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Linksys WRT300N Router

Manufacturer: Linksys Inc.   Part number: WRT300N
$71.77 - $120.43at 19 online stores.
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CNET Editors' rating: 6.7 out of 10
Average user rating: 4.7 out of 10


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CNET Editors' review - Linksys WRT300N Router
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Good

6.7

out of 10
CNET Editor's rating: 6.7 out of 10
Reviewed by Stephanie Bruzzese
Review date: 4/24/06
Release date: 4/26/06

The good: A reasonable price, solid maximum throughput, well-organized documentation, an easy setup process, essential security features, and a long warranty are the best things about the Linksys WRT300N.

The bad: The Linksys WRT300N performed below expectation in a mixed-mode environment and just about bombed at long range, which is supposed to be a strength of the 802.11n spec.

The bottom line: Though it offers good maximum throughput, the Linksys WRT300N ultimately fails to do the new Draft N standard proud in both mixed-mode and long-range tests. Wait to see how the rest of the Draft N products fare.

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User opinions - Linksys WRT300N Router
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Mediocre

4.7

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Average user rating from 71 users

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3 out of 10 - Poor
range is very disappointing
This new draft-N technology from Linksys can not mantain a connection where my nearly 3 year old... Read more
by unwireme (see profile) - April 26, 2006

55 out of 55 users found this user opinion helpful.
2 comments posted to this opinion

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Almost there Linksys!
I don't know why so many of these guys had problems with this router? The speed is very, very... Read more
by atrain4 (see profile) - July 4, 2006

40 out of 50 users found this user opinion helpful.
2 comments posted to this opinion

6 out of 10 - Good
Reliability is good if you're not using mixed mode.
I was asked to set up a wireless network for a client in their condo at a local ski resort. Using... Read more
by W Macaulay (see profile) - November 14, 2006

25 out of 25 users found this user opinion helpful.

3 out of 10 - Poor
Generally Disappointing
At first, I thought I had something in my condo soaking up or disrupting the signal, but that... Read more
by tvieceli (see profile) - March 24, 2007

15 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Speed is great
When combined with the wireless N adapter, speed was great. I usually get around 220 Mbps, even... Read more
by jrosnow (see profile) - December 10, 2006

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

1 out of 10 - Abysmal
All show no go
This unit will take a load off your wallet and give you nothing in return. The adapter i got... Read more
by eboi112 (see profile) - June 18, 2006

10 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.

3 out of 10 - Poor
Don't bother. Especially if you have a Dell Inspiron 6000
Sorry, Linksys. You blew this one, but I'll give you a "3" Poor rating for trying. I thought... Read more
by Advocate A (see profile) - June 4, 2006

5 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
2 comments posted to this opinion

3 out of 10 - Poor
2 opinions, 2 returns
Wish I would have seen the first opinion before I went out and bought this. Wireless is very... Read more
by weamdog (see profile) - May 9, 2006

5 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Gotta tweak the settings!
Almost gave up on this unit (like so many others, including who I bought this from off of ebay)... Read more
by The Gman (see profile) - June 28, 2008

3 out of 10 - Poor
Rubbish Range
Worst rooter i have used. Read more
by lukel19 (see profile) - June 22, 2008





Full specifications - Linksys WRT300N Router
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Manufacturer: Linksys Inc.
Part number: WRT300N
General
Device Type Wireless router
Form Factor External
Width 7.4 in
Depth 1.6 in
Height 6.9 in
Weight 1.1 lbs
Networking
Form factor External
Connectivity technology Wired, Wireless
Integrated Switch 4-port switch
Frequency Band 2.4 GHz
Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Switching protocol Ethernet
Transport protocol L2TP, PPTP, IPSec, PPPoE
Routing protocol Static IP routing
Remote management protocol HTTP, HTTPS
Status Indicators Power, Link OK, Port status, Link activity
Features DMZ port, NAT support, DHCP support, MIMO technology, VPN passthrough, MDI/MDI-X switch, 256-bit encryption, Firewall protection, Firmware upgradable, MAC address filtering, Full duplex capability, Access Point operational mode, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Antenna
Antenna Quantity 3
Gain Level 2 dBi
Communications
Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 ( WAN ), 4 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Network - Radio-Ethernet
Compatible Slots None
Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type