Linksys WRT160N Ultra Rangeplus 4 Port Wireless N MIMO Broadband Router

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I received this unit so quickly from here that it almost made my head spin. Thanks! As for the unit, I had no issues with the installation. At first, I could not connect to the Internet but once I reset the cable company's modem after installing the router, that issue was resolved. I've been connected since with no problems. My wife's laptop connected wirelessly with no problems and my son's game system, which is wired, Gave me no trouble either. I expected to have to reset my entire network but only had to reconnect using the new password. I was very nervous about this unit after reading so many bad reviews. I must say that I take those reviews with a very large grain of salt. Certainly someone is going to get a dud. That's to be expected with electronics. I'm glad I went ahead and bought this router. Just remember that it isn't designed for everyone to be streaming video at the same time.

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I've been reading other reviews about it being hard to set up but I found it incredibly easy. Very good quick performance. Great signal distance as well

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I love this router. The software that comes with it is very nice and simple.

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Just go slow on the install. If you get an error code or have problems changing settings. Do it the easy way. Take a deep breath. Then uninstall the software and push the reset button on the back of it, and just start over. Forget the help it's useless.

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plenty of features works fine

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Spent several hours attempting to get this working. Finally went back to my old one. It was slow, but at least it worked. This is a piece of junk.

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I spent 8 hours trying to get the wireless to work. My laptops could see the signal but would not link. That is with all security turned off. I'm returning it.

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after a tricky setup (most likely due to internet provider) wireless and hardwire capabilities are great. wireless occasionally disconnects, but will pop back on. speeds are great. overall well worth the purchase.

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WELL I UPGRADED FROM A LINKSYS 54 G ROUTER THAT COULDNT STAY CONNECTED TO MY PS3, NOW THIS IS IN THE SAME ROOM AND CONNECTS TO MY PS3 JUST FINE, SOMETIME I GET DISCONNECTED BUT IT CONNECTS BACK, OVERALL ITS NICE

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I had originally rated this a 4.8 overall, but things have changed. This sucker lasted less than three weeks before it quit and no amount of work, fiddling cojoling, or bitchin' could get it working again. It's now been added to the Linksys by Cisco brick wall I'm apparently building. I could return it and get another identical to this one, but after three failed attempts with other products from these folks, I've had enough. I guess I'm the sucker. This site's customer service is outstanding, as always.

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sometimes the links between my notebook and the router drops.

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Yeah, it seems like a good deal, but I think I got what I paid for. The software doesn't work at all (Win XP). I'm not an IT whiz but I know my way around the basics. Most of the online config doesn't make much sense to me. The only wireless devices I have, a wireless pc and a laptop, I still haven't worked the bugs out of the connections - the link randomly drops out with 100% signal. On my wired pc, the connection has gotten painfully slow, even with the port priority at high. It did however work wired right out of the box. My old d-link was easy to configure, always worked (until dying at the age of 7) and did what it was supposed to. This thing is just a pain.

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It has a reported DNS problem. Please read support entry on Cisco site before purchasing this product..

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I am very pleased with the price and quality. worked great right out of box and better range than my old g router.

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I wanted a wireless N and this one does the trick for me - flawless performance

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I have a half acre with a 12x40 mobile unit on the back half. I have coverage everywhere! Even throughout the mobile unit. There are 2 desk tops,1 notebook, 1 netbook and a PS3, all working off this router with no problems. And the security keeps any freeloaders out.

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Our new home layout put our g version wireless router too far away from our living room. For the price, I decided to try this n version router. What happened was signal strength went from weak or none to excellent. Unit was very easy to install and I had no problems linking it with the wireless printers, hard drives and 3 laptops. Don't worry about it being a refurb unit. It was pristine. Well worth the money. If you need a better signal strength, this might be a low cost solution to the problem.

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Our relationship was a little bumpy at first, but after upgrading the firmware, doing a windows update, resetting the modem and router a few times, we are getting along just fine. I even sold my old g router on ebay for almost as much as this one cost me, making it a close to net zero transaction. I'm happy with the decision to go with this refurb.

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An amazing wireless N router for 30 bucks. Ease of use is incredible, transfer all previous router settings (if its a linksys) with the snap of a key. Up and running in no time. Comes with the CD, my refurb looked and 'smelled' perfectly new with shrink wrap. works perfectly, although wireless N is just barley slow to stream 1080P Dts files, although 720P dts is no problem.Highly recommmended if you do not require a gigabyte switch.

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Definitely was a little skeptical of a N router at $30 but this ended up being great. It's streaming good HD and workin good with my PS3 that is commonly recieving 10-15 Mbps with broadband going through one floor.

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works far better then my old unit

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Easy set up and worked the first time! For a recertified product you could not ask for any thing else.

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The product works well after ugrading the firmware. Sometimes I have to turn off the router for 10 secs then power it back on, but lately it has been working a lot better.

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Several attempts to install router with enclosed CD resulted in error 322,router not detected. Am not hitech but manage most computer tasks myself. Called techical support and finally reached an extremely helpful and articulate technician who indicated CD would not work on my installation. She gave me 2 choices: walk me through the process (free) or take control of my computer and do it for me ($9.99). Selected the latter and glad I did. Well worth the money. Installation was done quickly and both my wireless computers are now connected to the internet and functioning beautifully. And what a great price for an N router!

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Much much faster than a G. I had some problem getting my laptop to connect via WiFi but a short live chat with tech support, we had it up and going. I love the price.