How is this new? I'm not quite sure how this is different from the previous generation of Cisco wireless n routers. Is it just new software? New methods of connecting devices? Or just new colors? How is this new? I'm not quite sure how this is different from the previous generation of Cisco wireless n routers. Is it just new software? New methods of connecting devices? Or just new... » Read More How is this new? I'm not quite sure how this is different from the previous generation of Cisco wireless n routers. Is it just new software? New methods of connecting devices? Or just new colors? « Show Less
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I read about it somewhere - that it's VERY easy to set up your home wireless network using this, compared to previous iterations and competitors.
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Its got the new Cisco Connect softwarenow that allows for easier way of connecting computers - much easier with just having to put USB donge in each computer to be connected. Also new features - parental control, guest accounts, etc.
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I'm wondering the same thing. It looks exactly like the one I have right now, except mine's black. And I bought it over a year and half ago...cheaper too. Looks like they just named it?..
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Except for the case, this router was designed by the company that designed the Flip video recorders, it was not designed by Cisco (or Linksys). Cisco bought the company that designed the Flip and this router. This router was designed to be a high quality wireless router that is very easy to set up, so that it can be set up by totally non-technical people.
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The new one seems to have a bunch of different backing options, this is just white. Frankly if you are like 99% of folks you have a cover so doesn't matter. From what I recall the gen 2 has higher chip speeds, functionality... but we don't have one. I can say my 15 year old loves the gen 1 - developer edition. Has not noticed nor complained about this being slow in any way - so this one is totally good. And much cheaper as I recall. And unlocked / no bloatware (which means it can be faster even with a slower chip). Not having the Gen 2 its hard to say its worse than this - its probably better but this is great, particularly for the price. The new one seems to have a bunch of different backing options, this is just white. Frankly if you are like 99% of folks you have a cover so doesn't matter. From what I recall the gen 2 has higher chip speeds, functionality... but we don't have one. I can say my 15 year old loves the gen 1 - developer edition. Has not noticed nor complained about this being slow in any way - so this one is totally good. And much cheaper as I recall. And unlocked / no bloatware (which means it can be faster even with a slower chip). Not having the Gen 2 its hard to say its worse than this - its probably... » Read More The new one seems to have a bunch of different backing options, this is just white. Frankly if you are like 99% of folks you have a cover so doesn't matter. From what I recall the gen 2 has higher chip speeds, functionality... but we don't have one. I can say my 15 year old loves the gen 1 - developer edition. Has not noticed nor complained about this being slow in any way - so this one is totally good. And much cheaper as I recall. And unlocked / no bloatware (which means it can be faster even with a slower chip). Not having the Gen 2 its hard to say its worse than this - its probably better but this is great, particularly for the price. « Show Less
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Because its successor (Wireless Anywhere) extremely sucks. It heavier and bigger. I personally, would pay up to $100 for this one if it is new.
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I have no idea, I didn't have previous ones. That's a question for their tech people.
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I am unclear as to the term "IOS" in regard to Cisco RV082 Router, but I can say it's "firmware" is ver 4.2.9. I recommend the questioned contact Cisco directly for further inquiries about this device.
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Thanks for all of that information. My son is into every gadget out there. I know that they have three laptops and one desktop running in the house right now. However, when I ask him to help me with something all of a sudden he does not know. Who paid for his school anyway?? Back on subject, if all of the computers all over the house can use the router should I get the 560 or the 460. They are practially the same price now.You have all been very kind in helping the "old person" out with this.I really do appreciate it.
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I just opened the box and saw that it's a V1. I fully expected that the V1 stock had run out from Netgear by now and they would be refurbishing V2's only. But this DealFisher must still have some old V1's to move out. So it is luck of the draw. I'm debating about keeping since that price is so low compared to new V2. And eventually, I'll upgrade one of these to a Nighthawk R6 or something that really has lot more power. It's only the farthest corner of my house that could use the Beamforming benefit. Also, I have no need of the USB 3.0 since I don't attach a hard drive or printer to these routers. I just opened the box and saw that it's a V1. I fully expected that the V1 stock had run out from Netgear by now and they would be refurbishing V2's only. But this DealFisher must still have some old V1's to move out. So it is luck of the draw. I'm debating about keeping since that price is so low compared to new V2. And eventually, I'll upgrade one of these to a Nighthawk R6 or something that really has lot more power. It's only the farthest corner of my house that could use the Beamforming benefit. Also, I have no need of the USB 3.0 since I don't attach a hard drive or printer to these... » Read More I just opened the box and saw that it's a V1. I fully expected that the V1 stock had run out from Netgear by now and they would be refurbishing V2's only. But this DealFisher must still have some old V1's to move out. So it is luck of the draw. I'm debating about keeping since that price is so low compared to new V2. And eventually, I'll upgrade one of these to a Nighthawk R6 or something that really has lot more power. It's only the farthest corner of my house that could use the Beamforming benefit. Also, I have no need of the USB 3.0 since I don't attach a hard drive or printer to these routers. « Show Less
