Current Version: Can anyone who has ordered this router recently from Amazon, tell me if they got the current hardware version?
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I recieved mine on 12/29/2007 and after contacting linksys to aid in the install they advised me that it was version 8. The box has the s/n number as well as some other numbers but no version info.
438368
Must be...I am very satisfied with this router. It serves my entire house even the hard to reach spots that my previous router could not reach. We run about 10 different components and do not have any issues. Works great!!
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The Netgear web site finally stopped showing "Coming Soon" but they had none in stock to buy. I finally saw availability on Amazon's site this morning so I bit the bullet. Unfortunately they STILL show 1-2 month wait while another company said it had 10 in stock at the time, but for $25 more. There are a couple of "reviews" from "beta" testers already out but there's nothing written that I would call good information yet about the hardware. If they were "beta testers" then they may have had previous firmware or even hardware revision units like the ones with less RAM. The Netgear web site finally stopped showing "Coming Soon" but they had none in stock to buy. I finally saw availability on Amazon's site this morning so I bit the bullet. Unfortunately they STILL show 1-2 month wait while another company said it had 10 in stock at the time, but for $25 more. There are a couple of "reviews" from "beta" testers already out but there's nothing written that I would call good information yet about the hardware. If they were "beta testers" then they may have had previous firmware or even hardware revision units like the... » Read More The Netgear web site finally stopped showing "Coming Soon" but they had none in stock to buy. I finally saw availability on Amazon's site this morning so I bit the bullet. Unfortunately they STILL show 1-2 month wait while another company said it had 10 in stock at the time, but for $25 more. There are a couple of "reviews" from "beta" testers already out but there's nothing written that I would call good information yet about the hardware. If they were "beta testers" then they may have had previous firmware or even hardware revision units like the ones with less RAM. « Show Less
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I also have a Linksys refurbished item...it came with protective plastic, but was not in the original box. While it looked perfect, I'm sure that it was used for some period of time. Works well for me, though. My last router was also an "open box" item from a local electronics store, it was fine, too. You just have to be sure to do a "factory reset" before working with them to clear any existing settings.
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Amazon sells the 3300 in v2 for the United States. I just purchased one and that's what it is. I upgraded the firmware by downloading it from the Netgear website, and while there I noticed it seems that v1 may be just a router without the DSL modem built in, or it has a DSL modem based on different coding standards than are used in the US.
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I placed my order on January 10th 2010 and I got v2. Unfortunately, I cant install DD-WRT, but I put the latest Linksys firmware on it, and it has been working fine doing just your standard web browsing. No problems yet...
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I'm using dd-wrt.v24-18946_NEWD-2_K2.6_big It's Eko's Big build for this router. Works like a champ!
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Yes, it did replace the older version. It's been working fine since I connected it and accommodates my pc needs. I didn't need to buy the more expensive router that a customer service rep recommended for $125.00.
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Bummer, still no responses re: which version Amazon is shipping. On of my RHEL5 linux users wants a webcam and I'd like to recommend this one. But I'm not going to do that and risk Amazon shipping an older model.
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I think you're referring to the hardware version, not the firmware version. Seems like luck of the draw when you order. I purchased one of these around october 2013 and received a hardware v1 model. Just purchased a 2nd for another location and it is v2.
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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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There are two different hardware versions out for this router, v1 with 2x USB 2.0 ports and v2 with 1x USB 2.0 and 1x USB 3.0 ports. Most of these routers in the retail channels now SHOULD be v2 and come with the USB 3.0 port, but used and refurbished ones are likely to still be v1 with only USB 2.0 ports.
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Thanks. I decided to go for it. My parents have the older model and I decided that if it didn't work for me we could trade routers. It ended up working beautifully, and so far I am quite satisfied. I haven't tried out all the new features yet, but I am getting good connection throughout the house.
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No. I'm using it right now. All it has is a power plug, a line in, and four lines out. It's a straight up router, very functional and hasn't given me a hint of a problem ever. No software. Hope that helps.
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FYI to current customers: The current version is V3, and is not supported so far by openWRT/Gargoyle, and probably not DD-WRT.
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For DIR-655 may be... But my review is about a DIR-665, and hardware revision is A1. In this router I think theres only this revision, since theres just a single firmware version (and file...). D-Link never tries to address the problems of this router, and available firmware is just the "1.0". My advice: stay away of this bomb!
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I would not buy this one. I replaced mine with a TP-Link router and it is a way better router and really easy to connect to. I left feed back on the one I bought to.Have a nice dayTed