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Cisco Linksys E1500 Wireless-N WiFi Router with SpeedBoost (Certified Refurbished)

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Special Feature WPS
Wireless Communication Standard 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency
Compatible Devices Printer
Frequency 5 GHz
Recommended Uses For Product Home
Connectivity Technology wireless
Item Weight 0.52 Pounds
Security Protocol wpa2
Number of Ports 4

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The Linksys E1500 offers fast speed to connect your computers, wireless printers and other Wi-Fi devices at transfer rates up to 300 Mbps speed.

Built with leading 802.11n wireless technology, the Linksys E1500 offers expanded range to create a powerful wireless network. MIMO antenna array boosts signal strength to provide reliable coverage so you can enjoy your wireless network from anywhere in your home.

Higher quality antenna technology helps to maintain high speeds across greater distances throughout your home for maximum wireless coverage and in-home mobility.

Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA/WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall to help keep your network protected.

Cisco Connect software helps you set up your home wireless network in three easy steps.

Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings, and quickly add multiple devices to your network:

Create a separate, password protected network for guests Limit access time and websites with Parental Controls Access advanced network settings easily.

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Customers find that the router works well for everyday tasks and gaming. They find it easy to set up and use, with a quick connection. Many customers consider it a good value for the money. They also like the range and router quality. However, some customers have differing opinions on speed, wireless connectivity, and overall quality.

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277 customers mention "Functionality"230 positive47 negative

Customers generally like the router's functionality. They say it works well for everyday tasks and gaming, works fine with their Mac and iPad devices, and is practically flawless. The latest firmware works well and there are no speed issues.

"...The latest firmware works well and I have no speed issues. My only minor gripe is the way that the guest network is implemented...." Read more

"...Dead reliable for many months with each firmware. I've never run the stock firmware on the E3000- Shibby only." Read more

"...The E1500 also worked well with my cell phone and laptop over wireless; and my TV, Roku 2 XS, media player and VoIP adapter over the Ethernet..." Read more

"...Unit is working great. Very happy I gave the E1500 a second chance. The first one was a lemon...." Read more

186 customers mention "Ease of setup"160 positive26 negative

Customers find the router setup easy. They say the link is established quickly, and the setup process is straightforward. The upgrade is also easy, with no sequenced rebooting of modem and router. The software connect software makes it easy to work on the router settings.

"...It is pretty straightforward and easy to use...." Read more

"...Ease of use is enough for most people to desire any Cisco product, and out of the box, it's set up to use WPA-2 security, which is the industry..." Read more

"...The installation of the route went well but the wireless speed was only 0.4 Mbps...." Read more

"...It was super easy to set up and has turned all three levels of my home into a five bar haven of wireless clarity...." Read more

165 customers mention "Value for money"158 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the router's value for money. They find it a good purchase, especially when on sale. The router's technology is considered an upgrade over the WRT54GL. Overall, customers consider it a nice unit.

"...This is a really good deal!..." Read more

"...; model is a great way to get an amazing router at a very low price. And it's still backed by the same manufacturer warranty...." Read more

"...I just don't have room to spare. It is a wonderful piece of gizmo to me." Read more

"...to and other advancements in technology make the E1500 a worthwhile upgrade over the WRT54GL...." Read more

73 customers mention "Range"62 positive11 negative

Customers appreciate the router's range. They say it has good coverage, is perfect for a family home, and easily feeds strong signals to multiple devices like computers and TVs. The setup was easy and covers every room in the house.

"...The range is good but not great. I had a Netgear with greater range but it was unreliable and all of my devices would not connect...." Read more

"...not sure how many levels it can go through, but the bedrooms have decent signal strength, and the downstairs area is very good, since it's..." Read more

"...Anywhere I go around my property I get powerful reception and I'm a happy camper after using a little plug-in USB router to pick up my neighbor's..." Read more

"...The range around the house has also increased...." Read more

46 customers mention "Router quality"46 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the router's performance. They report no issues with it or their service since purchasing it. The guest network is up and running flawlessly, making it great for home use. However, some customers have experienced speed drops from time to time.

"...But I would say this is a great router, I actually just ordered another for my parents, they were having issues with their Dlink, so at this price..." Read more

"...I will be returning the router. STill think it's a great router, however it doesn't have enough capacity and throughput to stream 1080P 3D Video..." Read more

"...The router is ok. Had a few minor issues with the router stalling...." Read more

"...I'm glad went with this one. For the money this is a really good router for home use. It was easy to set up with a slick set up...." Read more

137 customers mention "Speed"84 positive53 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the router's speed. Some find it has slightly faster connections and no lag when sharing videos or music inside the network. Others report slow download speeds, stalling issues, and throughput fluctuations.

"...The latest firmware works well and I have no speed issues. My only minor gripe is the way that the guest network is implemented...." Read more

"...The installation of the route went well but the wireless speed was only 0.4 Mbps...." Read more

"...Third, there's no lag when sharing videos or music inside the network, and connectivity remains strong, no matter where you are in the home, even on..." Read more

"...My cable modem speed was as advertised, while the range -- compared to my older Linksys -- has increased by at least one bar on each of my connected..." Read more

135 customers mention "Wireless connectivity"65 positive70 negative

Customers have mixed reviews about the wireless connectivity. Some find it improves coverage and provides a reliable wireless experience at home, providing access for guests to connect wirelessly. Others report issues with phones not connecting, connections bopping in and out, and devices not connecting at N speeds without massive throughput. The Cisco Connect software was also reported as flaky when arriving.

