Netgear DGND3300 Product Details
The Netgear DGND3300RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router with Built-in DSL Modem features both a DSL modem and a dual-band Wireless-N router built into a compact, attractive device. Instead of requiring a clutter of wires and the need for multiple outlets, the Netgear DGND3300 lets you share a DSL Internet connection and create a wireless network that offers fast and reliable connections for everyone on your network.
Dual Band Wireless-N for Better Performance
Thanks to Dual Band Wireless-N technology, the DGND3300 delivers exceptional wireless performance by avoiding interference from household devices such as baby monitors, microwave ovens, and cordless phones. The RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N provides up to 23 free channels (versus just three with regular Wireless-N), and the DGND3300 also has eight internal antennas for optimal wireless connectivity.
With speeds that are up to 15 times faster than Wireless-G, the Netgear DGND3300 will give you the bandwidth to stream higher-quality videos and media and experience better online gaming. Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) ensures prioritization of voice, video, and gaming traffic.
The RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N DSL Gateway is compatible with 802.11n draft 2.0, as well as 802.11n/g/b at 2.4 GHz, and 802.11n/a at 5.0 GHz. For optimal performance, use this gateway with a RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Adapter such as the NETGEAR WNDA3100 USB 2.0 Adapter.
Push-Button Network Security
he NETGEAR Push ‘N’ Connect feature lets you create a secure wireless connection using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) by simply pushing a button. In addition, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, and 64- and 128-bit WEP provides wireless security. The router protects against Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks and supports a double firewall for protection from the outside world.
Save Space with Integrated ADSL Modem
The DGND3300 measures just 8.8 x 1.2 x 6 inches (WxHxD), thanks to an internal antenna design that helps keep the overall size small. Since it combines both a DSL modem and a wireless router into a single device, the DGND3300 lets you save space and outlets, and it eliminates the clutter of power and Ethernet cables. The sleek, black design of the DGND3300 makes it easy to find a place for in your home, and you can place it either horizontally or vertically on the included stand.
The modem is compatible with major DSL Internet providers and supports ITU 992.1 (G.dmt) Annex A, ITU 992.2 (G.lite), ITU 992.3 ADSL2 (G.dmt.bis), and ITU 992.5 ADSL2+.
Go Green with the Netgear DGND3300
NETGEAR is devoted to doing its part for the environment. This device’s power supply is Energy Star compliant and the package is manufactured with at least 80 percent recycled materials. An on/off switch on the device lets you save energy when it’s not in use.
The NETGEAR DGN3300 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router with Built-in DSL Modem is backed by a one-year warranty.
What’s in the Box
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router, Stand Clips, Ethernet cable, DSL Cable, Power Adapter.
Does the Netgear DGND3300 work with Charter Cable?
No. This model is exclusively for DSL service and only works with DSL providers. Cable internet providers such as Comcast & Charter require a cable modem in order to receive an internet connection.
Does the DGND3300 have WiFi built in?
Yes! This model comes equipped with a complete, dual band router already configured and built in. No need to purchase an additional router unless you’d like to extend your network over more sqft.
C. Adams –
Like any dual-band 802.11n router, your connection gets a choice of either the 2.4GHz band *or* the 5GHz band, but you can’t actually use both at the same time with any one client, or easily hop between them like Netgear’s ad and box copy would have you believe. In fact, I had to use the 2.4GHz band because my laptop’s radio wouldn’t see it on 5Ghz. Setup for choosing frequencies is also fairly confusing, and you only get “automatic” with some configurations, not others.
On the ADSL side, the product worked without a hitch on my ADSL2+ line, syncing reasonably quickly. The hidden command-line tools ended up being very useful when I had my ISP play with my noise profile on their end and ended up with SNR settings a bit too low. No web interface to this, though that’s to be expected.
Firewall support is shockingly primitive for this device though, especially when it comes to port mappings. The abilities are all there in the Linux OS behind the scenes, but the web interface is extremely cumbersome here. Thankfully I have simple needs as firewalls go, and the UPNP support appears to work adequately for my needs.
The USB port is now fully operational and worked flawlessly as a windows share when I plugged in a thumb drive, though I would really have preferred having zeroconf printer support. It might be supported, but I see nothing in the web interface that suggests this. I might end up having to use a third party firmware, but support for that tends to be sketchy with Broadcom’s ADSL chipset (which unlike their wifi chipset, has no open-source driver).
The large blue button does flash and blink annoyingly, but simply pressing it for about 2 seconds turns off the lightshow. Pressing it for 5 seconds activates WPS, which I found very handy when connecting the wifi dongle on my TV.
The unit does get pretty warm, so I do recommend putting it up vertically on the stand for ventilation.
M.S.Jin –
Works Good!