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Model: Cisco - Valet
- Create a wireless hotspot in your home and connect your laptops, desktops, game consoles, and mobile devices to the Internet
- Connect your wired devices to your Valet Plus for faster file transfers and streaming entertainment and get expanded wireless coverage for larger homes
- Set Up in Minutes: Simply insert Valet's included Easy Setup Key to launch Cisco Connect software, breeze through the simple screens, and you're wireless
- Parental controls allow you to limit your kids' time online, block specific sites and/or certain times of the day; customize the settings on each computer for a safer Internet experience
- Give friends and visitors password access to the Internet but not your private information
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Model: Cisco - Valet
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Introducing Valet: The Surprisingly Simple Wireless Router
Valet is the surprisingly simple wireless router that gives you the power to quickly and simply make your home wireless. Valet gets you connected to the Internet in just three steps: plug in the included Easy Setup Key, breeze through a few simple setup screens, and start enjoying the freedom of wireless. The included Easy Setup Key automatically saves your wireless settings, allowing you to quickly link your other wireless devices and manage your home wireless with ease. Remember when going wireless required technical expertise and hours of effort? Not anymore--Valet just works.
 The Valet wireless router makes it easy to connect all your Wi-Fi devices. |
Valet combines sleek, modern styling with easy
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Key Features
- Valet is the surprisingly simple wireless router that makes it easy to connect your computers, gaming consoles, smart phones, and other devices to the Internet .
- Set up your Valet in three simple steps: just insert the Easy Setup Key to launch Cisco Connect software, then breeze through the simple screens, and you're wireless--it's that easy.
- Enjoy the speed and range of Wireless-N.
- Connect additional computers and other devices with easy-to-use Cisco Connect software.
- Use Cisco Connect's customizable Parental Controls to block unwanted websites or restrict Internet usage during certain hours.
- Grant guest access to visiting friends and family by providing a temporary password to guests, without having to share your own password or private information.
- Customize your other settings using Cisco Connect.
Set Up in Three Steps
Valet gets you connected in just three simple steps. Gone are the days when wireless setup was a frustrating process with lots of complicated steps and confusing terminology. Simply insert the included Easy Setup Key to launch Cisco Connect software, breeze through the simple screens, and you're wireless. It's that easy.
Set up in minutes with just a a few simple on-screen steps (see more screenshots from the set-up software).
Get Everything Connected
Your Valet wireless router empowers you to enjoy all the benefits of your wireless home. Surf the Internet on your laptop, print wirelessly from anywhere in the house, check your email from your smart phone, and even stream your favorite movies and TV shows to your HDTV. Valet makes it all possible.
Safely Manage Your Family's Internet Access
Easy-to-use Cisco Connect software lets you set custom parental controls on the wireless devices in your home, so you can keep your children's Internet time safe and fun. Restrict Internet usage during certain hours, block unwanted sites, or ensure age-appropriate content with "Teen" and "Child" settings--and customize these controls by device. With parental controls, you're in charge.
Guest Friendly
Give friends and family convenient Internet access with the included Cisco Connect software. Remember when getting a guest connected entailed finding a 15-character password you had jotted down on a piece of paper months earlier? Not anymore. Just open Cisco Connect, and with a few simple clicks of your mouse, you'll have a temporary password you can pass along to your guests--without having to share your personal passwords and private information. Managing your home wireless has never been this easy.
Other Valet Products
Valet Plus
- All the benefits of Valet, plus better range for larger homes and faster transfers of videos
Valet Connector
- Free yourself from the shackles of unnecessary wires by wirelessly connecting your desktop and laptop PCs to the Internet.
- Get set up easily: insert your Valet Connector into the USB port of your wired device, and you'll be wireless in just a few minutes.
- Enjoy wireless on the go: take your pocket-sized Valet Connector with you to connect your laptop to hotspots at coffee shops, hotels, and airports.
Product Description
Valet is the surprisingly simple wireless router that gives you the power to quickly and simply make your home wireless. Valet gets you connected to the Internet in just three steps: plug in the included Easy Setup Key, breeze through a few simple setup screens, and start enjoying the freedom of wireless. The included Easy Setup Key automatically saves your wireless settings, allowing you to quickly link your other wireless devices and manage your home wireless with ease.
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Model: Cisco - Valet
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
218 of 228 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:Cisco - Valet Plus
I had a very old Airport base station and was having trouble connecting my DirecTv wireless adapter to it. I figured it was time to upgrade. I did a lot of research online and was worried about not being able to set up a new router using my Mac. I bought this router with high hopes of a quick set up. I was not disappointed. I had 2 Macbooks, a Wii, my TiVo DVR and the DirecTv system all working within 15 minutes. So far signal is great throughout my three story home. The router is in the basement and my husband is on the third floor Skyping away. I highy recommend this for anyone that wants a quick and easy setup with little hassles!
291 of 310 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:Cisco - Valet Plus|Amazon Verified Purchase
Bought the Valet Plus to replace a Linksys G router that occasionally lost signal and that did not offer reliable coverage throughout my (not very big) apartment. Connecting 2 computers went smoothly, and range was definitely improved. Connecting 3rd computer produced error message but seemed to work anyway - attempting to add wireless Canon printer to the network caused another error message and connection failed. Called Cisco Support and was told, basically, that they don't fix printer problems; I insisted that was nonsense, since the product is sold as a "no-brainer" wireless solution and they had to help make it work. During conversation with service rep, the printer suddenly did recognize the Valet Plus (or vice-versa) and started working. Next day, connected iPhone successfully but printing failed again. This time, Customer Support dug a little deeper and checked the settings on the router. Then they told me I had to get a better driver from Canon since the router will only work with printers enabled for WPA/WPA2 security. When I asked why that wasn't listed on the box or anywhere else as a technical requirement for the product, the person had no answer - kept repeating that Cisco used "advanced" technology. After that useless call, I tinkered with the printer LAN settings and tried getting it to accept WPA (rather than WPA2) as security protocol. I was able to print again, but don't have confidence the problem is solved for good. So I have to choose whether to send back the Valet Plus or keep it and hope it works, accepting that I may have difficulty and that Cisco Support is pretty much not supportive at all. Be warned that "plug and play" may not be your experience with this item.
