Sony VAIO Wireless LAN Access Point Pro, 2.4 GHz (PCWA-A200) Review

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(More customer reviews)Would have given it 0 stars, but obviously it's not available. This product is absolutely terrible. It does not work with even the Sony Wireless LAN Card. Had to return it and purchase the Linksys.

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Access e-mail, the Internet, or your network wirelessly! The new Sony VAIO Wireless LAN Access Point lets you share files, drives, printers with one or more computers on your wireless network. Using any IEEE 802.11b industry-standard wireless LAN PC Card, you are assured of secure communication, high-speed data transfer rates and a range of up to 46 m (line-of-sight).

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ZyXEL WAP3205 Wireless N access point, Ethernet client, and universal repeater Review

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(More customer reviews)Once you have it setup it works flawlessy. Problem is setting it up for the first time. Documentation is not user friendly to the non-tech savvy. I'm using it as a wireless bridge / access point with my Sony blue-ray player. I already have a Linksys wireless router using WEP encryption (forced to use this because my XBOX 360 doesn't support WPA). To make it easy for others doing the same thing use the following steps:
1. Change your pc or laptop's ethernet adapter's IP address to 192.168.1.3 To do this on Vista or Windows 7 you open you network sharing center then you open your ethernet LAN adapter settings (or manage network connections in Vista). Select the Internet protocol v4 (IPv4) and go into properties. Manually put in the IP address with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and don't worry about the gateway address.
2. Connect your WAP3205 to your pc/laptop with the ethernet cable that is provided. Of course make sure you plugged in the power to it or your going nowhere. Open up your preferred browser (IE, firefox, netscape, etc.) and then type in the address bar 192.168.1.2 and now you will be connected to the WAP3205. Type in the default password of 1234, you are now prompted to change your password to whatever you want it to be.
3. Now that your in the WAP3205 click on Expert Mode. When in this mode on the far left you will see Status and below it Monitor, Configuration and Maintenance. Click on Maintenance and then hit the plus sign in front of Maintenance once you are in. Go to the last option of Sys OP Mode then select Client Mode and hit apply.
4. Go back to the far left and hit configuration then go to Wireless LAN. You will see tabs for Profile, Site Survey and WPS. Hit the Profile tab and then hit the Add button. Type in your network name / SSID and then select your security drop down box. Select WEP if you have a setup like me with the XBOX 360 or if you don't care about security select the no security option. Type in your passphrase that you use for your router's security or the actual 128 bit security code (or 64 bit if that is what you use) and hit apply. Then select your newly created profile and hit the activate button. If it's configured correctly you will get a green check. Now your done on this end.
5. Disconnect your WAP3205 from your pc/laptop and change your pc or laptop's ethernet adapter settings back to whatever it was before.
6. Go to your blue-ray player and disconnect the power cord for about a minute or more. Connect the WAP3205 to the blue-ray player with the ethernet connection and power your blue-ray player back on. The blue-ray player will automatically pick up the network settings from the WAP3205 and you will be done.
Hope this is helpful and if you don't have an XBOX 360 or if you use WPA for security the setup should be easier.
So far so good with the Zyxel WAP3205...I had used the Linksys WET610N (2 separate units) and they both failed. The first one worked a couple of days before the wireless stopped working and the second one's wireless failed right out of the box. The WET610N's are way easier to configure but they are too expensive and for me totally unrealiable. The WAP3205 is a steal and worth the effort when you consider the rock solid connection I have now, besides it was less than half the price of the Linksys. It's not as nice looking as the Linksys that's for sure but the main thing is it works as described.

