New Netgear DG834G V5

Gary · Jul 30, 2008, 17:14:55

New version of the old faithful Netgear DG834G is out its now the DG834 V5, with added buttons for power on and off also wifi on and off, and and Push 'n' Connect for devices that support it so no more entering your SSID and WPA2 codes as long as the device is Push 'n' Connect compatible, and a energy star compliant power supply read the PDF here

Rik · Jul 30, 2008, 17:29:52

Very quickly on the tail of the v4, Gary, I wonder why?

Gary · Jul 30, 2008, 17:37:25

Quote from: Rik on Jul 30, 2008, 17:29:52
Very quickly on the tail of the v4, Gary, I wonder why?

I thought that, V4 came out in November ish I think by the looks of it they are trying to appear greener with off switches for wifi and router when not in use, maybe something we will see on more devices as the energy prices of the world rise and we need to conserve, must admit being able to turn the wifi off when I don't need it with a button would be great as well as a normal power switch, note even the boxing is 80% recycled, definitely seems aimed at the greener side of things. As for the V4 that works great so no issue there for me, time will tell what the V5 is like but it will take a good few months to get to the UK. Be nice to see IPV6 implemented for future proofing really, especially as Vista uses it for windows meeting place

Rik · Jul 30, 2008, 17:41:30

Don't they always.

Gary · Jul 30, 2008, 17:46:57

Quote from: Rik on Jul 30, 2008, 17:41:30
Don't they always.

and the first batch are always loaded with dodgy firmware

Rik · Jul 30, 2008, 17:54:55

I am never in a rush.

Sebby · Jul 30, 2008, 20:09:48

Very interesting. As already said, I wonder why this is being released so soon after the v4. And I wonder if the chipset is the same...

Gary · Jul 30, 2008, 20:42:26

Quote from: Sebby on Jul 30, 2008, 20:09:48
Very interesting. As already said, I wonder why this is being released so soon after the v4. And I wonder if the chipset is the same...

its seven mths afterthe V4 which has proved stable, there is no change in the spec so I wonder, when it arrives in the UK i'll grab one and see what the difference is as far as performance. The DG834G has remained virtually unchanged in years so it could be a overhaul of it, I like as I said the idea of turning wifi off by a button and the new way to connect wifi devices will simplify things for people as home networks become even more prevalent.

Sebby · Jul 30, 2008, 20:43:20

So I guess it's more like a facelift to give sales a boost. I'll be interested to hear how it performs.

Gary · Jul 30, 2008, 20:50:09

Quote from: Sebby on Jul 30, 2008, 20:43:20
So I guess it's more like a facelift to give sales a boost. I'll be interested to hear how it performs.

I reckon 2-3 mths before it gets online here for sale Sebby, maybe longer, they have to shift stocks of V4 first. The same happened from V3 to V4 but I'll keep you posted

eventually

Inactive · Jul 31, 2008, 00:30:05

Quote from: Killhippie on Jul 30, 2008, 17:14:55
with added buttons for power on and off

Eureka, a power on / off switch at last, an essential in my book, not a luxury.

Gary · Jul 31, 2008, 08:40:18

Quote from: Inactive on Jul 31, 2008, 00:30:05
Eureka, a power on / off switch at last, an essential in my book, not a luxury.

It never said it was a luxury, In. For a device that remains on pretty much 24/7 the plug being pulled has worked fine as is the case for many routers, but yes its about time, it is useful

Rik · Jul 31, 2008, 09:56:22

I'm much more interested in the wireless on/off button...

Simon · Jul 31, 2008, 12:25:46

I could be tempted by one of these, as it would be interesting to see how the newer versions perform against the 2700.

Inactive · Jul 31, 2008, 12:28:56

Well at least you can switch it off if you don't like it...

Gary · Jul 31, 2008, 12:36:45

Quote from: Rik on Jul 31, 2008, 09:56:22
I'm much more interested in the wireless on/off button...

I like that and the push 'n' connect as well

Gary · Jul 31, 2008, 12:40:35

Quote from: Inactive on Jul 31, 2008, 12:28:56
Well at least you can switch it off if you don't like it...

I can not possibly comment, In

Sebby · Jul 31, 2008, 19:07:55

Quote from: Simon on Jul 31, 2008, 12:25:46
I could be tempted by one of these, as it would be interesting to see how the newer versions perform against the 2700.

I second that.

Simon · Jul 31, 2008, 21:08:31

Just a question of finding one... $:-\$

Sebby · Jul 31, 2008, 23:26:11

I think that'll probably be quite difficult at the moment!

Simon · Jul 31, 2008, 23:45:36

It would seem so.

wingers · Aug 12, 2008, 14:43:51

I have a unit which I beta tested for netgear, so if anyone is in the UK and wants to buy it then let me know.

Boxed DG834G v5 with all cables etc

Wingers

Rik · Aug 12, 2008, 14:45:52

Hi Wingers and welcome to the forum.

Rik · Aug 12, 2008, 17:38:26

NOTE:

This item has now been purchased.

psp83 · Aug 12, 2008, 18:17:09

so has anybody used this router yet? what is it like on cr*p lines etc..

does it have QoS? whats the wireless like? etc, etc.