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Pros:

coverage (6)

• ...installation CD. Encrypting my network was incredibly simple and my coverage has been excellent . And I love the design, since there are no wireless antennas...[0.9]
• ...large its now reliable. I think the router is just fine and the coverage excellent - my next door neighbor claims having no trouble connecting...[0.9]
• ...Love Linksys until now. We upgraded for improved coverage in our house. Some improved coverage but now we consistently...[0.8]
• ...This router is slick looking, provides great coverage and acts like it's supposed to so long as you don't install...[0.8]

design (3)

• ...bright spot: it looks cool! If you are interested in a sleek, stylish , very expensive paper weight maybe this is the right choice...[1.0]
• ...was incredibly simple and my coverage has been excellent. And I love the design , since there are no wireless antennas. It looks sleek and stylish...[0.8]
• ...LINKSYS is not only reliable, durable and sleek in it's own design but customer service is so nice and FREE! the wireless connection is awesome! thanks linksys...[0.36000000000000004]

performing (2)

• ... have had this router in operation for over a month. It has performed perfectly without a single drop out. I am using it to link my media extender...[1.0]
• ...short time, I upgraded from a D-Link wireless G. So far it has performed great . I get a strong signal throughout my three bedroom house, and...[0.9]

price (10)

• ...It was a really good deal . Came in a timely manner and looked brand new in the box. It...[1.0]
• ...I purchased mine refurbished for such a low price - it was a great deal !...[1.0]
• ...I am sadly resigned to the fact that inexpensive consumer wireless routers are junk. Made as cheaply as possible...[1.0]
• ... Great buy ! You don't have the extra charge from your cable company. Worth...[1.0]

setup (7)

• ...called installation CD deserve what you have coming. It is FAR easier to setup a router security via the web browser and it doesn't take a...[0.8]
• ...purple-box-with-adjustable-antennae look of my old router. Setup was reasonably easy, although the setup/configuration program that comes with...[0.8]
• ...Linksys for almost a month with ZERO problems and ZERO drops. VERY EASY to setup and connect to. Very nice sleek black design as well. My PS3...[0.8]
• ...Wireless-N Broadband Router and received it within 10 days. The setup was extremely easy and the accompanying CD made it so. There was absolutely no...[0.8]

signal strength (4)

• ...provided CD), but once configured manually it worked fine, with very good signal strength . Recommendation: try with the CD once, if it doesn't work,...[1.0]
• ... Signal strength was "good " with the wireless G linksys, now poor is the best I can get...[0.9]
• ...satisfied. N should give me good coverage, and it did, but not with good signal strength in my downstair bedroom. I am still able to connect. So I am...[0.8]
• ...worked with my Dell XPS M140 for a couple weeks although the best signal strength I got was "good " even within 3 feet of the router. It then started working intermittently...[0.7200000000000001]

speed (8)

• ...expose a computer to spyware. DUH! The router works just fine has decent speed and good range. If you don't know about computers or networks realize...[1.0]
• ...about wireless that much because i live in a small house but the speed is really good and it also works very good online because i have it hooked...[1.0]
• ...I'm really happy I got this router. The speed is good and the range is great. I needed something that had better range...[1.0]
• ...as intended. Has all the latest security features etc. I get pretty decent speed with it - haven't tested the 802.1N speeds, though. No issues...[1.0]

usability (8)

• ...this router work. The device is slick, the setup CD is very easy to use . Wired connection worked just fine. Not so with wireless. It...[1.0]
• ...EVERY time (I had to do setup 3 times). Unfortunately, this " easy setup " program does not allow configuration of basic settings like...[1.0]
• ...picture of the router and choose "advanced configuration". Really intuitive , Cisco. Now the big surprise: when I finally find the way to...[1.0]
• ...larger range of coverage than our previous router. It is very easy to install ....[1.0]

wireless range (2)

• ...network adapters. We rarely encounter any connectivity problems. The wireless range is excellent . The wireless reception on my external wireless network adapter...[1.0]
• ...after we added a laptop to our list of home computers. I am very happy with the wireless range and speed this router gave the laptop which is N-compatible...[1.0]

wireless router (4)

• ...I am very happy with this wireless router . After a very sour experience with our phone/internet provider...[1.0]
• ...concrete block (including the interior walls). the signal of this wireless router works great throughout my house. i have cable internet. i've had no problems...[0.9]
• ...This wireless router does a great job and looks sweet, but I went through a frustrating couple of...[0.9]
• ...on the second. Now, I get a 3 bar connection!! This is the best wireless router you can get for less than $100....[0.8]

Cons:

customer service (15)

• ...with my install, you have to call the 800 number. The tech on the phone is very nice and helpful. However, she tried to sell me some additional features...[1.0]
• ...old B type LinkSys router and modem that died after 6 years of good service . I had no problem setting up the router and installing the software...[1.0]
• ...such a highly recommended company! Every salesperson, every knowledgeable friend said Linksys (Cisco) was the best. If that's the case...[1.0]
• ...continuously, no reset response and no response to a ping. Linksys tech support was helpful and finally decided the unit was damaged. I returned it and...[0.9]

engineered (1)

• ...refunds for defective products, only replacing their poorly- engineered and poorly -assembled crapbox with another poorly-engineered and poorly...[-0.8]

firmware (6)

• ...the Linksys N router does what it is supposed to be, and the firmware settings site is fine . I've configure some before and it's really no big deal going...[0.8]
• ...- i.e. the info made me kind of nervous whether the default firmware is somehow inadequate - but I needn't have worried. I also needed to know if the router...[-0.32000000000000006]
• ...are 3 versions of this router. All of them have suffered from problems with the firmware provided by Linksys to run the router, such as failures to resolve...[-0.8]
• ...strength variation. I have the v2 version of this router and unfortunately the firmware can not be upgraded to the working 3rd party firmware yet. Shame...[-0.8]

replacement (2)

• ...you who's all on it. All in all this is a good router; it's an excellent replacement to my 5 year old D-Link router....[0.8]
• ...call back and they issue a RMA. As I've been waiting for the useless replacement I happened upon the Linksys forum page and was stunned to see...[-0.8]

sending (3)

• ...originally started looking for routers, I needed one that would send a clear signal across my house (I have 5 bedrooms). I had planned to...[0.7]
• ...horrible. I have changed the settings and this router still sends out a signal that is extremely weak . The link is so weak in fact that we can sign onto my neighbors...[-0.6400000000000001]
• ...an hr per call, before they decided the unit was defective. I sent the bad unit back and got a refurbished one about a week ago. Its working...[-0.8]