I need a router and/or extender. Need easy set up. Used laptop for fb, games, email. Is this the one for me? System shows linksys.
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The router works fine. However, I have metal studs in my home and therefore the full power did not reach to the far end of the house. I bought an extender and now have full power everywhere. Easy setup. Just make sure you set up extender plugged in next to your computer and then move it to the location to want....they left out that set. You may not even need an extender.
1188411
Easy enough set-up and good enough for what you say you will need it for as long as your devices aren't too far away from the router. If you ever want to stream video, such as Netflix or Hulu or have a multi-level home, this will not work effectively. If you want to do the latter as I mentioned I would suggest the Asus RT-N66U or the newer AC66U. The N model, which I have, is cheaper and works very well in my multi-level home. I probably get greater than 100 ft coverage on my Asus. Good luck!
1188412
Yes, it's extremely easy to set up, simply insert the disc and follow the directions. Will take you 10 minutes top.
1188413
The router works fine. However, I have metal studs in my home and therefore the full power did not reach to the far end of the house. I bought an extender and now have full power everywhere. Easy setup. Just make sure you set up extender plugged in next to your computer and then move it to the location to want....they left out that set.You may not even need an extender.
1258533
Linksys has no intentions of opening this router to open source. See http://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/linksys/wrt1900ac. Damn shame as I *had* it in my wish list.
794510
You can read my review, but basically the best thing to do is use this device in invisible bridged mode. If you know any techy people they can set this up for you. Then after you have it in that mode, you plug an Ethernet cable into one of the ports (not WAN). Plug the other end into the WAN port on ANY ROUTER THAT HAS A WAN PORT. Get one that has wireless capabilities (obviously), brand makes no difference, just get something relatively new. Then all you need is your techy person to configure the router PPPoE settings with your username and password that your ISP gave you. Essentially what you are doing is only using your modem to go from the small phone jack plug (analog) to the bigger 8 wire Ethernet cable (digital) that all your computers use if wired in. Have the Techy person set up your wireless with a password, use WPA2/psk for best results. Also make sure you get a wireless N router since they are the best price for performance until AC comes down in price. Good luck and cheers! (btw Netgear is kinda lame)
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I am an avid online game player as well so I've been searching for different options for my network setup. I do not have access to a wired connection, so I had to go either Wifi or EOP (Ethernet Over Power). I've gone through 2 different Wifi Extenders (Netgear model WN2000RPT-100NAS & Amped Wireless SR20000G) as well as 2 EOP sets (Zyxel PLa4225 kit & this Linksys Homeplug AV2 Powerline Kit PLEK500). By far my best experience has been with the Linksys EOP. With the ZyXEL kit I experienced a poor connection and my download speeds were cut in 1/2 (10Mb down on a 20 Mb/sec circuit). I also experienced frequent lag spikes which just kill online gaming fun. My Netgear Wifi Extender was OK, but it quit working completely after a year. I purchased the Amped Wireless extender which was a lot better than the Netgear and did give me full connection speeds but with any Wifi device it was not a stable connection and would sometimes lag spike. I finally purchased the Linksys EOP kit and have great success with it. I get great connection quality, great speed (full 20 Mb down 2Mb up), with no connection drops. Bear in mind any network device that is wireless or transmit data over power circuits will fluctuate a little and won't be as reliable or stable as a direct wired connection. In my environment, I've found this Linksys to be as close to a direct wired connection as I can get currently.
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I returned the Linksys. After spending almost an hour with their customer support, discovered they wanted to sell me a protection plan against virus's. The desk told me someone was maliciously sharing my network, etc. Called my computer engineer son, and he informed me that nothing was wrong with my wireless network and this was nothing more than a sales gimick. I'd advise you to steer clear!
398793
Correct. The configuration is a bit complicated, but it's a fantastic router with great features if you know how to set it up.
1622159
I could never recommend a Linksys router to anyone. My family and I went through 3 Linksys routers in 2 months. They just kept burning out. We got a belkin and until recently (decided to upgrade) It has worked wonderfully.
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You have 2 options as this device is just a switch not a wireless router. If you have a wireless signal between your wireless router and your bedroom you can get a wireless extender such as a belkin or linksys (I have the linksys) for around $70 that plugs into a power outlet. Easy to set up and it uses the WPS signal button that you press on the extender and the wireless router and it sets up a wirelessEXT signal that you can see in your bedroom. The second option (which I have now as well) if you need a wired connection you can by the TRENDnet powerline adapters (2 of them, normally sold in a set) and one plugs in the wall by your router with an Ethernet cord connected to it(included) and the other one plugs in your wall where you want signal with an Ethernet wired from it (included) to this switch you are looking at, so you can plug in multiple devices. You would only need powerline adapters with one Ethernet port if you use a switch like this, more ports are more expensive. That option was around $25 plus this switch. With these options you don't have to run a long Ethernet cable from router to the bedroom, but if that's how you want to do it, that would work as well.
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Hi Ivey, the one you picked is just a switch, not a router. You can go through this process so we can start suggesting a router for you. Here it is: http://goo.gl/7zB1dc
2128162
I would buy a router. The main purpose of this unit is to extend the wireless signal so you get greater coverage of your WiFi network.
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I've used AT&T; for years, and I don't know what you mean by range extender. If it's for faster internet service or something like that, you wouldn't need the extender. AT&T; equipment has that already built in and it will really mess the system up. So if you could let me know what you mean by range extender, maybe I can help with your question. Net Gear is what I got at Wal-mart to go with my AT&T; new modem and had to take it back. I would also ask the person you are buying it from on Amazon and see what you can find out from them. Been there and done that!! Good Luck!
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Hi, I have a Linksys Ea6500 router and tried the Amped Wireless Access point that can delivery at AC speed. The AP seemed to lock up a lot. I then bought and tried the Amped Wireless Access Point that can delivery at N speed. It was more reliable with not the best range. I then bought another Linksys Ea6500. I set this up at a LAN to WAN. Extended my network with great range at half the cost. I did have two different SSIDs. I did try it at LAN to LAN. This allows one SSID. Not sure if this worked or I set it up correctly. Switched back to LAN to WAN.
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No, it's not really a router. One piece connects via ethernet cable to your modem, and the smaller piece can plug into any wall socket. The smaller piece is supposed to generate a WiFi signal, allegedly increasing your WiFi range. I didn't have good results with it. A good router works much better for increasing signal range.
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NO.!! Suggest spending more $$ and purchase Linksys AC1200 MAX WIFI Range Extender.
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I am currently with an Asus router and don't seem to have issues. I've got with a Linksys router issues, but have no idea what to do.Didn't have issues with Trendnet router as well
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you need the internet. additionally,i never could get it set up without being able to hard wire it to a router before using it wirelessly. which made it useless for my situation.(no access to router, just a wireless signal.
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The router I bought never worked out of the box. Go with a linksys router you'll be bappy