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Скроменый эксперт
19.08.2010
10/10
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I wanted to change out my G-based bridge (also a Linksys) with an N-based solution. Slim pickings. That said, however, I very pleased with the performance of this Cicso-Linksys bridge.This bridge, unlike my G-based model, has only a single ethernet port. The G-based model had a built-in 5-port switch. Initially, I used this N-based model with my Tivo. It's out in the living room and my Linksys E3000 router is in the master bedroom. I didn't have any problems at all getting the bridge set up. The coverage is fine. I could probably use it to attach to my neighbor's router, the coverage is that good. I stream a lot of Netflix movies and have only occasionally had momentary "delay" issues. I've noticed that it's usually because of the internet service I have rather than the device itself. Telltale signs are that my laptop seems to lag at the same time, etc.Shortly after the intial configuration I set up (1 Tivo plugged directly into the bridge), I purchased a small 5-port Linksys switch. I plugged my Tivo into the switch, a 2nd Tivo into the swtich, and also my TV into the switch--and then plugged the switch into the bridge. It all works flawlessly.Don't fear this bridge. If you have more than one device to hook up, just use a switch with it. You won't regret it.
Скроменый эксперт
21.04.2011
10/10
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Великолепно
I ordered this router after reading reviews of tons of other wireless routers available on amazon, and it works perfectly - it is easy to setup (no troubles at all whatsoever), no blinking lights on the front of the router, very lightweighted and compact. Couldnt have asked for a better router for someone who is not tech-savy and for someone who just wants a simple router that works as specified and as per its 5 star reviews!
Скроменый эксперт
10.11.2009
10/10
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Великолепно
After reading some of the negative reviews (not working with Windows 7, difficult to setup), I was a little hesitant making this purchase. But, I'd always had good luck with Linksys products before, so I went ahead and gave it a shot. It arrived today - I had had it delivered to my work address. I got home 30 minutes ago and, literally, it's already downloaded 2 movies from DirecTV On Demand.The setup couldn't be easier. My guess is, those who wrote negatives about the setup must not have read or understood the procedures before starting. I'm not belittling any of the other reviews; rather, I'm just shocked that anyone would have thought the installation was difficult. Read over the manual once or twice before you start (it's a bunch of easy steps), then do what the install disk tells you to do. I was up in, literally, about 4 minutes.And, obviously my other concern about it not working with Windows 7 was unfounded. I have Windows 7 Home Premium and had no issues what-so-ever.And, in case it was missed on the paragraphs above, I hooked this up to an R22 DirecTV box to get HD On Demand.No problems what-so-ever. So far, very much recommended. If anything changes (because, granted, this review is being written less than hour of having it completely installed and setup), I will revise the review and let everyone know.THIS SECTION ADDED ON 3/9/2010:I've now had the product for a few months and still am very happy with it. Although, I have noticed that, on a few occasions, a notice comes up on DirecTV saying that the connection was lost and that I need to either fix it, or continue and fix the connection later. Being that the DirecTV internet connection procedure can be a little tedious, I'm actually able to bypass all of this by unplugging my Linksys adapter from the wall for about 20 seconds, plugging it back in, and then waiting for about a minute. After that point, everything operates normally.This procedure happens a little more often than I'd like, but it appears as if it could be due to the adapter overheating. I can't say for sure, though. I'm just going off the fact that the connection always restores when the adapter is turned off then back on.Other than that, I still give it a thumbs up.
Скроменый эксперт
10.09.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
My home network is not simple. It has multiple subnets and is not just a single wireless router. I say that because my installation problems may not be experienced by everyone. The built-in wizard would not work for me at all.However, the user's guide PDF on the CD did fine at explaining how I can manually set everything up. Once I abandoned the wizard, setup was only a 5 minute effort.My use for this product is different than what I saw in a lot of other reviews. I have a VoIP telephone handset that can only work with wired ethernet. I needed a product that could A) let it connect wirelessly and B) have good enough performance, reliability and QoS for the voice calls to be clear.This product does great on both of those counts. I am far enough from my access-point to only get a 51% signal strength with this device and the voice quality is perfect. I am certain that it would work equally well for me for Video and data if I ever needed to use it for something else.That's the great thing about it that helped me justify the cost. I can use it to convert anything else that is wired ethernet only to being wireless.Even with the install headaches, I find it a 5 star product.
Скроменый эксперт
29.04.2011
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
Took a long time to setup with installation disk, but finally after 3 tries was completed. Running well with Trendnet 5 port 10/100 Mbps switch. Driving Netflic movies and DirectTv Ethernet connection, will add Blue-ray player in next few days. Overall satisfied with router but a little pricey for just a single Ethernet connectio but would recommend to those need Ethernet Remote Router.