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WAP3205 is more than just another 300Mbps access point; it's a multifunction 11n tool that can be used in a variety of scenarios.In addition to Access Point mode, it can also be a Universal Wireless Repeater, extending the range of your existing network.Unlike other repeaters, the WAP3205's extender mode works with the latest WPA/WPA2 security technologies, so security doesn't have to suffer when extending your network.The WAP3205 also has the ability to function as a wireless bridge, allowing you to connect non-wireless network compatible devices to your existing network.Simply plug in your Ethernet based TIVO, Smart TV, Blue Ray player, network storage device (NAS), or game system into the WAP3205, and it can now join your wireless network.No software or drivers to be installed. With an 11n compatible data transfer rate of up to 300Mbps*, which is 6 times faster than 11g, you can enjoy high-speed network connection and high-definition video streaming with no jitters or dropped calls.It also works with your existing 802.11b and 802.11g network devices. Some wired devices such as modems, set-top boxes, digital media adapters and storage devices might not be natively wireless capable. In order to connect these without additional wiring, driver installation or configuration, just plug the Ethernet cable into the WAP3205 and connect to another wired device to get connected wirelessly. With the built-in Universal Repeater mode, WAP3205 can connect to most popular access points or wireless routers while simultaneously acting as an access point to provide wireless connectivity to all other wireless devices such as notebooks. In other words, WAP3205 can extend the wireless coverage to the entire home premise and enable all wireless devices to link to the existing networkthis is especially helpful for larger home environments.Since this is all done wirelessly, there's no need to run additional Ethernet cables to extend your network

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Belkin Wireless Play Max Router (F7D4301) Review

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(More customer reviews)My experience with this router has been one major mistake after another. I didn't check the Amazon reviews before purchasing - my mistake. I bought it (not through Amazon) - my mistake. I threw away the packaging after setting it up and now I can't return - major mistake.
Although this thing was simple enough to set-up, it has been a major letdown for all of the reasons that other reviewers have mentioned. I've had it for 2 weeks now, and I count it a good day if I only have to reset the damn thing once. My devices all run more slowly than on my old router, and the stupid thing freezes up constantly. I've also run into multiple IP address conflict messages and have to reset it to prevent those messages as well.
I'm so frustrated that I'll likely trash the pile of junk and go buy another brand. Shame on me for buying this thing - and shame on me for not keeping the packaging until I knew how it worked (or didn't in this case).

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Nexaira Business Class 3G Broadband Router Review

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(More customer reviews)Works as described. I needed a PCMCIA unit which is getting harder to find. They have 2 models, I picked this one only because I plan to sell it when I am done with it and I figured more features would be better. You may be able to use the next model down fo home use.

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Business customers can now have reliability and security protocols with a wireline and 3G Broadband connection with the Nexaira Business Class Router. NexWare provides business continuity for existing network connections (i.e. cable modem, DSL, or T1) with a seamless failover to 3G cellular networks. Customizable features like failback Anti-Flap ensure network stability. NexWare VRRP (compatible with Cisco, Juniper ect.) means no single point of failure. VRRP delivers business continuity for existing wireline routers and network connections, with 100% redundancy. NexWare allows pushing standard con gurations to multiple sites via SSH orTelnet. NexWare provides the ability to monitor and manage your router remotely using SNMP V2. Nexaira's Business Class Router supports more 3G data cards than any other router in the market and is compatible with most PCMCIA ExpressCard and USB modems. The Business Class router also works with DSL, Cable, and T1networks. Other features include: Data Rate: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18,12, 9 and 6 Mbps per channel and Auto Fall-Back, Supports cable modems, DSL wireline WAN, T1 and 3G, WAN Auto Fallover fo 3G for redundancy, DHCP Server, DNS Relay, DMZ Host, Auto-Reconnect, Connect-on-Demand, Auto-Disconnect, MAC access control, Virtual Server, Dynamic IP, Static IP/RIP/IP, QoS. Uses Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g Turbo, 3dbi Detachable Antenna.

