Price : Too low to display
This review is from : Linksys WRT160N-RM Version 3 Wireless-N Broadband Refurbished Router - WRT160N-RM / WRT160NRM (Refurbished by Linksys / Cisco with a 90 Day Warranty)
Follow instruction for Flashing v3 . O.k so the instructions on the website were a little confusing so here's my process.
Notes: A Hard 30/30/30 is when you hold the reset button for 30secs with power plug in,then 30 secs without power plug, then a final 30 secs with power plug in. During the entire process the reset button SHOULD BE HELD.
Step 1: Download-> http://www.dd-wrt.com/routerdb/de/download/Linksys/WRT160N/3.0/dd-wrt.v24-13309_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini_wrt160nv3.bin/2294
Step 2: Plug in the power for your router
Step 3: Plug your computer to your router, the Ethernet wire goes into any blue port, NOT THE YELLOW ONE.
Step 4: Do a hard 30/30/30 reset. See Note on how to do so.
Step 5: On your browser go to http://192.168.1.1
Step 5: It should say management mode, browse your computer for the firmware file, then upload. DONT TOUCH ANYTHING AFTER THIS, YOU COULD BRICK YOUR ROUTER.
Step 6: After the browser says upload complete, check your routers light and make sure the WAN,Wireless and power lights are steady.
Step 7: Then go to http://192.168.1.1 on browser, if it doesnt connect, then take the power off your router and wait 10 secs and replug and go to http://192.168.1.1.
Step 8: Once inside the browser, do a hard 30/30/30 reset after naming and putting a password on router and logging in.
Thats it your router is ready. You should upgrade to the newest firmware build 2010-08-09 mini one.
To upgrade download http://www.dd-wrt.com/routerdb/de/download/Linksys/WRT160N/3.0/dd-wrt.v24-14896_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini.bin/3758
Do a hard 30/30/30 reset then log into router, you'll have to rename and make a password again. Then go to advanced tab and click firmware upgrade, choose firmware..then follow the browser instructions. After installs done, do another hard 30/30/30 reset and you're good to go.
Follow instruction for Flashing v3 . O.k so the instructions on the website were a little confusing so here's my process.
Notes: A Hard 30/30/30 is when you hold the reset button for 30secs with power plug in,then 30 secs without power plug, then a final 30 secs with power plug in. During the entire process the reset button SHOULD BE HELD.
Step 1: Download-> http://www.dd-wrt.com/routerdb/de/download/Linksys/WRT160N/3.0/dd-wrt.v24-13309_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini_wrt160nv3.bin/2294
Step 2: Plug in the power for your router
Step 3: Plug your computer to your router, the Ethernet wire goes into any blue port, NOT THE YELLOW ONE.
Step 4: Do a hard 30/30/30 reset. See Note on how to do so.
Step 5: On your browser go to http://192.168.1.1
Step 5: It should say management mode, browse your computer for the firmware file, then upload. DONT TOUCH ANYTHING AFTER THIS, YOU COULD BRICK YOUR ROUTER.
Step 6: After the browser says upload complete, check your routers light and make sure the WAN,Wireless and power lights are steady.
Step 7: Then go to http://192.168.1.1 on browser, if it doesnt connect, then take the power off your router and wait 10 secs and replug and go to http://192.168.1.1.
Step 8: Once inside the browser, do a hard 30/30/30 reset after naming and putting a password on router and logging in.
Thats it your router is ready. You should upgrade to the newest firmware build 2010-08-09 mini one.
To upgrade download http://www.dd-wrt.com/routerdb/de/download/Linksys/WRT160N/3.0/dd-wrt.v24-14896_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini.bin/3758
Do a hard 30/30/30 reset then log into router, you'll have to rename and make a password again. Then go to advanced tab and click firmware upgrade, choose firmware..then follow the browser instructions. After installs done, do another hard 30/30/30 reset and you're good to go.
