Customer Reviews for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Model: WRVS4400N
SKU: 8308672
UPC: 745883574797
Enjoy access, speed and security with this wireless router that doubles as a 4-port switch. MIMO technology deliver blazing-fast speeds with the performance you crave.
Average Customer Rating:
2.7
out of 5
(18 Reviews) 18
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39% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Review 1 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Unstable, Poor Support
Customer Rating
1.0
What's great about it: Would make a nice bookend.
What's not so great: Unreliable, No Support, Cannot Upgrade
Own the WRVS4400N V1.1. Can't speak for the V2.0
Purchased 2 units for VPN capabilities. Not "user friendly" or "out of the box" up and running. Owner should have better than average networking knowledge and know to set up and maintain connectivity, and internet knowledge base to find and upgrade to current firmware. Once set up and running, worked 70% of the time. I would consider it unreliable as it had to be monitored continuously to make sure the VPN connections stayed "up". Wireless range is good. I found no support for this product from Cisco, so you are on your own after purchase. If you can't get it to work don't waste your time with Cisco, return it to the store for a refund. Maybe Best Buy will put pressure on Cisco for better support. The final straw was that both units crash with the use of Apple's Facetime, regardless of port and DMZ tweaking. Replaced the WRVS4400N V1.1 router with an old Linksys WRT54G and Facetime works fine, but of course no VPN.
Purchased 2 units for VPN capabilities. Not "user friendly" or "out of the box" up and running. Owner should have better than average networking knowledge and know to set up and maintain connectivity, and internet knowledge base to find and upgrade to current firmware. Once set up and running, worked 70% of the time. I would consider it unreliable as it had to be monitored continuously to make sure the VPN connections stayed "up". Wireless range is good. I found no support for this product from Cisco, so you are on your own after purchase. If you can't get it to work don't waste your time with Cisco, return it to the store for a refund. Maybe Best Buy will put pressure on Cisco for better support. The final straw was that both units crash with the use of Apple's Facetime, regardless of port and DMZ tweaking. Replaced the WRVS4400N V1.1 router with an old Linksys WRT54G and Facetime works fine, but of course no VPN.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 2 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Has Cisco abandoned the Linksys WRVS4400N?
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: SteveMW
from Falls Church, VA
on 05/31/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Performance
3.0
Ease of Installation
3.0
What's great about it: It's potential capabilities and security features makes this a great SOHO access point.
What's not so great: Support has dropped to 0 since Linksys was acquired by Cisco.
Ah for the days of Linksys support. I could not recommend this routerr/access point to anyone with a critical need for network accessibility at this time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Great Router Loaded With Features
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Kompressor
from California
on 12/23/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
4.0
Ease of Installation
5.0
I normally don't like to have an all-in-one solution as hardware of this kind is more reliable separate, but I needed something light for my home/personal use.
This has it all, router, gigabit switch, wireless-N, VPN, multiple SSID, VLAN, IPv6, static IP mapping, IPS, what else would one need? I'm also using this as a site-to-site VPN with another router (WRV54G). Avoid the WRV54G.
If you want a rock solid solution, I recommend the RV series. I replaced a RV042 with this WRV4400N just because I wanted the extra features, but the RV042 is bulletproof where the WRV4400N can be taken to its knees if you throw allot at it and you know what you're doing.
If you are a SOHO or for personal use this should be a great solution. Although, if you need something more system critical then I recommend something else. But for what this is and what I am using it for, I love it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Works great for me
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Performance
5.0
Ease of Installation
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to set QOS per IP address, firewall easy to use
What's not so great: Price was kind of high
First of all, I am not an IP guru , nor have I ever taken any formal classes. My experiance rating is low. IP guys would run circles around me by walking slow. But with the online help it made everything a whole lot easier.
I bought this in March 2008 and had no trouble so far. I've only did one frimware update which, if I recall correctly took 5 min to do, did get a little scared because the load bar stopped for about a minute or two. I'm at frimware v1.1.03.
QOS was easy to set, when my kids grades are down or on the computer to long all of a sudden the PC got a virus which interrupted their online chat or gaming. Haven't done any VPN as I don't need it. VLAN was not that easy but got it to work. P2P blocking is a snap. Port fowarding was a little trying but works great.
