
Basically, it's a good switch, but can't get an IP from my DSL provide. I *really* hope I have a lemon it's going back to the store tomorrow. This being the latest Netgear, I picked it up. My aging RT314 died, and so I borrowed a friend's RP314 until I could get a new one.

Looks like quite a product! On to the setup. Indicators: One Bi-Color LED per LAN port (10/100 indicating), 1 WAN activity LED, One Status LED, One Power LED.Ports: 4- 10/100 Base-T auto-sensing RJ45 ports ( LAN), 1- 10Base-T RJ45 port ( WAN).Network Standards: Static & Dynamic Routing with TCP/IP, VPN pass-through ( IPSec, L2TP), NAT, UDP, RIP-1, RIP-2, PPTP, PPPoE, DNS, DHCP (client & server), IEEE802.3i (10BASE-T) Ethernet Specification or IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX) Fast Ethernet (auto-sensing), RJ-45.Content Filtering by domain name or keyword.Dedicated bandwidth for each port so you can enjoy an efficient and error-free network.

Uplink port that lets you add computers to your network.Auto-sensing to offer future scalability of 10Base-T networks into 100Base-T Networks.Lets you exchange data quickly between connected PCs and notebooks, share printers and other peripherals, and communicate via e-mail.Enables you to share your broadband Internet connection.Pretty much standard fare, but the Ethernet cable was a nice touch, as not everyone has extra cables lying about Alright, enough about the style, let’s take a look at what you get in the box, and some basic features. I will admit, however that the new design looks good next to my SB4100 Cable Modem. Personally, I was a fan of the old box, but then again, not everybody wants a network center in their closet ).

Their latest line of products sports a new sleek look, a major change of the square purple boxes for which they were known. Some of the first consumer routers came out of Netgear, and they have been a major player in the home networking scene. Originally a consumer-oriented subsidiary of Bay Networks, they have since been spun off to become their own company. Netgear is well known in the networking market.