"...I haven't had to reboot it once. All of my devices connect..." Read more

"...this router without issue, but suddenly these two new devices wouldn't connect at N speeds without MASSIVE throughput fluctuations and absolutely..." Read more

"...no lag when sharing videos or music inside the network, and connectivity remains strong, no matter where you are in the home, even on another floor..." Read more

"...I completed the install, but it was very sluggish and the connection was bopping in and out...." Read more

108 customers mention "Quality"71 positive37 negative

Customers have different views on the router's quality. Some find it reliable and easy to set up, with solid hardware and no moving parts inside. Others report issues like poor range, unreliable connectivity, and slow speed when loading or logging in.

"...High level of quality, small amount of money. Definitely a great buy!" Read more

"...I had a Netgear with greater range but it was unreliable and all of my devices would not connect...." Read more

"...It looks and acts like brand new and I've got room to expand on the connection ports...." Read more

"...form factor without annoying lights, excellent wireless range and stability, and no more WMM issues? THIS IS THE LINKSYS WE USED TO KNOW...." Read more

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  • David J. Hamlin
    5.0 out of 5 stars awesome router, especially for the price
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2013
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    $29.95, no shipping, no tax for a refurb router as good as new?? I'll take it!!
    I bought this 'cause my 20 yr old college daughter is downloading onto 2-3 laptops at any given time and using the wi-fi on her smartphone,also. My ISP is TWC roadrunner turbo.I was using a cisco wrt120n which had always performed well but couldn't keep up anymore. This N-300 handles it all well, and I can even use my own laptop again. Setup was easy, the factory software setup is really easy to use. I then setup my old wrt120n as an access point on the other end of my house, that is working well also. (don't try this unless you know routers well, it is not that easy and there is no setup software to help you.) This is a really good deal! Don't let "refurbished" shy you away from these products, many of them were returned to the stores & to factory in perfect condition, it was the complete novice who couldn't set it up that brought it back and said "this piece of crap doesn't work, I want a refund." Then the router is thoroughly tested & repackaged for sale at a bargain price for the rest of us.
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  • Jerry M. Johnson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Solid for over 5 weeks
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    This router has been rock solid for over 5 weeks. I haven't had to reboot it once. All of my devices connect (Roku, iPod, iPhone,iPad, Apple TV, various laptops, IP Camera, Brother printer, Xbox 360) without any issues. I have had compatibility issues with assorted routers - very frustrating as I have so many different devices from different manufacturers. The range is good but not great. I had a Netgear with greater range but it was unreliable and all of my devices would not connect. The latest firmware works well and I have no speed issues. My only minor gripe is the way that the guest network is implemented. It requires a login page like at a public hotspot. I would prefer not having a password at all with a segregated network for guest access. I haven't installed DD-WRT but I have that firmware on another Rosewill router and that extends my network in bridge repeater mode.

    I really can't complain at all and the price of less than $30 makes this a good deal.
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  • Rob
    1.0 out of 5 stars Died after six weeks
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2012
    Verified Purchase
    This router worked great while it lasted... Died after 6 weeks. Spent hours unplugging, rebooting, and upgrading firmware to no avail. Couldn't even get it to work as a switch.

    I chose this router since I don't transfer large files within my own network and the maximum speed I currently get from my ISP is roughly 3 Mbps... Which means I don't need anything too fancy. I wasn't able to test it's advertised throughput capacity (300Mbps) since the wireless card in my netbook maxed out at 150Mbps; however, I could get 150Mbps quite frequently from the other side of the house. (~50 ft through 3 rooms) When my roommates were home and started using their legacy wireless b/g devices it would usually drop down to 72-54 Mbps.

    It is important to note that in order to achieve these speeds I set the radio to "Mixed Mode" to utilize channel bonding and manually set the channel to 1. I also disabled WMM under Qos. Also, make sure you know what the maximum transfer speed of your wireless card is before you return a router deemed to be "broken." Many older wireless cards have a maximum throughput speed of 54 Mbps. My netbook is less than 2 years old yet it can only get 150 Mbps. On a side note I recommend downloading the InSSIDer program to help you determine which channels work best for your router. It is pretty straightforward and easy to use.

    I have a slightly different perspective than others who are unhappy with their low price-point routers. I am actually far more surprised when less expensive routers fail than with expensive ones. High end routers are far more complicated and complex... meaning that there is far greater potential for hardware failure, despite the old axiom "you get what you pay for." Think of "cheap" routers like a salad, or a grilled cheese sandwich... They're pretty hard to screw up!

    The fact that this router is re manufactured means that it has been inspected AT LEAST 2x and deemed healthy enough to sell to a customer. If you can't make a simple no frills router that lasts a couple of years let alone SIX WEEKS, then you're just wasting my time and money.

    You would have to really twist my arm to convince me to buy another Cisco product again.
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  • HurleyP.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Deal for a Terrific Product!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    Don't let "refurbished" in the name discourage you from this product. This is my second one, a gift for a family member. My first one has been running strong for over a year now, and am extremely pleased.

    First, it ships in a well packaged box to protect it until it gets to your home. Second, it takes less than 2 minutes to set it up and have your entire home running on Wi-Fi. Third, there's no lag when sharing videos or music inside the network, and connectivity remains strong, no matter where you are in the home, even on another floor (I have two floors, not sure how many levels it can go through, but the bedrooms have decent signal strength, and the downstairs area is very good, since it's upstairs).

    Ease of use is enough for most people to desire any Cisco product, and out of the box, it's set up to use WPA-2 security, which is the industry recommended and highest security type available for home wireless. This "refurbished" model is a great way to get an amazing router at a very low price. And it's still backed by the same manufacturer warranty. You won't be disappointed in buying this when compared to similar devices in it's class. High level of quality, small amount of money. Definitely a great buy!
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