Advantages: Fast speeds, Reliable, Stylish Disadvantages: I had wireless problems, Gets a bit warm, no restart router option in config
The LinksysWAG160NN300 is an ADSL2+ wireless modem router, meaning it has a a modem built in. It is for use with BT Internet connections rather than for use with a Cable broadband connection (i.e. Virgin) although a Cable version is also available. It?s an ADSL2router, which means it supports the newer ADSL standard, which could mean faster transfer speeds although this really depends on your line quality, distance from Exchange, service with ISP, etc. The router currently costs £74.99 from PC World but a bit less at £59.99 on their website. I bought mine about 8 months ago on Ebuyer for around £55.
IN THE BOX
You receive two ADSL filter
s, RJ11 cable, user manual, manual and software CD, power adapter and lastly, the router itself.
THE ROUTER ITSELF
One thing I quite like about the router is that it looks quite ...
Advantages: Good fetchers Disadvantages: May be a bit difficult setup properly
Generally Linksys make good routers and this is no exception. Good build quality and all manuals are help full to setup the router. The Linksysrouter has a wide range(2.4 ghz) so if you are concerned about the signal not being strong enough don't worry it's more that a abdicate. The router is compatible with both ADSL and ADSL2+. It 4 pouts where you can connect computer directly to the router. This router is also very fast.
The only down side to this router is that it can be a bit difficult to setup but don't let that put you of because it is well documented.
Over all very good but a bit costly at 95.00 but is you are looking for a really router this defiantly a good option. ...
Advantages: Very stable, good speed Disadvantages: Not a pretty boy, yet to get remote admin working
Wireless routers have recently become the bane of my professional life. Having had major issues with 2 (relatively new models) wireless routers from an allegedly top manufacturer that I have been installing and configuring equipment from professionally for over 9 years.
5 replacements under warranty with exact and similar models failed to cure constant lockups and wireless connection drop outs being experienced by my client, often within hours of replacement!
Nearing the end of my client's patience, there being little hair on my scalp left to forcibly extract and with my Valium prescription running low, I decided to try the router I have been using without major issue at home for the last 18 months.
Mindful of the fact that in my clients environment the router's workload/ feature set usage would be totally different ...
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Manufacturer's product description
The Linksys Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway is the all-in-one solution for Internet connectivity. The ADSL2+ Modem function gives you a blazing fast connection to the Internet, far faster than a dial-up, and without tying up your phone line. The Router function lets share your high-speed Internet connection with all the PCs in the house. Share files, printers, hard drive space, and other resources by connecting your computers to the Gateway via the built-in 4-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch. Attach four wired PCs directly, or connect more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Or, use the built-in Access Point to connect wireless devices to your network without running cables through the building. The Access Point built into the Gateway uses the very latest wireless networking technology, Wireless-N (draft 802.11n). By overlaying the signals of multiple radios, Wireless-N's "Multiple In, Multiple Out" (MIMO) technology multiplies the effective data rate. Unlike ordinary wireless networking technologies that are confused by signal reflections, MIMO actually uses these reflections to increase the range and reduce "dead spots" in the wireless coverage area and maintaining the wireless connection up to four times as far standard Wireless-G. With Wireless-N, the farther away you are, the more speed advantage you get. It works great with standard Wireless-G and -B equipment, but when both ends of the wireless link are Wireless-N, the Gateway can increase the throughput even more by using twice as much radio band, yielding speeds up to 12 times as fast as standard Wireless-G. But unlike other speed-enhanced technologies, Wireless-N can dynamically enable this double-speed mode for Wireless-N devices, while still connecting to other wireless devices at their respective fastest speeds. In congested areas, the "good neighbor" mode ensures that the Router checks for other wireless devices in the area before gobbling up the radio band. The Virtual Private Network (VPN) function creates IPSec encrypted "tunnels" through the Internet so up to 5 users can securely connect to a corporate network. You can also use VPN to connect remote or traveling users to your office network from off-site. The Gateway protects your data and privacy with up to 256-bit industrial-strength WPA2 encryption and 802.1x authentication and authorization. It also has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility. With the Linksys Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway at the heart of your network, you're connected to the future.
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