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Cisco-Linksys WRVS4400N Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router - VPN v2.0
 
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Cisco-Linksys WRVS4400N Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router - VPN v2.0

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2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)

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Cisco-Linksys WRVS4400N Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router - VPN v2.0 + Cisco WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point - PoE/Advanced Security + Cisco SD2008T 8 Port Desktop 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch
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Technical Details

  • Former Linksys Business Series
  • Secure, high-speed wireless access for small businesses
  • Four 10/100/1000 wired connections can move large files quickly and easily
  • Superior level of security, including an intrusion-detection system
  • Cisco reliability and 3-year limited hardware warranty and a 90-day limited software warranty
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.8 x 5.2 inches ; 1.2 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B000H97UC0
  • Item model number: WRVS4400N
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,419 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

From the manufacturer

Complicated applications need a bigger network pipe for better performance. The Cisco WRVS4400N Gigabit Security Router offers next-generation Wireless-N speeds while maintaining compatibility with older devices. The router's "multiple-in, multiple-out" (MIMO) technology extends its range and performance.

The WRVS4400N incorporates advanced security including an optional security service helps block malicious websites and control web access. Offsite workers can access your network through a secure and easy-to-use virtual private network (VPN) connection.

Cisco WRVS4400N
Offering next-generation Wireless-N speeds with compatibility for older devices
Secure and Speedy Wireless Networking

The Cisco WRVS4400N Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router combines wired and wireless network access with switching capabilities in a single, affordable device to help enable employees of small businesses like yours safely connect to the resources they need to be productive. Strong security features include a proven firewall with intrusion prevention, virtual private network (VPN) capabilities, and an optional service that helps block malicious websites and control web access to protect your business. An integrated 4-port Gigabit Ethernet switch allows up to four devices to share high speed-connectivity in the office.

Cisco WRV4400N
Send and receive large files easily and quickly. View larger
High-Speed Connectivity

Gigabit Ethernet connections on both WAN and LAN ports help you take full advantage of your broadband connections, enabling your employees to send and receive large files quickly and easily.

Flexible Segmentation of Users

Flexible, built-in support for up to 4 multiple service set identifiers (SSIDs) and up to four 802.1Q virtual LAN (VLAN) connections enables the creation separate virtual networks to allow secure guest access and improve traffic flow. The WRVS4400N can interoperate with other VLAN-capable switches, further enhancing flexibility.

Integrated 802.11n Wireless Access Point

A built-in access point enables your employees to connect to the network wirelessly. Support for draft 2.0 of the 802.11n industry standard, along with backward compatibility with 802.11b and g standards, increases wireless speed, throughput, and range, for more efficient wireless coverage of your small office.

Strong Security

Unlike standard firewalls, which block incoming streams based only on the source or type of data, the proven Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall with Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) scans deep, enabling it to detect and block most worms, Trojan horses, and denial-of-service attacks to help keep your business assets safe.

VPN Capabilities

IP Security (IPsec) VPN capabilities built into the WRVS4400N enable your remote employees, whether working from home or on the road, to connect to your office network using nearly any VPN client to access files and transfer data as securely as if they were in the office.

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Which Cisco Small Business Router is Right for You?

Cisco RV110W
RV110W
RV120W
RV120W
RV220W
RV220W
RVS4000
RVS4000
WRVS4400N
WRVS4400N
RV042
RV042
RV082
RV082
RV016
RV016
Wireless b/g/n b/g/n b/g/n No b/g/n No No No
WAN Ports 1 - 10/100 1 - 10/100 1 - 10/100/1000 1 - 10/100/1000 1 - 10/100/1000 2 - 10/100 2 - 10/100 7 - 10/100
LAN Ports 4 - 10/100 4 - 10/100 4 - 10/100/1000 4 - 10/100/1000 4 - 10/100/1000 4 - 10/100 8 - 10/100 13 - 10/100
Max VPN Connections 5 10 25 5 5 50 100 100
VPN Speed (Mbps) 5 25 90 2 2 59 97 97
NAT Speed (Mbps) 90 100 800 800 800 100 200 200
QoS
IPv6

Product Description

The Cisco WRVS4400N Wireless-N Gigabit VPN Security Router, formerly part of the Linksys Business Series, is designed and built for small businesses. It combines wired and wireless network access with switching capabilities in a single affordable device to keep your employees safely connected to the resources they need to be productive. Strong security features include a proven firewall with intrusion prevention, VPN capabilities, and an optional service that scans email to help fight spam, viruses, and other threats. An integrated 4-port Gigabit Ethernet switch allows up to four devices to share high speed connectivity in the office.


Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
113 of 130 people found the following review helpful
I should have known better. I'm a geek (I've owned more than 20 computers/servers in my >10 years as a software engineer and I've setup >10 wired/wireless networks for friends and family), so when I read all of the bad reviews on this product, I just figured it was people who couldn't figure out what they're doing. I was wrong, so wrong. The WRVS4400N is totally worthless - don't make the same mistake as I - BUY A DIFFERENT ROUTER.

The problem is that every 24 hours or 36 hours (on the exact second) this router stops sharing the internet connections to all computers on the network. It must them be unplugged or rebooted via the web interface and then the problem goes away. So far their tech support has been unable to resolve the problem they keep sending me new routers. After this last one, they told me there is nothing more they can do and it will have to be reported as an issue to their product development team. My internet connection is fine as evidenced by plugging in a laptop when the router fails and they have reported no compatibility issues with my cable modem. And furthermore other people are experiencing the exact same problem.

