Cisco-Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander WRE54G by Linksys
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Digital camera reviews of Cisco-Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander WRE54G
Digital camera Review: Apparently, THEIR ALL BROKE RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX
Summary: 1 Stars
Look at the reviews and error message documents. Even after I knew what I was getting into, the theme seemed to be: Once you get it going it's fine. On a secured Wi-Fi? Forget it. Unsecured; it keeps timing out. I had a competent network engineer in my office who worked on it for 4 hrs and we both eventually gave up.
The Netgear is no good for me because employees will hit the reset button and screw it up for days at a time. So I reluctantly went with a Linksys and it seemed fine for weeks until someone hopped on with a Netgear card and screwed it. I bought a Linksys card and crossed my fingers.
The router is alright if you don't mind calling somebody, BUT THE RELAY/EXTENDER IS WHOLLY UNUSABLE.
Digital camera Review: Appropriate Name Would Be "Non Range Expander"
Summary: 2 Stars
Auto config actually works, but not much else regarding this product does.
Range improvement was non-measurable in my experience. Seemed very sensitive to placement relative wireless router: too far it couldn't connect or keep connection, too close it didn't offer much range expansion.
It frequently resets, and restarting it with autoconfig requires turning off WiFi security, requiring resetting devices wirelessly connected to network.
If I hadn't erroneously convinced myself it was helping my network range, I would have returned it within 30 days and purchased a wireless n-router and 802.11n USB stick.
Digital camera Review: Auto Config
Summary: 5 Stars
This was so easy to set up I couldn't believe it. Even after installing it, it was easy to set some network security. A great product.Digital camera Review: Auto-configured on first try with Verizon Fios Actiontec router!
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought it at local Staples store today (with a $25 off coupon!), ready to return it if I experienced difficulties getting it to work with my Verizon Fios Actiontec (MI424-WR) wireless router (based on some of the reviews).
Was pleasantly surprised that it auto-configured on the first try, AND increased the signal strength on our HD Tivo Wireless USB --located in family room "2 walls away" from the Fios router -- from "marginal" (50%) to Excellent (80s and even low 90s!).
It also gave me full wireless bars in that room on my Palm Pre, and "Excellent" signal strength on my Dell D830 laptop.
Worked just as advertised, out-of-the-box, no fuss no muss. I love the design that lets it plug right into an outlet--I just added a little strip of velcro to secure it against the wall plate, in its unobstrusive floor-level location behind a drape. Weak edge-of-wireless range issue solved!
...am wondering if I should add a single-outlet surge protector...
Very pleased! Not let's see if it keeps working reliably--will post updates if anything changes!
PS - One important detail -- the model number of my unit is WRE54g version 3!
Digital camera Review: Avoid. Its not worth it.
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this to extend the range of the wireless network in the house I live in. It's a 3 story house, and the network is very weak on the ground floor where I live. My parents have an older version of this product installed at their house, so I knew it had some challenges to set up, but figured I could work through them. WRONG. The auto set up does not work, apparently, because the network is WEP protected. So after some searching on the internet, I find a manual work around. Which I did 3 times. None were successful. I went so far as to call Linksys support, where I was connected to a tech, but he then proceeded to ask me to hang on while he did something (unintelligible). 20 minutes later, I was not on hold, but the tech was not responding when I asked questions and tried to get his attention. So customer support gets a 0. I'm returning this product. What a waste. Does anyone even have an unsecured network anymore? Linksys needs to make sure the product is easier to use!