[DEAD]REVISED Newegg Linksys refurb E3000-RM $45.99 free shipping

[Lifted]

There sure are a lot of negative reviews on these refurbs. Nobody here has had a similar problem as those giving feedback on newegg?

 

[txlonghorn]

Can't speak for others, but my experience is very positive.

Got the router yesterday. It came with the latest firmware and I had it setup and running dual networks in about 10 minutes using the web interface. I set up the 2.4GHz network exactly the same as my existing network and all my devices connected to it without a hitch. Speed wise, it is comparable to my existing Monoprice 300Mbps router. At 5GHz, my laptop connection speed improved from 54-70Mbps (on 2.4GHz) to 144Mbps. The router was downstairs and I was running my laptop upstairs.

Heat wise, it is not too bad either. It runs warm, not hot. It is no warmer than my Monoprice or Netgear WNDR 3300 routers.

Another thing I tried was configure my Netgear WNDR 3300 running DD-WRT as a client-bridge. I could not get a stable connection in this setup with Monoprice router as the main router. The connection would drop after a few hours and would never connect again until I reset the router and re-configure it. I can get a solid connection running Netgear in Client mode, but that is not what I want. So far, using E3000 as the main router and Netgear as the client-bridge seems to work pretty well, speed wise. But, it remains to be seen if the connection is stable.

Regardless, I am very happy with the purchase.

BTW My web interface is very speedy. Didn't have the slow problem another poster mentioned. I didn't bother with Cisco Connect software. What does it offer that is not in the web interface?

 

[donfm]

BTW My web interface is very speedy. Didn't have the slow problem another poster mentioned. I didn't bother with Cisco Connect software. What does it offer that is not in the web interface?

Turns out my slow router interface speed was a function of my browser and Antivirus suite rather than the router itself.

The "Cisco Connect" software allows you to add other devices to the wireless network......set Parental Controls...Change router settings....and setup up guest access through a more user friendly GUI. But I think you can do all of this directly in the router if you want. This is just a simpler GUI for the setup challenged like me....

My router does not run hot. It's warm yes but nothing I would call overly unusual. My system is not running flat out however. I would buy this again if given the choice especially for only $46.

 

[wirednuts]

i took my wndr3700v3 back to best buy. they didnt even check the box, i couldve gave them a box of shingles... all good though, i appreciate best buy giving me $100 back in cash without questions.

i cant tell any difference from that router to the e3000. theyre both fast fast fast, and now that my e3000 is running ddwrt i can monitor my monthly usage with ease.

also, my e3000 doesnt run hot either. probably not a good marker though, as it sits in a drafty window and its 30F outside

 

[sys-eng]

The E4200 has a real heat problem that is overcome by placing it on its edge with the power plug at the bottom. The design of this series is not good for air flow. The hot air wants to rise but there are NO vents in the top. Somebody in marketing probably thought it looked cool and corporate politics won out over the design engineer who know better.

So just in case, I always place these on their edge.

Most of the problems people complain about wireless routers are related to their configurations/setup but it is easier to just blame the equipment.

 

[wirednuts]

The E4200 has a real heat problem that is overcome by placing it on its edge with the power plug at the bottom. The design of this series is not good for air flow. The hot air wants to rise but there are NO vents in the top. Somebody in marketing probably thought it looked cool and corporate politics won out over the design engineer who know better.

So just in case, I always place these on their edge.

Most of the problems people complain about wireless routers are related to their configurations/setup but it is easier to just blame the equipment.

yeah i think manufacturers expect everyone to mount this on a wall with all their other network gear. thing is, most common folk just have their networking gear sitting on their computer desk, and a lot of times its all stacked on top of eachother. i agree though, there isnt much excuse. they should just put more vents in to begin with.

 

[zposter]

I turned mine upside down since the air holes are on the bottom.

 

[chronochime]

It is no longer the best router (home user) out there...it was in the top 3 about 2 years ago when it comes to performance routers under $200. That said it is still a *explicative* awesome router. And easily one of the top 10 in performance. It has great wireless range, coverage area, and can handle an extremely large amount of connections at a time.

It is also flashable to other firmwares such as dd-wrt.

It is extremely good price at $50 dollars, to get comparable performance (new) you would have to spend about $120ish.

