written by j4jono on 22/10/2006
Good Points
Small, neat and very easy to set up.
Bad Points
Overheating when sitting flat. This caused major network problems and resulted in having to turn it off every now and then to get it to work properly.
General Comments
Having just gone online and performed a number of searches, I have just realised that I am not the only person having problems with these routers/modems.
I acquired the Netgear DG834G 54Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Firewall Router as part of a package when I subscribed to Sky Broadband. I have had nothing but trouble with it since I set it up. I have now followed the advice I found on the web, and I have attached the "feet" to enable the router to stand on one end. Allegedly, this will cure the overheating problem.
I await with anticipation.
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Kiyawhite's Response to j4jono's Review
Written on: 19/11/2006
I've never known someone to have an overheating problem. Therefore I think the problem is with the way you're treating the router than with the router itself. For example, have you got a lot of cables plugged into or near to the router that will be producing strong magnetic waves, and therefore cause a struggle for the equipment within the router; have you placed the router in a closed space; have you got the router near to any heat sources?
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<br/>Looking for simple solutions like these should help, because I think it's awful that you're the FIRST person to have to deal with overheating problems from the Netgear DG834G 54Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Firewall Router.
J4Jono's Response to j4jono's Review
Written on: 06/02/2008
Thanks for the support Achinton. I was starting to think I was being victimized by a group of Net gear buffs! ;-)
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<br/>Seriously, my wireless links all go really sluggish and the only way of curing it is to turn the router off for a while and back on again. Works perfectly for a good while after that. It is also on 24/7 apart from these brief rests.
Kiyawhite's Response to j4jono's Review
Written on: 05/02/2008
I recommend to claim from the warranty
Achinton's Response to j4jono's Review
Written on: 04/02/2008
I have exactly the same problem, it requires resetting at least twice an hour. The modem sits clear of any obstruction, but gets very hot. The problem has existed from day one, but I am not convinced that heat is the real problem.
Kiyawhite's Response to j4jono's Review
Written on: 12/03/2007
Oh, I forgot to add: my router's on 24/7, and there's not one time in all of that when it overheats!
151170_Fatboyslim's Response to j4jono's Review
Written on: 11/03/2007
I have the exact same model AND I NEVER have any overheating problems, and mine also sits horizontally and is on for 6 hours or more at a time. I do think that your problem could stem from lack of ventilation, there are also ventilation holes along the top edge and the sides which you may have inadvertently blocked.