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Скроменый эксперт
06.12.2011
10/10
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The reason I bought the router was mainly that I wanted to upgrade from my Netgear Wireless-G router because it just wasn't built for gaming. So I purchased this router and I must say that it is impressive, but the router isn't as small as I had hoped, but it doesn't look clunky or out of place either. This router can go anywhere in your home because it doesn't take up that much space at all. This is basically one of the best looking routers I have seen despite it being a tad bigger than my old router.The setup was simple, but not without any hiccups. Before I began to setup the router itself, I turned off my modem and my desktop. After I had everything plugged in I turned on my modem and let it establish its connection and then I fired up the router and also let it establish a connection with my modem. First, I tried running the setup disc that the router comes with from my MacBook Pro (running OS X Lion version 10.7.2). Unfortunately, I was receiving a message saying that I was not running the current Mac operating system even though I am running the latest one. I read the box and it seems that the setup disc is compatible with OS X Leopard, Tiger, Snow Leopard but OS X Lion wasn't listed. So I just ran the setup through my desktop running Windows XP and it worked without a problem. From the setup disc you can change the SSID as well as the password to your network. Also, you can change the parental controls, guest account settings, attach new devices, etc from this setup disc.The guest network feature is very useful since guests won't be able to fool around with your router settings via HTTP interface. Something to note, the only way to change the guest account password is to do it from the setup disc that the router comes with.After I had everything setup, I wanted to test the new router especially for gaming over Xbox Live. Unsurprisingly, my old router (Netgear WGR614 Wireless-G Router) wasn't able to handle a direct connection with my PC and Xbox 360 simultaneously and usually the PC would stop connecting to the internet. My download speed with my old router was about 15 mbps and after connecting the Cisco-Linksys E3000 my download speed went to 20-25 mbps over wifi and close to 40 mbps when connected directly to the router (ISP: Comcast). This router can handle a direct connection from both my PC and Xbox 360 simultaneously without a problem. Like I said, I have my Xbox 360 and PC connected directly to the router and my wireless devices include 3 laptops, 3 mobile devices, a Wii, and another Xbox 360 connecting wirelessly. I am glad that I did not have to go through customer service with Linksys or Comcast for my setup as I saw some other reviewers do, but I will see if any problems arise in the coming months. I have also heard of overheating problems that reviewers have commented on. I must admit that the router does get warm, but not it doesn't overheat where it causes a router shuts down or interferes with the wireless connection (Note: I have my router running 24 hours a day).Everything seems to be running smoothly so far, but this has only been the first few days of owning this router. Since this is the case, I will update this review in a few months to report any problems that arise if any. Hopefully this router still goes strong after several months and lasts me longer then my Netgear router.
Скроменый эксперт
23.01.2011
4/10
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Before I start let me first explain that I am not computer illiterate. I have been involved with computers for 45 years, and an IT manager for 10 years. Built about 10 of my own computers and maintained several million's of dollars in computer software and hardwware for a Major fortune 100 company. I am an a Systems amdinistrator and programmer. So now that my bonnifides have been established, let me continue:I had the E3000 router for about 1 month before I even opened it due to being undecided about it - whether I wanted to use this router because of the reviews. I finally decided to give it a try and opend the package and took it out and set it up. 2 to 3 hours on the phone with customer service, finally got someone who was actually informed about what was going on rather than the Information Taker. Finally got the router up and running. First time the software told me that there was an update to my router (E3000) Downloaded it. Long story short it - fried the Firmware and I had to spend another 3 to 4 hours on the phone with "TECH SUPPORT" - right, Script Readers with no real experiance. Most of the time was spent on hold while the "Level 1 Tech" spoke with his/her supervisors'. When they finally decided to forward the call upline, and five more min on hold, I was informed the SUPERVISER was not taking any more calls. Go figure! Anyway they fuinally gave me an RMA nunber and sent me a new router (Which I had to pay for in Advance - or wait two weeks for sending it back thru the mail and waiting for a credit to be issued, before they would send out my replacement routwer.) Long time to be without a Router. NOTE: I Bought a NEW Router from amazon.com and was send a REFURBISHED Router from CISCO as a replacement router. WONDERFULL !!I finally got my replacement router yesterday and and more trouble right out of the box. Would not install corectly. Called CustomerService/Tech Support and was bounced around from piller to post and had to call back twice for more the same routine. Finally after 3 more long (and frustating hours) I was told my router was out of warantee, and that I would have to pay for any more help or service. Even though I just received yesterday. The problem was that they updated the new serial number - from the replacement router - without changing the purchase date to the date theuy sent me the new router. The particular folks I had been speaking with were from India and could not get it thru thir heads what the "snafu" was. While I was explaining everything for the 12th time I lost connection again. No satisfaction and much frustration. Now, enen more hours ahead, writing this evaluationn to you folks and again to the Cisco/Lynsksys Managment. And probably getting ingnored. With all of my disconnects, no one every called md back . I had To reinitate all the calls and start ffrom scratch and answer all the questions againand again. No one, it seems, had bothered to save the notes they were typing all the time i was talking to them before. VERY DISATISFIED.. I will never do business with these folks again. With a bad product, atrousious customer service, and non existant Tech Suppoort. And the gall of sending me a "Refurbished" replacement router (for a new one) is unconcionable. I will guote here a famous line "Buyer Beware"Finally they had the wrong phone munber for me and I have changed it to the correct one 6 Times in the last to weeks - to no avail. They still lhave the wrong number. It is evident that one hand is not letting the other hand let the other hand know anything. The varrious departments are not talking to each other - and neither are their computers. Their policies and proceedures need a serious revamping . Everthing appears to be written in stone with no room for contingencies or special circumstanses. No such thing as a supervisors override to policy . No one has any authority to make a decision, and those tha do are not there and will have to hake that decision later. Which they never seem to do. I was told I would be called back several times, and never was. So thats my story, and I am sticking to it. All in all a very unsatifsactory experience. Don't deal with this company until they change their current policies and proceedures !!!!!!!!!!
