58.00

Nice score!

Now remember you need the Super-G nic to really get full speed.... However, I suspect you will take full advantage of a regular G or B nic, maybe even a little better. I suspect you can reach accross the street with this one, if you are serious.

Sharkims · 05-10-2004, 02:25 PM

Just make sure and allow the router to update the firmware itself, there is an option inside the router admin.

FB · 05-10-2004, 02:27 PM

yeah, my laptop is B

but if that can reach accross the street then i will get a G adapter for the gF's desktop

FB · 05-10-2004, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharkims

Just make sure and allow the router to update the firmware itself, there is an option inside the router admin.

ok, i will figure it out when i get it, i should recieve it by Thurs.

Purple Lizzard · 05-10-2004, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FB -|-+

really??? i just bought a non-super g, maybe i will get one so i can share internet with my gF accross the street? it should work right?

EDIT: nvmd about the accross the street thing.

Range if a function of wattage of the transmitter and the gain of the antenna.

The wattage you can't change easily
The antenna is a very simple change

FB · 05-10-2004, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purple Lizzard

Range if a function of wattage of the transmitter and the gain of the antenna.

The wattage you can't change easily
The antenna is a very simple change

thanks, i will just have to try it out.

Briton · 05-10-2004, 04:52 PM

I have the same router (the 624) and I love it. I got it for $60 from newegg after the $25 rebate about a month ago. The only thing you have to be careful about is to check the number on the side of the box against the list of numbers on the Netgear page before you update the firmware. There are some models that do not upgrade to the new firmware. If you try, you will kill the router and need to RMA it. Luckily, I didn't get one.

Briton · 05-10-2004, 04:55 PM

A little off topic, but does anyone know how to keep it from cutting off during games? I never get disconnected from the internet, but I do lose connection with games after 2-10 minutes. Someone told me it was a setting, but he didn't remember which. Any of you know?

