Netgear is come back with yet another exciting this year (as exciting as networking devices can get anyways) a new model – the RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB, also known as the WNR3500L. This is simple but amazing puppy is a full-featured Wireless-N router that has capable of offering high-performance in wireless range and speed alongside the option to hook up other devices via Gigabit Ethernet ports and it is Ready Share USB storage access. It isn’t any ordinary router though, as it was also specially designed to function as a reliable, high-performance open source Linux platform that is capable of supporting a wide range of applications developed by multiple development partners and the open source community. Several partners will include Bigfoot Networks who are famous for boosting network speeds for online gaming, Leaf Networks who provide a convenient method for remote access, Paragon Software for high-speed USB file reads and writes, and Sputnik for hotspot solutions.

The RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB is no slouch when it comes to performance.

Gigabit Switching with Wireless-N for Faster Network Performance

• Wireless-N technology for faster wireless speeds and range
• Four Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver ultra-fast wired connections
• ReadyShare™ provides fast and easy shared access to an external USB storage device
• Push ‘N’ Connect securely connects devices at the touch of a button
• Smart Wizard® installation CD and multi-language support make setup easy
• Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) for reliable Internet, voice and gaming applications
• Configurable as a wireless repeater for extending range
• Push ‘N’ Connect and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) ensure a quick and secure network connection

Open-Source Router, Community and Development Partner program

• Open-source Wireless-N router with Gigabit wired ports for Linux developers and open-source enthusiasts.
• Open-source community website and development Partner program with downloadable applications, user guide, forums, blogs and downloads.
• High Performance Broadcom 480 MHz MIPS® 74K CPU, 8 MB Flash and 64 MB RAM to even run business-class applications
• Popular Linux Firmware-DD-WRT, Open-WRT and Tomato available on Open-source community website

• NEW Development Partner Program-development partnership with several 3rd party software vendors to develop custom applications on WNR3500L.

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)

Features

• High-performance BCM 4718 system-on-a-chip
• Gigabit Ethernet and USB port
• Double firewall protection
• Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
• Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK) and WEP
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) – push-button and PIN
• Push ‘N’ Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and Smart Wizard® Standards
• IEEE 802.11n
• Five 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology

Warranty

• NETGEAR 1-year Warranty
Package Contents
• RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB (WNR3500L)
• Stand
• Ethernet cable
• Setup CD
• Power adapter, localized to country of sale

NETGEAR Related Products–Wireless

• Notebooks
o RangeMax Wireless-N Notebook Adapter (WN511B)
o RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WNDA3100)
o RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN111)
• Desktops
o RangeMax Wireless-N PCI Adapter (WN311B)
o RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WNDA3100)
o RangeMax Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WN111)
• Powerline
o Powerline HD (HDX101)

System Requirements

• Broadband (cable, DSL) modem and service with Ethernet port
• 2.4 GHz 802.11n 2.0 adapter or 802.11 b/g wireless adapter. Or, Ethernet adapter and cable for each computer
• Microsoft® Windows® Vista™, XP, 2000, Mac® OS, UNIX®, or Linux®
• Internet Explorer, Safari or FireFox®

Security-wise, you will find that the WNR3500L offers protection to the network in the form of a double firewall and Denial-of-service attack prevention. It will ensure that the wireless connection remains secure with support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2-PSK, while Push ‘N’ Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows users to include computers that they want on the network, leaving everyone else out in the cold. You can pick this bad boy up for $139.99 when it hits retail stores later this fall.