Question 1

does this router work with dsl?

Accepted Answer

More than likely it will not work at all.  You'll plug it in and discover that the firmware is corrupt.  Google r-4500 corrupt firmware and you'll see what I'm talking about. But if you happen to get one that works it will work with dsl with the proper modem.

Question 2

There were three versions of this router released over time, v1, v2 and v3.  Only v1 and v2 can use DD-WRT.  Does anyone know which version this refurb unit is?

Accepted Answer

This is none of the above.  It is the r4500 which is a discount, big box store knock off of the WNDR4500v1.  Keep in mind that the v1 is considered end of life by Netgear.  You can hack it and trick into thinking it's a v1, but either way no new firmware updates for it.

Question 3

Anyone who has owned and used thisvrouter for at least 8 months?please let us know if it is still working for you?

Accepted Answer

I've only had it for a month, but it is working well so far. The range is better than the older n750and the connection hasn't dropped at all.

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