Linksys was founded in 1988 with a focus on bringing affordable and functional Networking equipment into the hands of home & small business users. Easily the most popular brand name in the USA, Linksys have expanded internationally with products also gaining a decent foothold in Australia in the past couple of years. Sadly, technical support for Aussie users (particularly when BigPond Cable is mentioned) has been fairly ordinary, but with the recent acquisition by Cisco I suspect all that is about to change. Already the Regional Manager for Linksys/Cisco Australia New Zealand has made himself known to me, and there's been a major shake up of the distribution channels so that the days of wildly varying prices appears to be over.

Products:

• AM300 Single port Ethernet or USB ADSL modem

• AG300 4 Port ADSL modem with Firewall

• WAG160N 4 Port 802.11n Wireless ADSL Modem/Router

• WRT54GL 4 Port 802.11G Wireless Router

• WRT120N 4 Port 802.11n Wireless 150 Router

• WRT160N 4 Port 802.11n Wireless Router

• WRT320N 4 Port Dual Band 802.11n Wireless Router with gigaswitch

• WRT610N 4 Port dual band 802.11n Wireless Router with gigaswitch

Linksys AM300 Single port Ethernet or USB ADSL modem

Price: $72.60 Click here to buy now Rating:	Hardware Features			Wireless Features
		Built-in Modem			Wireless
		ADSL2/2+ Capability (for modems only)			Removable Antenna
		WAN Ports - 0
		3G Capable
		USB LAN Port/s		Other Features
		10/100 LAN Port/s - 1			UPnP Support
		Gigabit LAN Port/s - 0			Internet Sharing
		USB Print Server			QoS
		Parallel Port Print Server			DynDNS Client
		Dialup/ISDN Failover			Warranty - 3
		USB Storage
		FXO Ports for VoIP - 0
		FXS Ports for VoIP - 0
				More information
	Security Features				Manufacturer's specifications
		NAT Security
		SPI Firewall			Manufacturer support
		URL Filtering (Parental control)			Whirlpool Wiki
		Block sites by keywords			Whirlpool Forum Search
	VPN Features
		IPSec VPN Endpoints - 0
		PPtP VPN Endpoints - 0
		Supports VPN passthrough (multi session)

Comments: A basic modem with no internet sharing or security features. It can be connected to a PC either by USB or Ethernet or plugged into another router such as a dual WAN router or perhaps to take advantage of a feature like 802.11n wireless where the perfect all-in-one product might not exist.

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Linksys AG300 4 Port ADSL modem with Firewall

Price: $85.80 Click here to buy now Rating:	Hardware Features			Wireless Features
		Built-in Modem			Wireless
		ADSL2/2+ Capability (for modems only)			Removable Antenna
		WAN Ports - 0
		3G Capable
		USB LAN Port/s		Other Features
		10/100 LAN Port/s - 4			UPnP Support
		Gigabit LAN Port/s - 0			Internet Sharing
		USB Print Server			QoS
		Parallel Port Print Server			DynDNS Client
		Dialup/ISDN Failover			Warranty - 3
		USB Storage
		FXO Ports for VoIP - 0
		FXS Ports for VoIP - 0
				More information
	Security Features				Manufacturer's specifications
		NAT Security
		SPI Firewall			Manufacturer support
		URL Filtering (Parental control)			Whirlpool Wiki
		Block sites by keywords			Whirlpool Forum Search
	VPN Features
		IPSec VPN Endpoints - 5
		PPtP VPN Endpoints - 0
		Supports VPN passthrough (single session only)

Comments: A 4 port modem with SPI Firewall and 5 built-in IPSec VPN tunnels.

