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Netgear WNDR3700

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • easy on the eyes and comes with an intuitive Web interface
  • stable and glitch-free
  • smaller and more affordable package

Cons

  • Internet is unavailable without an Internet connection
  • bliss only commenced after setup and configuration
  • new PC cleaner just an Edge ad in disguise

Key specs

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Netgear WNDR3700 - Pros & Cons

Netgear WNDR3700

Pros

  • easy on the eyes and comes with an intuitive Web interface
  • stable and glitch-free
  • smaller and more affordable package
  • offers an impressive collection of features and very good performance
  • strong feature set
  • and excellent throughput

Cons

  • Internet is unavailable without an Internet connection
  • bliss only commenced after setup and configuration
  • new PC cleaner just an Edge ad in disguise
  • etched metamaterial antennas for the 5 GHz radio have been removed
  • it increases flash memory from 8 to 16 MB
  • found no sign of cable damage
  • the iPad was not longer connected to the Internet
  • NETGEAR cherry-picked a router for the retest
  • only allow admins to log in anyway
  • products are not built to last
  • loses connection to some devices (not internet)

Netgear WNDR3700 - Technical Overview

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IconNumber of WAN ports
1
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Cisco MWR 2941-DC
Number of WAN ports: 16
IconTotal wireless data transfer rate
600 Mbps
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TP-Link Talon AD7200
Total wireless data transfer rate: 7133 Mbps
IconNumber of LAN ports
4
Best:
Cisco CISCO7206VXR
Number of LAN ports: 60

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Netgear WNDR3700 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Number of LAN ports4
Number of WAN ports1
USByes
Total USB ports1
Number of USB 2.0 ports1
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 ports0
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Dimensions
Width8.58 in
Height1.38 in
Depth6.3 in
Weight0.99 lb
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Management interfaceWeb/network
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Number of simultaneous connections4096
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Jumbo frames supportyes
Mobile broadband supportno
Throughput WAN-LAN408.9 Mbps
VoIP (SIP)no
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate300.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz data transfer rate300.0 Mbps
External antennano
MIMOyes
Total wireless data transfer rate600.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
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Memory
Included flash memory8.0 MB
Maximum flash memory8.0 MB
Included RAM128.0 MB
Maximum RAM128.0 MB
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Security
DMZyes
VPN clientno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
File serverVia USB
Designed for wall mountingyes
Mobile app for controlling featuresyes
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Compatibility
DynDNSyes
Support for alternative firmware
  • DD-Wrt
  • OpenWrt
Target audience
  • Smaller offices
  • Home users
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)6 - 10
Power over Ethernet (PoE)no

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Netgear WNDR3700 Netgear - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.4
Based on 12 reviews
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Netgear WNDR3700 NETGEAR WNDR3700v2 5 GHz Band Retest - SmallNetBuilder
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smallnetbuilder.com
Published: 28.02.2011
NETGEAR WNDR3700v2 5 GHz Band Retest - SmallNetBuilder

Retesting at NETGEAR's request, we found minor improvement in 5 GHz performance with a new test sample and new firmware. {multithumb} I expected to hear from...

Netgear WNDR3700 Yes, Routers Do Die - SmallNetBuilder
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smallnetbuilder.com
Published: 03.12.2012
Yes, Routers Do Die - SmallNetBuilder

The best way to deal with a flaky router is quickly and simply. Ms. SmallNetBuilder provided the first indication that something was up the NETGEAR WNDR3700 ...

Netgear WNDR3700 NETGEAR WNDR3700v2 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder
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smallnetbuilder.com
Published: 20.01.2011
NETGEAR WNDR3700v2 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder

The new hardware revision of NETGEAR's best-selling router seems a bit weaker on the 5 GHz side, but otherwise unchanged. {multithumb} {mospagebreak toctitle...

Netgear WNDR3700 Gentlemen, Start Your Buying: NETGEAR WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder
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smallnetbuilder.com
Published: 15.09.2009
Gentlemen, Start Your Buying: NETGEAR WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder

NETGEAR gets into the simultaneous dual-band 802.11n routing game for real this time. {mospagebreak toctitle= Introduction, Features} Introduction Updated 5/...

Netgear WNDR3700 Netgear WNDR3700 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 12.10.2009
Netgear WNDR3700 Review | Digital Trends

Netgear's WNDR3700 offers snappy dual-band operation wrapped in a sleek living-room friendly design.

Netgear WNDR3700 Netgear WNDR3700 review
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Alphr
Published: 01.04.2010
Netgear WNDR3700 review
3.0

There's nothing shy about Netgear's range-topping WNDR3700. Although it has no protruding aerials, it measures more than 200mm tall and 150mm wide; fortunately, its glossy finish and LEDs aren't as intrusive. There's nothing low key

Netgear WNDR3700 Netgear WNDR3700 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 12.10.2009
Netgear WNDR3700 Review | Digital Trends

Netgear's WNDR3700 offers snappy dual-band operation wrapped in a sleek living-room friendly design.

Netgear WNDR3700 Netgear RangeMax WNDR3700 review
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TechRadar
Published: 07.05.2010
Netgear RangeMax WNDR3700 review
3.0

This Wireless-n router may be slick looking but it suffers from widely variable data speeds

Netgear WNDR3700 Netgear's Dual-Band WNDR3700 Router Is Fast, Reliable
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Published: 09.03.2011
Netgear's Dual-Band WNDR3700 Router Is Fast, Reliable
2.0

Review: Netgear WNDR3700 Router

Netgear WNDR3700 Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700)
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PC World
Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700)
4.3

A fast, easy to use, dual-band wireless router for homes and small offices

Netgear WNDR3700 Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (Premium Edition)
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CNET
Published: 23.09.2009
Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (Premium Edition)

Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (Premium Edition)

Netgear WNDR3700 Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (WNDR3700) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 06.03.2011
Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (WNDR3700) Review
4.5

One of the fastest wireless router we've tested to date, Netgear's N600 is fit for technically inclined consumers or small business. This excellent router's feature set is suited to both power home users and the most technical IT person

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