I'm looking into setting up a wireless LAN in my apartment once I get m laptop. Right now I am leaning towards the Netgear WGR 614 router. Anyone have any comments, recommendations, or horror stories to share about Wireless G routers?

Thanx
~Spike

Well, my recommendation is to keep your eyes open and find a great deal on a router. Places like Best Buy have rebates on these once in awhile.

Can't say anything about that particular router but I have a NetGear LAN and its great, no problems whatsoever.

I have a linksys that I like because it also has four wired ports in it.

I'm not sure about the new Netgear 802.11G, but I used to have Netgear 802.11b for 4days and I exchanged it for Linksys 802.11b.
Netgear 802.11b signal is very weak. It barely make it to the 2nd floor, unlike Linksys which I can get about 75% signal at my 2nd floor.

From what I understand, Netgear improved their antenas. I have an RT 314 wired router right now from Netgear and I love the thing. Never had a problem. I think I'll do a little more research into the Linksys as well.

Yah, my NetGear has always had a good signal. I take the machines downstairs, out in the carport, out in the yard, even in the front yard (its a concrete block exterior) and I've rarely seen less than 80% signal, most of the time its 100%. The only times its been really low was way down at the bottom of my yard (100' horizontal, -30' vertical). The PS111W also has 4 wired ports which is really nice to have as I have a number of printers. I wouldn't get a router that didn't have at least that many wired ports. Of course, you can have plenty of wireless ports. I think its 16 or something like that. Definitely, regardless of brand, make sure its got some wired ports, at least 4. For that matter, if you can, try the bugger out in your location and if it doesn't work well, return it.

how fast can you download (in KB per sec) with a 802 g? what about 802 b? any input would be great

thanks