Netgear FWG114P 802.11g Wireless Firewall with USB Print Server

Product Description
NETGEAR¿s FWG114P ProSafe 802.11g Wireless VPN Firewall combines five products in one to give users the capability for sharing secure wired and wireless network connections. The built-in high speed 54 Mbps/802.11g wireless access point, NAT router and four-port switch let you share your broadband connection. An integrated print server enables all PCs on a network to share a USB printer. Built-in USB print server to share with all of the PCs on the network. Advanced security with a true firewall (SPI), VPN tunnel termination and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) for WLAN Security.

Product Description:
Includes: Ethernet cable, power adapter, resource CD, & manual. Netgear FWG114P ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Router with USB Print Server - Perfect for an office environment, this router supports up to 253 users on the LAN, including up to 64 wireless users! Wireless users connect to the network via 802.11g or 802.11b protocols; and have the ability to wirelessly access files and share a single broadband Internet connection. Everyone on the network also benefits from the security of having a built-in firewall, as well as the convenience of sharing a single USB printer via the built-in USB print server. NAT Intrusion Detection - including logging, reporting, & alerts Filtering - Port, IP Packet, JAVA/URL/ActiveX Blocking, & URL Keyword Smart Wizard browser-based administration Remote management by IP Administration Address using SSL DHCP Server, WAN DHCP Client Port Range Forwarding Exposed Host (DMZ) Enable/Disable WAN Ping DNS Proxy, PPPoe login client support MAC Address Cloning NTP Support Save/Restore Configuration Files Diagnostic Tools - ping, trace route, & more Requirements - (TCP/IP Networking) Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, NetWare, UNIX, Linux / (Print Server) Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP

Average customer rating:

Worst Netgear product I've ever owned
Works Perfectly
My two cents
Zero Support
Great device but Don't count on India-Tech Support

Netgear FWG114P 802.11g Wireless Firewall with USB Print Server

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

True Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Intrusion Detection
Built-in 54 Mbps/802.11g Wireless Access Point
Integrated USB Print Server
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
Support for two simultaneous VPN tunnels

ASIN: B0000DIWW2

Product Description

Includes: Ethernet cable, power adapter, resource CD, & manual. Netgear FWG114P ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Router with USB Print Server - Perfect for an office environment, this router supports up to 253 users on the LAN, including up to 64 wireless users! Wireless users connect to the network via 802.11g or 802.11b protocols; and have the ability to wirelessly access files and share a single broadband Internet connection. Everyone on the network also benefits from the security of having a built-in firewall, as well as the convenience of sharing a single USB printer via the built-in USB print server. NAT Intrusion Detection - including logging, reporting, & alerts Filtering - Port, IP Packet, JAVA/URL/ActiveX Blocking, & URL Keyword Smart Wizard browser-based administration Remote management by IP Administration Address using SSL DHCP Server, WAN DHCP Client Port Range Forwarding Exposed Host (DMZ) Enable/Disable WAN Ping DNS Proxy, PPPoe login client support MAC Address Cloning NTP Support Save/Restore Configuration Files Diagnostic Tools - ping, trace route, & more Requirements - (TCP/IP Networking) Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, NetWare, UNIX, Linux / (Print Server) Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP

Customer Reviews:

Worst Netgear product I've ever owned.......2007-07-02

I read all of the reviews before I bought this and figured that surely Netgear would fix all the problems that were mentioned. I was incredibly wrong. The now two year old problem of constantly dropping WAN connection is still prevalent. I had an FWG114PV2 and I upgraded it to the latest firmware and had no problems at all for about 2 hours. Then I had to reboot the router every 5 minutes for an hour. Then it went up a bit more to 15-20 minutes each hour and then back to around 5. The longest it ever held connection was a full 18 hours which I thought was sheer magic. During the longest period of connectivity was my heaviest use as well. Both my girlfriend and I work from home and we simply pounded the router with data due to the nature of our jobs. I remember only have Pidgin. PuTTY, and Firefox with 3 tabs open during nearly 6 hours of random WAN drops. I wasn't doing anything special if I was doing anything at all. Most traffic was simple IMing and SSH traffic and nothing more.

