HP TouchSmart. Touch the future now.Manufacturer: Linksys Inc. Part number: WRT300N
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CNET editors' rating:
3.0 stars
Good
How we rate-
Setup and ease of use: 8.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 5.0
Service and support: 7.0
Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 74 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Linksys WRT300N Router
price range: $195.95
Though it offers good maximum throughput, the Linksys WRT300N ultimately fails to do the new Draft N standard proud in both mixed-mode and long-range tests. Wait to see how the rest of the Draft N products fare.
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- Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 74 reviews
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11 out of 11 people found this review helpful
by unwireme on April 26, 2006
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8 out of 10 people found this review helpful
by atrain4 on July 4, 2006
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"Reliability is good if you're not using mixed mode."
by W Macaulay on November 14, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Linksys Inc.
- Part Number: WRT300N
General
- Device Type Wireless router
- Form Factor External
- Width 7.4 in
- Depth 1.6 in
- Height 6.9 in
- Weight 1.1 lbs
Networking
- Connectivity Technology Wired, Wireless
- Integrated Switch 4-port switch
- Frequency Band 2.4 GHz
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Switching Protocol Ethernet
- Network / Transport Protocol L2TP, PPTP, IPSec, PPPoE
- Routing Protocol Static IP routing
- Remote Management Protocol HTTP, HTTPS
- Status Indicators Power, Link OK, Port status, Link activity
- Features DMZ port, NAT support, DHCP support, MIMO technology, VPN passthrough, MDI/MDI-X switch, 256-bit encryption, Firewall protection, Firmware upgradable, MAC address filtering, Full duplex capability, Access Point operational mode, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Antenna
- Antenna Qty 3
- Gain Level 2 dBi
Communications
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 ( WAN ), 4 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
- Compatible Slots None
Miscellaneous
- Cables (Details) 1 x Network cable
- Encryption Algorithm WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP
- Authentication Method RADIUS, Radio Service Set ID (SSID)
- Microsoft Certifications Works with Windows Vista
- Compliant Standards CE, FCC, IC CS-03
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Norton Internet Security
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
- Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 85%
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- CNET Labs long-range tests (in Mbps) 17
- CNET Labs maximum throughput tests (at 10 feet, in Mbps) 71.5
- CNET Labs maximum throughput tests with mixed 802.11b/g and draft N, MIMO clients (at 10 feet, in Mbps) 46
Manufacturer info
- Linksys Inc.
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.linksys.com/
- Address: 121 Theory Drive, , .
- Phone: 949-261-1288
- Email: support@linksys.com
- Fax: 949-823-3002