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Linksys WAG160N 4 Port 802.11n Wireless ADSL Modem/Router

Price: Unavailable. Try where to buy at manufacturer's website. Rating:	Hardware Features			Wireless Features
		Built-in Modem			Wireless 802.11n
		ADSL2/2+ Capability (for modems only)			Removable Antenna
		WAN Ports - 0
		3G Capable
		USB LAN Port/s		Other Features
		10/100 LAN Port/s - 4			UPnP Support
		Gigabit LAN Port/s - 0			Internet Sharing
		USB Print Server			QoS
		Parallel Port Print Server			DynDNS Client
		Dialup/ISDN Failover			Warranty - 2
		USB Storage
		FXO Ports for VoIP - 0
		FXS Ports for VoIP - 0
				More information
	Security Features				Manufacturer's specifications
		NAT Security
		SPI Firewall			Manufacturer support
		URL Filtering (Parental control)			Whirlpool Wiki
		Block sites by keywords			Whirlpool Forum Search
	VPN Features
		IPSec VPN Endpoints - 0
		PPtP VPN Endpoints - 0
		Supports VPN passthrough (single session only)

Comments: A slightly simplified and cheaper version of the WAG325N.
For best results use in conjunction with Linksys WUSB600N USB adapter.

While some people report no probems with this one, I hear so many reports of poor wireless performance I can't recommend it. The equivalent routers (WRT series) are fine. It just seems when used with a modem chip (WAG series) they run into troubles.

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Linksys WRT54GL 4 Port 802.11G Wireless Router

Price: $92.40 Click here to buy now Rating: Not Yet Rated	Hardware Features			Wireless Features
		Built-in Modem			Wireless 802.11g
		ADSL2/2+ Capability (for modems only)			Removable Antenna
		WAN Ports - 1
		3G Capable
		USB LAN Port/s		Other Features
		10/100 LAN Port/s - 4			UPnP Support
		Gigabit LAN Port/s - 0			Internet Sharing
		USB Print Server			QoS
		Parallel Port Print Server			DynDNS Client
		Dialup/ISDN Failover			Warranty - 3
		USB Storage
		FXO Ports for VoIP - 0
		FXS Ports for VoIP - 0
				More information
	Security Features				Manufacturer's specifications
		NAT Security
		SPI Firewall			Manufacturer support
		URL Filtering (Parental control)			Whirlpool Wiki
		Block sites by keywords			Whirlpool Forum Search
	VPN Features
		IPSec VPN Endpoints - 0
		PPtP VPN Endpoints - 0
		Supports VPN passthrough (single session only)

Comments: The WRT54GL is identical to the old WRT54G V4 and has been released for those people interested in creating and installing hacked firmware now that it is no longer possible with the more recent WRT54G V5 & above.
Checkout the forums at Sveasoft, DD-WRT, "Tomato" from polarcloud and this site. More info at linuxdevices.com.

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Linksys WRT120N 4 Port 802.11n Wireless 150 Router

Price: $60.50 Click here to buy now Rating: Not Yet Rated	Hardware Features			Wireless Features
		Built-in Modem			Wireless 802.11n
		ADSL2/2+ Capability (for modems only)			Removable Antenna
		WAN Ports - 1
		3G Capable
		USB LAN Port/s		Other Features
		10/100 LAN Port/s - 4			UPnP Support
		Gigabit LAN Port/s - 0			Internet Sharing
		USB Print Server			QoS
		Parallel Port Print Server			DynDNS Client
		Dialup/ISDN Failover			Warranty - 1
		USB Storage
		FXO Ports for VoIP - 0
		FXS Ports for VoIP - 0
				More information
	Security Features				Manufacturer's specifications
		NAT Security
		SPI Firewall			Manufacturer support
		URL Filtering (Parental control)			Whirlpool Wiki
		Block sites by keywords			Whirlpool Forum Search
	VPN Features
		IPSec VPN Endpoints - 0
		PPtP VPN Endpoints - 0
		Supports VPN passthrough (single session only)

Comments: Smaller brother to the WRT160N. While it isn't mentioned on the spec sheet, this router actually uses the cut down "wireless 150" 11n standard which only operates at half the usual 802.11n speeds. More discussion on this here.
For best results use in conjunction with Linksys WUSB100 USB adapter.

