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The Linksys WRT160N is a wireless broadband router, giving users the ability to share a broadband (Cable, DSL) internet connection. The WRT160N also functions as a wireless access point and 4-port 10/100 full duplex wired switch, allowing users to network their home or small office. The WRT160N uses 256-bit encryption to protect all wireless data transmissions. This router takes advantage of Wireless-N technology, but is also compatible with Wireless-G and –B technologies. The WRT160N was released July 2008, and retails for $80.
MSRP $80.00
Release date July, 2008
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Features
- Wireless-N Technology
- Four wired 10/100 full duplex ports
- 256-bit wireless encryption
- Uses MIMO technology
- Built-in Firewall
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Linksys WRT160N
• Linksys WRT160N Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router
• WRT160N Wireless Router
UPC: 745883582983
EAN: 745883582983
MPN: WRT160N
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MSRP $50.00
Released May, 2007
Pros
- inexpensive compared to other wireless N options
- supports secure WPA/WPA2 encryption
- enhanced reach of the wireless N signal is useful
Cons
- Three different hardware revisions are on the market, refurbished A1 revision is plaguing the market
- 10/100Mbit wired connections only (some are gigabit)
- It works great except that I have to reboot it about every 2 months.
Linksys WRT160N
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Reviews
June 9, 2009
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Pros
- wireless N version of the WRT54G only costs $30 extra
- enhanced wireless speed and distance with compatible wireless N devices
- Supports dd-wrt open source firmware
- Easy to setup, but 60% of the people screw that up and blame the router.
Cons
- One of the most expensive when compard to similar models
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October 22, 2008
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Pros
- wireless N version of the WRT54G only costs $30 extra
- enhanced wireless speed and distance with compatible wireless N devices
Cons
- 802.11N is not yet a fully agreed upon standard (can change and leave compatibility issues with future products)
- requires new, often more expensive devices to fully utilize the upgrade
- wireless N speeds are only superior for power users
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October 24, 2008
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Pros
- wireless N version of the WRT54G only costs $30 extra
- Supports dd-wrt open source firmware
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This product is also known as:
WRT, 160, N, WRT160, 160N, WRT160N
