With transfer rates up to 300mbps on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands
For wired connections, four (4x) Gigabit Ethernet ports provide blazing fast file transfer from the Linksys Network Manager.
Advanced security measures alongside ultra simple Wi-Fi and NFC connection ensure you are in control of who accesses your N600 network.
When you a posting a deal no matter it is online or in store you still need to put the store in title.
linksys EA2700, and DDWRT compatible.
The DDWRT list of supported models says "5GHz not functional" beside EA2700, so it'll be limited to ~300Mbps if using DDWRT, and only be able to use the 2.4GHz band.
The EA2700 isn't supported by OpenWrt, nor Tomato nor Gargoyle, so DDWRT is the only alternate firmware.
https://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/linksys/ea2700
http://tomato.groov.pl/?page_id=69
https://www.gargoyle-router.com/wiki/doku.php?id=supported_r…
If you want to use this router on the 5GHz band, stock firmware is the only option.
OK dummy question. I want to extend the range for the wireless in my place. Will this do the job? as in will it work as a repeater?
its not a repeater, its a router so I don't think so it will help you extend the range.
some dude set this model up as a wireless repeater for his existing router here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/casualiama/comments/46z4sm/i_just_b…
If it's not possible with the stock firmware, it's possible using a custom firmware like DDWRT. Installing DDWRT is fairly easy - thousands have done it and the instructions they provide are detailed.
However, this model doesn't seem to be listed under the list of DDWRT compatible routers: http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices#Links…
edit: never mind, was looking for N600 instead of EA2700
It is partially supported by DDWRT, only on the 2.4GHz band however, so speed will be slower. See my comment above.
Could ddwrt let me use this as a wireless dongle, like it receives a wireless signal and I could connect it to my PC with Ethernet?
yep, i believe so
Out of curiosity, did you hang wireless routers on the wall/ceiling, or just let it sit on the table?
I had a bit of trouble with signal reaching the 2nd level of far end of the house. Wireless EoP is much simpler compared to another router I think
If you can run an ethernet cable into it, you can set up a second access point, but the stock firmware is incapable of receiving a signal and repeating (extending) it.
Yes and no, you can plug a cable and it will work for a limited time as it assigned IP address's causing conflicts with your orignal router until you disable DHCP.
Set it up as another network (subnet) rather than staying in the same network as your orignal router and you will never have problem with DHCP
So disable DHCP.
I have a Linksys EA4500 N900 set up to do exactly this and it works perfectly. Though this is a slightly different model from the Linksys N600 featured here, I can't imagine why you couldn't use this router to achieve the same thing. Bear in mind that in order for this to work, you need to physically attach this secondary router to your primary router. You can either do this using ethernet cabling (best option) or Ethernet Over Power (EOP) devices, which is what I do. The N600 can't rebroadcast the signal from your main router if it isn't attached in some way.
CNET had an excellent article about how to use a secondary router in exactly this way about a week ago. It's definitely worth checking out if you're thinking of doing this:
http://www.cnet.com/au/how-to/how-to-turn-an-old-wi-fi-route…
Another dummy question. Moving into a new place, is this the only piece of hardware I need to set up Wi-Fi at home?
Depends what technology your new house has. If it's FTTP/Fixed Wireless than this will work. If it's ADSL/FTTN then you will also need an ADSL or VDSL modem.
Ahh cheers. Most likely modem will be needed then. Thanks
if you use DD-WRT on EA2700 the 5GHz radio will NOT be available:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1029923#1029923
Q: Is the 5GHz radio not being activated something that can be addressed? If not, I'll just use 2.4, but getting my 5GHz back would be … handy.
A: The 5thz radio is not supported and most likely never will be.
also:
https://superevr.com/blog/2013/dont-use-linksys-routers
Vulnerabilities with stock firmware on that page are scary.
ComputerAlliance have EA2700 for $29.
Tempted, but I would prefer a couple of USB ports.
And i was almost about to buy one … slowly backs away
Does this work with NBN?
This is only a router therefore you will need a modem that work with NBN.
Not true. You don't need a modem for FTTP or Fixed Wireless, only for FTTN.
Yes. When it comes to FTTP the NBN connection box inside of the house would be doing the work of a modem. All you have to do is connect the Ethernet cable from your router to the connection box.
Pity that NBN is rolling out FTTN then…
NBN is an internet connection to your house.
This manages your local wired and wireless network.
So yes but just because it would work with whatever arrangement you had to bring internet to your house.
FTTP/Fixed wireless - yes, connect the WAN port to the NTD.
FTTN/FTTB - not directly. Will still need a modem or bridged VDSL router.
I don't know if I have FTTP or FTTN/FTTB. I know I'm currently using a NetComm Wireless N300 WiFi Gigabit Router and I'm with TPG.
Do you have a separate box installed by NBN Co at your house? If yes, you have FTTP.
NBN Co box looks like this :
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wO4pkEiOJm0/UV1wKE4bQ_I/AAAAAAAAC…
Yes I got one of those in my garage. I guess I have FTTP. Thanks for the help.
If you have to connect to the internet through a standard phone line cable then you have FTTN.
If you connect through an Ethernet cable directly to an NBN Connection box on the wall then you have FTTP.
It will if you are on FTTP.
Please include the delivery cost in the title, realistically this is out of stock at every Store near Sydney.
At $31.95 it's still a bargain.
I just made a massive list of ridiculous bargains and the postage costs ended up as $142 for 23 items.
Typical Harvey Norman. I don't know why I bothered.
Did you stop to think that perhaps the items you chose aren't all in the same location and therefore need to be shipped separately?
Yeah, that is when I checked on postage. Point is, Harvey's suck online and should stick with their bricks and mortar if they are going to have such an unorganised online presence.
Why exactly do they suck?
@tranqme: They don't. They are excellent, efficient and provide full information to customers about possible shipping costs incurred by a scattered and uncertain stock level. Gerry Harvey is on the cutting edge of the internet and should be lauded as a modern visionary.
yawn
Bit of a shame I couldn't get my order in though. There were some pretty sweet little deals in there which were made redundant by the mad shipping cost at the end. Are you an ozbargainer or a Harvey's shareholder?
One thing you have to keep in mind about HN is they don't have a warehouse full of stock, their only stock is in stores, and unfortunately shipping interstate isn't cheap.
@tranqme: Yeah, this is why they suck at online. Centralised platform, decentralised stock. Imperfect to say the least. If they could have combined postage for the items that were in the same location I could have controlled my order and got rid of the things that were going to incur separate postage charges. But that is beyond their logistics at the moment. I think that is subpar and I will not be ordering with them again.
So, you expect them to just open up a warehouse just to meet your online buying needs?
@tranqme: I think you need to read my post again.
Also, I will leave this here. It's literally a waste of time.
@krunchymoses: You're just assuming that they didn't already combine postage for the items in the same location.
how much is this normally?
Other stores also selling it for $29. FYI this router has poor reviews I wouldn't bother
Who?
I've seen no poor reviews for it's price point.
Lismore - Out of stock
Ballina - Out of stock
Tweed Heads - Out of stock
Maclean - Out of stock
Yeah deliver it, it's worth more than $24 easily.
Thanks, i'll use these as additional AP's
Cheers OP
I have a Negear DGND3700 (http://www.netgear.com.au/home/products/networking/modem-rou…). Would this router benefit wifi speed/coverage compared the Netgear modem/router i have?
Highly doubt it, I wouldn't bother unless you needed an extender.
Store in title please