Cisco-Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N Broadband Router
by Linksys
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Customer Review: Fantastic device and service
Summary: 5 Stars
Admittedly, my needs are simple.
Bought this to use with the Linksys gaming device WET610N to access netflix movies on my Blu ray player. Did not have wireless service previously. Connected to my Comcast cable modem. Kept my PC on ethernet. Followed instructions on supplied cd. Worked immediately! Was watching netflix movies within an hour, including time it took me to configure gaming device. Was delivered three days after ordering, using standard free shipping.
I know others were disappointed in the release version that they received. Mine is version 3.
One area that could be improved, is that I have my PC connected via ethernet cable to this router, becasue of my physical setup. If I turn my router off, I lose my PC connection. I understand why this is (I think), I just don't like it.
Customer Review: I love this router!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this a month now and it's still running great! I have my desktop pc and Xbox 360 hooked up through ethernet cables, and my laptop with a wireless N minicard. I noticed the most difference on my xbox where i used to lose the signal every half hour and drop me from a game, now its faster and i never get dropped. My laptop works anywhere in the house with 5 bars of signal. I would definitely recommend this to a friend. The only problem i've noticed, which isn't really a problem is the blue led's are so bright that they bacically act as a nightlight, so if this were in your bedroom it might be hard to sleep. It's not in my room so its not really a problem for me, just thought i would mention it. I actually got this at wal-mart for only $75, so i would recommend getting it there so you can easily return it if you have a problem.Customer Review: Great router!
Summary: 5 Stars
I installed this router in a large home down in the far corner of a basement, and boy did this router have reach! The wireless signal travelled farther (with strength) than any other router I've used to date (I do house service calls).
The router is very easy to install. The important thing is to install it without any WEP or security, which for some strange reason, it defaults to a high level of security. Installing this modem with high level security is best left for professionals - most home users can get by with an "open" insecure network. So when you install, select the option of the lowest (virtually none) security.
Other than that, it's a small, great looking box. Linksys has done a nice job of making the setup nearly painless (except for defaulting to a high level of security!!!)
Customer Review: All I know is WI-FI
Summary: 5 Stars
What we have connected to the WRT160N:
3 Laptops via WiFi
1 PS3 via WiFi
I bought this router after my Netgear WGR614 Wireless-G Router started having connectivity issues with my PS3 after a year and a half of heavy use. I've had this Linksys for almost a month with ZERO problems and ZERO drops. VERY EASY to setup and connect to. Very nice sleek black design as well. My PS3 is not in the same room as this wireless router, but I still get a great connection. I'm writing this review in our sunroom as we speak with full signal.
If you are looking for an affordable Wireless-N router and will be using it in a similar manner as I am, don't think, JUST BUY.
Customer Review: Wow!
Summary: 5 Stars
This router is fast, 100% reliable and an amazing value for the money, especially for someone like me - I am not an IT person, all I want it to do is to connect a number of laptops to a printer and to the web. I don't care about any extra "features", but it must be totally reliable and easy to use because I am 100% dependent on it as I work from home. After using this router for about 3 months on a very intense 24-7 basis I can say that it met all my expectations 100%. I bought it to replace a crappy, unreliable and more expensive Netgear RangeMax Duo Wireless N router which constantly dropped connections and had to be rebooted 2-3 times a day, ugh... The only (minor) criticism I have concerns the styling which means the router takes up more space than it should and cannot be stacked.