Скроменый эксперт
16.02.2011
2/10
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Nothing positive to say about this router after using it for 10 months.Very hard to set up, it's CD is lousy and useless, and you WILL be calling Linksys India to get the help in setting this up, and it's not even easy for them. They come up with one or two things that you, the user, would never, ever have come up with to set this thing up.Once set up, it is slower--yes, slower--than my older Linksys wi-fi. I was gravely disappointed in this, noticing youtube videos, etc. would download slower than my past experience with wi-fi (and yes, I set it up right--remember, I spent 30 minutes on the phone with Linksys setting it up for me). The passcode and guest codes are complex and prone to failure, and are so much a boondoggle that many turn off the security altogether rather than struggle with it day in and day out.The final straw was about 9 months of ownership, the thing would need resetting frequently, and I spoke with Linksys (India) and they wouldn't even help me over the phone without a credit card and payment! I told them I was within the one year warranty and was having warranty related issues, and they said they could not even speak to me without tech support payment, which kicks in after 90 short days! You'd better get all your questions answered in three months, or the Cisco giant will turn your pockets inside out just to figure out their overly complex and poorly engineered device. If I agreed to pay them on a credit card, and if the problem was THEN determined to be hardware related, they'd reimburse me for the payment. If not, tech support would be billed to me.The problem IS hardware, as I limped along for another month with this piece of junk and it disconnected 2-3 times daily (even though direct line Ethernet working on my main PC throughout, so it's not my cable internet provider or the modem) and I can't even get them to think about honoring their warranty without paying on my credit card. I called Cisco back and told them to assume it's hardware, because I know it is, and I want a replacement under one year warranty. They said they'd approve a return with email validation and I would get an email in one day. I never, ever got any email from them.As other reviewers below, and especially those at the online Forums note, the Cisco series runs hot, and has known issues with "dropped signals"--it's bad engineering, backed by useless tech support.Just to prove the point, I bought a D-Link Xtreme 655 router, installed it two days ago, and it is an absolute breeze to install, and a complete pleasure, actually, and is much faster than the Linksys even when running 5-6 devices simultaneously. And I have not had any cut outs/lost signals and resets in the 48 hours I've been running the D-Link, which is seventy dollars on Amazon. Simple, effective, easy setup, long range, and a fantastic device that I wish I had known of earlier. See the D-link 655 on youtube, plenty of gamers love it's speed and versatility. So far, heavenly.Not only will I not buy another Cisco product, I have sold their stock from my portfolio--their stock, when the entire market and esp tech is running like angels, is down for the year. I know Cisco is cutting corners now, buyers know it, the stock price reflects it, and the once "horseman" of the tech industry has competition with servers from so many angles now, and makes inferior routers, the heyday for Cisco and CEO John Chambers is over. The sun has set on Cisco. Mark my words, CEO Chambers will get sacked by Cisco in 2011-2012. He has lead the Cisco airplane right into the ground.D-Link 655 is great (so far), and after a few months I'll jot a review on it. Hope this helps someone thinking about this device, and stay away from Cisco. Even when it was working, it was a bear to set up, and was slow as a school zone bus stop. Run away!Addendum: D-link still great after 5 weeks, and fast and glitch free. I do not work for D-link, never even heard of it before I did a net search, but rave reviews and youtube videos were correct: the D-link is better than the Cisco ever was, even when the Cisco worked. Thanks.
Скроменый эксперт
08.03.2013
2/10
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I wanted to use this as a range extender to a Smart TV for Netflix and Roku.I was able to set up easily enough, but could not get it to broadcast.After 1 12/ HOURS on a chat line with their technical support, they finally decided I was applying it correctly and needed a RE1000 by LinkSys.According to them, this product is only for games and streaming video. Not a Smart TV (which receives its signal by wifi).I read over 50 reviews on this site and their were a few who specifically claimed they used this as an extender.I will return this product, and purchase a Range extender from another company due to their tech support. It shouldn't take 45 minutes to discover that "I am eligible for 299 days of free chat line support". I have the chat windows emailed to me - actually pretty funny now that I look at it. They ask a question, I answer it. They ask another question, I answer it. Then they repeat the first question, I answer it, they claim I mixed up the IP addresses (I didn't it was only 5 lines above, you can check that). Then they want the whole set up described. Did that. Then they need the serial number. Gave them that. Then they want all my personal info - phone,address so on. Gave them that. Then they wanted the whole set up described again. (Again, it was about 25 lines above, but apparently that was too complicated for them to understand.)I have had more meaningful technical conversations with 3rd graders (and way less frustrating). Good job guys. Really.