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Buffalo Technology N-Technology Wireless-N150 Router and Access Point WCR-GN (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been using a powerline adapter to get ethernet to my slingbox and other A/V equipment, but powerline is very sensitive to anything and everything. So I started looking for an affordable wireless bridge. Here it is in the WCR-GN.
To be clear (since the packaging is not) this unit can be used as a standard access point and firewall, or as a bridge to connect to your existing wireless network and give you five ethernet ports in a remote location--a wireless switch. The box leaves you wondering if this unit is compatible with other brands of access points--it is.
I got the unit, plugged it in and configured it for bridging mode, and it connected to my D-Link DIR-625 wireless network with no problems (using 802.11n). It brings me much better and consistent throughput to my A/V equipment than did my four port powerline unit. In bridging mode the "WAN" ethernet port becomes a fifth switch port.
The web management interface is quirky and unrefined, but it gets the job done. When you make changes that cause the unit to reset, the screen usually says it will take about 20s. It really takes 1-2 minutes to settle down and stabilize, so don't get too impatient. The radio seems to have a more limited range than most, but it's acceptable for my purposes. It is a rather small unit, so can fit just about anywhere.
This unit can also act as a simple access point with a no-frills firewall, but I don't intend to use it that way and haven't tested it. What I did test was streaming my slingbox to my desktop while simultaneously watching an HD YouTube video streaming to my BluRay player. Both were running through the Buffalo in opposite directions. Pretty basic stuff, but I had to make sure it performed given the price. Neither had a hiccup, which is again far better than my old setup.
Lastly, in bridging mode it can also act as a wireless repeater to extend your existing wireless signal, or to add more SSIDs. I don't have a need for this and only tested it briefly.

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0.5ft ( 1/2 foot ) GRAY Category 5e Cat5e Molded Snagless Ethernet Network Patch Cable Cord for Internet Router Switch Hub and Gaming - Gold Plated Male to Male RJ45 Connectors for Base-T Networks - Works best for your desktop laptop router modem switch hub DSL Xbox PS2 or PS3 ( Half a foot ) ( 6 inches) ( 6 inch ) Review

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(More customer reviews)this cable works perfectly, has nice cable protectors at the ends as seen in the picture.

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TRENDnet 300 Mbps GREENnet Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB Port TEW-634GRU (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)This Router absolutely screams. Unlike other reviewers that are probably less savvy , I thought this thing absolutely screamed. trendnet makes good gear and I recommend it to all my friends that are seeking bang for your buck.

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The 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router with USB Port (model TEW-634GRU) incorporates the latest wireless n technology, Gigabit Ethernet ports and a convenient USB port to create a secure high performance wireless local area network. Connect USB flash drives, hard drives or printers directly to the router, to share data across your wirelessly local area network. A robust firewall and advanced wireless encryption protects your network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) integrates other WPS devices into your network quickly. Advanced MIMO antenna technology optimizes wireless coverage. Quality of Service (QoS) technology prioritizes gaming, Internet calls and video streaming. An intuitive installation process and remote management capabilities make this product well suited for your most demanding networking needs. *Maximum wireless signal rates are referenced from IEEE 802.11 theoretical specifications. Actual data throughput and coverage will vary depending on interference, network traffic, building materials and other conditions.

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Wrtu54g-tm T-mobile Hotspot @ Home 802.11g Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Refurbished Review

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(More customer reviews)Usually when you get a refurb there is at least some attempt to make the unit look as close to new as possible. Sadly, for this unit, someone took a permanament marker and wrote over the logos on the router. Judicious use of a Magic Eraser brought back most of the logos.

