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"Solid introductory router if you tinker a bit." on by KiRaShi
Pros: The WRT160N features decent speed and range for its' class, including parental controls and an easy to use setup CD that anyone could follow. Additional perks include a WiFi-Protected-Setup (WPS) Button, and the ability to run custom linux firmware.
Cons: The WRT160N is not a gigabit or dual-band router, and it has had some issues with the signal strength and range. All of Linksys' new 'alien' space-like looking routers have heating issues, and the gloss finish never stays clean.
Summary: The WRT160N is a good started router for anyone who doesn't mind a little bit of easy tinkering from the start. Features I found handy were the WPS button for connecting devices such as Nintendo DS/i's and Wii's, along with the easy to use port forwarding controls and (for running a website at home) the Dynamic DNS update ability. Its' few range and speed problems are easily solved by replacing the stock linksys firmware with something like DD-WRT. The wall mounting holes on the bottom are nice too, as mounting it up off the floor will keep more dust and debris out of the unit. The only dislike I have is its' gloss black finish as it becomes dirty easily, but lots of devices are like that now (Canon Pixma MG6120, or MG5220 anyone?) so it's more of an aesthetic drawback. Overall, the WRT160N is a solid router for ~$60, and packs a performance punch with DD-WRT firmware.
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"Not worth it" on by legendair1
Pros: Sleek, and easy to setup
Cons: Works great for 3 days, After the speed of the wireless goes down, Reset required every 2-3 days. Technical support is very hard to understand and not local agents. Several problem with this router reported with multi platform access (XP-Vista-Mac)
Summary: I returned mine and found for the same price D-link DIR-628 is way more stable then this router.
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"Really Really Bad Range" on by Rock_fox
Pros: Esay to configure
Cons: The range is VERY bad, even if you use the linksys usb network. As a matter fact, a internal Wifi on my portable PC works better than the USb from linksys. My old linksys had a much better range..
Summary: Do not waste your $$, dont buy any of the Linksys N products..
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"Really Bad Range" on by sat574
Pros: Decent Wired connection
Cons: -Bad range
-Poor streamingSummary: This product is horrible. The perfect reviews must be from someone working for the company or someone that lives in a tiny place. If you have a two story house, or just a place with walls this product is not the right choice for a router for your wireless needs. Through a wireless connection my computer ran like it was a pentium 2 i would wait forever for flash sites to load. My older g router was much faster and that was a netcore. Overall linksys is not a good router unless you buy the top of the line, and that means spending 150 plus. Meanwhile you can get a made in china router that will do a much better job. I hooked up an asus and it was 10x faster and cost me only 50 bucks amazing range and speed. I bought these the sameday hoping the new linksys models would actually include quality along with the price. After connecting both routers and streaming to the same laptop the linksys lost the battle i had bought itfor 79 bucks and returned it the next day. Linksys is about marketing and they sure dont give you any bang for your buck. The other router also has much more options than the linksys.
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"Not worth the money." on by Azrandel
Pros: -Simple to set up
-Looks pretty/ergonomical designCons: -Will randomly drop the connection
-Connection will frequently drop below 50 mbps
-Extremely unreliable when more than one user is connected to it-wireless is virtually unusable.
-Often overheats due to poor placement of wireless antennaSummary: I bought this router when it was on sale- and I now realize I should have just spent the extra money and left this piece of trash on the shelf. Save yourself the tie, effort, and funds, and don't buy this product. Just like looking pretty doesn't excuse someone being a vapid airhead, so too does having a nice design not excuse a product being a useless paperweight.
From reading other reviews, I've also found out that linksys support's general stance on helping customers with their abysmal product amounts to "shut up and go away."
All I know is that I will not be buying one of their products again. I am done with Linksys after this debacle.
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