Linksys WRT160N

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  • User Score (13)
    8.8 8.8 from 13 reviewers
  • Expert Score (3)
    7.2 7.2 from 3 reviewers
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  • supports wps, od performance, cellent setup wizard, esh design, good price
  • buggy installation routine, ss range than expected, gigabit ethernet ports

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The Linksys WRT 160 N is a long range wireless N Broadband Router that is in actuality about three devices in one wireless box. The Wireless Access Point, lets you connect to your home or small business network without wires and the built in four port full duplex 10/100 switch connects your devices in one network, while the router function permits it to share the cable or other high speed internet connection.

The Linksys WRT 160N uses the latest in wireless networking know how by overlapping th…

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The Linksys WRT 160 N is a long range wireless N Broadband Router that is in actuality about three devices in one wireless box. The Wireless Access Point, lets you connect to your home or small business network without wires and the built in four port full duplex 10/100 switch connects your devices in one network, while the router function permits it to share the cable or other high speed internet connection.

The Linksys WRT 160N uses the latest in wireless networking know how by overlapping the signals of multiple radios, the MIMO technology will effectively increase your effective data rate aby using the data reflections to elongate your wireless range and lower the number of dead spots that you have in your home. Some of the features you’re going to find in the Linksys WRT 160N are:

*Built in speed / range enhanced Wireless Access Point

*MIMO technology

*Much faster than Wireless-G, but compatible with your existing Wireless-G and -B devices

*Protected by wireless encryption, and your network

*Protected from Internet attacks by an SPI firewall

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Manufacturer's Specs

  • Features
    Internet-sharing Router and 4-port Switch, with a built in speed and range enhanced Wireless Access Point
  • Features
    MIMO technology uses multiple radios to create a robust signal that travels farther and reduces dead spots
  • Features
    Much faster than Wireless-G, but also works great with Wireless-G and -B devices
  • Features
    Wireless signals protected by wireless encryption, and your network protected from Internet attacks by a powerful SPI firewall
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The Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there’s the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect to the network without wires. There’s also a b…

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  1. Linksys WRT160N (N Ultra Rangeplus)

    Reviewer: PC Magazine
    06 June 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    Thanks to a great price for a true draft-n router, the Linksys WRT160N is a good choice, as long as your home networking needs aren't too advanced. Read more

  2. Reviewer: LAPTOP Magazine
    11 March 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    An overhauled installer makes for easy set-up of the sleek Linksys Ultra RangePlus Wireless N WRT160N. Read more

  1. Reviewer: Ryan R Mat, CompUSA.com
    30 September 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This is a great product. The only bad thing I have to say is that the install CD does not work. But the product started working on its own without my having to rack my brains trying to set it up. The firewall is amazing and surpasses anything Linksys did with the hardware/software of their previous products. Read more

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