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802.11b/g Wireless Router with 4 Ethernet ports. Supports T-Mobile's HotSpot @ Home mobile phones for crystal clear wireless reception in your home.SpecificationsFeatures Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support; Web-based Management Utility; Enhanced security with WPA; UPnP support; Auto-Crossover (MDI/MDI-X) - No need for crossover cables; Denial of Service (DoS) Prevention; Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Compatible Mobile Networks T-Mobile's HotSpot @ HomeCompatible Service Providers in USA Compatibility with T-Mobile HotSpot @ Home add-on plan ((Not Included) featuring unlimited local and long distance calling)LED Indicators Power, ActivityCommunication Mode Half Duplex, Full DuplexCompliant Standards (Wired) IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TXCompliant Standards (Wireless) IEEE 802.11b Wireless, IEEE 802.11g Wireless GDevice Management Web-Based ManagementRemote Management Protocol HTTPSwitching Protocol EthernetEncryption Data and Network Security with 64-bit/128-bit WEP Data EncryptionAntenna (1) Detachable AntennaChannels 11 Channels (US, Canada), 13 Channels (European Countries)Wireless G Data Transfer Rate Up-to 54MbpsWired Data Transfer Rate (Half-Duplex) 100Mbps, 10MbpsWired Data Transfer Rate (Full-Duplex) 200Mbps, 20MbpsNetwork Ports and Connectors (4) RJ-45 10/100 Auto MDIX Ports; (1) Cable/DSL Internet portAuxiliary Ports (2) FXS voice ports (RJ-11) for landline calling through T-Mobile's HotSpot @ Home service; (2) Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) slotsNetwork Card Interface RJ-45 Network PortPower Supply AC Adapter

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Cisco-Linksys WRT320N Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Review

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(More customer reviews)I have this router now for six weeks. Right out of the box it gave me great speed over wired Gigabit ethernet. But over a few days, the speed went down to good ol' dial-up times. Only a router reset gave back the full speed - for a few hours until the problem came up again.
There was long discussion about this problem over at the vendor forum, and finally the issue was solved by Linksys/Cisco (had something to do with UPnP, you don't wanna know the details).
So please do yourself a favor: Buy this router. It is the best device for a home great network with a fast internet connection. BUT immediately after purchase, upgrade the router firmware to Ver 1.0.03 build 10 (release date 08/13/2009). It will save you the trouble I had.


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Get ready for the power of Wireless-N technology with the Linksys by Cisco WRT320N Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router that provides ultra-fast transfer speeds, air-tight security features, greater coverage, and support for wireless and wired devices. Dual Wireless-N radio bands ensure less interference from other wireless networks, and four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports provides support for a variety of wired devices at blazing-fast speeds ideal for streaming videos, gaming, and ultra-quick file transfers.
Wireless-N Technology for Superior Performance Wireless-N is the latest technology built for faster transfer speeds with less interference and greater range. The WRT320N features dual Wireless-N radio bands for a crystal-clear signal with less static and interference from other wireless networks in the area. Plus it's versatile – the WRT320N Router will work great with any of your existing Wireless-G, B, or A devices, so you don't have to go out and purchase all new equipment.
The power of Wireless-N makes it an ideal choice for heavy gaming, streaming video, and large file transfers. With the WRT320N, you get Multiple in, Multiple Out MIMO technology, which utilizes signal reflections that work to boost range and reduce dead spots. This means greater coverage, less interference, and reduced dropped signals.
Four Gigabit-Enabled Ports for Wired Devices The WRT320 Dual-Band Wireless-N Router enables you to not only have an ultra-fast wireless network, but also to connect all of your Gigabit-enabled wired devices - such as storage drives, computers, and printers – at the same blazing-fast speeds as your wireless devices. All four of the Gigabit ports support auto-crossover (MDI/MDI-X), so there's no need to purchase crossover cables. The versatile WRT320N is the only router you'll ever need for your home network.
Air-Tight Security Features The WRT320N protects your wireless network from security breaches and malicious attacks from hackers with its two powerful, built-in security features. This router features both 128-Bit encryption and SPI Firewall for air-tight security that will keep your network safe and secure from Internet attacks.
Minimum System Requirements Internet Explorer 6.0, Safari 3.0, or Firefox 1.0; CD-ROM drive; Windows XP, Vista or Vista 64-bit edition; Wired or Wireless Network Adapter
Compatible with Windows and Macintosh, the Linksys WRT320N Wireless-N Router measures 7.95 x 1.34 x 6.3 inches and weighs 10.58 ounces. It is backed by a 1-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router, setup CD-ROM, User Guide CD-ROM, Quick Install, Ethernet network cable, and power adapter.

