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Netgear WNDR4300 Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi speed:750 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

Netgear WNDR4300 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

90%

6.5

Technical score

10%

8.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 59% of routers
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

26%

4.9

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

7.9

Networking

14%

8.6

Security

12%

6.0

Hardware

10%

7.7

Management

â–¼Worse than 65% of routers
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 3,789 buyer reviews from online shops.
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User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of router Netgear WNDR4300

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

26%

4.9

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

7.9

Networking

14%

8.6

Security

12%

6.0

Hardware

10%

7.7

Management

6.5
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 3,789 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Popularity:
Netgear WNDR4300 has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than that of 83.1% of products in this category.
9.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.7
Brand name
Netgear
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is less advanced than 60.8% of routers and equal to 37.3% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
â–² Better than 25% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
750 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
750 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is lower than 63.4% of routers and equal to 2.8% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz channel width options, which is fewer than 59.3% of routers and the same as 35.1% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WEP
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WEP
â–² Better than 61% of models
This router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WEP Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 60.8% of routers and equal to 2.2% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
â–² Better than 13% of models
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
yes
Dynamic routing
yes
â–² Better than 48% of models
This router supports dynamic routing. 47.8% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
Inter-VLAN routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
no
VLAN tagging
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This router does not support VLAN tagging. 62% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
N. of LAN ports
4
â–² Better than 24% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 23.7% of routers and the same as 69.2% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
â–² Better than 27% of models
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.1% of routers and on par with 59.9% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
N. of USB ports
1
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 39.5% of routers and the same as 39.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Category Benchmark
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
Management interface
Web UI, App
â–² Better than 33% of models
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
â–² Better than 35% of models
This router supports Web UI, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 35.4% of routers and equal to 37.8% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
Captive portal
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not offer captive portal features. 23.5% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
0.56 GHz
CPU clock speed
0.56 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
This router runs at 0.56 GHz, which is slower than 74.9% of routers and on par with 1.7% of routers.
RAM capacity
128 MB
RAM capacity
128 MB
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 128 MB of RAM, which is less than 51.6% of routers and the same as 17.1% of routers.
Internal storage
0.125 GB
Internal storage
0.125 GB
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.125 GB of internal storage, which is more than 45.1% of routers and the same as 22.8% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
Hardware acceleration
yes
â–² Better than 31% of models
This router offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
N. of external antennas
0
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 59.6% of routers and the same as 40.4% of routers.
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Netgear WNDR4300 vs the average router

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  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WEP
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WEP vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 5 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    3.1 W
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses less power than the average router (3.1 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    3.1 W vs 8.1 W
  • 7.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Netgear WNDR4300
    the average router
    Netgear WNDR4300 has a higher user score than the average router (8.60 vs 8.000).
    8.6 vs 8
  • 39.5% more popular
    Netgear WNDR4300 is more popular than the average router (9.12 vs 6.5).
    9.12 vs 6.54
  • 7.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Netgear WNDR4300
    the average router
    Netgear WNDR4300 has a higher user score than the average router (8.60 vs 8.000).
    8.6 vs 8
  • 39.5% more popular
    Netgear WNDR4300 is more popular than the average router (9.12 vs 6.5).
    9.12 vs 6.54
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WEP
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WEP vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 5 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    3.1 W
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses less power than the average router (3.1 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    3.1 W vs 8.1 W
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No VLAN tagging
    VLAN tagging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 61.9% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • No VPN server support
    VPN server support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Narrower channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • Lower CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    0.56 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This router has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (0.56 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    0.56 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 49.2% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    750 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (750 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    750 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • 50% less RAM
    RAM capacity
    128 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has less RAM than the average router (128 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    128 MB vs 256 MB
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Narrower channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 49.2% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    750 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (750 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    750 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • No band steering
    Band steering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support band steering, while the average router does. 51.8% of routers support band steering.
  • No beamforming
    Beamforming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This router does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 56.7% of routers support beamforming.
  • 10.2% narrower wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    167 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has narrower wireless coverage than the average router (167 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    167 m² vs 186 m²
  • No VPN server support
    VPN server support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • No PPTP server
    PPTP server
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 62.4% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • No VLAN tagging
    VLAN tagging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 61.9% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • 10,688 fewer NAT sessions
    NAT concurrent sessions
    4,300
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <0 – >300k
    This router has fewer concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (4,300 vs 14,988). The average router supports 14,988 concurrent NAT sessions.
    4,300 vs 14,988
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Lower CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    0.56 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This router has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (0.56 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    0.56 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 50% less RAM
    RAM capacity
    128 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has less RAM than the average router (128 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    128 MB vs 256 MB
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 3 older release date
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This router is an older model than the average router (2012 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    2012 vs 2015

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Summary of the review
Netgear N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (WNDR4000/WNDR4300) Review

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What we like about Netgear WNDR4300

  • Simple setup process that most users find easy to complete
  • Reliable gigabit wired speeds for high-performance home networking
  • Effective 5 GHz band that provides stable and fast streaming performance
  • Includes useful physical features like a USB port for drive sharing and a WPS button
  • Robust security suite featuring DoS protection and SPI intrusion protection
  • Versatile design that allows for horizontal, vertical, or wall-mounted placement

What we don't like about Netgear WNDR4300

  • Weak and inconsistent signal range, especially across walls or in larger homes
  • Underwhelming 2.4 GHz performance with reports of slow speeds and connectivity drops
  • Lack of modern technology like Beamforming or Wi-Fi 6 support
  • Hardware reliability issues, including reports of power adapter failure over time
  • Customer support is often criticized for being difficult to reach or requiring paid contracts for basic help
  • Outdated firmware interface that some users find 'late 90s' in style

Verdict

The Netgear WNDR4300 is an N750 dual-band Wi-Fi 4 router designed for medium-to-large homes, delivering combined wireless speeds of up to 750 Mbps (300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 450 Mbps on 5 GHz). It is equipped with five Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN, 4 LAN) for high-speed wired connectivity and a single USB 2.0 port for ReadySHARE storage and printer sharing. Key advantages include simultaneous dual-band technology to reduce interference, DLNA certification for media streaming to smart TVs, and support for Apple Time Machine backups via connected USB drives. However, as an older 802.11n device, it lacks modern Wi-Fi 5 (ac) or 6 (ax) standards, and users may experience slower USB 2.0 transfer speeds and limited throughput when compared to current gigabit fiber internet capabilities.

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