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Cisco-Linksys WRT400N Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router
by Linksys
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Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: Linksys
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Model: WRT400N
Product features: - High-performance simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N router for connecting wired and wireless devices
- Simultaneous Wireless-N technology for unsurpassed performance, great range, and reduced dead spots
- Four 10/100 Ethernet ports for connecting wired devices, such as computers, printers, and more
- 128-Bit wireless encryption and SPI firewall for air-tight security
- Measures 8.07 x 1.38 x 6.3 inches and weighs 1.01 pounds; It's backed by a 1-year limited warranty
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Cisco-Linksys WRT400N Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N RouterCustomer Review: Typical Unusable Nightmare by Linksys
Summary: 1 Stars
When I first got a broadband, cable-modem Internet connection in 2001, Linksys routers dominated the market.
Because Comcast.net's monthly rental fee for a cable modem was intolerable AND I had a manufacturer's coupon and rebate, I purchased a Motorola SURFboard cable modem at over 50% off the retail price. At that point, at least locally, Comcast installed and supported Motorola SURFboard cable modems only. Based upon the six years of service I got from that first Motorola SURFboard modem, my second cable modem was also a Motorola SURFboard (although I was on the phone with Comcast support over thirty minutes simply to get them to understand that they needed to replace the MAC address of the original cable modem with the MAC address of the new Motorola SURFboard). Comcast implemented DOCSIS 3.0 in my zip code in January 2009 and Comcast could not keep in stock the one model of DOCSIS 3.0 Motorola SURFboard cable modem they supported (with the alternatives being cheaply made junk). Comcast stopped supporting or offering the DOCSIS 2.0 SURFboard modem and offers a cheap cable modem with no documentation -- and about which Comcast's technicians no nothing and, in my case, cannot get to work.
I purchased a Netgear wireless router in August 2008 (based on the current version of the draft for the 802.11n standard) and it died a month after the warranty expired.
Linksys dominated the home router market at the time: The first one was DOA when I got it home, the second one (exchanged for the first) died in a week, and the third Linksys router failed in a month. I vowed to avoid Linksys routers, although I've had excellent luck with their PCI Ethernet cards with Linux and the one Windows computer on my LAN. My first working router, purchased for $269 from my local authorized Apple dealer in 2001, was an Xsense (MacXsense) model. It was worth every dollar and lasted for seven years -- the antithesis my my experience with Linksys.
I tried using D-Link's consumer/home routers, purchasing two: Each D-Link (wired) router died one month after the warranty expired.
I purchased the Linksys WRT400N dual-band router and, because I avoid installation software that comes with routers and run 64-bit Debian GNU/Linux on most of the LAN's computers, including a notebook with an Atheros wireless card, I could not use the setup software for this router (which requires Windows or Mac OS X).
For some reason the Web-based configuration interface for the Linksys WRT400N keeps "timing out," and I lose all settings, including those that I have saved. In addition, perhaps because of a browser incompatibility, after I am done with each configuration page and select the 'Apply' link, a new Web page appears (which I suspect is supposed to be a pop-up window, and I have the browser set to allow pop-ups from the router's URL) to confirm that the settings on each page have been saved. I then select the link/button to proceed but instead of receiving the next setup page I receive a "page not found" error and must use the browser's "back" option to return to the last setup page and then advance from there to the next. Whether I get through the configuration process (or it times out and I have to reset the router and "start from scratch"), the router is undetected by every wired and wireless computer on the network and entering the URL of the router to reconfigure it (whether I reset the router first or not) generates an error that the URL (the IP address, 192.168.1.1, is unreachable).
I am on my second Linksys WRT400N and I am tired of wasting my time with this router and with Linksys -- and I regret that I ever decided to give Linksys another chance. (Cisco's acquisition of Linksys did not improve product quality, as many pundits had predicted.)
I realize that many people buy and use Linksys routers and networking products exclusively and that they have never had a problem. My theory, which has no empirical evidence to support it, is that Linksys has quality control/QA issues with some products: I seem to have a constant string of bad luck with Linksys and their support staff are of not help.
I have reinstalled the Netgear router purchased in 2008 as a test: It allows only one computer at a time to access the cable modem, which offers no advantages except for the SPI offered by the router's NAT, which is working. (Plus, the Netgear is off-limits for wireless connections because it will not accept WPA2-PSK/AES-256 configuration I'd used when the router functioned, and the router defaults to WEP, which I would never use -- so the router is no broadcasting and I've enable MAC address filtering but entered no addresses.)
I am happy for everyone for which this router worked, but I definitely will continue avoiding Linksys routers.
Description of Cisco-Linksys WRT400N Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N RouterThe sleek Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router works in two radio bands at the same time, delivering twice the bandwidth for smooth high-definition video, lag free gaming, and uninterrupted music in one band, while browsing the Internet, sharing files, sending e-mail, and printing in the other. Wireless-N gives you incredible speed and range in both bands, while the 4 built-in Fast Ethernet ports connect your wired devices.
Product Description Amazon.com Product Description Get ready for the power of simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N technology with the Linksys WRT400N Dual-Band Wireless-N Router that provides blazing-quick HD video streaming and gaming, air-tight security features, greater coverage, and support for wireless and wired devices. Dual Wireless-N radio bands work separately, yet simultaneously, to ensure less interference from other wireless networks and to increase speed, while four integrated Ethernet ports provide support for a variety of wired devices at blazing-fast speeds that are ideal for streaming videos, gaming, and ultra-quick file transfers. 
Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N for HD Streaming and Gaming
The Linksys WRT400N has the bandwidth for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and gaming. Connect other computers and devices to the Internet and each other at N speeds in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Simultaneous wireless bands help you avoid network interference. Use the 2.4 GHz band for surfing and e-mails and the less crowded 5 GHz band for time-critical entertainment. Four 10/100 Ethernet Ports for Wired Devices
The WRT400N Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router enables you to not only have an ultra-fast wireless network, but also to connect all of your Ethernet-enabled wired devices ? such as storage drives, computers, and printers ? at the same blazing-fast speeds as your wireless devices. All four of the 10/100 Ethernet ports support auto-crossover (MDI/MDI-X), so there's no need to purchase crossover cables. The versatile WRT400N is the only router you'll ever need for your home network. Air-Tight Security Features
The WRT400N protects your wireless network from security breaches and malicious attacks from hackers with its two powerful, built-in security features. This router features both 128-Bit encryption and SPI Firewall for air-tight security that will keep your network safe and secure from Internet attacks. Minimum System Requirements
Internet Explorer 6.0, Safari 3.1 or Firefox 1.0 or higher for browser-based configuration; CD-ROM drive; Wired or wireless network adapter with TCP/IP protocol; EasyLink Advisor Software and setup wizard require up-to-date Windows XP, Vista, or Vista 64-Bit Edition; Setup wizard also runs under Mac OS X 10.4 or higher; For optimum performance, we recommend Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Adapters Compatible with Windows and Macintosh, the Linksys WRT400N Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router measures 8.07 x 1.38 x 6.3 inches and weighs 1.01 pounds. It is backed by a 1-year limited warranty. What's in the Box
Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router, setup CD-ROM, User Guide CD-ROM, Quick Installation Guide, Ethernet network cable, and power adapter.  Product Description The sleek Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router works in two radio bands at the same time, delivering twice the bandwidth for smooth high-definition video, lag free gaming, and uninterrupted music in one band, while browsing the Internet, sharing files, sending e-mail, and printing in the other. Wireless-N gives you incredible speed and range in both bands, while the 4 built-in Fast Ethernet ports connect your wired devices.
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