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All the reviews said how easy set-up was on this device, but not for me.After a few minutes of messing with this, I realized that I couldn't connect it to the phone line like my other router.BE AWARE THAT THIS IS A ROUTER ONLY, NOT A ROUTER / MODEMI had to go out and purchase a separate modem. This made my total purchase much more expensive than the combination units.It took several hours to configure both the modem and router. It kept asking me to press a button on the unit, and nothing was working, so I restarted the computer, and finally it accepted it.I wouldn't say anything is wrong with the device, but the several hours of set-up kind of made this piece of technology a pain in the a$$, and the fact that a separate modem is required made the price a lot more expensive.
This router installed smoothly with a Vista PC, which sends signal to an XP laptop and another XP desktop. Generally, it works well, although the signal could be a bit stronger to reach a back bedroom (could be the Dlink wireless card in that PC could be a bit weak to receive). On a few occasions, the router stopped working and I had to unplug the power cord from the unit for 10 seconds (as recommended by the manufacturer) to get it working again. Generally, though, it's been fine.
Well I got it from RetailTronics and it looked great and all but when I plugged it in nothing happens and as it turns out I have to ship it back to linksys at my own expense to get it fixed so not all that happy about it at the moment. will update when done.
I had difficulty setting up the router due to an error in the instructions. Without the error, it would have required ten minutes or less to set up. The router worked okay for less than five months and then simply quit working. I doubt I will buy another CISCO product, if alternatives are available.
Two walls + 20 feet = lost connection. I "upgraded" from WRT54GL to WRT54G2. I spent hours trying to figure out why the connection kept dropping out only to realize that it was a range issue. Plus there are no outlets to install a better antenna. Will dust off my old WRT54GL, trash this junk.
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