Cisco-Linksys WET610N Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming and Video Adapter
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Manufacturer: LinksysBrand: Cisco
Edition: Personal Computers
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: WET610N
Publisher: Linksys
Studio: Linksys
Music Label: Linksys
Product features:
- Convert any wired-Ethernet device to speedy Wireless-N Connectivity
- Optimized for video, so videos look smooth with less frame drops
- Compatible with any device that supports Wi-Fi standards and also with any operating system
- Easy setup and powerful security features, including WPA2 and Wi-Fi Protected Setup
- Measures 5.71 x 4.17 x 2.05 inches and weighs 5.61 ounces; 1-year limited warranty
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Customer Review: LINUX Installers......Read THIS!!!
Summary: 4 Stars
This review is written with the goal of helping other Linux users who may be installing this product(the same should apply to Mac). If you're like me, you have PLENTY of other things to do than to spend an hour installing hardware. Hope this helps ya...
This installation was done on RHEL 5.
As an IT professional I've been working with Cisco Products for over 15 years and I have the highest respect for their product line. That being said, the instructions that come with this product are some of THE WEAKEST I've encountered in a VERY long time. Evidently the tech writers and product manager(s) didn't consider the NON-Windows end user when they released this manual to the consumer.
Cisco engineering and tech writers, please read this section:
Any instruction manual worth a penny will have a section AT THE BEGINNING of the manual that will break down the various platforms where the product will be installed. The goal of said section is to EXPEDITE the installation of the product. A traffic cop, if you will.
The section, typically, looks something like this:
1. Windows Installation: please go to[section for Windows instructions]
2. Mac Installation: please go to[section for Mac instructions]
3. Linux Installation: please go to[section for Linux instructions]
But, since this product doesn't have a properly written manual you have to wade through a few sections BEFORE you get to the MANUAL portion of the installation, which is what's needed for Linux and Mac users.
Be forewarned: the CD will NOT have anything readable by Linux except the user manual(UserGuide.pdf). As soon as you load the disk, open UserGuide and go to the section titled:
Chapter 3:
Advanced Configuration
Section: How to Access the Web-Based Utility
Basically, you will need to do the following(some of it is copied and pasted from Biju Xavior's review):
FIRST: Kill the power to your Router so it doesn't transmit its DCHP address. You will need to access the DEFAULT IP on the Bridge(see step 7 below) and if you have your router transmitting DHCP it will NOT allow you to access your Bridge's default IP. Kill the power on your router! Trust me :-)
SECOND: reset your Bridge. This will cause the Bridge to default to IP address 169.254.1.250. Reset button is located back side of the bridge. Press and hold 30 seconds and release.
1. Change your Linux IP Address to either: 169.254.1.1 or 169.254.5.6
2. Change your Linux Subnet Mask to 255.255.0.0
3. Apply, OK
4. Connect Data Cable from computer to Bridge.
5. Connect Bridge's electrical power cord to outlet.
6. Open your Firefox browser.
7. Type on the address bar: 169.254.1.250
8. The Web-based Utility should open. Click on the wireless and change your settings. You can also Update you Firmware on the same page.
9. In EVERY page you open click Save Changes.
** Note ** The bridge will NOT find the router after setting and saving your wireless settings.
This may lead you to believe that it's not configured. But it is! Go to step 10....
10. Power up your router!
Now your Bridge is ready for use.
THAT EASY!!! And, it works GREAT! Fast and reliable.
Note: The time taken in step 8 above will depend on what security level you are implementing. I use WEP on my router so my setup was as easy as entering my KEY.
As for how many stars? Boy, the unit works flawlessly but the instructions really got me upset.
FIVE STARS for the hardware and ONE STAR for instruction manual, which should average to three stars but I will be lenient considering how well this unit works and give it FOUR STARS.
Description of Cisco-Linksys WET610N Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming and Video Adapter
Linksys WET610N, Wireless-N Ethernet Bridge. The versatile Wireless-N Ethernet Bridge can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device a part of your wireless network. At home, use the video-optimized Bridge to connect digital video recorders, set-top boxes, or computers to your Wireless-N network. In the office, convert your wired-Ethernet printer, scanner, camera, network storage device, notebook, or desktop for wireless connectivity. Since the Bridge is based on dual-band Wireless-N, it works with any device supporting Wi-Fi standards, and is compatible with Wireless-G, -A, and -B.The Wireless-N Ethernet Bridge works on any platform and under any operating system! Since there's no drivers to load, setup is a snap -- configure the network settings through your PC's web browser, then plug it into your device and go.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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