Скроменый эксперт
03.03.2013
8/10
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I'll start by saying this thing performs even better than I expected. The connection is phenomenal, and it truly seems like I am plugged into a LAN. It's advertised on the box for applications like a Hulu remote box of Play Station connection, but I use it to connect regular old desktop computer on the other side of my house from the wireless router. I had problems with a wireless PCI card I installed that only functioned half the time and had apparent driver conflict issues with the computer. Instead of opening the computer again to replace it, I just bought this adapter and plugged in the computer.The difficult part was the setup. The setup "wizard's" magic was not potent enough to conquer my Verizon Fios router automatically after I entered the network name and key. I am mid-range computer savvy and I searched through the instruction CD and used some Google-fu to piece together how to access the actual Cisco adapter IP address and configure it with my network name + key on the actual adapter control page in the web browser. I can picture many people (my parents especially) who would absolutely not be able to get this thing running given the obstacles I faced. I can picture the less savvy thinking it's just broken, or spending hours on some customer support line.Bottom line is that this adapter really rocks the performance and I am glad I got it. I'm also glad I was knowledgeable enough to continue with setup when the standard Wizard method kept failing.
Скроменый эксперт
14.01.2013
10/10
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I got tired of videos stuttering and in-game voice chat cutting out while my PS3 was connected to my network with the built-in wireless G adapter. After trying a few other products I eventually settled on the Cisco-Linksys WET610N. It was a breeze to set up using a Windows PC - just insert the included CD and it walks you step-by-step through the process of connecting the bridge to your network, then plugging it into the device you want to connect (in my case, the PS3). Now I get wireless N speeds, and the video stutter/voice chat issues I had with wireless G are all but gone.Once it's configured and connected to the PS3, you'll need to reconfigure your network settings on the PS3 - just use the "Easy" configuration and the PS3 will sort it out (at least it did for me). Configuring the adapter after the fact is simple as well, with a pretty straight-forward web interface. If you've used other Linksys networking products, things will look pretty familiar.Note: There's a "newer version" of this device with 4 ports, but since all I use this for is the PS3, the one port was fine for me. (I imagine if I ever needed to I could just connect a simple 4-port hub to the adapter for more access...but I don't plan on it.)UPDATE: I purchased two of these (one for upstairs, one for downstairs), and was surprised to find that while one included a very helpful setup wizard, the other included a CD with documentation only. Fortunately the setup wizard and a firmware update are both available for download on Cisco's website for the product (just google "WET610N support").
Скроменый эксперт
13.12.2010
2/10
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Apologies for the curt Pros (it's "pretty")/Cons (everything else), but after 5+ hours spread over 2 days, this product is only working on my wired desktop, I have no laptops (wireless) connected after all of this time.There is absolutely no documentation with this product. On the CD there is an FAQ file containing 6 pages of one-line Q & A's; there is supplemental.information.pdf which has 2 pages of Warranty Information, 3 pages of Regulatory Information, and 23 (!!) pages of the End User License only. There is also a link to a User Manual, but there is no User Manual at that url! E.g , while the lights/buttons are quite simple, there is no explanation anywhere describing what they are and what they do. An explanation of the only button on the front of the unit came from Tech Support, but, even though it was repeated a couple of times, the Mumbai English it was presented in, leaves me still wondering why it should be used only when a single computer is used. I know, this doesn't sound right to me either.This is a bit of redundant grousing though, as there should be no need for documentation if things go as easily as they claim they do with this product.This product is supposed to accommodate NAS via a hard drive connected to its USB port. Nowhere in the (lack of) documentation does it even mention this feature, let alone advice on doing it successfully.The review I read said it came with a dedicated USB thumb drive. So, I thought "cool", they were really focusing on simplicity here. When there wasn't one in the box, the FAQ list said that some were shipped with one, some were not. OK, I had an extra one I could use, but then the (4th) support person said it should be setup without one, using only the features from Windows' Control Panel. This was typical of poor documentation and contradictory info from one support rep to another, to what little print/online information I saw - right hands don't know what left hands are doing.I have a Computer Science B.A. Degree and have worked in IT for 20 years, having setup and administered a dozen networks. So, I thought with all of the ease of setup that were claimed in reviews on this product, I should be able to have it up and running in a jiffy and I have an edge on the "average" user. I feel stupid after 4 phone hours today with Cisco/Linksys.This is the 3rd Linksys router I have used at home. The difference? This is the first to carry both the Linksys and Cisco name on the same unit. The previous models' setup also involved chats with Support, but minimal time at that. After over 4 hours on the phone today, I'm returning this E3000 before I throw it against a wall with great gusto and fervor. I cannot help but think the advantages of dealing with a smaller, hungrier, more accommodating company like l'il ol'Linksys (alone) are gone.I would love to have a good reference for a good N router. I pay the highest attention to the User Opinions, paying lesser regard to the Editor's rating (as it seems to me to be a significant conflict of interest to accept advertising revenue and to review products from companies which are giving you advert $). Users are not swayed by financial factors, and they tend to be regular folks looking for easy, good solutions to practical applications. This is unlike editors, who test the product one time only, have a varying degree of skill in test subjects, and who are employed by the site/magazine.Alas, I can't get back my time on this though, which is greater than the amount I paid for the product. Besides my time, I don't understand how a company can sell a product that requires so much time to troubleshoot. The last (elevated) support person had to take control of my computer remotely to try and fix the issues. That was the first time I ever had been asked that by a vendor. Reluctantly, I allowed it. However, with no success from that, I will never allow that again.If someone can direct me on purchasing a quality router (N technology), that would be great. Otherwise, I'm sticking with my G technology for now. Excuse me while I run to Big Box Store and get my money back.Extremely disappointed, johnqzsmith from hotmail.
