Price : Too low to display
The Linksys WRT160N certainly doesn't look like a budget router. Its sleek new design-a black clamshell with no exterior antennas-should fit in nicely with your home decor and doesn't look as geeky as previous Linksys models. Setup was a breeze with an overhauled installer; it took just a few clicks to access and configure the router. Plus, a new Linksys EasyLink Advisor program tells you when connections have been disrupted and how to expand your network.
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Great for VoIP media streaming wireless devices Macs and PCs . This futuristic-looking router delivers N-speed connectivity in a sleek, antenna-encasing box with four Ethernet ports. If you have a simple network, you'll probably have no problem, but steel yourself with plenty of patience if you plan to connect less common devices such as a network bridge.
The CD provided, with its LELA wizard, makes installation and connecting to the internet a breeze, as long as you know which kind of security (WPA, 64-bit or 128-bit WEP) you want. All our computers -- Macs and PCs --connected. Likewise, our iPhones and Wii picked up the wireless network without incident. However, I bought this router to improve video streaming and VoIP which required a connection with a network bridge. The WPA security wouldn't work to get my Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter online, so we switched to WEP. This process took a lot of patience because the router had trouble identifying the adapter -- and it's made by the same company. Still, the problem may lie with the bridge, not the router.
The four extra Ethernet ports are great for those who have Ooma, gaming consoles, and other hard-wired devices in the same room as the router, and if this is your arrangement , you'll find the set-up and operation, as well as the speed, excellent. Because the range extends so far, it is imperative that users properly configure the security settings. It is completely backward compatible with wireless G and B, although obviously you won't get the N-speed on those devices. The lag time for computers to pick up the wireless network is significantly longer than it was with our Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router, but the internet connection is more steady.
I recommend this router for those who have N-speed internet devices or who need faster, more reliable connections.
-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann
Great for VoIP media streaming wireless devices Macs and PCs . This futuristic-looking router delivers N-speed connectivity in a sleek, antenna-encasing box with four Ethernet ports. If you have a simple network, you'll probably have no problem, but steel yourself with plenty of patience if you plan to connect less common devices such as a network bridge.
The CD provided, with its LELA wizard, makes installation and connecting to the internet a breeze, as long as you know which kind of security (WPA, 64-bit or 128-bit WEP) you want. All our computers -- Macs and PCs --connected. Likewise, our iPhones and Wii picked up the wireless network without incident. However, I bought this router to improve video streaming and VoIP which required a connection with a network bridge. The WPA security wouldn't work to get my Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter online, so we switched to WEP. This process took a lot of patience because the router had trouble identifying the adapter -- and it's made by the same company. Still, the problem may lie with the bridge, not the router.
The four extra Ethernet ports are great for those who have Ooma, gaming consoles, and other hard-wired devices in the same room as the router, and if this is your arrangement , you'll find the set-up and operation, as well as the speed, excellent. Because the range extends so far, it is imperative that users properly configure the security settings. It is completely backward compatible with wireless G and B, although obviously you won't get the N-speed on those devices. The lag time for computers to pick up the wireless network is significantly longer than it was with our Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router, but the internet connection is more steady.
I recommend this router for those who have N-speed internet devices or who need faster, more reliable connections.
-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann
Cons Review
Poor Quality . I purchased this on 9/30/09 because it was easy to install and compatible with the macs we have. We lost our internet connection on 12/15 and my ISP confirmed that it wasn't their issue. I called Linksys support on 4 consecutive days trying to resolve the issue. Each tech "fixed" it until the next day when a new issue popped up. I can't return it as it is past the 30 day time frame. My advice is to pay the additional $100 and get the Airport Extreme, if you need it, or the Express for the same price.
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Feature Linksys Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router
- Compact, sleek design , Easy-to-use web interface
- Offers a good set of networking features
- Included software is very helpful for setting it up with both Macs and PCs
- Doesn't support the faster gigabit standard for wired connection
- The Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router has consistent performance, good range
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Product Details
EAN : 4260039348085UPC : 745883586196
MPN : WRT160N-EW
Brand : Linksys-Cisco
Weight : 2 pounds
Height : 3 inches
Length : 11 inches
Width : 10 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
ItemPartNumber : WRT160NEW
Manufacturer : Linksys-Cisco
Model : WRT160N-EW
Platform : Windows XP
Publisher : Linksys-Cisco
SKU : MCE88-DHWRT160N
Studio : Linksys-Cisco
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