This router does offer a great set of features for the price, but be careful - they're implemented poorly. So you'll likely turn them off.

The IPS (special security features that this router offers) features are worthless - if you want to FTP anything, you'll need to turn them off. And even with them off, I still can't connect to several of the FTP servers that I routinely connect to, which I could with my last router - for example Google Base FTP servers and Yahoo's webhosting accounts.

The QoS (quality of service) features are extremely hard to configure and there is NO documentation on line, include with the product or in the help section of the administration tool, which explains how to actually configure it.

The range of the N wireless network isn't very impressive. It's only slightly better than the G router from Linksys that it replaced. Both routers were placed in the same spot in my basement.

I haven't tried the VPN connectivity yet, but you're only limited to 5 clients connecting, which is a limitation that's not published on this product description, nor easy to find on Linksys's site.

Now, I've been a long time buyer and recommender of Linksys products, but in the last two years their product quality has plummeted as evidenced by the ratings they get her on Amazon. They keep sending me these survey's every time I contact their tech support and I share these same complaints, but they don't get any better. If anything they're getting worse.

Linksys's phone technical support is horrible. This unit isn't serviced by the "home" area of Linksys's tech-support staff, you must go through the "business" area and their level 1 support staff aren't even trained, so you go right to their level 2 support, which you'd think would mean you'd get good support, but not from Linksys. They have no idea how to solve problems with this router. Several of the tech support people have given up and made excuses to get off the phone - my favorite was to reapply the same version of the router's firmware, waste an hour reconfiguring it, and then wait 24-36 hours to see if the problem came back; and sure enough it did.

Linksys's phone customer support is horrible. After my last tech support tech's manager determined that I have yet another defective router and I should get a new one, I was transferred to their customer service department so that they could process an RMA. It took them 43 minutes to process the RMA. The customer service person, who could barely speak english, said he had to read everyone of the case notes in order to process an RMA. Then it took 24 minutes to get transferred to his supervisor to complain about him.

So to reiterate my review: While this router looks like a great set of features for great price, you'll need to turn off much of those features to be able to FTP, and you'll need to reboot your router every 24-36 hours if you want it to router internet service to other computers on your network. And if you have to call tech support or customer support, you'll be in for some horrible experience. So don't make the same mistake as I did. Don't buy this router.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Alan P.
I have owned the WRVS4400N for about 2 years now and stumbled across all thes old outdated reviews, so I thought I would update them. It is true, when this router first came out, it had some issues, however a few firmware updates later and the issues are gone. This is an excellent router and I highly recommend it. The negative reviews featured on this page are outdated and no longer apply. If you find one of these at a reasonable price, buy it. The combination of features and available settings is exemplary and they all work flawlessly.
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30 of 35 people found the following review helpful
WRVS4400n LOCKS UP. June 13, 2007
By Omni
Amazon Verified Purchase
We have a small business network and purchased this router primarily for internet access. The router LOCKS UP several times per week and must be powered down/up to get it restored. Even that proceedure can take 2-3 attempts before you get it back up. This major problem makes the router unreliable and completely useless in our application. We spent MANY wasted hours trying to trouble shoot this problem and believe it may simply be a design flaw in the product. We will be relocating it to the dumpster and researching a higher quality product from a different manufacturer.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Cisco WRV4400N
I just wnat to say one thing to person who will wnat to buy this product.
all things except performance are good but If you want to buy becuase of IPS feature. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Azrael
Terrible product
This routers locks up at least once a week. Firmware upgrade did not help a bit. I bought it seduced by many features it has offered. Big mistake.
Published 1 month ago by Albertasauros
As described
I bought this router to connect VPN tunnel to a Cisco RV220W. Setup is detailed as required for secure connection. The Cisco VPN setup wizard did not succeed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gregorio
Awesome Router
I just wanted to say that this router is great never had any issues if anyone has issues just simply update the firmware the security works great Cisco does a great job fixing any... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Patrick Voege
Inconsistent at best
This is a extremely poor product if you're a power user -- no surprise since it comes from the Linksys genre. Read more
Published 2 months ago by David A. Polete
Expensive junk
This router has been nothing but an expensive pain, a black hole for troubleshooting, and Cisco/ Linksys stopped supporting the first versions of it very soon after I purchased... Read more
Published 2 months ago by automation003
great potential, unreliable for DSL service
The WRVS4400N is a finicky product at best. WAN changes completely confuse the WRVS4400N as it is unable to dynamically adapt to those changes, requiring a hard reset/re-configure... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Angry Llama
Not as bad as others proclaim
We've been on the WRVS4400N for over two years. In the beginning the box was a bit flaky. It did sieze once but certainly not a lot. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Newtonrj
Fast and works
I switched from my Asus RT-n16 with Tomato firmware to this one. The Cisco router has alot of features and seam to work great. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sean T. Seely
BAD EXPERIENCE
router WRVS4400N
My router failled and i try to fix it Downgrade router from 2.0.2.1 to 2.0.1.3, reset it to factory defaults and put the settings back manually, but finally... Read more
Published 6 months ago by SUPERJAVI
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