bigger than other similar routers from competitors
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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This unit replaced an awful Belkin router which was a simlar specification and price. This router was so much better, i.e. it worked,
The installation was straightforward enough, and the router was up and running with 2 pc's connected without a problem.
Compared to the Belkin unit it is a no frills product, the colour is OK, but whereas the Belkin looked sleek, thie linksys s more function over form. I wasn;t really bothered though, it was going to be sat next to the modem out of sight. The ethernet sockets are round the back of the unit, and the system LED's are on the front. Also the unit is stable enough not to be lifted when multiple wires are plugged into it. This can be a problem with very small units which are so light the cables own tension can lift them off the floor/desk where you placed them.
Probably the most you can throw at a connection is an online multiplayer game, especially if you are hosting a game on one PC and playing on the other, with other people as well. The Linksys coped with this without a fault. The only limiting factor being the connection speed of the incoming cable.
The Linksys website offers good information and support too.
The only thing worth mentioning problemwise, was that the updated firmware version was awkward to install, and refused to update for the first few attempts. I wouldn't bother updating patches if things are ok, but in this particular case I was experiencing connection problems, and was advised by my service provider to update the router firmware. This had no effect, and I later found out the connection problem was a fault with my ISP, not the router.
It still works OK with the updated firmware though. If I need another router, then I know which manufacturer I will be looking at first.
More details
Range of extra features / functions
Satisfactory
Design
Satisfactory
Manufacturer Support
Excellent
Instruction manual
Good
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