I've, also, used the WRT310N access point, which I had to get rid of to get the WRT160N, they all worked great together. Got the WRT160N because of my son's gaming; PS3, Laptop and other game consoles ... spoiled brats lol.
Anyway, I feel it is something that is great to have when you need a network solution for the home.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
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Review 5 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
You'll be sorry...
Customer Rating
1.0
What's great about it: hmmm...
What's not so great: Intermittent connectivity & Poor support
I've had this product not quite a full year. I began having intermittent DNS issues which were resolved by simply resetting the router. After upgrading firmware, perusing Cisco forums & several weeks trying to get tech support resolve the issue, I am moving away from Linksys products altogether. Tech support implied updates for this product were not a priority as the lead engineer is working on products generating more call volume.
If you buy, you'll eventually be sorry. Save yourself the frustration now!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+6points
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Review 6 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Por Quility for Liksy/Cisco Needs Firemware Update
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: jcw20
from Kilgore,TX
on 08/10/2009
Value for Price
1.0
Ease of Use
2.0
Performance
1.0
Ease of Installation
2.0
What's great about it: Ethernet swich ports. The speed on the ethernet aceptable.
What's not so great: Wireless is not stable may not work with vista no firemware update
Hi this product which I thought would much bettter at running 24/7 Wired/wireless. Is verry disepointing Quiality for linksys/cisco . Price is out ragous. The main isssue is wireless is verry unreliable. I will be returning this product most likely. What i get next I am unsure at this time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 7 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Junk. Plain and Simple
Customer Rating
1.0
Value for Price
1.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Performance
1.0
Ease of Installation
3.0
What's great about it: Simple setup
What's not so great: Spotty service, constant failure
I bought this router for use in my home office, which has 5 different machines and a NAS for remote users. Based on the Linksys / Cisco name, I assumed it would be a solid machine. I was wrong.
Almost from the beginning, it would often lose connection and require a reboot. I upgraded the firmware twice, but didn't get anything better than what it was out of the box. After about 6 months of repeated problems, I moved on to a different (non-Cisco) router and haven't looked back. I doubt I'll ever purchase another Cisco product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 8 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Unstable at best
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: FWFarmer
from Denver, CO
on 04/18/2009
Value for Price
1.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Performance
2.0
Ease of Installation
3.0
What's great about it: Lots of features
What's not so great: Lots of instability
Well, I've generally had fairly good experiences with most Linksys products but this is a lemon. Fortunately as another poster mentioned Cisco is now managing this product...support from a code perspective was non-existent Cisco is at least releasing code now.
After aquiring a couple BETA versions of code from a Linksys forum v1.1.13 does finally offer some level of stability...reboots are now down to once or twice every few months compared to any earlier code that often required reboots every day to keep it operational.
It is still finicky, wireless and VPN stability levels are still less than stellar.
...maybe the WRVS4400Nv2 will be better.
After aquiring a couple BETA versions of code from a Linksys forum v1.1.13 does finally offer some level of stability...reboots are now down to once or twice every few months compared to any earlier code that often required reboots every day to keep it operational.
It is still finicky, wireless and VPN stability levels are still less than stellar.
...maybe the WRVS4400Nv2 will be better.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 9 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Firmware Outdated
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: lblanch
from Gainesville, VA
on 01/14/2009
What's great about it: The speed is REALLY fast
What's not so great: Cannot download from FTP sites
Let me save you some trouble...this router has some issues. Don't get me wrong, I like Linksys, but this product needs work. It is known by Linksys that this product will NOT download from FTP sites. The newest firmware is dated back in 2007. I talked to tech support and the guy told me that they can't seem to get the firmware to perform right to release. He also told me not to waste my time...return it. This has been an issue since the beginning...check out this Linksys forum.
http://forums.linksys.com/linksys/board/message?board.id=Wireless_Routers&thread.id=68757&view=by_date_ascending&page=1
I hope this helps!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 10 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Complete waste of money...
Customer Rating
1.0
Value for Price
1.0
Ease of Use
1.0
Performance
1.0
Ease of Installation
1.0
What's great about it: Nothing....
