| U.S. Robotics Wireless MAXg Router (USR5461) |
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Model: USR5461
Brand: USRobotics
Manufacturer: 3Com
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 37
Operating system: Apple MacOS
Hardware platform: Mac
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USRobotics USR5461 Wireless MAXg Router
Wireless router + 4-port switch
EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g |
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| Description: |
| The MAXg USR5461 Wireless Router featuring exclusive MAXg Technology, it delivers a 50% range improvement over standard IEEE 802.11g, for total home/small business coverage while providing a maximum performance of 125 Mbps. The industry leading security protects network from hackers and unauthorized access from the Internet and from wireless inter-lopers. Main FeaturesManufacturer: U.S. Robotics.Manufacturer Part Number: USR5461Manufacturer Website Address: www.usr.comProduct Type: Wireless RouterFrequency Band/Bandwidth: 2.4 GHz to 2.462 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g ISM Band North AmericaChannels: 11 Operating North AmericaTransmission Speed: 125MbpsTransmission Speed Details: 125Mbps , 54Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g, 6Mbps IEEE 802.11g, 11Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b, 1Mbps IEEE 802.11bInterfaces/Ports: 1 x RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Auto-sensing WAN, 4 x RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Auto-sensing LAN, 1 x USB Expansion Slots: Not ApplicableDimensions: 4.3" x 7.1" x 1.7"Weight: 0.61 lb Standard Warranty: 2 Year(s) Limited |
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| User Reviews (37 total): |
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Good Router, December 7, 2007
By William S. Arevalo Garcia
I think this Router is like other ones. Not so goog for me. 2 or 3 times a week i need to power off the router because it doesn't give internet access.
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Great buy for the price and features, November 30, 2007
By Matthew R. Davis
This router does everything it describes.
The USB printer setup was very easy and it works flawlessly.
The wireless connection is very fast to connect.
The range is pretty good.
The one option I miss with this one is the ability to assign a DNS within the router configuration. You have to use windows network options to set them locally instead of setting one in the router. This would have been helpful since my ISP's DNS's are terrible and when people visit and connect I have to walk them through the process to avoid the "page not found" that charter frequently sticks you with.
I bought 2 of these - one for me and one for my in-laws and both of them have performed great.
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Works excellent. Recommended., November 28, 2007
By IT Guy (Tomball, TX USA)
Combined with the matching 5417A network card, this makes an excellent wireless setup. Can't tell a difference between wired or wireless when on the internet. It is a full function router with every feature found on Linksys models with the added bonus of a print server (works perfectly for me to). The setup is easier to do than the Linksys WTR54GL. I didn't need to use the CD that came with it. Just go to 198.168.2.1 and follow the prompts.
Highly recommended.
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Does what it suppose to do, November 8, 2007
By leenaud (Hendersonville, NC)
Have been using this router for 10 months now without major problems. Laptop with XP and desktop with 98SE and a Canon i860 printer all work flawless on the internet, LAN and print server. Tech support has been very informative when I needed some additional information when I was planning to install some signal extenders.
No complaints.
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My review is based on over one year of constant use, September 3, 2007
By Renaissance man (New York, USA)
I bought this product because I wanted a printer server integrated with my router, so that everybody in my house (sometimes up to 5 computers) could freely share a printer. I had already enjoyed such nicety with my previous SMC router, except that the printer connection was based in old parallel connector instead of USB of this router, and my new printer required USB. So I also upgraded my old router from 802.11b to this router which is compatible, but also supports faster 802.11g.
So far my experience has been excellent. Almost no problems. Occassionally I have to reset the router (turn off and then on) to unhung the printer when there are printer problems (and I mean the printer, not the router). This is really minor and rare though, so I am very satisfied all in all....
