Linksys WRT160NL Wireless-NRouterWith Storage Link (4 x 10/100Base-TX LAN, 1 x 10/100Base-TX WAN - IEEE 802.11n draft - 300Mbps)

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3.25 out of 5
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3.4 out of 5
 
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IEEE 802.11n • WPA2 • WPA • WEP • External detachable antenna • Firewall
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Most Favorable User Reviews
 
Great for Linux Users by hasselaar "belgie" on amazon.com Sep 29, 2011
I have had a lot of Cisco Link-Sys stuff over the years, My last Cisco router worked quite well running Linux, although there were a few problems with the use of SKYPE. I used it for 5 years. I purchased the model above last Christmas, it is working ...
 
Works nicely by Andy on newegg.com Oct 9, 2010
I would recommend this router over the WRT54GL because of the faster speed and more memory. On the WRT54GL it would take a whole 5 seconds to load a page on the DD-WRT firmware, with this router the pages load instantly. The only issue I had with the ...
 
I have been very satisfied with this router, setup was easy for multiple computers... by � Glorifundel� on compusa.com Sep 21, 2009
I have been very satisfied with this router, setup was easy for multiple computers and it seems to work just fine. On my first attempt to make use of the usb connection for outside memory I was unable to get that portion to function, and there are no ...
 
Cisco-Linksys WRT160NL - Great Product by Robert S. Daugherty on amazon.com Sep 18, 2010
This was my first experience with a wireless router. The ease of setup, use, and the transmission range, plus the security features have me convinced it is a top-performer. I am extremely pleased to have purchased it after the necessary research. Additionally, ...
 
Very nice Router by Justin J on newegg.com Apr 8, 2010
For any users only want a simple 2-6 devices to connect in a network. I would recommand this. If you want to do a workgroup more than 10 devices.. i would say u need a extra switch or so, with wiring connect instead of wireless. This Router gets slowed ...
 
 
 
 
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My 2nd and Last Linksys by Xultar "Xultar" on amazon.com Nov 11, 2010
I purchased this router specifically because of the storage capability. The storage part NEVER worked for me. I am an IT consultant and I finally gave up after a few months. DROPS CONNECTIONS every 3 or 4 days. I've decided to NEVER purchase another ...
 
piece of junk by N/A on newegg.com Jun 7, 2010
after lying to tech support about where i was and talking to a different person they worked with me and still couldnt get better than 2 mbs. sent this piece of junk back where it came from for a refund.
 
Pretty much a total piece of junk by Ned Ilincic on amazon.com Sep 11, 2010
The problem with this router is not the hardware, it's the software that comes with it. After initial installation, it became impossible to do anything - to add another device, change the password, etc. The software just gets stuck in an infinite loop ...
 
Wireless didn't work by breakid on amazon.com Sep 11, 2010
In general I was disappointed with this router. The switch worked fine, but the wireless was defective and never worked from the time it arrived. I have limited experience setting up wireless networks so I figured I had the settings wrong. Well after ...
 
I would not suggest it. by DenisSpb on amazon.com Sep 8, 2010
Bought new one on Amazon (non-ref). And have the issue: fresh after reboot it shows speed about 20 Mb (my internet connection). But after half a day-day it goes around 3Mb. This behavior can be observed everyday :(. Wrote to support - did not receive ...
 
 
 
 
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amazon.com
 
3.1 out of 5
from 85 reviews
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Cisco-Linksys WRT160NL Wireless-N Broadband Router...
i would recommend to anyone to get this router - i'm not a techie, so my expectations are "normal" and this has exceeded my expectations by far...the best part of it all to me is that i now have all my files stored in one place and finally made good use of my external usb hard drive, which will now always be connected...good luck and vote me up if this review was helpful...
newegg.com
 
3.4 out of 5
from 56 reviews
Newegg.com - Linksys WRT160NL 802.11b/g/n Wireless Broadband Router up to 300Mbps/...
I originally wanted to buy a router that supported it but when i bought it there were no good options for DD-WRT with draft N...I would recommend this router over the WRT54GL because of the faster speed and more memory...Somewhere, Linksys has stopped making top of the line gear, and they have lost both my good will and my business...
cnet.com
 
1.0 out of 5
from 1 reviews
Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link WRT160NL Overview & User Reviews...
They had me reset this brick about 10 times, downloaded and installed firmware updates 6 times, and only after yelling at them were they...I called the good folks where I bought this trash, MicroCenter, and they graciously offered to take this trash back and exchange it for something else...Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link WRT160NL Overview & User Reviews - Routers - CNET Reviews...
compusa.com
 
4.5 out of 5
from 14 reviews
CompUSA.com | WRT160NL | Linksys WRT160NL Wrls N Router w/ Storage Link
I was replacing an older router, everything went well connecting to both of my desk tops, notebook, PS3 and Black Berry...Good product I bought this router to upgrade and to utilize the storage link which I attached a external drive...Also, the USB port is unbelievably painful to setup...
gizmodo.com
 
 
 
Linksys WRT160NL Is Fully Linux Powered, 802.11n, and Acts As ...
After years of having people load custom Linux-based firmwares onto their routers, Linksys decided to just go ahead and make a router with Linux on there from the ...
linksysinfo.org
 
 
 
Linksys WRT160NL - tomato | LinksysInfo.org
Hi evryone. Simple question. Is it possible to install tomato on wrt160nl ? I use DD-WRT but they have something wrong with open ports on their...
yahoo.com
 
 
 
Linksys WRT160NL setup? - Yahoo! Answers NZ
Hi I recently tried to change my router setup and it didnt go so well. Before I started to play with it I had it set up like this: modem -> router (Linksys WRT160NL ...
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Linksys (WRT160NLEW) Wireless Router - 2501324 Details and ...
Epinions.com - Bring the Internet to the entire household with a Linksys wireless router. The Linksys WRT160NL uses powerful Wireless-N technology for extended ...
 
 
 
 
Expert Reviews from the Web
laptopmag.com
 
3.5 out of 5
Jan 25, 2010
Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link (WRT160NL)
Good range ; Quality-of-service that works ; Allows you to install Linux apps;...Not the greatest speed ; No extra frills;...While Linksys—now Cisco—has never officially endorsed this practice, its new 802.11n router, the $119 WRT160NL, tacitly acknowledges their efforts...As with most Linksys routers, the setup process on the WRT160NL—which took only three minutes—is simple, fast, and not meant for the advanced user...There’s a USB port on the back of the...
pcpro.co.uk
 
4.0 out of 6
Aug 27, 2009
Cisco Linksys WRT160NL review | Wireless routers | Reviews | PC Pro
The new WRT160NL doesn't break this mould...What it does boast are a few features beyond the usual wireless router fare, the most interesting of which is Storage Link...You can impose user- and group-based read and write restrictions, and the WRT160NL has a UPnP media server facility, so you can stream media stored on your external hard disk to a connected player or computer...So although the WRT160NL is reasonably priced and boasts a good range of features for the money, we can't recommend it...
wikipedia.org
Linksys routers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Linksys WRT160N/WRT310N series is the successor to the WRT54G series of routers from Linksys. ... WRT160NL. 802.11n "draft" MIMO router with 100 Mbit/s switches.
pcadvisor.co.uk
Linksys WRT160NL review - PC Advisor - Technology reviews ...
The Linksys WRT160NL offers most of the facilities that a user would expect from a wireless router today, and keeps…
cnet.com
Linksys WRT160N Review - Routers - CNET Reviews
The Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router has consistent performance, good range, a helpful software application, and a good set of networking ...