Скроменый эксперт
20.09.2012
4/10
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(The only reason I gave this item a '2' star is because it worked good while it worked). Cisco/linksys routers are the only routers Ive ever had and have always wanted their next new thing. But this item 'crapped' out on me within 6 months after purchasing (heats up to the point where you can not touch the unit and will start rebooting under any normal use). I called the company to claim it (1 year standard warranty). The first person told me that she was unable to assist me because they only offer 3 months of phone support (WTF really......). So after I helped her understand there was no way for me to handle this without talking to someone I got in touch with another one of their customer service representatives. She asked me to run some diagnostics from my computer which led her to figure out my router was "defective." (Here's the best part). They told me they would replace the item for free but I would have to pay for the shipping for the old item to their location as well as the shipping cost for the replacement to be shipped from their location to mine. WTF!!! Really!? So you tell me that your product is defective and I have to pay close to $40 to ship items both ways plus pay for insurance for the item. And while I wait for the item to be shipped there and back I have to be without wireless internet in my home (oh, they gave me the option to put a $200 refundable deposit so I can receive the new item first; instead of me sending the bad one out so I won't be without wireless internet. THANKS!). Cisco/Linksys has lost me as a customer for life. Most (if not all) other companies offer phone support for the life of the product and the 1 year warranty includes return shipping if deemed defective. Do your homework about the company before you purchase.[...]UPDATE: AS OF 10/07/12 THIS UNIT HAS '119' 1STAR REVIEWS OUT OF 596 REVIEWS. DO YOU SEE SOMETHING WRONG HERE CISCO??
Скроменый эксперт
24.10.2012
2/10
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I bought this router in early 2011 based on the reviews and excellent reputation of Linksys, and my previous 6 linksys products. After 1 year the product is still working flawlessly. Hovever in late 2011 a security flaw in this router came to light which effects this and other routers in the cisco/linksys line (copy and paste address to browser to see) [...]Since this serious flaw came to light I have been waiting for over a year for linksys to patch this flaw and close a potentially disasterous security flaw which can allow a hacker to take control of your entire network wirelessly. As of the date of this review the flaw has not been fixed or addressed by Linksys/Cisco. In a fit of frustration I chatted with a Cisco/Linksys customer service rep and inquired as to whether this flaw will be patched or not after over a year and a half. The customer service rep was only able to express his sorrow and empathize with me and as to a response or fix the only stated it was being worked on and the best fix is turn off the wireless on the router (and disable all wireless devices in my house). I ended the conversation in disgust! About 1 hour later the moderator of the forum on the linksys site informed me that this router is considered obsolete and a patch will not be written...i.e. best of luck. I will paste the appropriste links to Linksys in this review. My best advice is: DO NOT BUY THIS ROUTER...IT IS CONSIDERED BY LINKSYS AS OBSOLETE!!![...]
Скроменый эксперт
26.09.2012
8/10
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So, I purchased this router a little over a week ago and hooking it up was a breeze. However, I went to speedtest.net and checked my download speed...and I was supposed to be getting up to 20mbps download speed...but I was only getting around .80 mbps. Not good. I hooked my computer up directly to the cable to test and make sure it wasn't my internet provider. I got around 24mbps. So, it was the router. After troubleshooting it for a while over the phone with my brother (who is very good with computers and this kind of stuff...I'm terrible) we were about to call it quits and accept that I received a faulty router. But, we tried one last thing and now I really like this router!If you are having a similar problem as I described above...try this.Open up the Cisco Connect program that came with the router. Click on Router Settings. Then, under Other Options click Advanced Settings. This will open a new page. On the menu bar at the top click on Applications and Gaming. Then, in that sub-menu click on the QoS link. The very first setting should be called WMM support. If this is enabled...disable it. Save your settings. And then go test your internet speed. Speedtest.net is a good site if you don't already know another one.I guess that the WMM setting is there to help enhance games/applications (?), but lots of people have problems with it interfering with the internet speed/causing problems. So, it totally fixed my problem...I hope that this feedback can fix others problems as well!
