Reviews for Linksys WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router4 x 10/100/1000Base-TX LAN, 1 x 10/100/1000Base-TX WAN - IEEE 802.11n draft - MPN: WRT610N 
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T Bear
- Aug 15, 2008
Linksys WRT610N Dual-N Band Wireless RouterStrengths: None Weakness: Signal strength drop off is excessive. Slower internet, wireless, and signal strength than WRT54GX4 SRX400. Setup CD is goofy for experienced user, recommend 192.168.1.1 manual setup. Multiple use examples critiqued in my following review. I bought this wireless router based on "expert" reviews in magazines and on the web but am very disappointed. The router works but I am planning to return it for an exchange. Xbox wireless can only attain moderate connection causing game drop. Xbox media connection to 5ghz is poor signal strength. Tivo wireless signal went from ~50-60 signal with WRT54GX4 SRX400 to 7% poor with the WRT610N. Wireless laptop internet connection / through put slower. iPod touch wi-fi range and connection is poor. Cat 6 wired computer file transfer going from 100MB to this 1GB router with Linksys 1Gb NIC EG1032 v3 is only about 45% faster therefore not justifying the expense / cost of this router. Flat profile takes ~4-5 times more desktop space than a stand up router. Maybe there is future growth built into this router but it is not apparent or useful to me today. Recommend you not buy this router! 76% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By anonymous - May 14, 2009
Do Not BuyStrengths: Replacement seems to be a good product. Weakness: DOA Was DOA and Linksys would only replace it through RMA with a refurbished unit. I had to return the first refurb because it was scratched and dirty. The second one was still not refurb quality. Avoid Linksys if you think you will every need warranty support. 75% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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davidwjohnson
- Apr 27, 2009
WRT610N is the best Dual-Bank Wireless router...Strengths: Does not drop connections. Fast. Good looking unit you can place in sight. Weakness: Do not expect to connect at 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz simultaneously. I highly recommend the WRT610N. My previous LinkSys WRT350N dropped the connection at least two times per day. The 610N has yet to drop the connection. Speed is excellent, but I simultaneously installed a Motorola SURFboard SB6120 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem and a LinkSys WEC600N Dual-Band Wireless-N Express Card, so I do not know which products produce the bulk of the increased speed. I had expected to connect at 5 GHz and 2.4 GHZ simultaneously, but the 610N does not do this. My old 350N was an unattractive rectangular box with two antennas sticking up that I hid behind cabinet doors. The 610N is a very good looking unit that I place unobtrusively on a shelf in my living room. Despite my love for Cisco products, I have found their wireless products less than stellar. This 610N may reconfirm my love for Cisco. Netgear is promising a Rangemax Dual Bank Wireless-N Gigabit Router - Premium Edition WNDR3700 that I would have considered, but its ETA is indefinite. I have literally thrown DLink products in the trash, as I would not even give them away to some unsuspecting novice. My LinkSys WRT610N and WEC600N and their Vista drivers work well with Windows 7 Build 7100. 71% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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nmpaixao
- Dec 29, 2008
WRT610N is only so so...Strengths: Basic DSL Sharing and Wireless functionally is all there and appears to work fine... Weakness: CD Wizard didn't work for me... Storage Port is crap. See comments below... I bought this router for the storage port... I wanted to attach 50% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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x378
- Oct 6, 2008
Good RouterStrengths: Dual Band, Gigabit Connection, Good wireless distance coverage Weakness: Provide CD is very basic, no manual I tried to install the router by using the CD first, at the last step when it verified the internet connection, it kept saying that there is no internet connection. So I gave up using the CD, power off the router and turn it back on. It works fine after that. 50% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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cowfunone
- Oct 4, 2008
WRT 610NStrengths: Quick Setup, fast, versatility Weakness: Price Easy setup, though the LELA was quite redundant, as long as you have a little bit of knowledge about using a router. Gigabit and USB port are included in this router, making it a good solution to NAS. 50% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Charles-I-Am
- Dec 28, 2009
The Wireless Router to End AllStrengths: Reliability, throughput power, stability, range, dual channels, external HD hook-up via USB, ease of configuration, and it even looks cool on top of all that! Weakness: Slightly difficult to set up external HD through router, but not impossible...just do your research. This router is quite like a dream for all its reliability and functionality. Mind you, this is not for the casual user or someone who does not know wireless set up very well, however it is easier than one would think. Definitely use the manual set-up over the "PIN" set-up so you know it's done right. This router is replacing a previously decent Linksys model WRT310N, which I will give to someone needing a more casual network that is at least reliable. If you want a rock solid full featured Wireless Router, get this one and do it right. 50% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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stpaulprius
- Aug 1, 2009
DO NOT BUY any wireless routers that don’t have...Strengths: Easy to setup Weakness: NO range at all. HORRRABLE range. 40% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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LinksBroke
- Jan 3, 2009
wireless needs some work !!!!!!Strengths: wired Weakness: wireless All I get is disconnected, its like all my wireless connects get dropped all at wonce and when I called LINKSYS support all the could say was "Lets reset the router and start from scratch". The truth is that there is a problem with this router and Vista and signal issues. 40% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
cnet.com - Jul 17, 2008
Linksys WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router
THE GOOD: Compact, internal antenna design; supports both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Draft N simultaneously; network-attached storage functionality; runs cool; supports Wi-Fi-Protected Setup. THE BAD: Short one-year warranty; 2.4GHz close-range and mixed-mode throughput could be better; expensive. THE BOTTOM LINE: The WRT610N can satisfy both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz wireless clients with its solid performance,... Top
bestcovery.com - Mar 30, 2009
Best Wireless-N Router
Bestcovery experts have rated the Linksys WRT610N Dual-N Band Wireless Router as the #2 Best Wireless-N Router. This product has also been ranked as the Best Wireless Router for Range , Best Wireless Router, and Best Gaming Wireless Router. Bestcovery's experts recommend the best products and services for a particular need based on extensive research and evaluations. Click below to see... Top
productwiki.com - Nov 20, 2008
Linksys WRT610N
The Linksys WRT610N is a wireless broadband router, giving users the ability to share a broadband (Cable, DSL) internet connection. The WRT610N features a dual radio band, providing up to twice the regular bandwidth of similar routers. It also functions as a wireless access point and 4-port full duplex Gigabit wired switch, allowing users to network their home or small office. A USB media port... Top
testseek.com - Nov 5, 2008
Linksys WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router
Testseek.com has collected 31 expert reviews for Linksys WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router and the average expert rating is 85 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions. Top
Small Net Builder - Jul 28, 2008
Linksys WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router Reviewed
Summary: Second generation of popular dual-radio, dual-band Draft 802.11n router <p> <p>Pros <p>• Good routing performance <p>• Good wireless performance <p>• Gigabit switch <p> <p>Cons <p>• Can't set channel in Auto mode <p>• No jumbo frames <p>• Large periodic throughput dropouts Top 
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Strengths: Very pretty but!!!!
Weakness: Too much emphasis on a pretty face but lacks performance substance. Weaker signal than my old DLink Dir635. Really needs external antennas.
Anyone considering the new "style" Linksys routers should look at other models. These routers seriously lack signal strength because of the built-in antennas. I used the Linksys with their own WUSB600N and I got twice the signal strength with the DLink 635. I tried other wireless adapters with the Linksys and the results were the same. Updated firmware to latest claimed to improve wireless performance but really didn't help. The WUSB600N is excellent, WRT610N poor. Not recommended!!!
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