After that debacle, I downgraded to firmware 1.2_04 (second newest, nearly a year old at this point) and it was no better. I did the same testing as before: Pidgin, PuTTY, Firefox. The connection drops were less frequent but still happened multiple times an hour. At that point, I was completely fed up and promptly filled out an Amazon return. In total, I had this piece of junk for 1 week including the UPS pick-up to my apartment. It was only in use for 2 days and I didn't even get to test out the print server functionality but I too figured that it wouldn't work worth what this thing costs.

As a replacement, I dusted off my old WRT54GL that FON sent me nearly three years ago and flashed it with dd-wrt. Since then, the router has been rebooted two times by me and only had a dropped WAN connection once...when my DHCP lease renewed itself.

I gave this piece of junk 2 stars simply because the case is made of metal and not cheap plastic like the rest of consumer-level networking products.

Works Perfectly.......2007-06-09

Having read the other reviews, I guess I've been really lucky. I almost didn't buy this unit, but since I owned a previous version that supported parallel printers, I thought I'd give it a try.

I don't use many features of the firewall, except I filter all incoming requests. But after finding out I needed to reboot the cable modem router, the FMG114P worked perfectly as a wireless router. The range is just sufficient to reach from 1 corner of the house on the 1st floor, to the extreme opposite corner on the 2nd floor. Probably about 60'. My old router was a B, this is a G. I haven't noticed it "feeling" much fast.

Connecting my Cannon iP4300 could not have been any easier. There was no software to install for Windows 2000. I just run a simple 3 step process to create a TCP/IP printer port and its worked perfectly. I do have a printer manager application that pops up saying the printer isn't responding, yet the printer starts up and does what it needs to do. I suspect its just a timeout since I'm not sure the drive knows that the printer isn't directly connected to the computer and isn't expecting a response immediately. Anyway, I ignore the message and it quickly goes away. (The router documentation warns that this may happen).

All in all. Its was a perfect replacement for its older sibling and luckily I didn't need tech support.

BTW, this was version 2.

My two cents.......2007-05-15

I have been using Netgear products for several years, and the FWG114P for over a year. I have about 20 of these in the field. They operate in extreme weather conditions (encased in polystyrene) as well as offices. It is currently my overall router of choice.

PROS

-Great all around router for the money
-Easy to configure with lots of options
-DHCP server is rock solid
-Rubber Ducky antenna is removable with standard SMA connector
-Supports VPN
-Supports WEP and WPA
-Works extremely well with wireless broadband internet

CONS

-Need to upgrade to latest version of software (1.07) if it's not already on there
-Versions 1.03 and earlier have internet disconnect problems
-Doesn't seem to play well with all versions of PPPoE (will drop internet connections even at latest version of software).
-Have had some compatibility problems when using site blocking
-Needs to be able to block by IP as well as site name/text strings

Overall I am very pleased with this router, although it doesn't seem to work in 100% of the situations. I'm not sure any of them do, actually.

Zero Support.......2007-03-01

Netgear is absolutely the WORST tech support/customer service I have ever had the misery of encountering. It doesn't exist. So if you think you'll ever need any tech support or customer service, don't buy this product!

Great device but Don't count on India-Tech Support.......2006-12-27

This is going to be my second FWG114P I'll be purchasing. Netgear has package a great device... combination Print Server/FireWall solution. I found it simple to configure and maintian... Recommend to update to the latest software rev. immediately before configuration. Once you have configured your device to your liking... remember to back up your settings!

Now the review... It has been my experience with the Netgear wireless devices will only last between 2-3 years. I previously owned a FR114W with a wireless adapter.. this was good for almost 3 years (2004). I called support and after challenging their INDIA Tech Support for days/weeks and 3 RMA's later, I finally, got a new product not a Refurbished one after complaining! I decided to go with the FWG114P keeping the FR114W as a backup. Thank goodness for that else I wouldn't be able to write this review today... Great device until just recently... Again the Wireless component after 2 years went bad...challanged INDIA Tech Support to begin the RMA Merry-go-Round... After several blind action items including, rebooting the worksation, router, disconnecting the power from the wall and ISP connection and finally flashing to the latest software revision (This must be scripted the engineers I worked with were clueless) and 2 1/2 hours later they determined the device just went bad and the RMA was finally issued.
I really like the product but don't count on the India Support and don't count on the device to last more than 2-3 years. One clue... Once you finish playing with India support and if you have gotten no where... DEMAND! "ONSHORE Level 2 support". This will get routed to California... here you stand a better chance of resolution. I did...less than 30 min. and I got the RMA. If anyone knows of another Print server/FW all-n-one device like this one please respond I would recommend a change to a more reliable device.