UPDATE: It seems that Cisco takes customer reactions pretty seriously. After posting this review and responding to a Cisco survey in the same vein, I got an email and phone call from a higher-up in the company's support area. He explained that Cisco has to be careful about offering technical advice about other company's products (there are liability issues) but agreed that I should not have been given that unequivocal, unhelpful answer. And the Valet Plus has been working well - haven't had to reset it or fiddle with AirPort settings on computers. Have printed successfully a couple of times, too, so hoping for the best.
UPDATE: It seems that Cisco takes customer reactions pretty seriously. After posting this review and responding to a Cisco survey in the same vein, I got an email and phone call from a higher-up in the company's support area. He explained that Cisco has to be careful about offering technical advice about other company's products (there are liability issues) but agreed that I should not have been given that unequivocal, unhelpful answer. And the Valet Plus has been working well - haven't had to reset it or fiddle with AirPort settings on computers. Have printed successfully a couple of times, too, so hoping for the best.
128 of 136 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:Cisco - Valet
This is as close to plug and play as a wireless router gets. I was a little apprehensive about purchasing it because there are no product details outside the box. There is also no instruction manual inside but the USB key is prominently displayed. It simply instructs you to plug the USB key into the first computer. An onscreen guide walked me through the set up which consisted of plugging in a few cables. In less than five minutes the Cisco had set up a secure wireless network, a separate guest hotspot and sent me off to insert the USB key in any other computers I wished to connect to the network.
This is the ideal device for the person who just wants their electronics to work and is not interested in details. It is possible to access the configuration screen from the Cisco software or via the IP address but you're paying for the convenience of never having to look under the hood.
At the end of the process they reveal the name of your network and your password but there are no further instructions. I have not had a guest log on but I understand the process is similar to the login at a hotel. They actually have to open their internet browser and enter the password you provide on a welcome screen. A little more detail would have been nice.
The Valet includes 24 hour live tech support which I consider a big plus. The router has various lighted symbols flashing but none of them are marked. I called to find out what they were and had live assistance in less than a minute. The woman was very pleasant but scolded me when I asked about what looks like a power button in the middle. It seems you could lose your set-up if you press the button.
I have purchased many routers and this is by far the quickest and easiest to set up. The connection speed is also very good.
This is the ideal device for the person who just wants their electronics to work and is not interested in details. It is possible to access the configuration screen from the Cisco software or via the IP address but you're paying for the convenience of never having to look under the hood.
At the end of the process they reveal the name of your network and your password but there are no further instructions. I have not had a guest log on but I understand the process is similar to the login at a hotel. They actually have to open their internet browser and enter the password you provide on a welcome screen. A little more detail would have been nice.
The Valet includes 24 hour live tech support which I consider a big plus. The router has various lighted symbols flashing but none of them are marked. I called to find out what they were and had live assistance in less than a minute. The woman was very pleasant but scolded me when I asked about what looks like a power button in the middle. It seems you could lose your set-up if you press the button.
I have purchased many routers and this is by far the quickest and easiest to set up. The connection speed is also very good.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Buy something else
I bought this router a little more than a year ago. Since then it has had intermittent problems for which I needed to call customer service to fix (they were not simply the kind of... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Deni Kasrel
easy set-up and great range
I found this on Amazon for my father when his router went out then my router bombed so I bought the same one. Both of us had no problem installing and it works perfectly. Read more
Published 1 month ago by daazydawg
very disappointed
I tried installing this item and it was not as easy as it sounds. Very disappointed,one of the reasons I bought this was the easy set up. Read more
Published 1 month ago by tulips mom
Even easier to setup than I hoped
I had two prerequisites when buying a router: first, it had to be g-type compatible and second, it had to be very simple to install. Read more
Published 1 month ago by rlavallee
Runs well with some tweaking - Read this if you own a Valet!
Summary: This is a great product for the price if it is tweaked correctly.
I purchased this product for $27, which is a steal compared to other routers with similar... Read more
I purchased this product for $27, which is a steal compared to other routers with similar... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jordan J.
Amazingly easy!
I had never installed a router before. I used this router to set up a network for my mother. The network was up and running within 15 to 20 minutes. Everything worked flawlessly. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Quilter "Susan"
There is a glitch
This product was very unsatisfying. It stopped working when the power went out and when I called the customer service they said there was a glitch when it loses power then boots... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Morgan
Warning: Incompatible with Mac OS 10.7+ (Lion)
I originally purchased this item prior to upgrading to OS 10.7 on my mac. Unfortunately, Cisco has failed to update the Cisco Connect program used to set up the router or the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by CodRom
SO FAR SO GOOD
I've only had two days, but I was able to use my older Mac and set up was a breeze. I have added alot of our devices to it and labeled them, but my Nook Tab won't show up though... Read more
Published 2 months ago by mrsjrb
Easy to install Cisco - Valet Plus Wireless Router
I must admit this router was not easy to install. I finally called the number in the box for help. The first person I talked to could not help me and I asked to talk to someone... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ann Jenkins
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