Скроменый эксперт
04.07.2010
4/10
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Purchased one of these, along with two e2000's. One of the e2000's crashed when loading the firmware. When this occurs with the e1000, e2000, or e300, the router cannot be reset and must be discarded (or returned). I called Cisco technical support and spoke with Kashinath (#46193). What a rude, unknowledgeable, tech. I hope the Cisco people read the dialog (printed at the bottom) to see how their customers are treated by their support people.So, here;s my fair-balance:PROs:Easy setup (when it works)Fast transfer speedsNice Guest Network feaureCON'sExpensiveDifficult to install complex networks (e.g. using two routers)Terrible technical supportTheir PC-based software must be in proximity to the wiresless device (e.g. if you connect using an RJ45 and the e3000 is out of wireless range, you must configure it "by hand"If you change some of the advanced settings, the PC-based software utility will not work and you can't easily access the guest network.Here is my dialog with technical support on the "e series" firmware issue I had:Kashinath (46193) has joined this session.Hello ! Welcome to Live Chat Cisco Support for Linksys Products. How may I help you?from me:I purchased an e2000 router. I downloaded the firmware update and the update generated an error message in the middle of the update. I cannot reset the router or access it.from Kashinath (46193) (privately):Are you trying to install the router or trying to upgrade the firmware?from me:Upgrade the firmware.from Kashinath (46193) (privately):What's the current firmware running on the router?from me:Whatever came with the unit. I think it was version 6. Since I cannot access the router anymore, I can't give you more information.from Kashinath (46193) (privately):I am afgraid there is no version 6from me:Whatever came with the router your company sold.from Kashinath (46193) (privately):Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?from me:The ISP is irrelevant. I never got to the poin where I plugged it into the network.from Kashinath (46193) (privately):First we have to configure the router with yuor cable or DSL Modem according to the Internet Connection Type of the ISP.from me:You do not understand the problem. Can you please connect me with 2nd level support?from Kashinath (46193) (privately):No, not possibel because we do the firmware upgrade when there is any issue like wireless disconnection or frequent disconnection or any other performcanc based issue with the router, as you are conencted to some other network, you need to be on wired computer to the router in order to download and upgrade the firmware and you donlt know the current firmware on the router, then how would you assume that the router has old firmware?from me:i purchased three of these, all configured the same way. I take them out of the box, connect them to the PC and download the current firmware first. The firmware that comes with it is build 6 created in January of 2010. The current version is 1.01-Build 7, which is what I downloaded. It worked fine for the other two. This one crashed and is now inaccessible.from Kashinath (46193) (privately):All E2000 router come with the latest firmware.from me:No they dont. The e2000 had 1.0.01 BUILD 6. If you go to your website, and look for firmware updates, the current version 1.01 BUILD 7. This is what I downloaded.from Kashinath (46193) (privately):So , download the 1.01 build 7 . So go to our website connect the computer to the routyer using a cable and then access the router web set up page and upgrade the firmwarehere is the link:[...]from me:You still don't understand, I downloaded the file you mentioned, the file did NOT correctly load onto your router and the router crashed. IT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE .NO RESPONSE FOR SOME TIMEfrom me:THE ROUTER IS NOT ACCESSIBLE.from Kashinath (46193) (privately):if you have already download then connect that computer to the port # 1 on the router, then reset the router for 60 minutes using a paperclip. Thhen access the router set up page and upgrade the firmwarefrom me:OK, so you are saying that I push the reset button for SIXTY MINUTES (ONE HOUR)?That was the extent of the meaningful dialog with Cisco support! I returned the e2000 unit to Amazon but kept the e3000. I hope you have better luck!
Скроменый эксперт
25.04.2011
8/10
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This router serves my purposes quite well. I bought it so I could broadcast both N and G networks throughout my house as I still have a number of G-only devices (such as a network printer). Personally, I didn't care about guest accounts or the Cisco software as I didn't intend to use either. I'm used to setting up routers via web interface, so I'd just as soon not touch a software package. Also, I've never had anyone over on my network that I felt needed to be quarantined. I haven't bothered to mess with the NAS but from what I've read it's not great. Just like every other router out there.Set-up on this router was pretty easy and par for the course. Initially, I just plugged a laptop into the router and configured the wireless settings how I wanted them. Once that was done, I plugged the cable modem into the wrong port, wondered why my internet didn't work for five minutes, and then switched ports and restarted it. Voila. This router takes your usual settings like SSID, WPA2, and some more advanced settings such as beacon interval and RTS threshold. For the most part, there's no need to touch any of that. Of course, the easiest way to learn how to use your new router is to look through all the headings and click through the tabs. I did not bother looking at the manual or CD. One of the things I did like about this router was that you could make changes via the web interface and apply them without having to restart the router and sit around for a minute (wirelessly too!). The comparable N600 makes you do this every time you touch something. One downside, is that when making changes through the wireless, the web interface is a little slow. Particularly, when you try to refresh the DHCP table...Now, I want to talk about the bands. The 2.4 GHz has great range, penetration and speed. G or N it seems to work really well. Like the N600, I received a full signal pretty much everywhere in my house with the router centrally located. A note about N - make sure you force it to use a channel width of 40 or you won't be able to go faster than 150 Mbps. This threw me off a little bit. Even setting it to auto, it seemed to me like it would use 20.Now, the 5 GHz band. I was pretty excited to be able to use this since it's been deemed superior to the 2.4 GHz band. The reason being that most other devices are on the 2.4 GHz band and can cause interference with each other and your router. On 5 GHz, you won't have to worry about it. As an added bonus, most people are still using 2.4 GHz, so you're pretty likely to be the only person around on 5 GHz. In practice, I found the 5 GHz band pretty underwhelming. For whatever negatives interference has on the 2.4 GHz band, they are far outweighed by the simple fact that I couldn't get a 5 GHz signal from downstairs into my office no more than 30 feet away with anything better than 3 bars (fair, 162 Mbps) of signal. That's with the N600 and the E3000 and trying two different adapters (AE1000 and WNDA 3100). I can't believe it's the hardware in this case and it has to be because of the engineering/scientific facts of using the 5 GHz spectrum. I would much rather use 2.4 GHz and get a full 300 Mbps signal than use 5 GHz and get half that.