NETGEAR FWG114P ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Firewall with USB Print Server - Wireless router - EN, Fast EN, 802.11g

Average customer rating:

FWG114P Version 2 is Very Reliable & Problem Free
Slick UI and featureset but quite unreliable

NETGEAR FWG114P ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Firewall with USB Print Server - Wireless router - EN, Fast EN, 802.11g

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

NETGEAR's ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Firewall with USB Print Server consolidates multiple connection features and gives users the ability to share secure wired and wireless network connections. Designed to connect multiple PCs without running additional wires, it allows up to 253 users on the LAN - including up to 64 wireless users - to share one broadband Internet connection. Higher wireless speeds allow for distribution of large files and enables high performance videoconferencing. The built-in print server enables multiple users to utilize a single printer. Full-scale business-class security that includes Wi-Fi Protected Access enhancements and Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall ensures that the network, network users, and data communications are thoroughly protected. Fully compliant with 802.11g 54 Mbps, it preserves your 802.11b investment. Web browser-based settings and on-screen help make setup a breeze. Fail safe features provide back-up connection to the Internet. It is wall-mountable to save space.

Customer Reviews:

FWG114P Version 2 is Very Reliable & Problem Free.......2007-02-04

Prosafe 802.11g Wireless Firewall/Print Server (Model FWG114P v2)

I first purchased the version 1 unit to run my wireless network, it kept dying and had to be rebooted. Since it was under warranty I sent it back with no problems and received a Version 2 as its replacement.

The FWG114P V2 replacement that I received has been awesome and totally dependable.

I set it up about a year ago and haven't had to touch it since. I have numerous wireless devices attached to it at all times and they'd tell me if the signal ever failed. No problems indicated by any of these devices.

I like the metal case and rugged design. Most wireless units today tend to be plastic and run hot. This baby runs at virtually no temperature at all.

Setting up the unit was a breeze and it came with tons of security settings and features unlike the older version. It was out of the box and up and running, with my buildings security settings, in less than 20 minutes.

There are 4 output network ports on the back of the unit as well as of course the network input. There is a USB port for a printer, which we are not using, as well as a serial port for a modem if you are not using broadband. I couldn't fingure that anyone would still be using a modem anymore, but it's there if you are.

The front of the unit shows power, printer status, modem status, internet speed, internet status, wireless status, as well as traffic and speed for the four local ports. The antenna screws on the back and can be changed to a larger one if required although I've not had a range issue in two story building. We keep the unit in the basement next to the surfboard cable modem and most of our wireless usage is upstairs on the main floor.

We've used one of the network ports to run our VOIP lines and have had no glitches. Years back we used a cheaper router and had to reset that one virtually every other day. Boy am I glad those days are gone.

Like I said, I am very impressed with this Netgear ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Firewall/Print Server. When we experienced problems with the Version 1 unit I was tempted to get a different brand but the Version 2 replacement really changed my mind. The unit also comes with a great warranty period, if you buy it new of course.

Right now I'm tempted to buy another in case some future power problem or water leak blows it up some day. We have it plugged into a network UPS system which filters out any Edison brownouts or surges.

You won't go wrong with this unit, that is of course if you get a Version 2 instead of a remanufactured Verison 1. Its a little costly, but if you want dependability I'd buy another in a heartbeat.

Slick UI and featureset but quite unreliable.......2005-12-05

Been wrestling with one of these for most of the last year. (There are two versions of the hardware, one with a v2 at the end of the model number. I have the earlier one, without the v2.)

On the plus side, if you follow the hard-to-find instructions on how to create a VPN between this router and an FVS318 you can in fact get a reasonably fast, secure connection. However, as a basic wireless router it's been extremely erratic-- I have to powercycle it daily. Sometimes it loses the ability to route Web traffic or even accept connections to the administrative web interface built-in (though it will take a ping). Power cycling usually helps. About once per month I have to reset to factory settings, upload firmware, then reset to factory settings again (ugh) and reprogram with my settings to get it to work.

Life's too short. If I weren't more or less wedded to this thing (connecting to another Netgear VPN server that this is compatible with) I'd never buy another one. I may actally sell this one on eBay and see what another Netgear model can do for me-- they can't all be this bad.

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