The NETGEAR N300 Wireless Gigabit Router is ideal for both professional and personal Internet use, providing Gigabit for ultra-fast wired connections and Wireless-N for better wireless speed and range. Storage for downloads is easy with ReadySHARE™ for shared access to a USB storage device. In addition, this router supports open source for Linux developers and open-source enthusiasts.
- Faster downloads and online gaming — Provides Wireless-N speed for simultaneous downloads, streaming voice and music and online gaming, in addition to basic Internet applications
- Ultra-fast wired — Four Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver ultra-fast wired connections
- Shared storage — ReadySHARE™ provides fast and easy shared access to an external USB storage device
- Live Parental Controls — Keeps your Internet experience safe
- Jitter-free voice and gaming — Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) for reliable Internet connections
- Guest network access — Provides separate security and access restrictions for guests using the network
- Wireless repeater mode — Configurable as a wireless repeater for extending range
- Easy setup — NETGEAR Genie™ CD-less installation for PCs, iPad®, tablets, MacBook Air®, and smartphones
- Secured connection — Push ‘N’ Connect offers a secured wireless Internet connection at the push of a button
Open Source Resources
Advanced Features
- Open-source router for Linux developers and opensource enthusiasts
- Live Parental Controls with flexible and customizable filter settings
- ReadySHARE™ USB storage access—supports FAT16/32, NTFS Read/Write
- Multiple SSID guest networks (separate security and access restrictions)
- Broadband usage meter measures Internet usage
- Wi-Fi and power on/off buttons
System Requirements
- Broadband (cable, DSL) Internet service and modem with Ethernet connection
- 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz wireless adapter or Ethernet adapter and cable for each computer
- Microsoft® Windows® 7, Vista®, XP, 2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux®
- Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0, Firefox® 2.0 or Safari® 1.4 or higher
- Use with an N300 Wireless USB Adapter (WNA3100) for maximum performance
Standards
- IEEE™ 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
- Five (5) 10/100 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology
Performance
- Five (5) (1 WAN, 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports
- 480 MHz powerful MIPS 74K processor
- Memory: 128 MB NAND flash and 128 MB RAM
- Supports Wireless Multimedia (WMM) based QoS
Security
- Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA/WPA2—PSK) and WEP
- Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall)
- Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
Ease of Use
- NETGEAR Genie™ CD-less installation for PCs, iPad®, tablets, MacBook Air®, and smartphones
- Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)1
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions: 175 x 130 x 35 mm (6.89 x 5.12 x 1.38 in)
- Weight: 0.33 kg (0.72 lb)