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Belkin Play N600 Wireless Dual Band N Router Review

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(More customer reviews)For Christmas, one of the gifts I presented to my wife was a new laptop computer. She loved it, however, after a few days she starting complaining that she really needed access to the internet via her laptop, especially once her classes started back up in January. I started searching for options and didn't care for the wireless on-the-go route. I thought $50 a month coupled with a 2 year contact was too expensive and wouldn't even know if it would solve my issue. Then, I started looking at dual band routers and narrowed it down to two, the Belkin N600 and the Netgear N600. Both were made in China and had about the same features. I ended up going with the Belkin because it was on sale for $10 less than the Netgear. I also liked the the slim design and built in stand, whereas the Netgear had a separate stand if you wanted the item to stand vertical instead of laying horizontal. Once home, the installation was extremely easy and I was up and running in less than 10 minutes from start to finish. Upon completion of downloading the latest updates for my wife's laptop, I turned it over to her. She was thrilled and spent the next 3-4 hours on the machine. She never encountered an issue with the connection, and loved being able to access her files and folders from our other desktop computer. The speed at which she was accessing (surfing) the internet was very impressive. We live in a very large house and had no problems with the connection, it performed flawlessly. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and decision to go with the Belkin. It works exactly as advertised and I sincerely believe it is a great dual band router for the money.

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4402 Wireless Router - 4 x Network LAN - IEEE 802.11n (draft) - 150Mbps Review

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(More customer reviews)I have the same 4402 setup up as a (WDS)repeater. It works great with my X6 router. I looked up Zoom FAQ and got the detail instruction how to setup the WDS (repeater). It is straight forward instruction. No time I got it up and running. I setup the device at building one with the X6 and building two with the 4402(WDS)(Repeater). That more than 50ft of distance. It works perfectly fine. Reset the device back to factory default setting and give it another try. If that don't work, you might have a faulty unit and return for RMA.
Below is the link to the Zoom FAQ site. LoL. Hope this help...
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Belkin Connect N150 Wireless N Router Review

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(More customer reviews)Just purchased this Belkin wireless N150 as my old Lynksis router failed on me after 6 years of good use. I hooked the router to the modem and computer and plugged it in - it recognized it immediately and everything was great on he direct connection to our desktop. I then fired up the laptop and it recognized the new router right away - after entering the security password (taped to the side of the router in the box) I was up and running on my laptop through the wireless signal.
I have your basic 1000 sq foot above ground ranch. I wanted to see the connection and signal that I would receive in the opposite corner of our finished basement. Took that laptop down there and full strength.
I have only had it up and running for about an hour but so far couldn't have been any easier to hook it up an get online.

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TRENDnet 450 Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router TEW-691GR (Piano Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've spent the last few months dealing with a horrible wireless n router so I decided to go with this one. I also have a TREDNnet wireless n gaming adapter and it's been fantastic so far. Anyways, this router runs cool even though I've been using multiple connections at the same time and using tons of traffic. My PC shows that I average 250Mbps and I see it peak at 300 constantly so the speed is as advertised. I have it running in mixed mode. It only took about 10 minutes to set the router up out of the box. Once I plugged in my cable modem and my pc it automatically configured the connection and I just had to log in and configure the wireless portion and security. In the 10 minutes I also configured my DDNS and my wireless IP Cameras to work with the router. It's a super easy interface.....pretty much the same as any other router you can buy. When saving settings the reboot only took a few seconds and always went back into the setup. Most routers clunk out and you have to reset and log back in manually. I could go on and on but to keep this short I'd have to say that this router is awesome and it does EXACTLY as advertised. I've used most of the major brands of routers and I can't say much for most. It's very difficult to find a good reliable product but I think I've gotten lucky with this one. Don't believe hype or buy something because you've heard the name before. The only other router I've ever been happy with was a Viewsonic believe it or not. That thing was rock solid and never gave me a single problem. If anything changes I will post it....otherwise you can count on this router. I love how people here are claiming they have advanced knowledge but can't set this router up. It's really very very simple just follow the quick setup in the manual.
*UPDATE 1/17/10*
Still no reset needed! I've been using tons of data with multiple devices. As a matter of fact Netflix is streaming to my living room right now. I have a torrent downloading on this pc @ 500kB/s and there are no hiccups. Just solid lightning fast connections!
*UPDATE 3/14/10*
Still no reset needed. I'm running in Mixed Mode and you MUST run 20/40 on the Bandwidth to get full speed. That must be the problem with others but this is standard with any N router.