Скроменый эксперт
04.01.2013
10/10
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I purchased three of these Cisco devices on woot in Dec 2012 to use with my Netgear WNDR4500 dual band N router. My router is downstairs on the same floor as my xBox and main TV. My home office is upstairs.When I set one of the WET610Ns up, I connected it to my xBox and connected on the 5 GHz channel on my Netgear router.The second one I setup upstairs connected to a gigabit switch connected to the PCs in my home office and connected to the router on the 2.4 GHz channel.So far I can say there is a noticeable improvement in network performance, especially when there is concurrent use in the house. My kids can be upstairs streaming Netflix and I can be downstairs on the xBox streaming WMV files from the upstairs PC to the xBox..Before the Cisco device, I would have frequent pauses in this type of scenario..Just recently, I did about 3 hours of video streaming from my office PC to the xBox and my wife was streaming HD quality Netflix video upstairs. I did not experience a single pause or hiccup. I now feel that I am truly getting the value out of having the dual band N router.
Скроменый эксперт
23.08.2012
10/10
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I was a bit concerned with some of the bad reviews that this product has but I decided to take a chance and go with the reviewers who said that it is a decent device if it is set up manually. After setting up the WET610N I have to agree completely. Setup was fairly quick and painless and all the settings in the web interface were easy to find and set up. I paired it a 8-port miniswitch so that multiple devices could use it to connect to my network.For reference here is the process I used to get it set up:1. Connected the WET610N to a port on my router (Linksys E1200)2. Looked in my router settings for the IP address that the adapter was assigned.3. Entered the IP address in the web browser on my desktop.4. Updated the firmware on the WET610N.5. Changed the ip address from DHCP to static and entered the web interface from the new ip address6. Changed the admin password.7. Changed wireless setting from WPS to manual and entered the SSID, encryption type, and password for my wireless connection.8. Plugged the adapter into the miniswitch in my entertainment center.At this point the adapter immediately started working and the 5 devices connected to the switch were able to access my network.Pros:+ Straightforward setup+ Defaults to DHCP instead of making me change my ip address to be able to set it up.+ Does what it claims to do+ Somewhat attractive design+ Includes network cableCons:- Slow web interface. Changes take longer than they should to apply.- No alternate instructions for setting up using web interface
Скроменый эксперт
04.01.2011
8/10
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Хорошо
it's now been several months since my earlier report, and now i'm updating a last time.i finally decided just to give up netflix streaming, and for a while the router would work well enough, more or less. but then about a month or so ago it began to drop out every day again. i got a time-warner cable tech to my house because i just couldn't see how all those routers could be bad (read below). as far as i can tell, it turns out that it wasn't the router. somehow, the power cord for the router had gotten switched from what it should be, i assume by me. it needed to be a 12 v plug, but it was only a 10 volt plug. you can find the plug voltage on the tiny description-label where at the plug end of the cord. this means that the plug i was mistakenly using would still fit into the router's power input slot, and would power the router. but because the cord was the wrong (lower) voltage, it would overheat and shut down BECAUSE OF THE WRONG POWER CORD. i have to assume that ALL MY PROBLEMS WERE BECAUSE OF THE WRONG POWER CORD. i put this in all caps because i know there are so many other pissed off people, and i'm hoping maybe this can help at least some of you (though keep in mind i'm no electrician). fact is, the router works fine, streams hd films, never shuts down, no problems.Cisco turns out to have been a good guy after all. they did their best. so to be fair i've upped my rating to 4 stars.______________________________________________________Below is my previous review. to follow up, i went to cisco support, where i had uneven help. one person hung up on me, when i politely asked some pointed questions, but the rest were ok. even got to a for real tech guy, who called me back. anyway, the problem of the e3000 just shutting down is evidently so common that the first support person suggested an RMA in about 5 minutes. they sent a refurbished one. i have no problem with that in general, but it had exactly the same problem as the first router. i got back to support, and they then sent me a brand new e3000, but it's still the same problem. i've tested the various possibilities on my copmputer set up, and the problem cannot be anything but the router. The problem is most pronounced when i try to stream from netflix, hd or not. when i try to load the film, the machine goes black for 5 minutes or so, then reboots. the second try to load works, but then it'll shut down 2-5 times at random during a given film, usually during the first hour or so. the thing is, i bought this machine specifically for hd streaming from netflix.i don't know what to make of this, but given the percentage of negative comments and my own experience, this product shouldn't be on the market.My original review:look hard at the stats before you buy. think about the percentage at 3 or lower. i've had mine maybe two months. when this thing works, it's fine, serving my one remote computer and streaming netflix of pandora to my samsung big screen. but you just can't depend on it to run consistently. as so many others have mentioned, it just cuts out, regularly, several times a day. it always comes back, but so what? it's not supposed to cut out to begin with. streaming netflix is really really frustrating, especially if you're streaming hd. the router will literally power itself down, go dark, not from overheating. i have no idea why, but then i shouldn't have to be wondering about this. no way would i recommend this or buy it again myself.
