Linksys by Cisco WRT610N Dual Band Router
The WRT610N is an 802.11b/g/n router with two radio transmitters within – one at 2.4GHz, and one at 5GHz. Why does that matter? Well, the 2.4GHz band is compatible with just about everything, but prone to interference, whereas the 5GHz band is less cluttered. By offering both simultaneously, you can run high-speed wireless for things that need high bandwidth – like video – and lower speed for older devices that need the 2.4GHz compatibility.
Pros: Setup of the WRT610N was nicely simple, thanks to the integrated LELA tool, and data throughput rates, while not up to the hype of 802.11n (so far, nothing is) were respectable.
Cons: The uncluttered 5GHz range was relatively poor. I’m still not a fan of the 802.11n, as the hype surrounding what you should get just doesn’t match up to the reality.
Rating: 3.5/5 – A good router, but 802.11n is still disappointing.
