Linksys WRT110 RangePlus Wireless Router Reviewed

The Linksys RangePlus Wireless Router WRT110 (US$70) is a router that features:

• Broadcom chipset
• 802.11n (not draft n)
• Parental Controls
• SPI
• WPA Security

PC Magazine gives the WRT110 2.5 out 5 ("Fair"):

"I suppose if money is extremely tight and you're looking just for wireless home networking with a minimal feature set, the WRT110 is one way to go. Even then, for an additional cost that's no more than the price of a couple of movie tickets, you can buy the Linksys Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Router WRT160N, a true draft-n router that has better throughput, the same backward compatibility with wireless-g as the WRT110, and the LELA network management kit (which, granted, still needs some work). While it's got decent range, the WRT110 just doesn't have much else to recommend it." [pcmag.com | WRT110]

As PC Magazine recommends, the WRT160N would probably be a better buy. It would be a good idea to get a draft-n router (which the WRT110 is not), if you are looking in to taking the Wireless-N plunge. As for me, I'd still opt for wireless routers and/or clients that feature external antennas. Sometimes, upgrading to better antennas can cure signal problems.

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New Linksys Entry Level Wireless Routers: WRT54G2 and WRT110

The Linksys WRT54G and WRT100 routers already have their corresponding replacements: the WRT54G2 and WRT110.

Both will sport the new black stingray look with internal antennas. I'm not sure if you can let it stand on its side, though.

"I asked Linksys what the plans are for the WRT54G and WRT100 and found that they will be retired once current stock runs out. I also asked whether a similar spin will be done for the WRT54GS "SpeedBooster" router and was told that it will also be phased out and replaced with the "RangePlus" line, i.e. WRT100, WRT110 and its descendants." [SmallNetBuilder | Inside Story: Linksys WRT54G2 and WRT110]

SmallNetBuilder also asked Linksys about the fate of the favorite WRT54GL wireless router, and the answer was it *will* continue on (for the time being at least).

It would be exciting to learn how these new sexy wireless routers would compare with the models they are replacing. I guess everybody will be waiting for confirmation that these new "eye candy" routers are also flash friendly. In any case, if you need a "flashable" wireless router *now*, and can't seem to find that elusive WRT54GL, I would highly recommend the DIR-300 from D-Link.

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