Customer Reviews:
 Unreliable September 22, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've had the router for about 3 months now and when it works its great. It drops the wireless signal about 3 times a week and I have to reset. I can't have a flakey wireless in my business.
Would not buy again.
I 'm buying an Apple extreme.
Mike
va.
 Solid, No-Hassle Performer with Some Mac-Specific Setup Quirks September 22, 2008
I picked up this router to take the place of a first-gen Apple AirPort Express, which was handling full wireless router duties in my 800sq. ft. NYC apartment.
Important to note that, if you are a Mac user, you must:
1. Locate, download and install the Mac software from the Linksys site
This is by no means straightforward; several links were dead or broken before I found the correct link for the updated software
2. Locate your computer near the router for set up (must be done connected via Ethernet)
Aside from these minor issues, my throughput has been great, and overall performance enhanced by the addition of the new router. I especially like the fact that it has 4 additional Ethernet ports in back.
So so router, fits your very basic needs...I would look elsewhere... September 22, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have used many linksys wireless routers, and this linksys router is very average. If speed is your thing, this router is DEFINITELY not for you. if you need a big range, this router will disappoint you. I live in a 2500 sq ft house and this router will not deliver good signal throughout the house. This router will be good for about a few weeks, but later on, you will probably need to reset it every so often because your wireless connection will be dropped. If you are looking for a good reliable router for your house, I would suggest the D-Link DIR-655. If you want a regular router for a medium size apartment and you don't play a lot of games or downloads, this router will fit your most basic needs, nothing more.
 Easy installation and beautiful body shap September 20, 2008
I bought it 2 months ago after reading a lot of review about wierless modems. I've had no problem with it. The installation is easy and you can put it any where in your house because it has a beautiful body shap. I think in comparison to price it is good. Moreover, I received it in 2 days and in perfect shap. I recommand this product.
 Disappointing September 20, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Got this to use with a Verizon DSL plan & Verizon supplied modem. Installed and set it up on a low end Compaq SR5233WM desktop with 2GB memory and Vista Home Premium. I thought since it was a newer model it'd work better with Vista, but: Setup was not easy: On the first 2 attempts, the setup program got to the point where the router was to be connected to a power source; after powering it up, the software gave an error message not recognizing the router and saying to check the connections, etc. (which were fine). It finally installed on the 3rd try. Next, when it came time to add a laptop wirelessly, I was surprised to see that the router name, network name and security settings I assigned during installation were NOT applied, even tho the Lynksys data sheet printout indicated they were applied! After much fussing and time, eventually went into advanced settings to make the corrections. Fortunately that worked. Adding the laptop was the easiest and fastest part of the setup. Finally, after getting this all sorted out, the Linksys Easy Link Advisor software began acting up; sometimes it launches, sometimes not. Maybe I'll eventually get that sorted out. Conclusion: What should have taken 10-20 minutes at most took hours to sort out and I'm really bugged the Lynksys software network security settings printout confirmed security settings, name, etc. were taken when they were not. If it wasn't such a bear to get set up, I'd have rated it higher: Wireless signal/range meets my needs, connectivity is good, etc. I also just installed a Belkin My Essentials router, about as low end as you can get, for a friend; it was a much faster, easier, straightforward setup than this thing and it had me wishing I'd gone for that over the Lynksys. The Belkin was also smaller and could be stood vertically to minimize the footprint. Follow up: Gave up on the Linksys Easy Link Advisor Software; had to reinstall it when I wanted it to run. It also caused a Vista error message on shut down, saying a program wasn't properly initializing. Ran system restore, reinstalled everything except the Linksys software, and no more problems. (I'm sure the problem was the Linksys software; I made the mistake of reinstalling it after running system restore, and the problem was back). If I need to get at the router settings, I go directly to the Linksys setup page online.
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