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Linksys E3000 Dual-Band Gigabit Router + Bonus AE1200 USB Adapter for $78 Shipped

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Linksys E3000 Dual-Band Gigabit Router + Bonus AE1200 USB Adapter for $78 Shipped
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lordsugar on 24/12/2012 - 13:01 onlinecomputer.com.au (452 clicks)

After looking for a cheap new Linksys router to replace my WRT160N, I found this great deal online through Staticice.

For those unaware, this is a top end Linksys router that replaced the WRT610N (however the two are virtually identical besides the difference in model name), and it can be easily flashed to DD-WRT for extra functionality and reliability(http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Linksys_E3000).

Despite the fact that the WRT610N is still going for over $150 (even on the same site), and most other shops are selling the E3000 for over $100, for $78 shipped you get the router and a freebie Linksys USB adapter, which on its own is worth about $30.

Shipping took about 4 business days to get to Melbourne, although if you live in Sydney, you can pick up in store for $65, which is an even better deal.

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  • nfr on 24/12/2012 - 13:49
    +2

    This is a top end router in 2010.

    • [Deactivated] on 24/12/2012 - 17:36

      whats wrong with that? wireless hasn't really gotten much better in the last couple of years… The only thing that has changed is the introduction of ac wireless… most people are still using wireless g

  • safwanc on 24/12/2012 - 14:05
    +1

    is it really a good deal? i bought the e2500 for $70 (i think it is a 2012 model?)

    http://www.wireless1.com.au/LINKSYS-E2500-DUAL-BAND-WIRELESS…

    • Telios on 24/12/2012 - 14:42

      That there router sure is purty

      Does it work well?

      • safwanc on 24/12/2012 - 15:07

        i have had no problems with it after using it for about 8 months or so.

        one thing i found was that the range on the 5 ghz wifi was a lot shorter than the 2.4ghz wifi but I am not sure if that is normal for 5 ghz or if it is just because of this router.

        • claymen on 24/12/2012 - 15:11
          +1

          It's normal for 5ghz. 5ghz doesn't penetrate through walls as easily as 2.4ghz.

          But 5ghz has a lot more non-overlapping channels meaning less interference.

        • claymen on 24/12/2012 - 15:17

          Have a read through these Xirrus posters, they are an excellent guide on how it all works and is explained quite clearly.

          http://www.xirrus.com/Splash/WiFi-Demystified

    • lordsugar on 24/12/2012 - 16:43

      The e2500 is a newer shape but has inferior hardware to the e3000 (especially CPU). It is also not a gigabit model, and is more expensive than the e3000. Newer does not necessarily mean better.

  • gif on 24/12/2012 - 14:07

    I have this router and anyone thinking of buying it should be warned that it's wireless signal strength is not that good… external antennas will always give better results, but this was fine for my small house.

    • [Deactivated] on 24/12/2012 - 15:02

      Has anyone ever tried those yagi antennas on ebay? They look amazing but I find it hard to trust Chinese parts under $10.

      http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-2-4GHz-20dBi-RP-SMA-Yagi-Wire…

      I was actually thinking about getting two of them and attaching them to the $40 dir-632 http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/87537

      But didn't get paid until after the stock was gone…

      Just so you don't make any mistakes those antennas can't perform dual band. They operate only on the 2.4Ghz range. I'm not quite sure how that works… I thought an antenna could act at whatever frequency the electrical device attached to it did.

    • lordsugar on 24/12/2012 - 16:50

      With stock firmware, most Linksys routers will have signal and connection issues. Custom firmware such as DD-WRT or Tomato make them rock solid and unlock features which are normally only available on more expensive routers.

      • gif on 24/12/2012 - 19:43

        True but just to clarify, my signal strength isn't any better with tomato :)

        • claymen on 24/12/2012 - 20:58

          Signal strength depends on many factors though. You can boost the transmit power with custom firmware which can help in some area's but you can also go too far and just generate more noise. I would suggest having a bit of a read up on those Xirrus posters I put up to get an idea about how gain and transmit power affect signal strength and also what factors may be causing lower than expected signal.

  • duneknight on 24/12/2012 - 14:55

    which is better?
    netgear N300 or Belkin N600DB or this deal?

    • [Deactivated] on 24/12/2012 - 15:03
      +1

      I'd stay away from Belkin like the plague unless your desired wifi range consists of a single room.

      • duneknight on 24/12/2012 - 16:21

        yeah you are right it sucks, and other one no better. probably will go for netgear wndr3800 instead.

  • claymen on 24/12/2012 - 15:09

    I've run a few of these around the place with DD-WRT and they are excellent. Signal strength has been fine however 5ghz as expected doesn't go as far as the 2.4ghz but there is significantly less interference on 5ghz so generally better throughput.

    I will note though the stock Linksys firmware is pretty average, DD-WRT is what makes it.

  • Bob81 on 24/12/2012 - 19:27

    CPU Speed 480 MHz
    Flash ROM 8 MB
    RAM 64 MB
    Dual Band
    DD-WRT compatible - Can run mega builds.
    Good for $78!

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