Rating 4.0 44 reviews
Manufacturer: Netgear
AVForums
13 years ago

Netgear N900 (WNDR4500) Wireless Router

When we reviewed the N750 wireless router from TP-Link, we found a competent if rather unattractive performer.
Pros:
  • Dual band capability
  • Excellent performance
  • Impressive connections
  • Great features
Cons:
  • None
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CNET
7 years ago

Netgear WNDR4500

It probably says something that the WNDR4500 is significantly bigger than Netgear's other routers, and still splits its power supply into a brick form that's bigger than some laptop power supplies.
Pros:
  • Chart-leading 5GHz performance, excellent 2.4GHz performance
  • IPv6 support
  • Good parental filtering tools
  • Gigabit WAN
Cons:
  • 20-second restart for every setting applied
  • Web UI not well thought through
  • Traffic control needs work
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PC Magazine
14 years ago

Netgear N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500

Negear's N900 Wireless Dual band Gigabit Router is the latest in a recent lineup of impressive dual-band routers from Netgear such as the Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (WNDR3700) and the N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (WNDR4000) .
Pros:
  • Great throughput at both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands
  • Easy setup
  • Parental controls and advanced features
Cons:
  • Some software issues
  • Expensive
  • Must be positioned vertically
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Trusted Reviews
14 years ago

Netgear WNDR4500 N900 Dual Gigabit Wireless Router

It seems there is never a good time to buy a new piece of technology, but never has this been truer than with routers in mid-May 2012. For those not in the know late May will see the launch of a new wireless standard, 802.11ac , capable of speeds surpassing a gigabit so anything launching with...
Pros:
  • Excellent simultaneous dual band performance
  • Class leading range
  • notably at 5GHz
  • Two USB ports
Cons:
  • Pricing on the premium side
  • 802.11n a poor investment with 802.ac imminent
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pcworld.idg.com.au
14 years ago

Netgear N900 (WNDR4500) wireless router

Other nifty features include a traffic meter that can be set up to provide warnings when your data quota is a little too close for comfort; the USB ports support printer sharing; there are parental filters that work with OpenDNS, just like the ones in the Netgear N600 that we reviewed at the start
Pros:
  • Excellent close range speed
  • Good long range performance
  • Reliable throughout our test period
Cons:
  • No ReadyShare Cloud feature
  • Data transfer from USB a little slow
  • Price
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review.goodgearguide.com.au
14 years ago

Netgear's N900 offers wireless networking speeds up to 450Mbps, as well as Gigabit Ethernet

Netgear's N900 Dual Band Gigabit Router, otherwise known as the WNDR4500, is an "ultimate performance" product designed for those of you who want faster wireless networking. It has a dual-band wireless access point that can work in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrums and it can reach speeds of 450Mbps in...
Pros:
  • Excellent close range speed
  • Good long range performance
  • Reliable throughout our test period
Cons:
  • No ReadyShare Cloud feature
  • Data transfer from USB a little slow
  • Price
Read more on review.goodgearguide.com.au
Tech Advisor
14 years ago

Netgear N900 (WNDR4500) wireless router review

Netgear's N900 Dual Band Gigabit Router, otherwise known as the WNDR4500, is an "ultimate performance" product designed for those of you who want faster wireless networking. It has a dual-band wireless access point that can work in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrums and it can reach speeds of 450Mbps in...
Read more on Tech Advisor
PC Advisor
14 years ago

Netgear N900 (WNDR4500) wireless router review

The Netgear N900 offers wireless networking speeds up to 450Mbps, as well as Gigabit Ethernet.
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PC Authority
13 years ago

Product brief: Netgear WNDR4500 N900 router

We have been highly impressed with Netgear's routers of late, and the W4500 continues this trend. This dual band router supports Mbps connections as long as you have a compatible adapter, but even without this it delivers good, consistent speeds.
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Macworld UK
14 years ago

Netgear N900 (WNDR4500) wireless router review

Netgear's N900 Dual Band Gigabit Router, otherwise known as the WNDR4500, is an "ultimate performance" product designed for those of you who want faster wireless networking. It has a dual-band wireless access point that can work in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrums and it can reach speeds of 450Mbps in...
Pros:
  • Cons
Cons:
  • Min specs
Read more on Macworld UK
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