Linksys WRT160N-RM Version 3 Wireless-N Broadband Refurbished Router - WRT160N-RM / WRT160NRM (Refurbished by Linksys / Cisco with a 90 Day Warranty) Reviews
Best router for the Price! . Buy ONLY Version 3 !!!!!
I can write almost a Book on just this device. I bought three, because one or two wasn't enough. I got one for me and mom & dad and friends for her new computer. -->BUT<--!!!!! I flashed the firmware the moment I got it to dd-wrt software(3rd party firmware).The Best stable firmware I ever used and best for security for online access. I feel sorry for those who don't know or don't know how to "flash" their routers that support that 2 Megabyte minimum requirement to flash their (DD-WRT software). The default power supply (the plug that gives it power) is NOT enough at 500 ma. you MUST buy a 12 volt 1 Amp to run this router without it "Rebooting" cycling over-and-over. SO, if you think it DOES NOT work??? Try changing out the power plug to higher ampere's (12V 1A)and smile. This is the Best Router for between (20~40 US Dollars). Sorry for those paid more than and didn't know what you got in your hands is the Best stable router I used. I have used the Cisco Systems Routers that the Internet is made up of, and "THIS" router is the closest to the "Real-Deal". yes,"linksys" has a okay default firmware. *eye's rolls* okay I made my point more than once. Chow!
Best router for the Price! . Buy ONLY Version 3 !!!!!
I can write almost a Book on just this device. I bought three, because one or two wasn't enough. I got one for me and mom & dad and friends for her new computer. -->BUT<--!!!!! I flashed the firmware the moment I got it to dd-wrt software(3rd party firmware).The Best stable firmware I ever used and best for security for online access. I feel sorry for those who don't know or don't know how to "flash" their routers that support that 2 Megabyte minimum requirement to flash their (DD-WRT software). The default power supply (the plug that gives it power) is NOT enough at 500 ma. you MUST buy a 12 volt 1 Amp to run this router without it "Rebooting" cycling over-and-over. SO, if you think it DOES NOT work??? Try changing out the power plug to higher ampere's (12V 1A)and smile. This is the Best Router for between (20~40 US Dollars). Sorry for those paid more than and didn't know what you got in your hands is the Best stable router I used. I have used the Cisco Systems Routers that the Internet is made up of, and "THIS" router is the closest to the "Real-Deal". yes,"linksys" has a okay default firmware. *eye's rolls* okay I made my point more than once. Chow!
Good one . Good Product.No Problems so far.Working to my needs for a google tv, iphone, desktop, laptop.No signal drops, etc.
Linksys WRT160N-RM Version 3 Wireless-N Broadband Refurbished Router - WRT160N-RM / WRT160NRM (Refurbished by Linksys / Cisco with a 90 Day Warranty) Opinions
Perfect little router for DD-WRT. . This router was just what the Dr. ordered. I was able to load DD-WRT on this with a specific purpose in mind. I was able to use the OpenVPN client in DD-WRT to make this router be solely for VPN traffic.
With the N speed on this little refurbished beast, it is perfect for what I needed. The lack of gig ports for the router is not a surprise as I am utilizing the wireless for a specific reason. This router/version I received was able to run on 220v making it useful if I were to travel out of the US.
A 5Ghz radio would be nice to have as the RF Spectrum seems to get a little messy in urban areas.
Using this router gave me the ability to use wireless at an extended distance, it was able to burn through the walls of my house just as well as my WRT610. Using the opensource firmware I was able to increase wattage out as well if needed, but be careful you don't blow your radio.
I was a little nervous about purchasing a refurbished router however I purchased over 15 of them from a vendor on here and they have been 15/15 no questions asked. I would say if you did purchase one and it was DOA, maybe you just have bad luck... or I just have really good luck.
Enjoy
Perfect little router for DD-WRT. . This router was just what the Dr. ordered. I was able to load DD-WRT on this with a specific purpose in mind. I was able to use the OpenVPN client in DD-WRT to make this router be solely for VPN traffic.
