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Summary: DONT buy this router
Review: I have bought this router a month ago (july 03) from amazon.
The current version is version 4.
It is horrible. My biggest problem with it is that it
constantly DROPS connections. Any file larger than several
megs is dropped half way through. Same for big web pages.
Open terminals die after 2 minutes of disuse, etc, etc, etc
But, hey - dont take my word for it, read "hundreds of others...>Oh, and their tech support is utterly knowledgeless.
Keep away.
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Summary: Upgrade the Firmware and it'll work.
Review: My trusty D-Link suffered mightily at the hands of God (lightning hit the cable, zapping the modem and my router). This gave me an opportunity to rectify the signal loss problem I had with my D-Link DI-713P. I read a lot of reviews and comments on many different sites before deciding on the Linksys. I was a bit skeptical given that previous reviews suggested that only WHEN the Linksys router worked, did it work great. But I took a chance.Initially, I saw problems similar to those described in previous reviews, specifically, repeated loss of connection and slowing connection speeds. I listen to internet radio and it would only stay up for about 10 seconds through the Linksys router. The Linksys website offered the firmware upgrade and instructions, though I had to dig to find the instructions. Not a very well designed site, but the instructions were OK. (I'm a usability specialist and can't help but look at these kinds of things.) If this didn't work, I was going to return it. I didn't want to subject myself to undue frustration, given the horror stories of their tech support service. BTW, I had dealt with D-Link tech support a few times, and they were VERY helpful and responsive, so unless I got that kind of support from Linksys (which was not what I read from others), I was going to return the router. But I didn't need to call tech support since upgrading the firmware. The signal strength on the wireless machines is much better than it was with the D-Link router. I've been listening to Live365 radio all day without a single interruption. Moreover, my connection speed seems to be holding at 620 kbps. Set up was a breeze, and now, it seems to work fine. So, I recommend this router. I just don't like having to correct a problem that should have been fixed before the router ever left the plant. Hence only 4 stars.
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Summary: Easy set-up, runs perfect
Review: I got this to replace my wired dsl router. Use this for a laptop and two desk tops. All run fine and have seen no problems. The house is 1800 sq.ft. ranch style and there are no drop off spots. Easy to install and all computers were running off the new system in under 20 mins. I highly reccommend this product. And I ain't no computer wiz!!
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Summary: Worth the money
Review: I took this one for granted until I bought the Netgear MR814v2 for my office. I've used the Linksys at home for about 10 months now, no problems!! I have 4 systems which use this router. I telecommute from home very often and love having the flexibility of being wireless. Also, the Linksys router provides incredibly reliable connections when I compare it with the Netgear which seems to drop connections every 5 mins (after going through every possible configuration and an inept tech support). Recommended!
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Summary: Worked great at first
Review: Received my router - followed the instructions - plugged the cable modem to the router, router to the computer and....everything worked great for 3 weeks. Since that time I have had trouble accessing the internet through the router. The helpline took an hour to sort out the problem out and it still isn't sorted to my satisfaction. If I leave the computer turned on for more than 24 hours I need to turn off the modem and router to allow the IP addresses to reset (or something like this !). It appears to be linked to static and dynamic IP address problems, but the literature that came with it didn't explain this. I had to download the book from the internet. It's getting way too technical for my level of computer knowledge. If you are going to buy this product make sure you are knowledgeable enough about IP addresses, DHCP setting etc
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Summary: Great Product
Review: I have two systems that use this router so far. One wireless laptop and one laptop with a direct connection. Both seem to access the internet at the same time with no apparent slowdowns. Installation couldn't have been easier. I was up and running with the first laptop in no time -- and the second (wireless) in under 15 minutes. Linksys really does a great job of making this easy. The only trouble I have had is that in connecting to the cable modem, if I turn of the router and then the cable modem -- sometimes I have to reset them in order (modem then router)in order to make the connection to the internet.
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Summary: Wireless G is much better.
Review: I had a different brand wireless-B system. The signal did not go beyond the room. Then I got Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch by Linksys [money amount]from Amazon and placed Linksys adapters in three of the laptoops in the house and have them networked. Now I can get to the internet from any room of the house. My desktop is connected directly via cable. We also can share the printer attached to the desktop. G is the way to go, B migh be good if you live in a studio with no walls. Spend a few more dollars and you will be very happy!
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Summary: Centrino users watch out!
Review: Not up to speed with Centrino computers - requires endless tweaking to make a reliable wireless connection. Newest firmware upgrades are still unstable. Linksys tech support is excellent and always available - they just can't solve the problem, though!
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Summary: Have it Love It ITS AWESOME !
Review: When I first saw this offering from Linksys, I said to myself how lazy could I be to need to walk around and be wireless. Now that I have the system, I LOVE IT ! I walk all over my house with my laptop and my wireless card with live video feeds, checking email. Nothing more fun then stepping outside into the backyard and lounging on my favorite garden furniture and playing on line ! I don't know how I ever got along without this wonderful device ! It also has a configuration to set up a desk top in a room with any connection, so you can put your other desktops in the kids room or den and it does not have to be teathered to the wall or near an outlet or phone. THANKS LINKSYS ! Best Regards to All, MC - TheStickRules.Com
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Summary: Excellent plug-and-play product but still with some puzzles
Review: I thoroughly recommend the BEFW11S4 except for some minor reservations with the instruction manual. I just finished installing the unit at home for my DSL connection. It really is pretty much a plug-and-play unit and the web browser utility makes configuring the unit a breeze. Even with all the advanced options available the manual helps guide you through them and you can make changes that make sense and at whatever level of detail you are comfortable. I also installed the Linksys WPC11 wireless PC card in my laptop which was equally simple. My biggest surprise with the instructions for the BEFW11S4 is that it makes little mention of when or how to install wireless receivers in your computer. The instructions describe an installation with a direct ethernet cable connection between the unit and each PC. As the wireless feature was one of the reasons I purchased this unit I found the omission disconcerting but not a major stumbling block. I only had one major problem to get everything to work which was to figure out that my ISP uses PPPoE. This had me stumped for a while with the unit set up, the PC card in my laptop working and receiving signal but no access to the internet. So it helps if you understand more about the world of ISP connections. The manual is a little vague on this point but understandably so when the number of possible ISP are considered. Once I read the manual more and investigated my usual DSL connection set up in more detail the solution became clear and was a simple thing to fix and now I'm enjoying the flexibility and freedom of a wireless connection.
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