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Motorola WR850G Wireless Broadband Router Review

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Revainrating 3 out of 5  
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2.8
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Details

Connectivity TechnologyWireless
BrandMotorola
Wireless Communication Standard802.11b/g
Security ProtocolWPA-PSK
Number of Ports4
Controller TypeSwitch
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Description of Motorola WR850G Wireless Broadband Router

Installation Wizard makes networking simple. Expansive enough to cover everyone in your home or small office - wired and wirelessly. Ethernet ports support auto-detection of appropriate signaling and auto-crossover. Includes 802.11g technology and is backward compatible with 802.11b access devices

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works like a charm for computers and accessories

I did some research a year ago and thought I'd buy a netgear when my wife got the laptop. Set up EZ, don't forget to reboot and works like a charm in our 3 story house even in the basement and the unit is in the attic on the 3rd floor. I also decided to get a wireless card for a Motorola laptop. Cnet reviews, rate this as the best and hands down it is.

Pros
  • Great for me
Cons
  • Expensive insurance

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Don't buy this if you want your Wi-Fi to work right away.

This kit includes 2 router stands WITHOUT ADAPTER OR POWER CORD and NO CD. I was so confused as to what I had to do with it to get the wifi to work. The Motorola website for this product says these things are in the owner's manual, but they're clearly not there. Do not buy this product, and if you do, do not buy it from Hunted Treasures.

Pros
  • Absolutely amazing!
Cons
  • Reverse Print

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Not impressed with computers and accessories

bought the router primarily for parental controls but despite my experience with computers and networking I can't get them to work in a meaningful way. The documentation for this feature is poor and others on the web seem to find it as well. Two more complaints There was a security issue that caused Motorola to release a firmware update. Several people on the net are complaining that the latest firmware that fixes the security issue is not stable. also applies to firmware upgrades - the release

Pros
  • I hold my fists
Cons
  • High price

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Excellent wireless router

I bought the WR850g 6 months ago. The user guide is well written and easy to set up. Security options include WPA and MAC address control. It worked flawlessly with my OSX Powerbook and WinXP laptop. Setting up the security protocol is a bit confusing and more examples are needed in the manual. You should also check the Motorola website for firmware updates.

Pros
  • Pleasant to use
Cons
  • Hard to say