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Easy setup & works great, July 31, 2007
By Stuart C. White (Austin, TX United States)
I just replaced a D-Link DI-624 router with this one from US Robotics. I am very happy with the product! The setup was easy enough although I did have a minor problem. Since I was changing from one router to another I had to release & renew my IP addresses (ipconfig) before turning on the router and my modem. It wasn't quite as simple as the directions said but it worked out fine, no big deal. The range is excellent; the router is upstairs and I get great reception on the other side of the house through the floor and numerous walls. The security setup was much easier than the D-Link too. Plus, and this is a big plus for me, the print server actually works flawlessly. Finally! A product that works as advertised!
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Works Flawlessly, June 16, 2007
By Kaalai (San Jose, CA)
Great router, very easy to setup, works flawlessly. Haven't connected my printer to router yet, hence the 4 stars.
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router/wireless works well, print server does not, June 11, 2007
By Router user
I purchased about a month ago. Other than noted below I have not had to reset the router, I am using ATT DSL. Setup as others have said is very simple. The setup program has all the flexibility I need to configure Mac addressing and encryption. I am connecting to the router with wireless cards/USB (both B and G) from Belkin, Linksys and Netgear.
Don't count of the print server working. I could not get it to work at all with Win98/ME and XP only works occasionally. I used this printer (HP 895) on another older router that had a print server for many years without a problem. When printing from XP it would print once and then I have to reset the router to print again. Tech support was no help and USR does not provide a list of printers. I could have purchased a cheaper router without the print server, so I give it 3 stars. I used windows print sharing on the printer but now I have to keep a PC on all the time. Too bad, if the print server worked I think USR could sell a bunch of these.
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Excellent Router, June 1, 2007
By Tom M (Brookfield, IL USA)
Easy setup, great signal & works well with the USB adapter if you don't have wireless cards in all of your systems
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usr wireless router, May 14, 2007
By unsavery (kentucky)
I was using a linksys router but it was slow when using my laptops and would have to be reset about once a month. Since purchasing this router the connection speed on the laptops are faster and as of yet I have only had to reset the router once which was the fault of my internet company. I bought this router also for the built in print server but my old lexmark printer was a peer to peer and was not able to use. Purchased a new printer and it works well. I would and have suggested this router to others.
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What they don't advertise, April 18, 2007
By Swak
I was a little disappointed when at first I could not connect at 125Mbps. After some troubleshooting on their website I learned that if you have other wireless devices that are not MAXg you will only get a 54Mbps connection. Also mentioned is possible interference from cordless telephones (who doesn't have several of these nowadays). After unplugging my networks two wireless printers and one wireless ethernet bridge it did connect my laptop at 125Mbps. I probably wouldn't have purchased this setup if I'd known. But wait, it is supposed to give me 50% greater range, I found the range is about the same or less.
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I can attest that this is a great router, April 17, 2007
By Okienole (Edmond, OK)
I have 2 laptops (Macbook Pro & Gateway), and 2 desktops (HP & Gateway). I have owned 2 other routers and both did not operate as promised. I finally purchased the MAXg and within a couple of minutes all of my computers were connected to the internet. All but the Macbook Pro had a connection to my Canon i560. Because of my consistant lack of time and patients when I needed to print something from my Mac I just made a hard connection to the printer and printed. However this past weekend I had time to figure out the wireless connection issues, and presto I found the OS X instructions on the US Robotics site and I was able to make that connection. BTW if any one is having an issue with the Macbook Pro and wireless connect to a iSeries Canon use the bjc 7000, and you will be squared away. By and large this Router is great!
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Comments, March 15, 2007
By P.Higuerey (Bna, Vzla.)
This equipmet was easy to install and use. I am using all features (wired, wireless & USB printer server).
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US robotics MAXg Router, February 23, 2007
By J. Lyons
Everything Great: easy ordering, arrived quickly, easy installation - took 20 minutes, very good instruction/user manual - has been working for fine for 2 months with no problems.
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Great performance and easy to set up, February 12, 2007
By J. Sjgren (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
I am impressed with a lot of things about this router. It has great performance, many functions, a low price and above all: the easiest and most straight-forward administration interface I have ever seen on a network device.