With the N speed on this little refurbished beast, it is perfect for what I needed. The lack of gig ports for the router is not a surprise as I am utilizing the wireless for a specific reason. This router/version I received was able to run on 220v making it useful if I were to travel out of the US.
A 5Ghz radio would be nice to have as the RF Spectrum seems to get a little messy in urban areas.
Using this router gave me the ability to use wireless at an extended distance, it was able to burn through the walls of my house just as well as my WRT610. Using the opensource firmware I was able to increase wattage out as well if needed, but be careful you don't blow your radio.
I was a little nervous about purchasing a refurbished router however I purchased over 15 of them from a vendor on here and they have been 15/15 no questions asked. I would say if you did purchase one and it was DOA, maybe you just have bad luck... or I just have really good luck.
Enjoy
Cons Review
Junk - constant restarts . This router is a piece of junk. Sometimes it will restart every 5 minutes. Especially when using some application that actually uses Internet (streaming, torrent). Yes, it's sleek and the speed is OK - at least for me - but the constant drops are awful.
I am now on the second WRT160N since I replaces the previous one because of the restarts. Well, the second one is the same rubbish. Both were latest revision 3 with latest firmare 3.0.3.
Do not buy!P.S. Hitting "Post" I saw that the connection has been dropped again
I am now on the second WRT160N since I replaces the previous one because of the restarts. Well, the second one is the same rubbish. Both were latest revision 3 with latest firmare 3.0.3.
Do not buy!P.S. Hitting "Post" I saw that the connection has been dropped again
WARNING: Product title misleading. . I purchased this router (for a premium from Electronica Direct) because it's advertised specifically as version 3. However, I received VERSION 2! This is very disappointing, as dd-wrt will only install on version 3 (or the obsolete v1). Without dd-wrt (a custom firmware) this router is mediocre at best. I haven't decided whether to return the router or not, as it's for a friend who has a very simple network.
You've been warned.
You've been warned.
DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY . Linksys apparently sells refurbished items that have failing parts. After using this router for 2 weeks, it no longer worked- not because of a standard router problem, or because I am too stupid to use a router- but because the ethernet "internet" outlet on the back failed. That's right- the original user probably had it fail on them, and Linksys just repackaged and sold this garbage right back to me.
Oh, and here are some other interesting problems. Somehow, while using this router, several links on certain websites simply couldn't open (For instance, on espn.com). If I switched to another available network on my computer, presto! They functioned.
This is my 5th or 6th Linksys router in my life, and none of them have worked well. Many have simply ceased to work and needed to be physically connected to my computer to get going again, or would inexplicably slow to a crawl over time. I do not recommend this router, particularly a refurbished unit, and if you can avoid it, I would not use Linksys.
Oh, and here are some other interesting problems. Somehow, while using this router, several links on certain websites simply couldn't open (For instance, on espn.com). If I switched to another available network on my computer, presto! They functioned.
This is my 5th or 6th Linksys router in my life, and none of them have worked well. Many have simply ceased to work and needed to be physically connected to my computer to get going again, or would inexplicably slow to a crawl over time. I do not recommend this router, particularly a refurbished unit, and if you can avoid it, I would not use Linksys.
Related Post
- 300MBPS Dual-band Wirelessrouter
- Linksys X2000 Wireless-N Router with ADSL2+ Modem
- Dynex DX-WGRTR 54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN/Firewall 4-Port Router
Product Details
EAN : 0654367480069UPC : 654367480069
MPN : WRT160NRM
Brand : Cisco
Binding : Electronics
Manufacturer : Linksys
Publisher : Linksys
Studio : Linksys
Where To Buy
You can buy Linksys WRT160N-RM Version 3 Wireless-N Broadband Refurbished Router - WRT160N-RM / WRT160NRM (Refurbished by Linksys / Cisco with a 90 Day Warranty) on Amazon . Click here to Read More
