Netgear Trek N300 Range Extender and Travel Router (PR2000)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful.
A Nice Portable Wireless/Wired Router
By S. Gable
I was looking for a network device to use when I access a public wifi at my local coffee house or when I travel. I wanted to keep my laptop/personal devices protected while accessing the Internet.

This Netgear Trek device works as a router connecting to a wifi hotspot and providing firewall protection. It also works to extend the range of an existing wifi network (e.g. home) as well as a bridge for ethernet-enabled devices (e.g. TVs, Blu-ray players, etc).

The device:
- Power: can be plugged directly into a physical power outlet or can be plugged into a USB port (laptop or computer)
- Top switch: for Wired, Power Off, or Wireless
- Bottom connections: Reset, Internet/LAN, LAN, USB
- Front: swing the front flat panel (antenna) clockwise to show the display panel status lights (Power, Internet, WiFi, USB). The flat panel antenna can move/swing to the left with stops at 90, 180, and 270 degrees.
- Back: Fold away power connector (nice!), micro USB connection, device login information (user name/password), S/N, MAC, SSID, and Network Key (password) for the device
- Size: the device is about 3-1/2"x3-1/2"x1-1/4"

This router is easy to setup. I did my initial test setup at home using my Mac laptop:
- I connected the NetGear device via the included USB cable to my laptop (for power)
- I clicked on my Wifi icon and waited for the NetGear's SSID device to appear on my list and selected it
- My web browser opened and I clicked on an existing wifi connection for the NetGear to connect to
- A "Join NetGear"/NetGear Genie screen appeared and gave a countdown status while checking setup and making a connection to the existing wifi
- Once the connection is made, the first three lights (Power, Internet, WiFi) displayed constant green
- My web browser changed a "Congratulation's screen" to notify that a connection was made
- From there, you will see the NetGear Trek Features where you can access the NetGear Genie, access/configure for the USB device connected to the Trek, and one other configuration area I can not remember at this time
- I did go through the NetGear Genie and made the change to set the SSID not to broadcast and also to change the device Admin password

I was able to connect my iPad, iPhone and Kindle Fire HD to my new network. There's an app that can be downloaded called NetGear Genie that can be used on these devices. The application can access Wireless settings, Network map, Traffic meter, Guest access, Parental controls, and My Media (for devices connected via USB to the NetGear Trek). This app is great if you need to check who is connected to your network and if you need to make quick/simple wireless changes. The settings are not as extensive as what you would see while access the NetGear Trek through a web browser on a laptop.

The next test was at my local coffee shop. Again setup was easy, similar to what I went through at home.

You can create Profiles (e.g. Coffee Shop, Home, Hotel, Work) for different connections you might have. After you setup two profiles, the NetGear Genie will show a screen where you can select from which profile to connect to.

This Trek works great out of the box. Easy to setup. Enjoy to the small size and portability of this device. I recommend this product.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent router
By Connie Lunsford
It is very easy to set up and use. Has an easy to remove plug so you can replace it with a cord for better reach. The front flip up cover also serves as an antennae which does work. It can be used as a wireless router, a wireless extender and used with an ethernet cable for computers that aren't wireless capable. I use it on my HP Pro desktop in my bedroom as an extender and use an ethernet cable.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Amazing Amazing Amazing Low Cost Range extender / Wifi to wired Ethernet bridge / Router For small to Medium Homes
By Nikhil
I was looking for cost effective solution to connect my VOIP phone to my wifi, this is range extender is great for small to medium homes, Works great range / speed is great. smallllllllllllllllll size & foldable antenna,

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