Скроменый эксперт
25.01.2011
10/10
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Великолепно
I purchaed this product in order to make my directtv HD DVR receiver internet ready and get access to more features and on demand videos and movies. I just have a DSL wireless connection at home that is not very strong but this CISCO product picked up the signal in a flash and the process was done in less than five minutes. It is a great product for those of you who might have an appliance that needs internet in order to access features like a blu-ray player or a game console. The installation is dummy proof, so it could be done by anyone. My 9 year old did this one all by himself (he is not a dummy, by the way). The signal is always working, the unit is small enough that fits anywhere. Excellent product!!!
Скроменый эксперт
12.03.2011
4/10
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Ужасно
Ordered factory rebuilt WET610-N from CISCO, didn't work. I was on cell phone 1hr and 56 minutes to prove that unit was defective trying to get a return authorization. With return postage and original cost paid directly to Cisco owned store, I paid more for a factory rebuilt than I could have ordered it NEW from amazon and I would not have gone through the terrible experience to get a return authorization. And after 2 weeks still have not received a refund. Do not order directly from Cisco. Please save your self money and hassle, buy from Amazon.
Скроменый эксперт
02.02.2010
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
I bought this to connect a Blu-ray player (Samsung BD-P1590) in my living room to the network router (Linksys WRT160N)in the home office. After reading all of the reviews here, I was nervous, but have had good experiences with Linksys products in the past. I have had bad experiences with their setup CD's though so I was prepared to do a manual setup if it was required. I first connected it to a switch wired to the router and it couldn't be detected. Plugging straight into the router solved that problem. Protected Setup failed, but everything else was smooth as silk. I entered my security key and it configured quickly. Plugged it into the Blu-ray player and the Blu-ray player immediately detected that it had internet connectivity when I turned it on and prompted me to download a firmware update. The bridge came with the latest firmware out of the box so I didn't have to do an update for it. I don't have a Netflix account yet so I can't speak to HD downloads, but it's streaming Youtube video without any delays or hiccups. I'll give it a little time and buy another one for the Blu-ray player in the family game room.Signed up for Netflix and it is streaming HD movies to the BD-P1590 with no dropouts. I've experienced none of the problems others have mentioned. I actually bought another one to connect a BD-P2550 in our game room. Same story with setup. It took less than ten minutes including moving it to its final position in the entertainment center. This one also had the latest firmware straight out of the box.The instructions are a little lacking, but follow them to the letter and you should not have any trouble. The computer you are using has to be hard wired to your router (can be through a hub/switch - I couldn't get it to work with my laptop connected via wireless) and the bridge has to be connected directly to your router (CANNOT be through a hub/switch) for the first part of the setup.
Скроменый эксперт
21.11.2009
4/10
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Ужасно
I recently bought the LG BD 370 Network Blu-ray Disc Player from Amazon, and since we don't have Ethernet in the living room, decided to hook it up to our network using this device. We already have an Apple TV that works well on the wireless network (N standard, using the latest Apple Airport base station), so I figured this would work well - both the Airport and the WET610N are dual-band N devices.If you're in a Mac-only household, don't bother with the Quick Start guide and the installation Wizard, which is Windows-only; instead, you should follow the manual setup directions in the full user guide (which appears to be online only, or on the CD).It seems to work well at first, but then it kept on disconnecting. Looking at the Linksys support boards for the product, I tried updating the firmware (which supposedly fixed some problems about disconnection when the machine had been on for while): again, at first, success, then disconnection after 20 minutes. Then I reset the device to its factory settings, reconfigured, and this time it lasted about forty minutes. That was it for me.According the Linksys support boards, the problem might be that the WET610N disconnects whenever a base station that is set to WPA2 (or WPA2 Personal) security changes the security keys. On an Apple Airport, this happens every hour by default. Some people had better results they turned off security or used the very weak WEP security, but Verizon discourages its customers from running totally open wireless networks, and the Airport does not offer WEP anyway.So if you've got a different setup (like not running a secure wireless network), this still might be right for you. However, if want Ethernet for a device like a BD player, you might want to consider Powerline (Ethernet over your house's AC power), or if you're a Verizon FIOS customer like me who has coax in living room for TV, this device: Actiontec Ethernet over Coax MoCA Adapter - Single, because your FIOS network router is connected to your TV coax cable. You might need a splitter for sharing the coax connection with your TV's set top box and the MoCA adapter, but this seems like most solid option for my particular case.
