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Originally posted by Mr Mephisto
Well, I'm afraid I couldn't disagree with you more.
Linksys are the world's number 1 brand for wireless equipment (SoHo market). They've won numerous awards.
I've used them extensively. I continue to use them extensively. It's also my job to design, deploy and support wireless networks, so I suspect I probably have a bit more experience in this area that the typical board-member.
Furthermore, with their recent purchase by Cisco, you can only look forward to even more features etc.
You're honestly the first person I have ever come across that has had such bad experience with Linksys. Their support, documentation etc is superb.
Anyway, different people, different opinions.
Mr Mephisto
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I work for a wireless ISP. The managemnet decided we could offer internet service at an apartment complex with linksys gear.... Big freaking mistake.
Heres just a few problems with linksys stuff I've had.... WAP11 v1.1 bridging crashed frequently, had to be rebooted every day. WAP11 v2.2 Flat out crashes under extened heavy use. Only the AP mode really works properly. Problems were reduced by loading D-Link firmware on it. Some Linksys AP/Router combos, forget the model number... More load related crashes. I've even had one of thier switches crash.
There have been several driver releases for thier WUSB11 that crash or don't work, wehn installed on a clean windows XP system that is patched up to date. Even if the driver installed, the management software crashed when you tried to open it. This happened on several computers.
Thier WAP11 v2.6 has about half the output power of older WAP11s, but costs the same. They now sell a "Siganal Booster" for those access points. Hmmmmmm....
Linksys wireless gear is consumer grade, and is mostly fine for home users, but you will regret it if you use it for a mission critical applications.
You should also know that most SoHo hardware is just Rebranded from OEM hardware, with customized firmware and drivers.
I can give examples, if anyone is interested.
Thier quality may have improved, I don't know.
If i sound bitter, it's because I am. Thier crappy access points have given me a lot of head aches.
Look on the DSLreports fourms to read more about linksys problems.