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Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 (WRT54GX2) | List Price: $89.99
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Brand: Linksys
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 3 years warranty
Features: - Internet-sharing Router, 4-port Switch, with a built in speed and range enhanced Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point
- Shares a single Internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired, Wireless-G, -B, and other SRX devices
- New SRX technology: the farther away, the more advantage -- up to 6 times faster than standard Wireless-G (802.11g)
- SRX also increases wireless range up to twice as far and reduces dead spots in coverage area
- Compatible with Windows 2000 or Windows XP
Great Router [Posted on 2007-12-20]
Have had this router for just under two years now and haven't had any problem. Had to disable the firewall to work with my VOIP device, but configuring the router is easy and it just sits there and works flawlessly.
Many frustration [Posted on 2008-01-11]
This sounded like a good product and I liked the appearance. The first unit crashed when I attempted to do a firmware upgrade wireless (blinking power light). After several sessions with Chat support was allowed to send it in for warranty exchange. The second unit was working fine until I purchased a Linksys print server and chat support decided to upgrade the unit wireless (another blinking power light) None of the methods on the internet or with Linksys worked. I was allowed another warranty exchange. The third router dropped the wireless link over and over. It dropped power for no good reason. I tried reinstalling firmware with a wired connection which went well, but gave me a blinking power light again. I give up!! I just got a Netgear router and it seems to be functioning correctly. I suggest you purchase electronic items from a local store!! You can just take it back when it faults. I spent way to much time and to much money trying to get this brick to work. I'm an advance tech user and have much more patience than the average person.
Linksys WRT54GX2 [Posted on 2008-02-15]
This works well. I also own a Linksys WRT54G and Netgear WGR614 and the WRT54GX2 is more stable in maintaining wireless connections. I still can't tell if the Speedbooster offers any advantage though.
Router dies before second birthday [Posted on 2008-04-09]
I have had this SRX200 router for less than 2 years and it recently started becoming intermittent and it disconnects from the modem every few minutes. Very annoying, and should have never happened.
Very low quality workmanship [Posted on 2008-04-23]
I wish I could give this NO stars at all.
This unit failed after just one month of service. Shipping back to the reseller was not an option because of the lack of feedback from the reseller in the first place.
Investigating this unit myself, I found that the wireless card was NOT PLUGGED IN PROPERLY! I know it didn't shake loose, because it was actually secured with double sided tape! That means it LEFT THE FACTORY IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED!
After reseating the card, it seems to be working so far. Only time will tell. I am not buying anything else Linksys. If it fails again, it will be replaced with an Apple Airport Extreme Base station.
***Update***
After two more weeks of poor performance from this unit, it was replaced by a USED Apple Airport Extreme base station. The Apple unit has been rock-solid, requiring no further interaction - it just works.
I recommend NOT BUYING THIS UNIT AT ALL. Get the Apple AIrport Extreme instead.
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