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The Wireless-N Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect to the network without wires. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Finally, the Router function ti.. More
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Awesome Router - Great Signal 
By: schwiz4785 -
Sun Jul 9, 2006 @ 1:24pm
Recomendations: 6
of 6
Overall Rating: 
Review:
I happen to have a huge house and this router is wonderful. I can sit on the other side of the house (which I could never do before with other Linksys or D-Link routers) and be wireless. It was easy to set up as long as you set up all item at one time. I happen to have two computers linked, a print server, wireless printer, and an internet phone service. I tried to set up a firewall figuring that if I got such good reception my neighbors would as well. I was able to only set up one ocmputer with the firewall the other was impossible to program as the network key that I thought I programmed would not let me connect to the network. So, I turned off the firewall. The help desk was not much help - they told me that my internet provider was to blame and the internet provider told me it was the router. Needless to say I gave up on th firewall.
I happen to have a huge house and this router is wonderful. I can sit on the other side of the house (which I could never do before with other Linksys or D-Link routers) and be wireless. It was easy to set up as long as you set up all item at one time. I happen to have two computers linked, a print server, wireless printer, and an internet phone service. I tried to set up a firewall figuring that if I got such good reception my neighbors would as well. I was able to only set up one ocmputer with the firewall the other was impossible to program as the network key that I thought I programmed would not let me connect to the network. So, I turned off the firewall. The help desk was not much help - they told me that my internet provider was to blame and the internet provider told me it was the router. Needless to say I gave up on th firewall.
Pros: Easy to Set up
Cons: Hard to connect to with a Firewall
Linksys (Cisco) WRT300
By: re.temp631 -
Tue Nov 28, 2006 @ 1:05pm
Recomendations: 3
of 3
Overall Rating: 
Review:
I purchased the WRT300 to replace a WRT54G that died (probably because I installed 3rd party firmware that allowed me to boost the XMIT power by a factor of 10, though a post-mortem has not yet been done).
The product information claims that it will provide increased performance with wireless A/B/G connections in addition to the alleged gain of Wireless-N (which I have not yet tested). Unfortunately, the actual performance appears to be worse.
Despite a better signal-strength reading than I had with the 54G, my connection speed is lower. The 54G would reliably connect at 54Mbit even at a signal level of less thaan 50%. The 300N however, will not connect at greater than 36Mbit (frequently much lower), even from a distance of 7 feet with a signal level of 83% (currently only 12Mbit at 84% at a distance of 7 feet, in the same room).
I am rather disappointed with this performance. I would have been better off purchasing another 54G and a pair of high-gain antennas. The antennas of the 300N do not appear to be easily replaceable, unlike the 54G.
I purchased the WRT300 to replace a WRT54G that died (probably because I installed 3rd party firmware that allowed me to boost the XMIT power by a factor of 10, though a post-mortem has not yet been done).
The product information claims that it will provide increased performance with wireless A/B/G connections in addition to the alleged gain of Wireless-N (which I have not yet tested). Unfortunately, the actual performance appears to be worse.
Despite a better signal-strength reading than I had with the 54G, my connection speed is lower. The 54G would reliably connect at 54Mbit even at a signal level of less thaan 50%. The 300N however, will not connect at greater than 36Mbit (frequently much lower), even from a distance of 7 feet with a signal level of 83% (currently only 12Mbit at 84% at a distance of 7 feet, in the same room).
I am rather disappointed with this performance. I would have been better off purchasing another 54G and a pair of high-gain antennas. The antennas of the 300N do not appear to be easily replaceable, unlike the 54G.
Pros: It works
Cons: Antennas cannot be replaced with high gain, performance with A/B/G is not as advertised
Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router
By: mskath13 -
Mon Jan 21, 2008 @ 8:42pm
Recomendations: 1
of 1
Overall Rating: 
Review:
This unit provides more than adequate support for multiple computers over the entire building.
Have had to call Tech Support twice for help with connecting older computers to the network and found the Tech Support staff very efficient and ready with all the answers to get us up and operating quickly. The power flow is consistent and downtime has been non-existant. Speed is fantastic and supplies all our company needs. Software that comes with the unit is easy to use.
This unit provides more than adequate support for multiple computers over the entire building.
Have had to call Tech Support twice for help with connecting older computers to the network and found the Tech Support staff very efficient and ready with all the answers to get us up and operating quickly. The power flow is consistent and downtime has been non-existant. Speed is fantastic and supplies all our company needs. Software that comes with the unit is easy to use.