05-09-2004, 06:31 AM	#1
Sharkims I won't bite, honest! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA, WA Posts: 1,318	SUPER-G!! - Netgear (WGT624-Router \| WG511T-Nic) Let me just say, this is AWESOME! I love 108mbps wireless, it gives me around 6mbps. This being with about 7 other wireless networks interfearing with the signal. So if you are looking for a good setup, get the Super-G!!! Now of course range is a question, I tested the range and can get on with 50% signal two streets away with another appartment complex in the way, leaving me VERY happy with signal streingth. No cut outs either. I can post some throughput benchies and pics of the netgear apps and hardware if you would like. Just post back and let me know. __________________ Primary Rig: ASUS A8N-SLI Premium \|\| X2 3800+(280x9.5 @ 1.425v (2.7ghz)) - CNPS9500 LED \|\| 2x1gb OCZ PC3200@440(2.5-3-3-10) \|\| 2x eVGA-7800GT SLI \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 \|\| Creative X-FI Xtreme Music
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FB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: in my mind and in your hearts Posts: 24,879	really??? i just bought a non-super g, maybe i will get one so i can share internet with my gF accross the street? it should work right? EDIT: nvmd about the accross the street thing. __________________ Last edited by FB; 05-10-2004 at 01:54 PM..
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05-10-2004, 01:39 PM	#3
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05-10-2004, 02:18 PM	#4
Sharkims I won't bite, honest! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA, WA Posts: 1,318	Just fine. Both of the items I listed above at B+G compatable. In fact the router can be setup to run as B/G/Super-G or One or two of them. This is actualy a very powerful router.... I can seriously access it through another appartment complex, which is just amazing. __________________ Primary Rig: ASUS A8N-SLI Premium \|\| X2 3800+(280x9.5 @ 1.425v (2.7ghz)) - CNPS9500 LED \|\| 2x1gb OCZ PC3200@440(2.5-3-3-10) \|\| 2x eVGA-7800GT SLI \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 \|\| Creative X-FI Xtreme Music
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05-10-2004, 02:19 PM	#5
Sharkims I won't bite, honest! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA, WA Posts: 1,318	Oh yes and one other thing. I purchased mine from BestBuy. They were having a sale on it and it only cost $100! The None-Super_G only cost $50!! __________________ Primary Rig: ASUS A8N-SLI Premium \|\| X2 3800+(280x9.5 @ 1.425v (2.7ghz)) - CNPS9500 LED \|\| 2x1gb OCZ PC3200@440(2.5-3-3-10) \|\| 2x eVGA-7800GT SLI \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 \|\| Creative X-FI Xtreme Music
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05-10-2004, 02:21 PM	#6
Sharkims I won't bite, honest! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA, WA Posts: 1,318	One last thing, I promse this time. :P I tried the Linksys (SpeedBooster) and the Belkin(XPress Booster), both of these Routers/WAP's were very underperforming. The Belking didn't forward ports correctly and allowed access to router information without logging in. The Linksys just simply put had poar range and for a price tag of $130us it is usless. As it only boosts 20% to all none 'SpeedBooster' nics. Even with SpeedBooster nics which are $90. It only boosts 35% over regular G if you're lucky. __________________ Primary Rig: ASUS A8N-SLI Premium \|\| X2 3800+(280x9.5 @ 1.425v (2.7ghz)) - CNPS9500 LED \|\| 2x1gb OCZ PC3200@440(2.5-3-3-10) \|\| 2x eVGA-7800GT SLI \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 \|\| Creative X-FI Xtreme Music
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05-10-2004, 02:25 PM	#9
Sharkims I won't bite, honest! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA, WA Posts: 1,318	Just make sure and allow the router to update the firmware itself, there is an option inside the router admin. __________________ Primary Rig: ASUS A8N-SLI Premium \|\| X2 3800+(280x9.5 @ 1.425v (2.7ghz)) - CNPS9500 LED \|\| 2x1gb OCZ PC3200@440(2.5-3-3-10) \|\| 2x eVGA-7800GT SLI \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 \|\| Creative X-FI Xtreme Music
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05-10-2004, 02:27 PM	#10
FB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: in my mind and in your hearts Posts: 24,879	yeah, my laptop is B but if that can reach accross the street then i will get a G adapter for the gF's desktop __________________
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05-10-2004, 04:52 PM	#14
Briton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 2,778	I have the same router (the 624) and I love it. I got it for $60 from newegg after the $25 rebate about a month ago. The only thing you have to be careful about is to check the number on the side of the box against the list of numbers on the Netgear page before you update the firmware. There are some models that do not upgrade to the new firmware. If you try, you will kill the router and need to RMA it. Luckily, I didn't get one. __________________ ASUS P5Q Pro \|\| E8400 Wolfdale \|\| 4GB G.Skill DDR2 1200 \|\| MSI Radeon 4850 \|\| AVerMedia PCIe Tuner \|\| SB Audigy2 ZS Platinum \|\| Zalman 750W PSU \|\| LG GGW-H20L HD/BR Burner \|\| Vista Ultimate 64 \|\| Samsung 22" LCD (Desktop) Lenovo T60p \|\| T7600 Core 2 Duo \|\| 3GB \|\| 160GB \|\| FireGL 5250 \|\| Vista Ultimate / Backtrack (School) Lenovo X61 \|\| T8300 Centrino Pro \|\| 3GB \|\| 160GB \|\| XP Pro (Work)
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05-10-2004, 04:55 PM	#15
Briton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 2,778	A little off topic, but does anyone know how to keep it from cutting off during games? I never get disconnected from the internet, but I do lose connection with games after 2-10 minutes. Someone told me it was a setting, but he didn't remember which. Any of you know? __________________ ASUS P5Q Pro \|\| E8400 Wolfdale \|\| 4GB G.Skill DDR2 1200 \|\| MSI Radeon 4850 \|\| AVerMedia PCIe Tuner \|\| SB Audigy2 ZS Platinum \|\| Zalman 750W PSU \|\| LG GGW-H20L HD/BR Burner \|\| Vista Ultimate 64 \|\| Samsung 22" LCD (Desktop) Lenovo T60p \|\| T7600 Core 2 Duo \|\| 3GB \|\| 160GB \|\| FireGL 5250 \|\| Vista Ultimate / Backtrack (School) Lenovo X61 \|\| T8300 Centrino Pro \|\| 3GB \|\| 160GB \|\| XP Pro (Work)
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