Are these linksys routers junk or what?

CRUZMISL · Post by **CRUZMISL** » Sun Sep 21, 2003 10:03 pm

I bought one about 2 weeks ago and it went south on me. I went and bought another one and it too just took a dirt nap.

The reset won't work and I can't access the net to save my own life with it. Any advice? It turns on, I've tried resetting it using a pen but it still doesn't work. Actually I can't access the web based profil eeither. I tried installing it with the CD and still no luck

Thanks,
Joe

mccoffee · Post by **mccoffee** » Sun Sep 21, 2003 10:21 pm

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sup ... r_help.htm

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sup ... 2.htm#dead

wee96 · Post by **wee96** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 12:18 pm

Thats a simple question and heres the simple answer; YES, yes they are crap.

rpeAMP · Post by **rpeAMP** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:36 am

Well, hang on now. I've installed numerous Linksys routers and have never had any significant problems.

You know that to do a hard reset, you must hold down the reset button correct?

Do you have the latest firmware? If not, more likely than not it will fix whatever problems you seem to be having.

To access the default web interface, the address is http://192.168.1.1/

You've really provided minimal to no info. Please give us more info and we can help.

CRUZMISL · Post by **CRUZMISL** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 6:53 am

I've tried ll of that and no luck. I even called Linksys and they told me to return it. I truly do appreciate the help though:2cool:

NOw I'm just debating if I want to buy another. Sygate FW is working well, just unsure if I want the added security of the router...

Thoughts?

Joe

mnosteele52 · Post by **mnosteele52** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 6:59 am

I have a Linksys and have never had one problem with it. As far as buying one for security, yes it is more secure than just a software firewall but it really isn't needed, I share my connection so I do need it.

illestdynasty · Post by **illestdynasty** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 12:47 am

ran a BEFSR41 V.2 24/7 since 6/30/01 without a single problem. Moved up to the BEFSX41 Firewall cable dsl 4port router last weekend. SPI firewall, 10/100 modem port, VPN support, UPnP, and etc.

jumpingrat · Post by **jumpingrat** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 3:14 am

I'm running a BEFSR41 4 port. I have not had a problem in 6 months. Nor any problem with my previous Linksys router. From my experience I would say that they are ok.

mccoffee · Post by **mccoffee** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 3:22 am

The only promblem I had with my linky is ppoe client wasn't so hot it didn't like my isp but i think firmware fixed that.

BaLa · Post by **BaLa** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 3:44 am

I had my Linky running for over 1yr..
no probs whatsoever..

I got a DLink Router now, b/c it has a Wireless AP built in and we got a good deal on it..

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 7:40 am

I've probably got over 200 Linksys router installs under my belt. Yes they're no Netopia or Cisco or Sonicwall router....but IMHO, they are the best "home market router" out there. By "home market router"...I mean routers for the average home user with the average home network for under 100 dollars.

If two in a row went on you, I'd start looking at its environment....is it in a quality surge strip? (not some 9 dollar so called surge strip...those are really just extension cords...a good surge strip will be at least 20 bucks). Good quality patch cables? Or home made ones?

You don't have it located on something that emits EMI or other stuff, do you? One person I know placed their Linksys router right on top of a massive sub-woofer...and wondered why it acted up, locked up, and eventually croaked. Well DUH...you have it sitting on top of a huge magnet...you don't put electronics like that right next to something like that. Replaced the router....made her move it to a different spot...haven't heard since.

I prefer NAT routers over any software firewall.

Massive Overkil · Post by **Massive Overkil** » Sat Sep 27, 2003 8:26 am

Linksys sucks. http://www.micronuts.com/html/linksys_devices.html

BTW, I'm not going to say what the vulnerability is, but there are more not listed here.

mnosteele52 · Post by **mnosteele52** » Sat Sep 27, 2003 9:11 am

Originally posted by Massive Overkil
Linksys sucks. http://www.micronuts.com/html/linksys_devices.html

BTW, I'm not going to say what the vulnerability is, but there are more not listed here.

Well that page doesn't even discuss the latest firmware.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Sat Sep 27, 2003 9:29 am

LOL

Massive Overkil · Post by **Massive Overkil** » Sat Sep 27, 2003 10:13 am

The dates may be old on that article, but there are still vulnerabilities with the NEW firmware. SO

right back at ya

BTW I haven't installed over 200 Linksys routers..........I'm the one who has to fix the sheeeatt after they're installed. I figure I do about 5 networking calls a day, times 5 days a week, so I've looked at easily 200 in one month alone.

mnosteele52 · Post by **mnosteele52** » Sat Sep 27, 2003 10:41 am

It appears that you have a bit of experience with routers Massive Overkil, so what kind of problems do you see with them? I don't install or fix as many as you or YOSC but they seem to be the most reliable I have come across for the home user. Netgear seems to cause the most problems from what I see. What router would you recommend then?

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Sat Sep 27, 2003 11:06 am

Originally posted by Massive Overkil

BTW I haven't installed over 200 Linksys routers..........I'm the one who has to fix the sheeeatt after they're installed.

Same here...install/setup/support. Not all my clients can afford Sonicwalls, Netopias, Symantec, or other high end routers like I'd like them to. For the small office on a budget, to get a small network on the internet with affordable bandwidth, these little guys do the job. And BTW I've yet to have any issue with these little routers and all these so called wide spread vulnerabilities, if one gets hacked/hosed...replace it...who the heck cares....75 bucks, replace it, end of problem. What is all this "sheeeatt" you have to fix?

I've seen so called hacks/vulnerabilities for Cisco routers also. Heck, look at Microsoft Windows? Lots of vulnerabilities...does that man it sucks and the world shouldn't use it? Using thd old noggin, being somewhat smart...(most people can....)...you can avoid the problems. Updates are free, and easy to implement.

Loonatic · Post by **Loonatic** » Sat Sep 27, 2003 11:07 am

Every house that has had network troubles, I have found a linksys router in place. After it kept persisting, I replaced em with a Netgear version.

So much better, and they never have problems.

Massive Overkil · Post by **Massive Overkil** » Sat Sep 27, 2003 11:26 am

I'm by no means a router expert. I will tell you that the majority of Microsoft and Belkin's routers also suck. I'm starting to lean towards D-link. Linksys wireless USB adapters also suck.

The Linksys engineers don't seem to have an answer for the problem we're seeing now. They are coming with a beta firmware which we hope works. We'll see.

I use to hate 2wire until we started using Linksys. The only main problem with the 2wire stuff was with the various adapters, which were mostly driver issues.