Netgear N450 WiFi DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router Review

The Netgear N450 WiFi DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem router has been released with the aim of combining a cable modem and wireless router into one slim design box. By owning your own modem, you no longer need to pay your ISP rental costs, which means that after a few months you start saving money.

Using the latest DOCSIS 3.0 technology, your ISP’s fast cable service is taken full advantage of to the max.

Along with the modem, some nice features have been included that commonly ship with a wireless router. We’ll go through what these features are, and then sum up a conclusion.

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Netgear N450 WiFi DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router Features

 

Let’s have a look at the features.
 

6 Features of the Netgear N450 Cable Modem Router

 

Fast Speed
Take advantage of what your ISP is delivering to your home with DOCSIS 3.0. With speeds up to 8 times faster than the older 2.0 platform, DOCSIS 3.0 gives you faster cable speeds than ever.
The Netgear N450 has wireless built in, so you can enjoy Wi-Fi speeds up to 450Mbps theoretical. The 4 Gigabit LAN ports give your wired devices the bandwidth they deserve. Plug in your console or PC to enjoy super-fast reliable online gaming and HD streaming.

Save Money
Why pay your ISP to rent a modem? Wouldn’t it be better to use your own, fast modem, without having to use one provided? By owning a Netgear N450 WiFi DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem router, you know you will have a fast, reliable modem and you will save money on rental costs. Winner! The Netgear N450-100NAS integrates with most ISP solutions.

Wireless Range
Wi-Fi range is important. The Netgear N450 DOCSIS 3.0 router provides excellent range around the home and beyond. The N450 is ideal for wireless coverage for large and small homes alike. Whether you are connecting from the kitchen, lounge or bedroom – the N450 has it covered.

Share & Care
Two USB ports are included. No need to keep a PC running to share files. Plug in your USB drive to centralize access to your files. This saves on energy bills and adds to convenience.
The N450 is also DLNA compatible, so you can play media easily on your DLNA consoles, TV’s and Blu-Ray players.

Safe & Secure
The Netgear N450 WiFi DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem router has security features that will ensure you don’t get hacked or infiltrated, whilst keeping your users safe from the Internet.

  • Parental Controls – Make sure your kids are protected from dubious Internet sites. You can set Internet access based on timed access too.
  • Guest Wireless – Have guests round occasionally? Do they want Internet access? Set them up on a guest wireless network. This will give them Internet access without allowing access to your internal network.
  • WPA2 Encryption – Wireless is encrypted up to WPA2 standard, so your data’s integrity remains intact.

N450 – So Easy To Use
No need for disks. Setting up the Netgear N450 cable modem is a cinch. Just connect up and browse to the setup screen. You’ll be up and running in minutes. There’s also the Netgear Genie App so you can monitor and configure your network from your Windows, iOS or Android device.

Save On Space
Why have a router and a modem? The N450 is a router and modem in one lean unit, saving on shelf space.
 

Netgear N450 WiFi DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router Ports

 

Netgear N450 Technical Specs

  • DOCSIS 3.0 Modem
  • 2.4GHz Band
  • 802.11b,g,n
  • 4x Gbps LAN Ports
  • 2x USB Ports
  • Supports IPv6
  • Up to 340Mbps Internet Download Speeds

 

Netgear N450 WiFi DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router Conclusion

 

Good

  • Very Fast
  • Easy Setup

 

Not so Good

  • The One-Off Cost – You Save Money In The Long Run Though

 

Great product from Netgear. A good combination of modem and Wi-Fi router, which should end up saving you money.

 

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