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All our SSG-20-SH are new, and new items do not include licenses. We have SSG-20-SH-W-US in stock that have licenses. This product is the same as the regular SSG-20-SH but it also has wireless capabilities. See the amazon product listing .http://amzn.com/B000N4I3TILicense test notes below:ssg20-wlan-> get license-keySessions: 8064 sessionsCapacity: unlimited number of usersNSRP: DisableVPN tunnels: 25 tunnelsVsys: NoneVrouters: 3 virtual routersZones: 8 zonesVLANs: 10 vlansDrp: EnableDeep Inspection: EnableDeep Inspection Database Expire Date: Disable All our SSG-20-SH are new, and new items do not include licenses. We have SSG-20-SH-W-US in stock that have licenses. This product is the same as the regular SSG-20-SH but it also has wireless capabilities. See the amazon product listing .http://amzn.com/B000N4I3TILicense test notes below:ssg20-wlan-> get license-keySessions: 8064 sessionsCapacity: unlimited number of usersNSRP: DisableVPN tunnels: 25 tunnelsVsys: NoneVrouters: 3 virtual routersZones: 8 zonesVLANs: 10 vlansDrp: EnableDeep... » Read More All our SSG-20-SH are new, and new items do not include licenses. We have SSG-20-SH-W-US in stock that have licenses. This product is the same as the regular SSG-20-SH but it also has wireless capabilities. See the amazon product listing .http://amzn.com/B000N4I3TILicense test notes below:ssg20-wlan-> get license-keySessions: 8064 sessionsCapacity: unlimited number of usersNSRP: DisableVPN tunnels: 25 tunnelsVsys: NoneVrouters: 3 virtual routersZones: 8 zonesVLANs: 10 vlansDrp: EnableDeep Inspection: EnableDeep Inspection Database Expire Date: Disable « Show Less
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Jerry,I remembered I did try with a simple D-Link 4 way router but failed. I was told by a friend that I need another type of router, an advance type. I think he is referring to static and dynamic routing protocol type of router. However, I did not make any attempt to confirm this.
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They made changes based on some of their previous customer requests/comments/complaints. Fairly minor but, newer is better usually. Nothing negative in new revision that I know of.
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Lester, I am sorry but I don't know. I updated the firmware couple of months ago and didn't make a notation of either the original firmware version or the latest version downloaded. I have found there is frequently a more recent of firmware than the one loaded at new. Makers sometimes suggest doing a firmware update when making the original setup which I think is a great idea since there maybe something to do with security in the latest version.
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It's new..I still use it bc when it does work it's amazing..and now my son is 14 mos not a newborn.. But I've had numerous problems with the connection/wifi. And the customer service is terrible. Hoping they work out the bugs bc it has so much potential.
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Hello,This is not the newest version 2013. This model is from the late 2012.Thank you,Jesse
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As of today (Oct 26, 2014) After over 4 hours of forum reading and googling about, I can find no information leading me to believe this router will ever have a full implementation of any open source packages worth your time to install. The manufacture of the radio package (that rather important wireless bit) used in this router has refused to release the information needed by those that do the (free) work to make control of the radio possible. Without that control, what good is all the rest? I did see evidence of individuals working on reverse engineering the radio from other similar units, but then that wasn't the point. Marketing Fail over at Linksys it seems... Glad I googled a bit before I clicked. This was the best current option but not with the stock firmware it's clear.
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I have version #1 produced before Linksys was acquired by Cisco. I have kept it up to date with firmware updates.
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Bought mine 11 months ago. From around the time of the firmware update of Dec 7th 2012 it has been abysmal - the usual connecting/retrying/initializing network. I've done all the factory reset ops to no avail, as well as the usual with the network. No other devices on my network have issues. Came back to Amazon to check the latest reviews and lo and behold - I see tons of new radios with the same issue. In one review you see Grace acknowledging a firmware issue - but I have to ask WhyTheF haven't they either 1) reverted back to the previous-good firmware version by global release, or 2) enabled users with problems to install the previous version via the USB slot. You can clearly see how many of these units were purchased for Christmas here and returned to Amazon as defective. According to Grace's comments in this review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1LDJTD7SEV60R/ref=cm_cr_pr_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B004YI9NTS&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=#wasThisHelpful ===== I apologize for the frustration you are having. A recent software upgrade affected a small percentage of our customers. Unfortunately, our core software engineers are on holiday. They will be back on Monday and will work diligently to create a software upgrade for any customer who is experiencing this problem. ===== So I either waste time going through their support site and file a ticket, or hope that according to them the imminent release of good firmware will come. If you're having the connecting/initializing/retrying loop, rather than pulling your hair out thinking it's your network - consider if might be the bad firmware.
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The best info I can find shows that the 2nd gen had 10m WAN ports. If that's true then "yes!" It might be worth checking your config utility to see if there's a port speed setting (or any reference to speed). I had these symptoms with an old Linksys and was blown away when the WAN port bottleneck was lifted (when i bought a new router with a 100M WAN port). I still never got more than about 15Mbps WiFi (even though wired was faster) but it was noticeably better. YMMV.