Скроменый эксперт
16.05.2011
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Returned a competitive product and purchased this one. Put the CD in the drive and within 5 minutes had this configured as a bridge and plugged into my blue-ray player for streaming movies. Beautiful.I use Apple OS and the other product did not have a automatic configure feature - it only ran on Windows. Boo! Bad!
Скроменый эксперт
30.08.2010
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
I've had this router for about a month now, and have used most of it's everyday functions except for the parental controls (can never get them to work as I want with any linksys router) and any functions only available through the Cisco Connect software.I had to replace my previous WRT54G router since I was having problems with my internet connection when using the router, so going with another Linksys was an obvious choice considering I was still using Version 1 hardware.The first thing I did was download the new firmware available at the Linksys website, then start setting up all the settings through the web-interface (I much prefer this method over previous Cisco Connect software I've used). My primary PC is a laptop which has wireless N, but it only connects up to 65 Mbps which could be a limitation of my laptop. Eventhough this isn't the fastest speed for wireless N, it does provide enough bandwidth to stream videos from an HDD connected through the USB port on the router. It was easy enough to map the networked drive to my laptop, and I'm now using it for wireless backups as well.I currently have no complaints about this router, but I'm sure I'll find something I don't like soon enough.
Скроменый эксперт
27.02.2011
2/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
never got it to work it locked up my phone line. unit never could see my internet connection. customer service outside of the country only could read from their trouble shooting script could never make them understand any thing I was trying to tell them. they could not tell me what function a button on the front of the unit did just told me to leave it alone. they could not tell me it the unit worked with a dsl internet connection or not. waste of time dealing with them. I sent this e3000 POS back. so long cisco I dont need your products and your sorry customer no service.
Скроменый эксперт
05.04.2010
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
First let state I am very tech savvy and generally push new devices to the edges of their design envelope.I purchased this router to solve what I thought was a very simple requirement: Back up my two MacBook Pros wirelessly using the Time Machine program. After reading several reviews about the Apple Time Capsule, I decided to stay with my long time satisfaction with LinkSys.I brought the router home and had it set up and working in minutes, all the Windows desktops worked great via the ethernet 'hard' connection and the laptops found and connected to the wireless instantly. Absolutely no hassles.The problem came when I attached my WD My Book 2 Tb for Mac external drive to the e3000. There is a requirement that TimeMachine MUST use a Mac OS (journalized) formatted partition. So I plugged the MyBook for Mac into the router, brought up the Advanced Settings url and tried to add the storage to the router. I spent the better part of the next 24 hours trying to get the e3000 to recognize the MyBook for Mac.Long story short, After talking to LinkSys chat support (Tushar) and posting both on the Cisco and Western Digital forums, a LinkSys forum administrator wrote back and confirmed that the router will only work with FAT32 and NTFS partitioned disks. (Chat support opened an RMA for me to return the 'defective' unit....geez?)Bottom line, this is a great router, all functions work as advertised and I have better thru-put now than with my old LinkSys N. Buy this one if all your equipment is Microsoft based. Avoid it like the plague if you own Macs. Here is hoping that LinkSys can figure out how to support Mac OS for those of us who enjoy the simplicity that Apple brings to the table.
Скроменый эксперт
30.03.2011
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
Great Router, Easy Setup, Great for streaming Movies & Gaming. But only issue is Range for some reason is not so far optimal, even though anywhere picked up does stream very well. Plus sometimes it Signal cuts out then comes right back on when streaming. So I've been told it's because the settings are default, which they are. But have no clue how to adjust it to be optimal. If any help, that would be sweet. But it IS a Great Router, for a decent price. ;0)
Скроменый эксперт
17.07.2010
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
I have set up and used many routers over the years. I know what I am doing.The day I got the device I set it up quickly and right away started running into problems with its performance. I struggled with it on my own and with the Cisco tech support to no avail for a week. Tech support tells you to change the MTU number, allow external pings (a serious loss of internet security), and a few other canned responses that could more simply be written into a FAQ. I do give them credit for having online chat and phone access, but what you get is mediocre assistance. Thankfully for the product, my ISP *finally* admitted to my neighborhood that they were the cause of the specific problem I was having and that it just turns out the day I got the new E3000 was also the day they have installed a faulty update. So that was just bad timing and not the fault of this product. Now that my ISP has rolled back their system to the pre-upgrade state, the E3000 is performing normally.Unfortunately, as others have written, the bottom of this unit gets blazing hot. It is a real fire hazard. I had my older Linksys G unit on a custom wood shelf, but I cannot put this one on that spot. I have not decided the best way to cope with it, but clearly Cisco decided to cut corners and sell the cheapest junk they could box up.I regret this purchase.