Pros: Very easy to install and set up for the non-technical user.
Cons: I haven't noticed any yet.
WRT300N
By: heyuitsjustmeee -
Tue Apr 10, 2007 @ 8:09pm
Recomendations: 1
of 1
Overall Rating: 
Review:
I thought it would have been better then the wireless G so i gve that set up away and spent a little over 400 dollars on everything i needed for the Wireless N and was way dissapointed after all machines were hooked hooked up you spend 5 minutes on line then your off for hours hopeing it will reconnect so now i am out all this money casue bestbuy wouldnt tke it back and let me get the wireless g again casue it was opened.
I thought it would have been better then the wireless G so i gve that set up away and spent a little over 400 dollars on everything i needed for the Wireless N and was way dissapointed after all machines were hooked hooked up you spend 5 minutes on line then your off for hours hopeing it will reconnect so now i am out all this money casue bestbuy wouldnt tke it back and let me get the wireless g again casue it was opened.
Pros: Easy To set Up
Cons: Very unstable and lacks through walls
OK so far
By: jakewa_3 -
Sat Sep 16, 2006 @ 12:03am
Recomendations: 1
of 1
Overall Rating:
Review:
This product has good compatability with my, all G network, so I can't say anything bad about any problems with a multi format network which other reviews have mentioned. It eliminated dead spots my former G router had and now I am hoping to upgrade my PCI cards for N cards to check out the speed.
This product has good compatability with my, all G network, so I can't say anything bad about any problems with a multi format network which other reviews have mentioned. It eliminated dead spots my former G router had and now I am hoping to upgrade my PCI cards for N cards to check out the speed.
Pros: good coverage
Cons: none yet
No cigar
By: abdobe2001 -
Sun Sep 3, 2006 @ 6:16am
Recomendations: 1
of 1
Overall Rating:
Review:
I bought this router because I have had an old Linksys router before. The reason for going away from Linksys in the first place, was that If more than 3 computers share the same dsl line, the router only let one user have a good connection, while it routs the other two to a poor connection (I have a 6000/3000 line).
I thought that this problem was fixed and solved now, but no. As soon as I started using the new Linksys router, I had the same problems as in the "old days".
I have packed it down again and will return it to the store.
I bought this router because I have had an old Linksys router before. The reason for going away from Linksys in the first place, was that If more than 3 computers share the same dsl line, the router only let one user have a good connection, while it routs the other two to a poor connection (I have a 6000/3000 line).
I thought that this problem was fixed and solved now, but no. As soon as I started using the new Linksys router, I had the same problems as in the "old days".
I have packed it down again and will return it to the store.
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Unstability and bad routing
State of the art product by linksys
By: ysanjeewa -
Mon Oct 1, 2007 @ 6:03am
Recomendations: 0
of 0
Overall Rating:
Review:
I've set it up on 2nd floor of one of my friends three storied office building (who had WRT54G earlier) covers all 3 floors including good signal in some areas of the basement. and this has removed all dead-spot experience we had with WRT54Gs
Works relay good with linksyâs wireless Skype phone which allows him to make VOIP calls excellent voice quality even when he walks around while talking over the phone.
I've set it up on 2nd floor of one of my friends three storied office building (who had WRT54G earlier) covers all 3 floors including good signal in some areas of the basement. and this has removed all dead-spot experience we had with WRT54Gs
Works relay good with linksyâs wireless Skype phone which allows him to make VOIP calls excellent voice quality even when he walks around while talking over the phone.
Pros: Excellent Range / perfectly works with wireless IP phones
Cons: Nothing yet
awesome!!!!!!
By: jenniferrosser1 -
Sun Oct 22, 2006 @ 9:18am
Recomendations: 0
of 0
Overall Rating:
Review:
I recently purchased my wrt300-n at my local best buy . It s great . I have a 3500 sq ft house and i get great coverage throughout . It has made my life so much easier , I have a one yr old ,and I really need to be on the computer , so this is a life saver . Easy setup, great speed , and cost effective . I recommend highly .
I recently purchased my wrt300-n at my local best buy . It s great . I have a 3500 sq ft house and i get great coverage throughout . It has made my life so much easier , I have a one yr old ,and I really need to be on the computer , so this is a life saver . Easy setup, great speed , and cost effective . I recommend highly .
Pros: excellent range
Cons: none so far
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