I thought I was perhaps going to have installation problems because my adsl modem is also a 1-port router, and I was not sure if the MAXg router setup would handle that easily. I was wrong, though: It was a breeze.
The step-by-step setup was easy to understand, with descriptions and help files available directly in the web interface. The wireless security functions are easy to set up and enabled by default, which is a no-brainer that many other routers miss.
The print server worked flawlessly and the setup was straightforward because all the information and help files necessary are built into the router administration interface, with pictures and step-by-step instructions. Great.
The wireless performance seems good, but to be honest I haven't stress tested it. It worked with my laptop all over the house and in my garden, and that is what matters to me.
The only complaint I have is that the interface perhaps is a bit too simple. It lacks the "total control" functions with all the status data and extremely detailed network configuration functions that some other routers I have owned used to have. One example is the ability to assign an certain IP to a connected computer based on its MAC address. It's not a problem for me at the time, but if I get more computers in the future it will make port forwarding more difficult (for using DC++ and other file sharing programs, for instance).
Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase.
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worked.. sorta.. nevermind.. no it didn't.., January 1, 2007
By AH (Atlanta, GA)
This router was good for about 3 months. It worked great on my wired machines. The wireless worked great for MS machines, but my IBook wouldn't connect. I tried to upgrade to the latest firmware, but it crapped out and I had to send it in for repair. I have a webserver on the network and I couldn't connect to it locally. Suppoort said that the firewall wouldn't let me and there was no solution. I finally bought a linksys. Couldn't be happier.
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Works for me - Printer and All!!, December 10, 2006
By golden gal (Ohio)
I got this refurbished from overstock and although it didn't come with the installation CD, I had no problem at all getting everything set up in about 10 minutes.
The US Robotics website had very good instructions around setting up the router and the printer so the absence of the CD was no big deal.
I currently have 2 laptops and a desktop that are able to use the router to access the printer (HP 845c) and the internet wirelessly with zero problems.
Not sure how the speed is yet as have a satellite connection which is notoriously unreliable... :(
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Trouble free since purchase in May 2006, October 9, 2006
By believer138 (New York)
This router works excellent and most importantly tech. support is toll free and extremely knowledgeable.
Tech. support walked me through the installation and set up my desktop and laptop to wirelessly print from my printer.
I can take my laptop outside and it works great with high speed and coverage is in my entire home with no dead spots anywhere.
The other router companies advertise more, sell directly through Dell.. but US Robotics delivers a quality product.
You won't be sorry you bought it.
God Bless, Al Stevens
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Solid router but lame printer server, September 1, 2006
By S. Pang (Houston USA)
Installation from my desktop is smooth and straight forward.
Within 15 minutes, our two desktops and one laptop are connected to the internet, and start printing.
However, printing through the printer server are limited in functions. You have to disable "advanced printing features". Havn't got chance to try out other advanced options yet, but our Canon MP390 would not print the multiple-page document in the proper order ("Reverse Order" option is disabled, "Collate" works ), it stacks Page 2 on top of Page 1, etc. And you have to manually sort the printout. This is a pain if you try to print multiple copies of a big document.
I now simply work around this by unplugging from the router and replugging the printer to my PC whenever I want to do some serious printing. It's not too hard because my desktop and the router are sitting side by side, and it's a usb connection.
But beware of this when you consider buying this product.
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Great router & print server, easy set-up!, August 27, 2006
By Brian R. Stuart (Yorktown, VA)
If you are looking for a router with the latest in security, extremely easy set-up, and a print server for a reasonable price...then stop looking and buy this router. It does what it's supposed to do...sends a good wireless signal, allows up to 4 wired connections, and serves as a print server (works fine with my Canon i860). If you are somewhat technically challenged, and just want a wirless router that you can plug in, follow the set-up and then forget about it...this one is for you. Now I do have to discourage you from also purchasing the matching USB wireless adapter...the software that comes with the USB adapter is cumbersome and locked up my computer.
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