Name: WRT160N
Brand: Linksys
SKU: 107872
Rating: 4.2 (36 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

consistent performance with small degradation over range and mixed mode
compact
sleek design

loses connection to some devices (not internet)
only allow admins to log in anyway
lack of Gigabit and USB support are the only major knocks against

Number of lan ports: 4
Number of wan ports: 1
Usb: no
Built-in dsl modem: no
Wireless network: yes
External antenna: no
Vpn client: no

Linksys WRT160N - Pros & Cons

consistent performance with small degradation over range and mixed mode
compact
sleek design
an easy-to-use Web interface and offers a good set of networking features

loses connection to some devices (not internet)
only allow admins to log in anyway
lack of Gigabit and USB support are the only major knocks against
connections have been disrupted and how to expand your network
the omission of a USB port
these ports do not adhere to the Gigabit Ethernet standard
just a little slower than the 45
doesn't support the faster Gigabit standard for wired connection
No Gigabit Ethernet or USB connections
the installation utility failed to find the router

Linksys WRT160N - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Number of WAN ports	1 Best: Cisco MWR 2941-DC Number of WAN ports: 16
Number of LAN ports	4 Best: Cisco CISCO7206VXR Number of LAN ports: 60

Linksys - Video Reviews (6)

Router Wireless Linksys WRT160N - review by www.geekshive.com (Español)

Linksys WRT160N - Full Specifications

Communication mode	Full-Duplex
Number of LAN ports	4
Number of WAN ports	1
USB	no

Width	7.95 in
Height	1.34 in
Depth	6.3 in
Weight	0.84 lb
Number of units	1
Rack-mount design	no

Management interface	Web/network
Communication protocol	Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Data link layer	Ethernet Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n
Wireless standards	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3x IEEE 802.11n
Mobile broadband support	no
Throughput WAN-LAN	88.0 Mbps
Wireless network	yes
2.4GHz wireless network	yes
5GHz wireless network	no
External antenna	no
MIMO	yes
Wireless security	TKIP WEP WPA-PSK WPA WPA2-PSK WPA2 WPS

Included flash memory	4.0 MB
Maximum flash memory	4.0 MB
Included RAM	16.0 MB
Maximum RAM	16.0 MB

Colour of product	Black
Active cooling (fan)	no

Built-in DSL modem	no
File server	No
Battery operated	yes

Routing protocol	RIP-1 RIP-2
Target audience	Smaller offices Home users

DMZ	yes
Number of DMZ ports	1
VPN client	no

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Linksys WRT160N Linksys - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.8

Based on 7 reviews

Linksys WRT160N New to the Charts: Linksys WRT160N Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router - SmallNetBuilder

smallnetbuilder.com

Published: 12.03.2008

New to the Charts: Linksys WRT160N Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router - SmallNetBuilder

The WRT160N has been added to the Router and Wireless Charts. This will become Linksys' lowest-cost draft 802.11n router once the WRT150N inventory is exhaus...

CNET

Published: 23.07.2009

Linksys WRT160N

PCMag Australia

Published: 06.06.2008

Linksys WRT160N (N Ultra Rangeplus)

3.0

Thanks to a great price for a true draft-n router, the Linksys WRT160N is a good choice, as long as your home networking needs aren't too advanced.

Linksys WRT160N Linksys Ultra RangePlus Wireless N WRT160N, a review Linksys Ultra RangePlus Wireless N WRT160N

LaptopMag

Published: 11.03.2008

Linksys Ultra RangePlus Wireless N WRT160N, a review Linksys Ultra RangePlus Wireless N WRT160N

4.0

Laptop Magazine reviews Linksys Ultra RangePlus Wireless N WRT160N, an overhauled installer makes for easy set-up of the sleek designed Linksys Ultra RangePlus Wireless N WRT160N.

PC World

Linksys WRT160N

4.3

Linksys might say the focus of this router is on range, but it's not too shabby when it comes to speed, either. It's an 802.11 draft-n-based wireless router, which is easy to set-up and it looks great.