Скроменый эксперт
20.01.2011
4/10
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Ужасно
Bought it for the USB disk interface, dual simultaneous radio, Quality of Service prioritization.Pro: The Single 2.4Ghz wireless radio is very solid.Cons:Dual Radios: read the print - one radio is 2.4Ghz and the other 5Ghz: Most devices don't have a 5Ghz wireless card in them. So, essentially, I still have only one useful radio...except for my Ipad! It'll do 5Ghz.My fault, assumed I'd get two equivalent and useful "N" radios transmitting on different channels - why would I assume otherwise? I've since compiled a list of devices that don't do 5Ghz: Iphone 4 and lower, Xbox 360, PS3's, WII's, HP DV6, Sony VGN-SZ 780, Samsung Laptops...etc..etc. If you want a 5GHZ or dual capability in your device...make sure you shop for it specifically...and good luck with that.USB Disk interface: Modest to poor. Copying large groups of files to the connected drive is maddening; 15ea 1GB files have copied TWICE to the drive with 0GB sizes...didn't work. Once the files are there...any disk management (movement of files on the disk, and attribute changing) is...hit and miss....mostly miss at this point...and takes days to MOVE 1GB files from one directory to another on the attached disk. I'm going to have to delete, and recopy the files to their new location...MAYBE...this will work.Interface with Media stations is Veeerrrry slow, especially if you have a large media library. I Can't blame this all on the E3000 though, I think allot has to do with Media Player Sofware on the laptop as well; I think they "cache" the information from the wireless, lose it and updateing again from the wireless...slow. The Media Server the E3000 sets up is hit or miss on appearing on the Media player, I'm sure settings have something to do with it...mostly miss. But even stations I can pick up the server on...it sometimes...disappears...freezes...lags...etc.Best results for media "streaming" are creating and mapping to a "shared drive" type deal then you get the results I mention in the previous paragraph. Firewalls may have something to do with some of my laptops not getting it(the media server), but not sure why the ones that do see the server...lose it from time to time...or should I say, can actually find it all from time to time.Quality of Service Prioritization: Get out your text books folks. NOT easy user set up...manual setup even. You have to know the details if the IP protocol ports for the devices and programs you are using to set this up. Maybe this had some type of automated set-up on the set-up disk that didn't work?Automated set-up was worthless to me. I didn't spend but a few seconds on that to get the the point of obvious failure...pitched the disk in the trash.Always wondered why Linksys has chosen to stay with this case; it gets HOT, can't stack it with anything else. I really miss the old school, stack-able Linksys model cases. This comment is a bonus "WTF" from when they switched years ago...finally venting my opinion.I initially planned on giving this one three stars...but after writing this...2. I paid way to much for this, bought when the price was $170 or so. Unless you are very familiar with the capabilities, and find something you REALLY need this router for...you'll be much happier spending less ($50-70) on a single radio N router with a USB Port.
Скроменый эксперт
17.02.2013
10/10
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This unit was the same as recommended in the Sony Bravia instructions. Definitely was not plug and play though. Eventually required a manual setup in order to be WPA-2 (security) useable with an Actiontec 500 modem/router from Century Link. If you are not comfortable with MAC addresses, proxy servers, etc. you may want to get assistance from a tech savvy friend.Performance is good though considering our rather slow DSL connection. Movies stream without pixelation or freezing, music (Pandora) plays easily, and our System 7 computers now appear on the cross bar menu of the TV so that we can play slide shows of our digital photos, etc.
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24.01.2012
4/10
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I had just purchased a D Link 655 (?) and realized it wasnt dual band. I decided to get this and return the d link because it had dual band..What a mistake.I am very computer savvy and was a little confused by the software the cisco came with.. the dlink software was much more user friendly, easier to use, and "did it all for me".I got it all hooked up, went in to the 198.168.1.1 and started tweaking the user settings to customize password, set up everything and maximize the router settings. I noticed the unit got HOT.. im talking REALLY hot. I moved it away from the DVR it was next to and sat it alone. It still was getting super hot with only ONE machine using the internet.. (i also tried wireless vs wired for streaming internet or even webpages and same thing)..Intermittently i found over 5 days 1 of my two laptops (work and home) would be dropped from the network and not allowed back in until i rebooted the laptop and the modem AND the router! it didnt matter if it was wired or wifi.. same thing! 5 days of my wife and i wondering if it was the modem going.I rehooked up the d link, got it working and have been FINE for 2 days now. So the search began.. i went online and looked up this unit - if you do enough looking you will see countless reviews about this product and items being dropped for no reason! Try working at home and having your laptop get dropped every 20-40 minutes whil writing important emails or reaching the vpn at work - to work on a document stored on the network..So after finding all the same complaints i called and said this POS needs to be returned and i wanted a refund.The d link is zippier, and much much cooler and more dependable.I think i got a bad unit?? And maybe dropping computers from the signal was a way to help cool it self down.. i dunno.Buyer beware - you may get a good unit or you may not.. Im not wasting my time again with this.Im gonna look for a d link dual band.
