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LINKSYS WIRELESS-N (DRAFT) ADSL2+ PSTN MODEM/ROUTER SWITCH 4X10/100 | 
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| Brand: Linksys
Category: CE
Buy New: £62.98
New (12) from £62.98
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 1082
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 11.4 x 9.6 x 2.6
MPN: WAG160N-UK
Model: WAG160N-UK
UPC: 745883583171
EAN: 0745883583171
ASIN: B00164IRRW
Release Date: March 12, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Product Description
-High-speed ADSL2+ Modem -Connect your PCs via the built-in Router and 4-port Switch -Built-in Wireless-N (draft 802.11n) Access Point -MIMO technology for reduced deadspots
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| Customer Reviews:
 Phenomenal router! Edit: Warning: Apple compatibility issues September 29, 2008
Dan (London)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I rarely review items on Amazon, but felt compelled to write a short review of this product to counter the other rather negative reviews.
I bought this, after reading high praise on various websites such as pc pro, to replace an aging BT voyager router.
This is not a router for the technically timid. Setup involves an awkward looking web-based config - however, once you obtain the right settings from your broadband provider the fields are easy to fill - in fact, for me the default settings "just worked". There is a CD based config package which is PC only. As a Mac user I couldn't use it. Perhaps this makes the config easier.
One further potential problem for the wifi newbie. The unit is provided without wireless security enabled by default - a pretty bad practice, which encourages poor security in the uninitiated.
Still, for the technically competent, however, this router is a dream. Once set up the performance is astonishing - I had not imagined how much my old router was holding me back! Even webbrowsing is faster now. Wireless transfers of large files are very fast and smooth.
Very very impressed. I strongly recommend this router.
Oh yeah, and it looks very cool too. ;-)
Edit: Oh dear. One week later and I am returning the unit to Amazon. Why? The unit has a very annoying bug - after it has been running for 48hours or so all apple Bonjour services are blocked - this means that Apple to Apple networking stops working. Very frustrating, as otherwise the unit is brill.
Bottom line: 1 star for Apple users 4.5 stars for everyone else.
 Think before you buy August 28, 2008
Mr. K. M. Jacks (hampshire, UK)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this modem router to upgrade from my old Belkin G model, to enjoy the fantastic increase in speed(?). The setup disk wouldn't run and the manual setup wouldn't work. I tried it on a laptop and eventually managed to run the setup routine but still no wireless. Another laptop - nothing. I phoned the free customer support helpline to be told the line was busy, ring back later. I did - same thing. And again, got a call centre in India. One hour and fifteen minutes later I was told the router was not working and I should return it for an exchange. Well I will return it, but for a refund. I'll go back to Belkin - better the devil you know.
Great little router! July 19, 2008
Simon Johnson (Ascot, UK)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Router arrived Thursday, had been putting off setting it up until Saturday. That was silly as it took no more than 5 minutes from unpacking to being connected wirelessly to the internet.
Small, easy to use, good range/coverage and achieves and maintains pretty near the theoretical maximum for my ADSL connection. It even looks quite nice.
I will note that I'm only using it on 'G' and not 'N' yet as I'm still awaiting my new PC with a 'draft N' adpater.
Not found anything to complain about so far.
Great Router - But no SSL Remote Management... June 8, 2008
Mr. G. N. Lowle (Fleet, Hampshire United Kingdom)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I personally like Linksys routers having owned a few. But I am frustrated yet again to find that this supposed new model doesn't offer SSL (https) based remote management. I need the ability to log into my router from a remote location and manipulate my DMZ settings and I don't want to be passing my username and password in the 'clear' over the internet. Mine shipped with Firmware V1.00.06 and a very quick look revealed V1.00.07 was available - The feature wasn't enabled in the new firmware either.
On the whole a good product, dropping a star for the http based remote management.
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