What's not so great: does not live up to advertised functionality whatsoever!
having worked in the IT field for over 20 years I have never come across a piece of junk quite as bad as this thing! Multiple reboots to keep connected, QOS that reverts to whatever protocol it feels like, VPN that DOES NOT WORK AT ALL!!
I have tried everything with this piece of garbage to include third party vpn clients, opensource firmware binaries, etc, etc, and nothing keeps this thing afloat. Buy something else and save yourself the headaches!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 11 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Great value and reliable
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Danny3D
from Juneau, Alaska
on 10/22/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Performance
5.0
Ease of Installation
3.0
What's great about it: can be used as repeater, based on cisco, good range.
What's not so great: pricey, though it is worth it.
I have been using this router for a year.
Six months ago I typed DD-Wrt into wikipedia and found that the firmware on the router can be updated.
Six months ago I typed DD-Wrt into wikipedia and found that the firmware on the router can be updated.
The learning curve for using the router is well planned. A novice can connect and secure their internet. An expert can broadcast multiple SSID signals with differing levels of security, depending on what they are doing at the time. As well as connecting to multiple other routers and repeating their internet access to gain speed.
I would recommend that this router is the best networking product I have ever used. Although it will require setup to get the most out of it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
don't do it
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: pmiller
from alabama
on 09/12/2008
Value for Price
3.0
Ease of Use
1.0
Performance
1.0
Ease of Installation
1.0
What's great about it: price
What's not so great: every thing else
will not stay connected, poor performance, stayed on the phone with them for 3 hours and still didn't fix the problem.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 13 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Recommended
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: SxRII
from Chattanooga, TN
on 08/20/2008
What's great about it: Great Range, great speeds
What's not so great: Not very user friendly
I have owned this router for a little over a year now and have had nothing but great results with it. If you are an advanced user looking to get alot out of a router, then this is the router for you! However, if you are a basic user looking just for better wireless range, I recommend purchasing something less expensive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Fast Router but not reliable
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: Sickr
from Westminster, CA
on 04/30/2008
What's great about it: Fast, easy install
What's not so great: After a year of using it the route seem to be a problem Internet speed drop. Slow booting after reseting DIAG
I have this router 9 months I have to RMA because interenet speed drop replacement now about 4 months and I think I would have to RMA again because glitch between wire and Wireless effecting my internet speed (download stream 60% decreased)
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 15 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Starts out good but....
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: SirSycho
on 02/11/2008
What's great about it: 3 year warranty
What's not so great: You will need the 3 year warranty frequently
I've had this router for almost a year now. I have RMA'd it once and now need to RMA the replacement.
The router worked great for a while but slowly started to degrade in performance and then started to make a high pitch whine (on both routers)... the "DIAG" light stays on and will not route traffic anymore. I would be interested to see reviews of other buyers after they've had the router for a year (to compare notes).
I love Linksys (primarily because they are backed by Cisco now) and will continue using their products but this product is a lemon, strongly NOT recommended until they release a hardware revision. I have v1.0.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 16 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Needs some major work
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: GeorgeR
from NY, NY
on 02/11/2008
What's great about it: Fast Wireless Speed
What's not so great: Can not FTP out from behind it
Had this up and working, and the next day I attempted to use FTP to update a website. Much to my surprise, after updating firmware, and 2 - 3 hours with linksys Tech Support We found out that it would not support the use of FTP.
Returned it to store.
Returned it to store.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 17 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Great Router - Easy Installation for Avg guy
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Nocturnus
from Houston, TX
on 09/09/2007
The installation was great all the directions were straight forward and it got me up and working. Have not tried the wireless portion yet, but Linksys and Cisco are top of the line. If the wireless works as good as the router/switch, I would give 5 stars
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
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Review 18 for Linksys Wireless-N Wireless Gigabit Router with 4-Port Switch
Excellent product!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Beatles
from Ohio
on 09/09/2007
Needed to link 4 computers. 3 laptops, 1 home computer. 1 laptop is a Mac. It took 5 minutes to install. All 4 computers work GREAT! Awesome product! Linksys is the best and so is Best Buy!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
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