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VIZIO XWR100 Dual-Band HD Wireless Internet Router Review

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(More customer reviews)As Vizio products had the reputation for being the 'WalMart' of electronics, I was skeptical to try this router. I did some homework and found that others who had tried it were Very satisfied with it's performance. What better endorsement than that of a fellow user? So, since the price was Half that of the Cisco comparable - why not give it a shot. I had been using a Netgear wireless G and was having no problems. When I added a Sony HD TV and BluRay player, set up for wireless -- I began to have some stalls and 'waiting to catch up' times - especially on Netflix HD feeds. This Vizio dedicated the to 5.4 band Just for the HD video feed and has performed better than I Ever hoped.
Set-up was Out of the Box to Working in less than 10 mins. The interface is Easy to use. All my devices (3 PCs - 2 iTouch - and a Sony Dock - in addition to the TV) recognized and accepted the device immediately.
I would buy one again, and definitly recommend this to anyone wanting to watch HD streaming TV.

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Cisco-Linksys WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router Review

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(More customer reviews)Pros: Great speed. Wireless is only less than 5% slower than ethernet connection. USB link port is very solid.
Cons: Not designed for people who want plug & play devices with no knowledge of networking.
I will agree with a lot of people regarding people that stated that this router is no good. Those people do not know what they're doing.
I bought a REFURBISHED version 1... and it works perfect. After reading so many bad reviews, I had the feeling that all refurbished WRT610Ns were probably from people who didn't know how to get it to work properly.****HOW TO PROPERLY SETUP A WRT610N ROUTER****
1) Download the latest firmware to your computer from Linksys' website. Do this even before you receive your WRT610N. Reading all the comments about the firmware, I didn't even bother trying the stock firmware.
2) Upon receiving the router, plug in the power cable and plug it into the AC outlet. No CAT5 cables yet.
Once it powers up, hold the reset button for a few seconds until the power light starts to blink. Release the reset button.
3) Once it powers up completely, plug your computer to the router with a CAT5 cable. Log into the router. Upload the new firmware.
4) After the upload is complete, unplug the power cable from the router, wait a few seconds, then plug it back it. This is to be assure the load was good.
5) Wireless configurations:
#1 Rule: Do not use auto on both G and N. Set 2.5Ghz band for B-G only and to a certain channel (6 or 11 works best). And set 5Ghz band for N only.
#2 Rule: Do not use the same encryption on both G and N. Set different encryption methods (example., WPA2 for N, WEP for G)
6) Disconnect the CAT5 cable, and try connecting to the N-wireless (do not connect to G. this is for testing purposes) Once your pc connects to the N network wirelessly, log into the router wirelessly.
7) 5Ghz in its nature is a sensitive frequency. The higher the frequency, the weaker the signal gets... but also gets faster. With that said, the 5Ghz N portion needs to be tweaked to what works best.
- On your computer, open up the Wireless Network Connection Status window. Leave this window open at all time so you can see the connection speed (If you have more than one pc with wireless N, do the same thing).
- Log into the router via wireless N. Go to Wireless Advanced section. Band: do not set AUTO on the band. Start off with 40Mhz. From there, pick the first channel (44 or something like that).
- Now check the speed(s) of the pc connection(s). Try out ever 40Mhz band until you find the best speed. If no band is solid, then result to 20Mhz. Once most solid and fastest speed is achieved, save the configs.
COMPLETE!
USB Link:
