Cisco-Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N Broadband Router by Linksys
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Digital camera reviews of Cisco-Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N Broadband Router
Digital camera Review: Beautiful looking and easiest set-up ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
I noticed a lot of so so reviews and was wary until I read a professional review praising it's easy set up. I decided to go for it and boy am I glad I did. I happen to be a novice setting up PC related stuff but this router was cake to set up. Be forwarned; however, my intention was to simply set up wireless with encryption and nothing else. I had no desire to set up a full blown network with file and printer sharing. I simply wanted encrypted wireless for my xp windows pc and vista windows laptop in the house. I figure I can print stuff by using the pc with the printer or using a flash drive so I had no desire in oversteaping my technical boundries.
That being said... it was as simple as putting the disk in, following directions printing the encryption code and connecting the router. Easy as cake! I had more trouble configuring the recieving vista windows laptop and xp windows pc! Which wasn't that hard either. The router is connected to my windows vista desktop and my windows vista laptop and seperate xp windows desktop are recieving the signal. It was as easy as plugging in the code to the recieving laptop and pc.
The signal is always strong and no breaks in three weeks of constant use. Despite other comments, the signal strength is awesome even with the unit under a shelf. Unless you live in a 25 room mansion or set up the network wrong... you should have no problems. I have absolutely no complaints. The cherry on top is how awesome this router looks and with no antenna! You could easly hide this under a shelf but why would you want to! It's beautiful and you could use it as decoration! I admit, it is pricey but well worth the money in the headaches you will save setting it up and the aesthetic factor. Highly recommended especially for novices who simply want wireless in their house.
Digital camera Review: Beautiful paperweight, bookend, doorstop
Summary: 1 Stars
This beautiful bit of design installed nicely, worked for a whole six weeks, and now fails to connect with *one* of my email providers. I've reinstalled the software, re-upped the firmware, rebooted the router, modem and computer multiple times, and spent hours searching forums and in lovely online chats with Linksys Live Advisors. My gears are stripped, my tires are blown, and I'm now using it as a paperweight.
My computer wired stright to the modem works fine, so it's not in my email application, ISP, email srever, virus checker, firewall or in the stars. Maybe it will work for you, but do yourself a favor and read the one- and two-star ratings on Amazon and check the email threads on Linksys forums before you click 'Add to Cart'.
PO'd in Parksville
Digital camera Review: Beautiful performer
Summary: 5 Stars
this router is a real beauty!!! it can hang on the wall and add to your interior deco while giving you awesome wireless link speed. i have been using it for over 2 months and i dont have a single complaints. it works perfect with my WUSB600N attached to my desktop. the signal remains strong at over 200Mbps through concrete walls with my WUSB600N.i use it to connect my devices wired or wirelessly based on my mood.
WinXP desktop (connects wired or wireless)
Xbox360 (connects wired or wireless)
linksys WVC54GC internet camera (connects wired or wireless)
WUSB600N wireless adapter (connects wireless)
D-link 10/100 fast ethernet switch (connects wired)
it's a really fine piece of computer hardware to have
Digital camera Review: Below average router and customer service. Don't buy
Summary: 1 Stars
I have had version 2 of this router since last November to replace its predecessor, Linksys BEFW11S4 Wireless-B Cable/DSL Router. It works, but the performance has been far below average and really don't see performance boost from this upgrade to N especially for my machines, which are equipped with wireless-N. Another irritation. The router has to be rebooted constantly as internet access comes to a halt (slow) periodically. A reboot immediately brings back the normal internet access speed. BEFW11S4 never had issues in this regard.
Recently tried to upgrade firmware to July build 15 as recently posted on the Linksys/Cisco download web site, and hoped to resolve those issues. The upgrade through router administration page failed half way through and rendered the unit useless! And, this is the first time I have to deal with Linksys/Cisco tech support and customer service. To make the story short, I went through two departments and they insisted you went through their repeated diagnosis sessions for a hour or so, including a gal at their customer service department putting me on hold for over fifteen minutes before I finally hanged up. As of this writing, I have not yet had any satisfactory resolution for my problem.
I hardly give a company this harsh review. But, they are really a big pain in a neck to deal with if you have to call them when their product or software doesn't behave as advertised.
Update: after suffering through 6 tech support/customer service personnel, finally came a sensible staff, who can see from customer's perspective, and make the process relatively painless and reasonable. Great thanks go to Sarang at Linksys tech support! I would give 5 stars to him!
Digital camera Review: Best Router 5 Stars
Best router ever and im serious man this router is awesome and its got great reach in wireless strength but i dont know about wireless that much because i live in a small house but the speed is really good and it also works very good online because i have it hooked up on my xbox 360 also and i play online every day and use the internet... very good product for speed, internet, and xbox live or multiplayer gaming!