Cisco-Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router
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Manufacturer: LinksysAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: WRT310N
Product features:
- Wireless-N Gigabit Router
- Internet-sharing Router and 4-port Gigabit Switch, with a built in speed and range enhanced Wireless Access Point
- MIMO technology uses multiple radios per band to create robust signals for maximum range and speed, with reduced dead spots
- Much faster than Wireless-G, but also works great with Wireless-G and -B devices
- Wireless signals are protected by industrial-strength encryption, and your network is protected from Internet attacks by a powerful SPI firewall
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Customer Review: Stable and Hot
Summary: 4 Stars
Out of all the new Linksys routers, this is the most stable and the fastest of the new designs. This is the best alternative to the Linksys WRT160N router which has major connection and firmware problems for the version 2 models (See my review on the WRT160N). The WRT310N is a gigabit router (1000 Mbps versus 100Mbps) that performs very well in both my home & business environments (wired & wireless). Make sure you download the latest firmware from the Linksys website if needed. The one major negative is that the router's new sleek design is not very efficient in dispersing heat (too flat). Here is my trick to solve the router's heat issue.
1. Go to your local hardware store and get a pack of Rubber Shoe Bumpers - size 7/8 inch (there are 4 bumpers to a pack). You will find them on the isle that has the protective caps for the bottom of furniture legs to protect the floor.
2. Also purchase a small pack of Flat Head Phillips #6 x 3/4 inch wood screws.
3. Carefully remove the screws from the bottom of the router one at a time (4 in all). You will need a small star bit.
4. Add the 4 bumpers to the bottom of the router using the #6 x 3/4 flat head Phillips screws being careful not to over tighten the screws. Important: DO NOT use the screws that are included with the bumpers. They are too large. The bumpers add approximately 1/2 inch of clearance to the bottom of the router allowing for much better air flow. This also allows you to place your router in its normal position on top of your other devices such as your high speed modem.
Here are my settings for the best performance in my environment:
1. After setting up the router, log into the router using the default IP address of 192.168.1.1. Enter the default username and password to log into the system (or your custom username and password if changed during the initial setup). After logging in, I highly recommend changing your password from the default password for security reasons.
2. Go to Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings to set up your network information.
3. For Wireless Configuration select Manual.
4. For the Network Mode select the Wireless-N Only. This is the best and fastest setting of the router. You can get up to 300Mbps wireless with this setting in conjunction with the other settings listed below (#6-#12). My network is currently running at 279Mbps wireless. To give you an idea, if you run at the Wireless-G setting, you would only get up to 54Mbps. If you set it to Mixed Mode, it will run at the lowest speed of the slowest device of your network. I have found that it usually defaults between 20Mbps to 54Mbps in Mixed Mode when slower devices are present. It is very important to know your network and what is on your network. Some iPhones, iPods, and even laptops cannot run at the highest speed (N) and will not work on the N setting. You will have to change this setting accordingly in order for the other slower devices on your network to work thus not getting the highest possible speed of the router. My entire network (router, laptops, desktops, etc.) are all N compatible and run at the highest speeds.
5. For Network Name (SSID) enter you Wireless Network Name. I recommend no spaces.
6. For Radio Band select Wide - 40Mhz Channel.
7. For Wide Channel select a channel that is works well in your environment.
8. For Standard Channel select a channel that is works well in your environment. Available selections will be determined by your selection for #7.
9. For SSID Broadcast select Disabled for added security. This setting hides your router name from other users in your area. Note that some devices cannot connect wirelessly if this setting is disabled. You will have to test the devices on your network.
10. Go to Wireless > Wireless Security to set up your security information.
11. For the Security Mode select WPA2 Personal. This setting works in conjunction with #4, #6, #7, and #8 in relation to better performance with encryption.
12. For Encryption select AES. This setting works in conjunction with #4, #6, #7, #8 and #11 in relation to better performance with encryption.
13. For Passphrase select a phrase (no spaces) that is at least 20 characters long (63 max).
14. For Key Renewal you can leave the default setting of 3600 seconds.
15. Be sure to save your settings and also review the other security tab settings of the router.
With wireless connection speeds up to 300 Mbps wireless using N, 1000 Mbps using the wired connection (not that you will ever reached those top speeds), and a descent wireless range for my home and business, this router is performing very well for my needs.
UPDATE: (November 29, 2009) Over time I have noticed that the router's wireless range and speed has become more and more unstable. I even recently modified the router by adding two external antennas (kit) to possible improve these defective performance areas. No improvement. Wired connections are fine. This is the second new Linksys model I have purchased (see my review on the WRT160N). It is becoming apparent that the new Linksys products do not stand up to the Linksys products of old. Being a proud consumer of Linksys products in the past, it has been very disappointing to see what has happened to Linksys products. They were the leader. However, ever since Cisco has purchased Linksys, consumers have seen products released into the market which do not stand up to the Linksys name and products of old. We have seen defective products released to the public with known defects and then not corrected. The NEW Linksys company simply releases a new version of the same hardware with a new version number while leaving the preceding defective versions in the stores (This may be the reason as to why you can no longer find the product version number of Linksys products on the outside of the packaging now in order know which Linksys product version you have before you buy it. Coincidence? I don't think so.) I don't need a fashionable router (new design). The router isn't apart of my formal living room décor. I just need an N router that works and performs like the old WRT54GS routers do. From the technical blogs I have read recently (including Linksys site), consumers as not happy with what is going on with Linksys. There is a new sheriff in town ... and it sure isn't Linksys anymore.
Description of Cisco-Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router
The Wireless-N Gigabit Router is really three devices in one box. First, there s the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect to the network without wires. There s also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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