If you're looking for a wireless connection for your Xbox, this is it!

The CD is actually not needed at all. All you need is a web browser to set it up. But I already had a network card in my computer to connect with, so that might have made it easier.

One item they should mention is to change the default network name. It's a simple and effective security move.

I already had a switch in my house and a DHCP server in my cable modem, so I didn't use any of the routing/switching functions of the Linksys router, and it took me awhile (and a friend) to figure out how to bypass all the routing features, but once that was accomplished, the product worked great!

Although signal quality indication on the laptop wasn't as strong as I expected, the card still functioned amazingly well, and game me wireless access anywhere inside my 3,800 sq. ft. 2-story home, and even worked on the opposite side of the street.

IN SHORT - configuration of this router's advanced features can take a while to figure out, the documentation isn't that great (although there is a GOOD manual on linksys.com), but once you get it going, it is an impressive product, and well worth the effort required to get it going!

By comparison, an install with dlink went seemlessly and has performed without fault from the start. In my opinion, I'd go with the d-link everytime...

They do have a new version 5 Ghz.
Too late for me,

Out of the box I read the easy set-up instructions and connected the router to my cable modem and then into the desktop computer (hard-wired into the router with a cat-5 cable). I had then realized that the internet connection was lost on the desktop computer. I figured that nothing would be that easy although it would have been nice to get going right away. I ended up just having to re-boot the computer a couple of times for Windows ME to recognize the router and then it was smooth sailing. My best buddy put his Linksys Wireless Router on his computer, which runs Win 2000, and that was a flawless setup.

A day later the Linksys wireless laptop card came in the mail and it was literally plug-and-play. I believe it had to be rebooted once or maybe twice. No signal loss at all.

I have read all the reviews about people having serious troubles. There is a ver 2 of this router which I got and I would assume anyone who bought it from today on would also recieve the same version. Remember, computers are very touchy! They are all set up in many different ways with many different software configurations. If people cannot get these things working then it is probably the computer. If your computer is prone to problems or you have had troubles installing items in the past then don't expect this to be a cakewalk. The tech reps from Linksys are only there to help you set your router up. If there are problems then they will try and determine if their product is defective. If not then it isn't their problem. They are not there to reconfigure Windows or anything else on your computer. That is what Microsoft or the other SOFTWARE manufacturers are for.

Yes, this product did install some-what smoothly. Yes, I had relatively little trouble with getting everything to work. However, I am rating this product according to its performance. If I had troubles installing this equipment I would still give it a five-star rating. It is a very solid piece of equipment. There is no signal loss between the Linksys Wireless laptop card and the Linksys router. The speed is fantastic, and I am going to add another desktop computer to see how good the Linksys Wireless PCI card is. Also, remember that it is always good to have the brand of the wireless cards match up with the brand of the wireless router. I realize that they are supposed to work with any router but it's always beneficial to keep the number of brand names down to a minimum.

Good Luck!

The primary problem is that that it interferes with all phones - even non wireless fixed lines. For our cordless phone (we are on our 3rd) we have tried the 900mhz, 2.4ghz and the latest 5+ ghz cordless phones. It is hopeless.

Anyway, when it comes down to it I'd prefer to loose the phones rather than my wireless connection so i guess we are stuck!

Initially I had lot of performance issues - downloading the new firmware from the Linksys site helped. But the performance would still be inconsistant - very troublesome for family when I was away on business. Anyway Linksys offerd to replace my unit after hearing the issues and gave me a version B. I must say the unit has been operating without trouble from then on.

My advise for people buying this unit (because the unit will ultimately work to specs):
1. Should have basic knowledge of networking. a) start with the book "Networking for Dummies"! b) read the user manual by downloading from the Linksys website. If you are comfortable - go for it.
2. Install the unit closer to the phone line with ADSL modem and the PC most used for faster applications and connect this one with cable instead of wireless. It saves cost of one network adapter and also cable works at 100 MPBS and wireless is at 11MPBS. Use a longer phone cable to the modem if neccessary.
3. For wireless network adapters, preferably buy the WUSB11 over PCMCIA cards. It can also be used equally on PCs or the ocassionally on the laptop for the work you bring home!
4. Try a 'trial' set up to test signal strength is sufficient before you put the nail on the wall...you may need to re-position the units. I was troubled by the steel computer table of one of the PCs - this was impeding the wireless signal - repositioning the adapter to the top of monitor helped.
4. If using ADSL, check out their new combined DSL modem/router unit -saves space.
5. If you lose internet connection, boot up in sequence > Modem > Router > PC. Teach other users this too.
6. Have a 'guru' friend handy - most of the time more useful than online tech support (I dont insinuate on line support is bad quality!)
7. Ocassionally check for new firmwares on the web site. This may fix some stability issues.
8. Change the default SSID settings and activate WEP on the router (wirless encryption protocol) - otherwise your neighbour can use your connection for free - worse he may be hacking a network using your IP address!
9. Finally - if you can do with cables - go for cable base routers - much easier to install, faster, cheaper and stable. My Netpasage 15 router performs flawlessly after four years. But thats not so hep...