The USB link worked great. But there are some pointers. I tried two harddrives. 320GB 5400RPM SATA and 320GB 7200RPM SATA. Both were clones of each other; clean NTFS formatted with nothing but videos and music. I would recommend to edit SHARE and click on SHARE ENTIRE PARTITION. It seems much more fluid with that on. Ok, after I named my drive, shared the whole partition, and clicked on access rights, I mapped the drive to each computer to test the stability and speed. I did have a problem with my music folder that had 355 sub-folders (individual albums); it would randomly see all 355 folders. It would see 210, then 340, the 290, etc. It was a strange behavior. Since both harddrives were clones of each other, I formatted one harddrive using the Linksys Router function. It formatted the drive to NTFS FAT2. First time I've used FAT2. After I copied the contents back to the drive, I tested it again. It actually finds the files much faster than before. Don't know why. I haven't had a problem with missing folders either. Everything is found instantly. So I would highly recommend to format using the Linksys Router function. I did test out between 5400rpm and 7200rpm to see which would be better for a media storage. Attached to the linksys, neither one of them showed an real differences. I tried file transfer, playing lossless music, pictures, HD movies... all had the same performance. So I would recommend to just pick a 5400rpm since it runs on lower power consumption.
Stress Test:
I ran a very thorough performance test to see if this router could handle it.
Laptop #1 - wireless N 300Mbps connection
Laptop #2 - wireless N 280Mbps connection
Laptop #3 - wireless G 54Mbps
PS3 - wireless G 54Mbps
Wii - wireless G 54Mbps
NAS Harddrive on USB Link port
Laptop #1 to download multiple 3-5GB files from the internet.
Laptop #2 was streaming an HD movie 1080p from the NAS harddrive.
Laptop #3 was streaming lossless music from the NAS harddrive (54Mbps is too slow for HD movies)
PS3 was in an online game session (Marvel vs Capcom 2) as a spectator watching everyone play
Wii was set to stream a tv channel (Japanese Wii)
Laptop #1 was downloading at 35Mbps (which is about 2Mbps slower than when directly connected to the internet modem without Linksys). So that was still downloading at flying speeds even with all the traffic. Laptop #2 had no problem streaming an HD movie. There was some bit delay if I paused the movie or FF. But playing the movie, switching languages on the fly, etc... had no problems at all. It played smoothly. Laptop #3 was playing flac lossless audio files while browsing through the folders with no problems. PS3 never lost the connection to the online game. And the Wii never froze with the tv channel. I ran this test overnight with no problems at all.
Conclusion: This router works. It's very fast, stable, and had no problems. Just make sure you configure it properly. One piece of advise regarding wireless cards, stay away from the Intel N cards. They work poorly with the Linksys N routers. I tried three different Intel N cards and two Linksys N routers. I was never able to achieve a 300Mbps connection with any configuration.
I hope you will find this review helpful.

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(More customer reviews)The Belkin wireless N+ router is the third wireless router I have purchased over the last five years. I have a three story house and the router is located on the first floor. The earlier routers did not cover the entire house and I had to use a wireless repeater. More importantly, these earlier routers were always having to be reset, sometimes on a daily basis. This new Belkin router has taken care of both problems. It gives a substantially stronger signal and I do not need the repeater any longer. More importantly, is has been absolutely reliable. I have not had any problems since plugging it in a month ago. Set up was a breeze. I am one totally-happy camper!

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Backwards Compatibility for Ultra Convenience The N+ router is backwards compatible with all Wireless-G and 802.11b networks and devices, which means that you can continue to use your current computers and peripherals that are on the older standards.

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