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It seems to expect that your computer is connected directly to your modem, which of course was not the case for me since I was swapping an existing router. I am currently using this router only in Wireless-G mode, and so far it has been solid - easy setup through the WUI, no wireless drops, and at least as good, if not better range than my previous routers. The last bit was easy for me since I've used other Linksys routers, but a CD install error is likely to send a beginner into the weeds given the lack of documentation included with the router. I'm not going to re-provision my PC and modem just so the installation CD will know where to start, so I junked the CD, reset the router, and provisioned it through the web interface with no problems. I received the V3 version.Why use a Wireless-N router only in G mode.(1) Because all of my current peripherals are G only.(2) I wanted something that could be used with newer generation N peripherals in the future.(3) It cost little more than a G-only device.(4) The WRT54G2 that I purchased to replace my WRT54G was unreliable and constantly dropped the wireless connection. I needed a replacement while the G2 was being RMAd, and I didn't want a lifetime supply of G-only routers.The one caveat with the WRT160N is that the setup CD didn't work for me.
Then it dropped out. I was getting a new ISP and having problems with my Roku. Would never buy another Linksys product. After much frustration, I reinstalled the Dlink which is working perfectly. I thought it might be the router (my Dlink) so I went to Best Buy and since they were out of Dlinks, the salesman said this would be a good one and was on sale. It set up fine and worked for a few hours.
I am stuck with it now since I bought it on here third party and cannot return it. Unfortunately, I wasted my money on this new Linsky's router. Oh well. My fault. I even had my computer tech come over to try and figure it out, but it is not compatible with my macs. I should have just given in and gone to Apple once again.
I would not recommend this product and I'm purchasing a used WRT54GX4, since new ones are not available anymore. Whereas the WRT54GX4 covers more than half of my apartment, the new WRT160N is only good for 1 1/2 bedroom.Linksys products are good, but this one seems to be a downgrade to a very good product. I just moved to a bigger apartment and my present router, a linksys WRT54GX4 with SRX 400 was not enough to provide full coverage. I decided to install a 2nd wireless network and since the WRT54GX4 is not available anymore, I decided to buy the WRT160N.Setup of the WRT160N was easier than any other linksys router I have owned, however the range is ridiculous short for a new tech router from linksys.
The WRT160N installed in a flash and had me on line in the remote corner of the lower level of my house. I purchased this router to provide strength and range in a three story home with plaster walls. My previous 2Wire router/modem was not up to the task.
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