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I was looking for a router to replace a thunderstorm-damaged Linksys WRT54G for my parents. Since it is a refurb for less than half the price that I paid for a new one, it is well worth the few cosmetic scratches. I went ahead and flashed the firmware for the updates since it was a few versions behind, but even before doing that, the router worked fine.
I was a little nervous about buying a refurb, but decided after reading some of the reviews here to give it a try.Placed the order and got the router in within 2 days (very quick standard shipping). It has the about the same range as the WRT54G router, maybe a tad more.The only negative about this router (which may not be true for all of these refurb routers) is I noticed some scratches/scuff marks on the front panel of the router. I bought a brand new WRT150 early last year for myself and have been very pleased with it, but could no longer find it in any local retail stores.
I will say that my parents and my own WRT150N router are set to use Mixed B/G mode, since neither of us own any wireless "N" devices, so I can't speak for the "N" functionality of this router, but the wireless B and G work great. and took it to my parents and hooked it up for them. This router works as well as my new-store-bought WRT150 router, for less than half the cost.
Nothing very serious, but it definately could not pass for a "new" router in appearance. I just wanted a good functional router and that it is.
The product was good, however, not what I needed. I was able to return the item and have received the credit to my account. Thanks
Linksys WRT150N-RM Refurb Wireless-N Home Router The router seems to work real well, but the wireless security is dificult to set up and the directions are poor. It does work well with security off but I would prefer that it were locked. I will keep trying until I figure it out.
Router has greatly helped homeschool network which consists of 6 computers. Was using wireless G AP and having trouble. Significant speed increase was noticed in going to wireless N and performance problems have been eliminated.
Once you get it, make sure you either flash the hardware yourself or get one of those nerdy computer-geek kids in your family to do it. My connections are fast and usually are at about 130 Mbps.Again, this router is amazing (as long as you upgrade the firmware).
In case you don't know how, then search for it on Google. As most people stated earlier, you should absolutely buy this router and then flash it with DD-WRT firmware.
I have a Macbook and it connects to it every time without fuss. As most other instructions will tell you, first flash using the mini_generic version of DD-WRT, then (if you want the full version of the firmware) the flash your upgraded router with the std_generic version of it.
I'm able to run my router for months on end without having a single problem. I'm not sure I would even bother with the default Linksys firmware based on the problems I've read about.So, if this is at a good price, go ahead and buy it.
Trust me, it's much better.
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