Linksys WRT150N Wireless N Home Router with 4-Port Switch Mimo
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(3.5 out of 5)
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(3 out of 5)Hardware Great... Tech support is worse than HP! That's bad.
I bought this for $109 (not on amazon). Got it up and running in 10 minutes but Nintendo DS and PSP wouldn't recognize it. Spend 2 hours with 4 Linksys support guys (poor English and they just disconnect from you if they don't know the answer or if their algorithm fails). All 4 tech guys said it was both Nintendo and Sony's fault that the network wouldn't recognize them. Finally I gave up on Linksys tech... applied the latest firmware update to software and rebooted and it worked (NOT suggested by tech support). This is my 3rd wireless network. So if you think you'll need tech support, DO NOT buy this until Linksys gets a clue that tech support is important.
(5 out of 5)Excellent Wireless N Router
This linksys N router is wonderful. It was easy to get up and running on the standard linksys firmware, which I later upgraded to DD-WRT [...]. I used the mini generic v24 beta version first, and then upgraded to the non-mini version, and now I have a FULL featured wireless N router.
One thing to note, DD-WRT reports this router as a WRT300N, so keep that in mind when you make your purchase :)
Other than this, the features are great, the price is right, and it's simply a solid router. Combine this with a gigabit switch and you'll have the best, most affordable home network.
(5 out of 5)Works like a charm, not easy to install!
I tried playing with the installation and was completely lost in a manner of minutes. I called Circuit City and they sent a technician who had the system secured, and up and running in less than 30 minutes. It works great, but for most people, i would think, technical help is a must to get it up and running without pulling your hair out!
(1 out of 5)DD-WRT Firmware Solves the Freeze Issue!
Team,
My WRT54G died on me and I ran out and bought a 150N without reading the reviews. I have version 1.1 and with the latest firmware 1.0.1.9 from Linksys, this thing drops internet connection on both wired and wireless connections. I decided to investigate to see if it's a hardware or software issue. It turns out to be software as I am using DD-WRT v24 RC-6 (01/02/08) mini - build 8743 and all my connections issues are gone. My router is now stable and I can say that this is a nice device. If you are having issues, give DD-WRT a shot, you'll thank me later.
I will send information on this to Linksys so hopefully they can get decent firmware out soon.
(4 out of 5)Worked Right Out of the Box With Minimum Setup
Ran and hooked up right out of the box with minimal fussing. The install CD assumes you are clueless about what a router does, so it avoids requiring you to manually log-in to its browser interface to configure it (Unless you're doing anything other than hooking this router directly between your computer and a cable or DSL modem). I got the "N" version instead of a "G" wireless router because I will someday upgrade my laptop's "G" WIFI card to an "N" when prices drop. With my brand-name laptop's built-in "G" access card, I have very good access downstairs with this router located on the 2nd floor of my wood/stucco/drywall house. It's very hard to guage wireless data rates due to so many different factors. Nevertheless, with my wireless "G" laptop about 60 feet away downstairs I get an Internet speed of 500kbps upload and a 1Mbps-2Mbps download - as measured using a web-site for measuring internet speeds (with the WRT150N connected to a cable modem through another router).