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31.10.2012
10/10
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I bought this wired-to-wireless bridge because I moved my ethernet printer away from the router and didn't want to run a long cable, drill holes and deal with the mess.The installation CD probably works best if your router is also a Linksys. It didn't work with my D-Link. I ended up doing a manual install. Very easy to do. Physically connected the bridge to the router, found its IP address, accessed it and did the manual configuration. Along with updating the firmware, the installation took less than ten minutes.My all-in-one printer is now fifty feet away from the router and I am using it like normal. The signal strength is about 33%, but that is enough to print and scan. This bridge delivers what it is supposed to do and I am a happy user.Some reviews stated that the bridge gets hot with use and I can confirm that it does get warm with my limited use. I would imagine that it could get very hot if you're using it to stream video.
Скроменый эксперт
06.03.2013
4/10
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This adapter gets ok speeds and seems to access the network well, but it's not very stable during intensive usage. Mine crashes maybe once or twice a day, at which point I have to do anything from unplugging and replugging it, to restarting the computer to convince it to work again.It's cheap, but the connection is unstable, so if you are looking for a permanent solution it's ok for intermittent usage, but if you need the internet to be very stable, spend a bit more money.
Скроменый эксперт
04.01.2013
6/10
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Плохо
First of all I switched from a Netgear wifi to the Linksys because I have a Linksys router and it makes the compatibility issue none existent (I had a problem with the Netgear stop functioning). Well the Linksys is now doing the same thing, it will work for about 5 to 10 days and then I have to reset and reinstall to get it to recognize the system all over again. I bought these two devices based on the input from the manufacture of the device I am using (Enphase envoy for tracking my solar panels on line). Not sure what my next alternative is going to be so maybe I will try running a cable direct to the envoy. I get the since I am throwing good money after bad results.
Скроменый эксперт
04.05.2011
10/10
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Pros: Real world decent N-speeds on wireless (260MB+ peek, 162MB consistently on 5 GHz band) Can set up separate and differing SSID names and security criteria for each frequency band (one for 2.4 Ghz and another for 5.0 Ghz) VPN work like a charmCons: None with the router so far really. Rarely, wireless speed will drop to 6MB for less than 1 second.This is the router I've been waiting for. For years I've wanted to upgrade my home network from solely G speeds to N. Problem has always been my own home networking adapters have always been slightly more "advanced" or "less backward" shall we say than the one in the laptop the corporation I work for gives me for my job. Since my work machine cannot accommodated WPA2 Security (yup, your heard that correctly) it must use WPA for its security setting. Trouble with that is the use of WPA limits you to wireless G speeds for anything on the network using that security setting. (A fact that the E4200 automatically reminded me of with a warning message during the advanced setup. Nice little touch). The beauty of the E4200 is that both the 2.4GHz and 5Ghz bands run simultaneously and each can be setup differently from each other with regard to security settings. So to accommodate my backwards work laptop, I set up one unique SSID name on the 2.4GHz band and applied WPA security to it while outfitting the 5Ghz band with a second and different SSID name and applied WPA2 security to it. So now all of my various equipment (backwards and otherwise) is contently running at their own maximum speeds and unique security requirements.I have to say the N-speed on the router is much better than I had expected. Real world speeds never get up to the full speed specs on the boxes of these routers, but the E4200 seems to come pretty darn close. I consistently have a speed of around 162MB with upward peeks of 260MB+. At this point, I do not have any network adapters that can take advantage of the E4200's 450MB boosted speed. So I think hitting 260MB+ vs. the stated 300MB normal max is pretty darn good for this router. I should state that rarely the wireless speed will drop to 6MB for less than 1 second. It doesn't interfere with normal operations though as it's not really perceivable during normal use.Also as a side note the VPN on this router worked perfectly out of the box. I've had other routers in the past which were terrible in this regard (D-Link comes to mind). The E4200 didn't even require any special setup at all to get this feature working properly. This was a BIG plus for me. I have not really tested the router's range as I am in a medium sized apartment. It does cover my place well though.All in all, the E4200 is a great router so far and I've found it well worth buying.
Скроменый эксперт
16.10.2012
4/10
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This model is known to have overheating problems. Mine was running hot enough that I ended up sitting it on end to try and improve airflow. No luck, as it died within about 8 months of purchase. I tried going through Cisco Tech Support and they refused to authorize an RMA without doing diagnostics on the thing. Seriously? These days do they really expect someone to sit around with no Internet access while they diagnose a model with known issues and then spend weeks exchanging it? The reality is you immediately go out and buy another router to get your Internet running again and then deal with the defunct unit afterwards. Given the multitude of other vendors making routers it is an easy choice to avoid Cisco/Linksys in the future.UPDATE: To their credit, Cisco did send me a replacement unit (thanks to the folks monitoring and responding here since their regular support channels were no help whatsoever).
Скроменый эксперт
17.12.2012
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
I bought this wireless bridge because my apartment complex supplies internet access via wireless and most of my devices only have Ethernet ports. I have it connected to a gigabyte Ethernet switch that connects to the rest of my devices, and it works just fine, even running multiple devices simultaneously. The biggest issue I had with it was that I couldn't use the Quick Start instructions (I don't have physical - or any - access to the building router) and there is no indication on that sheet that there is a very good manual included on the disc that comes in the package. Once I had that, manually configuring the device only took about five minutes, and it's been going strong ever since.
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