Скроменый эксперт
06.06.2011
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
It's the second one I purchase. I stole the first one from my husband but he took it back. I'm not a techy person so I'm not sure how it works but all I know is that I can't function with out it. If only it came in pink. :D
Скроменый эксперт
23.02.2010
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
Just like the rest of the 1-star reviews noted here, I was so frustrated with this device that I almost wanted to destroy it - that's how difficult it was for me trying to get this thing to work.I actually tried two of these suckers - the first I returned because I thought it was a 'fluke' and I didn't think it would fail me again. Boy was I wrong.Some people here mentioned the lack of signal - well I couldn't even get the thing to find my network. I am not a computer networking guru, but I tried so many different approaches - I called the remote tech support for $9.99 and they failed; I already mentioned how I returned the first device for another clunker; I went into the web-based browser and tried to fix the settings manually and it failed; I connected the bridge to another laptop to get it to find my wireless signal and it failed; I turned off the firewall, the antivirus, and anything else that could interefere, but to no avail; I upgraded the firmware and it failed; I rebooted the device and that didn't work; I was doomed from the beginning.I probably spent over 20hrs reading articles and trying to make it work, but nothing helped. This was soooooooooooo disappointing.***DEC 2011 UPDATE: Finally figured out the problem. It's NOT 100% BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE!!! The package lists it being compatible with all standards, which its not. I got rid of my wireless B router (yes I still had one) and bought the N Version - boy what a difference. I wish Linksys would of come out and just said that. I had to hire a guy from craiglist to fix my network and getting a new router worked.I won't rate this product a 5 or even 4 stars yet, but after a year, it has been extremely reliable and no lost signals (unbelievable). The pain of trying to make everything work was a major headache, but at least it works very well now.
Скроменый эксперт
29.05.2011
2/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
This router was difficult to get set up the software was worthless beyond the most basic of installs.Frequently drops off and now that I just passed out of the warranty it is dieing.So here I go shopping for a router that really works...gakDale
Скроменый эксперт
16.03.2011
8/10
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Хорошо
Before I bought the e3000 I had the wireless G router by same maker. With the e3000 I have not lost a signal yet. It is able to keep up with several gaming consoles and computers without losing the signal strength. Set up was very easy on my part just place disk in and follow the directions. The only problem that I am having issues with is the connection of the external hard drive. The computer does not detect any external drives connected. Overall it is performing quiet well for now.
Скроменый эксперт
19.06.2011
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
This router couldn't have been easier to set up. Its streamlined design is echoed by its installation. A bit pricey but a great router for small home networks.
Скроменый эксперт
13.01.2011
8/10
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Хорошо
I've had this for 4 months and it's been perfect. Very easy to set up and I've had no complaints about performance. I don't really use too much by way of its software features except I did set up a guest access which is mostly fine although sometimes my internet devises confuses the main access with the guest access requiring me to reenter passwords. My only complaint is range isn't as cracked up as I was lead to believe given this was supposed to be one of Linksys' top of the line devices. I live in a big house and if I'd on the edges of the house or edges of yard, I can't get a signal or it's really weak. The reps at BB told me I wouldn't have any problems when I described the layout.
Скроменый эксперт
08.04.2011
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
It seems Routers last about 2 yrs and I replaced my WRT350n with this one. Like most Linksys products I always use the browser interface to setup. This time I used the disk. You can't set MAC filtering etc thru this method. Conversely you can't set the Guest account thru browser... Makes you wonder what the engineers and software guys are thinking! The Router works great and was easy to setup...
Скроменый эксперт
09.06.2011
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
This unit got my Sony Blu Ray player connected quickly and easily. I was able to update the software and connect quite easily to the movie provider of my choice.. Works well so far.
Скроменый эксперт
28.07.2010
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
While this router has top ratings from several comparison and ratings web sites they don't delve into the advanced user setups. This router is great for simple direct connections to your ISPs, easy setup, quite secure right off the bat. But if you want to define your own network IP address range you're out of luck if you have another dhcp server on your network, you will be locked into a range this device "suggests". If you want this router to pass through DHCP from another device, you're out of luck. For those two reasons I have to give this router three stars. I would also suggest designing it to stand upright to lessen its footprint. Its range is good or comparable to many other routers in its class, the dual frequency band is also nice if you have a 5ghz NIC (95% of wireless devices don't). the security features are robust, I really like the MAC address filtering that stops any device that you don't specify from accessing this router/ap without exception!Another gripe is you cannot setup this router while it is connected to your computer locally, in other words if it is not connected to the internet - NO ACCESS to the configuration settings.I'm going to do some further testing to see how good the security if from the internet coming into my network.
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