I have been researching wireless modems/routers for a few weeks now and basically I am sold on the Netgear DG834G based on all the forum comments here and at Whirlpool.

However, my question is, when I looked at the specs on the Netgear website it has this diagram outlining the virtues of other Netgear wireless modems/routers.



Is it worth considering the Rangemax and Rangemax Wireless N products?

To put some context around this, I have an ADSL 2+ connection, as of Christmas will have an iMac 20" Mid 2007 (Machine ID 7,1), and am looking at getting a EEE or Aspire One next year for my wife to use in the bedroom/lounge. I also use an Minitar ATA for voip.

I sold a Netgear DG834G on Monday on MacTalk for a bargain. I'm also using another one at the moment. They are very good modems/routers.

If you're going to need the other fancy stuff, then have you looked at getting an AirPort Extreme? I was going to buy one of these on Sunday except it doesn't have an ADSL modem included.

I guess that is my question - do I need the other fancy stuff

Maybe it comes down to price.

Can you afford it? If so, get it. Otherwise, no.

For me, I could not afford those features and I am happy to go without. The basic router is perfect and I have been using it for over 3 years (DG834G). Just don't try to flash the firmware over wireless.