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Summary: Works fine for me but probably not for everybody
Review: I have two computers in my home connected to the internet via a DSL modem. My ISP provider dynamically assigns an IP address and uses the popular pppoe protocol. Before buying the Linksys I had a hub connected to the output of the modem. My ISP was apparently happy to assign different IP addresses to both computers simultaneously and this arrangement worked fine but I didn't really have a full-fledged LAN in my home. By replacing the hub with the Linksys router that problem is solved. Now when I run Windows 98 on both computers each one can access the others files, etc. There is a price, however. With the previous arrangement I could use either PC as an SSH server to the outside world. I could, for example, leave my laptop running under Linux, jot down its current IP adress on a piece of scratch paper, and then log onto the laptop from the lab where I occasionally consult. The Linksys prevents this. I can't even ping the laptop from the outside world (or the router, for that matter.) There may be a way around this with a different configuration of the Linksys but the documentation only provides vague hints about how to set it up. I had trouble at first setting up the router. Things began to work after I uninstalled all the software for connecting directly to the ISP through the modem. I had been using Winpoet for this, for example, and removing it from my hard disk seemed to be necessary for getting to first base with the setup. My recommendation to new users is to set the little printed manual aside and CAREFULLY follow the instructions on the CD that comes with the router. I have been connected for about a month with only one glitch. Once, for no apparent reason things quit working. I had to power everything off and reboot, starting with the modem, then the router and then the PC's, allowing about one minute for each unit to go through it's self-test, handshaking, etc etc, before starting the next. Speed of access to the internet is a bit faster with the Linksys than when using the Winpoet software, although Winpoet was fast enough and was completely reliable.
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Summary: So-So Router, Poor Quality
Review: Router worked okay for a while and the web interface was nice. Locked up every now and then, flashed the ROM to each latest release and the problem never went away. Finally after 13 months (1 month out of warranty) it died altogether.Bought another one with the wireless access point. Same deal. Keeps locking up. Had problems with past Linksys products as well, such as their PCI network cards that wouldn't work unless they were in a PCI slot that didn't share an interrupt. Last time I'll by anything from Linsys.
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Summary: Very Useful
Review: I know a good amount about computer networks and sharing connections, but I didn't feel like investing the time to get all of that set up when I started using a cable connection. After buying the router, all I had to do was plug it in, connect the cable from my cable modem to the router, and connect my computer to the router. That was it, everything worked. There is also a web-based administration interface on the router, which makes it easy for those who wish to customize their settings, and the documentation covers these different settings fairly well. If you already have an ethernet hub, I might recommend buying the 1-port router instead. It'll save you a good amount of money if you only plan on networking the amount of computers that your hub can support.
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Summary: In the age of high speed access... this is the unit to get
Review: I'm going to keep this short. Why? Because how many times can you give this unit 5 stars? It works great on my Pacbell DSL connection. Also acts as a firewall. Multiple ports for a few more computers if you've got a home network. One of the best features, it works with XP (becuase it's not software) and there is no need for specialized connection software which can sometimes slow the boot up time. Removing the software from my ISP and letting this router do the job was an increase in performance alone.
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Summary: MSN messenger voice and file transfer limitation
Review: I loved this router until I discovered its limitation. Firmware version 1.38 does not allow MSN voice and file transfer. Upgrading it to version 1.39 which addresses that problem seems to be impossible. I had to buy another one for that purpose. So far MSN voice and file transfer work only when I fully open the firewall through DMZ. Port Forwarding does not do the job and Linksys support seems to be giving up on that issue. . . However, everything else works fine for my needs
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Summary: Very good
Review: Vewry easy to follow and install. No problem was encountered throughout setting up the router with cable modem and multiple pcs. I have seen some stores selling it for $70 with rebates.
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Summary: If you host on line games AVOID THIS PRODUCT
Review: This router is buggy and drops players. It is unusable if you like hosting online games. Linksys knows of the problem but has been unsuccessful in resolving the issue. I ended up buying an SMC Barricade which works flawlessly. My Linksys made for one expensive paperweight. There are lots of DSL router choices out there. Don't choose this one!!
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Summary: A great piece of hardware!
Review: I purchased this router for home use about 5 months ago and it hasnt had one problem. Infact I am a Network Administrator in the IT field, and at my work we were using a expensive Intel router. When the intel router went down I decided to bring my little cheapy Linksys router in and try it before we went out and spent 900 bucks on a new Intel router. I have 215 users connecting to it at one time and it hasnt had one glitch. I would highly recomend this router to any home user who wants to hook up more than on pc to the internet or a small company that wants a cheap solution to internet connection sharing and NAT security at the same time. I looked at other people's reviews and I havent had any ofthe problems they are discribing.
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Summary: You get what you pay for.....
Review: Is this a good product? That's speculative... The old IT philosophy of FAST/CHEAP/Reliable applies here. This one falls into just the cheap category though. If I have to goto the box and flip a switch or power it off for some reason on a regular basis than reliability is blown.
I bought one of these for myself and my parents to make life simple and less configuration time for me. For my parents its fine except I have to support it since LINKSYS does not. I am over their place once a month because the network goes down, due to the router. I have to reset the device for it to get its IP address back from the ISP, Which is unacceptable. I should only have to reset dhcp on the router, not reset the router. Why it is like this? I on LINKSYS list to call back so I'll tell you next year. Someone said something about power fluctuations causing problems. I test all outlets where ever I setup servers and regular client pcs. All COMPUTER devices SHOULD have a power-strip and if the power flux is to much than stick a UPS there and have all devices connect. So it is NOT a possibility. Its just MASS production. Most LINKSYS equipment works great for about 6months to a 1 year. Then after that it either dies or dies.
I could rant some more on this product(port issues, 1 configuration method, VPN support!?, NAT bug, heat, locking, etc.) but the gist is the router is good for 70 to 100 dollars. It is trying to do something that you would normally pay at LEAST 2000$. Myself I sold my router for an old p-75 and put linux on it and made it do all the same stuff(with more options). Which destroyed my whole purpose for getting the router, configuration time. The funny thing is my network runs alot faster since I got the lnksys out?
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Summary: Great for DSL or Cable only!
Review: This broadband router is great for WAN links of 6Mb or less which makes it perfectly suited for broadband DSL or Cable. If you intend to use it as a firewall on a 10MB network, you will run into intermittent problems of major packet loss. It appears that the internal backplane can't handle above 6Mb/sec. Other than that, the web GUI interface is easy to follow and any simpleton can set it up. It supports PPPoE for those of you unfortunate enough forced to log in to your DSL/Cable provider, as well as dynamic and static addressing. The firewall does a good job of port blocking, allows setup of a DMZ via port pass through, but does not do any packet filtering. It does shut down microsoft vulnerabilities when file folder sharing is turned on (on your local computer). It also effectively nullifies DOS (Denial Of Service) attacks based on ping-flooding, if enabled. For the average home user/gamer, this will be a perfect fit. For the Business user you may want to seriously consider a higher end firewall with NAT and packet filtering if you want to protect database servers and other important eyes-only data.
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