Customer Reviews:
 Quality router, worth the price June 5, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
So far it's working quite well after 2 weeks.
I previously bought a Belkin F5D7230-4, but soon exchanged it for this one (see my review for it). This router is noticably faster loading uncached web pages, and I see less performance overhead in the Networking pane of Windows Task Manager. I suspect it's because of a newer, faster chipset.
So I definitely recommend this router but won't give it 5 stars unless it lasts at least 2 years.
One tip for those who know little or nothing about wi-fi: This router doesn't have auto-channel, so pay attention to which wireless channel you're using. There are 11 channels (1-11), but by default all Linksys use channel 6. If you live in a congested wireless environment, like my apartment complex where I can detect up to 10 signals simultaneously, then you'll want to use a software tool to detect all available wireless signals. The Dell Wireless Utility does a great job for me. If your environment is anything like mine you'll see most people use the default channel with a few using channels 1 and 11. I use channel 2 since there's only one other weak signal on channel 1 and I want to stay as far away from 6 as possible. Otherwise I get interference and performance loss.
 Wonderful Product June 5, 2008
I am not a computer expert.
I was little afraid of wireless set up since I know nothing about connecting!
Surprisingly, this was so easy that I think even my 73 year old father can do it!
Just follow the instruction and within 10 min. you are wireless!!!
And Oh, this is one sexy machine. I think this product is by far best looking router out there. I can't believe how simple this product looks without antenna.
One small issue that I faced was when I moved my notePC to other room (about 50 Feet away) and closed 2 doors, it had some interruption with less than stellar reception. Maybe the range is too much... You might need broader range machine or buy 2 if you live in big house.
But overall, it is excellent product and I think I will buy another one for my dad.
Great Router June 4, 2008
I recently bought this router for my brother in Iraq. He says it is working great and he is able to hook up to other guys' laptops to play games.
Easy to setup and use June 3, 2008
I've never used a router, either wired or wireless, and I was a bit nervous about how successful I'd be at setting this one up to work with my computer and Wii. Turned out that there was nothing to it--step by step instructions made it easy and quick and it has worked flawlessly since I started using it about a month ago.
Definitely Recommend!! June 2, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I absolutely love this router!! I heard that Linksys had great routers and now I agree. I was going to go with the WRT54G and then saw that they had a new model, this one, WRT54G2. This one is great--I've never had to reboot or had any problems with it. I also love how thin the router is and that it has no outside antennas. Set-up was easy and took 5-10 minutes, it depends on the scans. Wireless connection was fast and works great. I can walk around the whole house upstairs, downstairs and outside with full connection. A must-get for a great price!!
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