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Linksys WRT160N 4 Port 802.11n Wireless Router

Price: $73.70 Click here to buy now Rating: Not Yet Rated	Hardware Features			Wireless Features
		Built-in Modem			Wireless 802.11n
		ADSL2/2+ Capability (for modems only)			Removable Antenna
		WAN Ports - 1
		3G Capable
		USB LAN Port/s		Other Features
		10/100 LAN Port/s - 4			UPnP Support
		Gigabit LAN Port/s - 0			Internet Sharing
		USB Print Server			QoS
		Parallel Port Print Server			DynDNS Client
		Dialup/ISDN Failover			Warranty - 1
		USB Storage
		FXO Ports for VoIP - 0
		FXS Ports for VoIP - 0
				More information
	Security Features				Manufacturer's specifications
		NAT Security
		SPI Firewall			Manufacturer support
		URL Filtering (Parental control)			Whirlpool Wiki
		Block sites by keywords			Whirlpool Forum Search
	VPN Features
		IPSec VPN Endpoints - 0
		PPtP VPN Endpoints - 0
		Supports VPN passthrough (single session only)

Comments: Superceding the WRT150N with a new sleek design with internal antennas. A great feature set for the price.
For best results use in conjunction with Linksys WUSB100 USB adapter.

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Linksys WRT320N 4 Port Dual Band 802.11n Wireless Router with gigaswitch

Price: $125.40 Click here to buy now Rating: Not Yet Rated	Hardware Features			Wireless Features
		Built-in Modem			Wireless 802.11n
		ADSL2/2+ Capability (for modems only)			Removable Antenna
		WAN Ports - 1
		3G Capable
		USB LAN Port/s		Other Features
		10/100 LAN Port/s - 0			UPnP Support
		Gigabit LAN Port/s - 4			Internet Sharing
		USB Print Server			QoS
		Parallel Port Print Server			DynDNS Client
		Dialup/ISDN Failover			Warranty - 1
		USB Storage
		FXO Ports for VoIP - 0
		FXS Ports for VoIP - 0
				More information
	Security Features				Manufacturer's specifications
		NAT Security
		SPI Firewall			Manufacturer support
		URL Filtering (Parental control)			Whirlpool Wiki
		Block sites by keywords			Whirlpool Forum Search
	VPN Features
		IPSec VPN Endpoints - 0
		PPtP VPN Endpoints - 0
		Supports VPN passthrough (single session only)

Comments: Similar to the WRT310N but with dual band 802.11n wireless which works in both the 2.4gHz and 5gHz radio bands. This should* make for faster wireless data speeds when used with dual band wireless adapters such as the Linksys WUSB600N but it also allows for backwards compatibility with 802.11a & g devices.
Also included at the time of writing is a free 30-day trial of Home Network Defender for extra protection against cybercriminals and online predators.

Note: Linksys seem to go to pains to avoid any mention of channel bonding or using both frequencies at the same time in their specifications with comments such as "Your wireless connections are radio band selectable to avoid interference in your area" so that may not be a capability of this product.

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Linksys WRT610N 4 Port dual band 802.11n Wireless Router with gigaswitch

Price: $212.30 Click here to buy now Rating: Not Yet Rated	Hardware Features			Wireless Features
		Built-in Modem			Wireless 802.11n
		ADSL2/2+ Capability (for modems only)			Removable Antenna
		WAN Ports - 1
		3G Capable
		USB LAN Port/s		Other Features
		10/100 LAN Port/s - 0			UPnP Support
		Gigabit LAN Port/s - 4			Internet Sharing
		USB Print Server			QoS
		Parallel Port Print Server			DynDNS Client
		Dialup/ISDN Failover			Warranty - 1
		USB Storage
		FXO Ports for VoIP - 0
		FXS Ports for VoIP - 0
				More information
	Security Features				Manufacturer's specifications
		NAT Security
		SPI Firewall			Manufacturer support
		URL Filtering (Parental control)			Whirlpool Wiki
		Block sites by keywords			Whirlpool Forum Search
	VPN Features
		IPSec VPN Endpoints - 0
		PPtP VPN Endpoints - 0
		Supports VPN passthrough (single session only)

Comments: Dual band allows the use of two simultaneous radio bands to double the available bandwidth on the wireless network and is also backwards compatible with 802.11a, b & g wireless products. There's also a USB port on the back to connect a USB hard drive for instant network attached storage.
For best wireless results use with the Linksys WUSB600N dual band 11n USB adapter.

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