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Cisco Linksys RV042 10/100 4-Port VPN Router | List Price: $236.89
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Brand: Linksys
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features: - LAN Ports - 4 10/100 Mbps RJ-45
- WAN Ports - 1 10/100 Mbps RJ-45
- Weight - 1.27 lbs.
Why complain? [Posted on 2007-10-29]
I've read a lot of negative reviews of this product - and have no idea what people want for their money anymore. Admittedly, the first one of these I got was a dud - kept slowing my bandwidth down to dial up speeds even with latest firmware, etc etc... the next one I got (RMA was very quick too BTW) works like a champ and have had no issues with speed like the last one.
The features of this things firmware blow the cheapy linksys routers out of the water. I love having so much control for so little cost.
I bought this for the redundant internet feature - NOT the VPN feature - but I have used the PPTP connection and it works like a champ. I don't think this router is given enough credit for the price - a fantastic product!
RV042 < RV082 < RV016 [Posted on 2007-11-13]
Before you purchase a RV042, check the RV082 and RV016 carefully - they are similar routers, but have different capabilities. Your needs may not be met by the RV042.
Also - no matter what model you buy - before you bein configuration first upgrade the firmware! failure to do so will result in disappointing performance!
Ok unit, terrible service [Posted on 2008-01-09]
I own two of these, and had no problems getting vpn up and rolling, but after 1.5 years, I've had both units fail within a month of one another (both just started blinking warning - fried - both in different locations in the us), and fell in with linksys's absolute crap-poor technical support. I ended up finding it a better use of my time just to dump these units and replace them than deal with linksys's absolutely insanely bad indian technical support.
Here's the hard part. I replaced the first unit, and it fried to. So, I'm out 450 bucks, and then I call technical support, and they won't support the older units even though I have just purchased a new one, and want to charge me $35 bucks because one of the 2 units I'm trying to get vpn working with is "out of warranty" even though the one I'm trying to configure it brand new! What the heck? Not to mention the level of technical competency of the people I was on the phone with was next to nothing (total script readers), and they wouldn't listen to common sense - oh, and I got disconnected all the time.
As a VERY long time customer (almost from their inception), I'm never buying another product from them. They've made some very bad business choices, and their support and product quality has dropped to third world levels. I can't believe this is a Cisco company - they should be ashamed of their acquisition.
Do yourself a favor. Run away from Linksys.
Very Good Once You Get It Installed [Posted on 2008-07-13]
This is a inexpensive alternative to a Cisco firewall/router for a small business that needs VPN. To prep for the install, I went to Linksys.com and got the latest firmware. Even with the latest firmware, installing the RV042 took much more time than initially anticipated: ATT DSL modem needed a hard reset and then placed into Ethernet bridge mode. The DSL modem would not function correctly when connected to the WAN1 port; had to use WAN2. Keepalive setting per ATT was incorrect. Needed to adjust MTU settings or FTP transfers would not work reliably. Finally got it working and set up VPN. Happy to see that RV042 includes built in PPTP server. This means that VPN clients can use the MS PPTP VPN client that comes with Windows. No need to install the Linksys VPN software on client PCs. Note that using RV042 PPTP, limits you to 5 VPN users. In summary, product is recommended only for someone with networking experience. Even then, be prepared to spend some frustrating time.
Excelent purchase [Posted on 2008-09-13]
After much investigation, I decided on the Linksys dual WAN router. My apartment has 02 broadband connections: Cable and ADSL. I wanted a router that I could use for both load balancing my internet connection between them, automatic fail over from one link to the other, and VPN.
I installed the VPN PPTP server, and my Windows XP connection over the internet was a breeze.
The load balancing features are a little difficult to understand at the first moment, but then after some time playing around, it clicks.
Performance of the router is good. No issues here.
Upgrade to the latest firmware as soon as you get it.
It replaced my previous wireless router from linksys as well.
Recommend to anyone who wants to use 2 WAN connections (home-office of small office).
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