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That said this router seems to have an overheating problem and thus there are a large number of refurbs of this router on the market.
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When it comes to wireless home router reviews I am a big fan of this website.
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/
Here is the review of this router
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wire...0-high-performance-wireless-n-router-reviewed

Just be careful with flashing the custom firmware. I had to resort to soldering RS-232 connection so that I could un-brick the thing. That was not fun trying to get the timing right

 

[wirednuts]

^^ there is very specific instructions on ddwrt's wiki on how to flash the e3000. i didnt have any problems when i followed it anyway

 

[Celeryman]

Just so everyone knows, don't expect an ounce of support from Newegg. I received mine on Friday and it didn't have the power adapter. Here is my short conversation with a Newegg rep this morning.

Status: Connected
Helena (Listening)
Helena: Hi, my name is Helena. How may I help you?
Me: Yes, I received my E3000 RM on Friday and did not get the power adapter for it.
Helena: I would be glad to assist you with that. I show that the item is the recertified item and we are unable to guarantee it will come the adapter or not. The term “recertified” means previously owned products that were returned due to defects. You may contact with the manufacturer at 1-800-326-7114 to check if they can send you one adapter or not. The defective items are returned to a third party to be tested, repaired and repackaged. These products are then resold at a reduced rate of 10-30% on our website. The recertified product may differ in packaging and accessories, but will usually be comparable with new versions. On occasion accessory items may or may not be included, and/or substituted. However, we do not guarantee accessories for recertified even it is listed in the product specifications/pictures. For warranty service regarding these products, please contact Newegg for assistance.
Me: But this is something needed for the router to work. This is not simply an accessory
Helena: We apologize that we are unable to assist you directly at this time. Please contact with the manufacturer for further help.

I have had horrible support from Newegg lately, and it seems I am not the only one. I used to deal with them almost exclusively and now I think I will look elsewhere for all of my computer related purchases.

 

[Wyndru]

Just so everyone knows, don't expect an ounce of support from Newegg. I received mine on Friday and it didn't have the power adapter. Here is my short conversation with a Newegg rep this morning.

Status: Connected
Helena (Listening)
Helena: Hi, my name is Helena. How may I help you?
Me: Yes, I received my E3000 RM on Friday and did not get the power adapter for it.
Helena: I would be glad to assist you with that. I show that the item is the recertified item and we are unable to guarantee it will come the adapter or not. The term “recertified” means previously owned products that were returned due to defects. You may contact with the manufacturer at 1-800-326-7114 to check if they can send you one adapter or not. The defective items are returned to a third party to be tested, repaired and repackaged. These products are then resold at a reduced rate of 10-30% on our website. The recertified product may differ in packaging and accessories, but will usually be comparable with new versions. On occasion accessory items may or may not be included, and/or substituted. However, we do not guarantee accessories for recertified even it is listed in the product specifications/pictures. For warranty service regarding these products, please contact Newegg for assistance.
Me: But this is something needed for the router to work. This is not simply an accessory
Helena: We apologize that we are unable to assist you directly at this time. Please contact with the manufacturer for further help.

I have had horrible support from Newegg lately, and it seems I am not the only one. I used to deal with them almost exclusively and now I think I will look elsewhere for all of my computer related purchases.

Wow. This is the kind of stuff a shady online computer parts company I used to work for pulled, I wouldn't have expected it from a big company like newegg. They should take the responsibility and deal the "third party", while either refunding you or sending an adapter out.

Make sure you post this on Newegg's site also. They need to put in their product description that it may be missing necessary parts to operate it.

 

[amddude]

Got mine a couple days ago. Installed dd-wrt. No problems so far, but, it's pretty early too.

 

[donfm]

Wow. This is the kind of stuff a shady online computer parts company I used to work for pulled, I wouldn't have expected it from a big company like newegg. They should take the responsibility and deal the "third party", while either refunding you or sending an adapter out.

Make sure you post this on Newegg's site also. They need to put in their product description that it may be missing necessary parts to operate it.

Wow I heard Newegg had sketchy support of Refurbs but this is just BS. How the hell can you sell a router without a power cord and list it as a complete unit??? Maybe you just got a new customer service agent that didn't know what the hell she was talking about. If this is an example of their new product support policies I'll be buying elsewhere from now on. I'd try asking somebody else there. Maybe if they won't just send you and adapter try and RMA it back and see if they want to charge you for shipping too.

 

[wirednuts]

yeah that is total bullshit. even the product pictures for the refurbished show exactly what you get, and it does show the power adapter.

i would have just demanded a refund. but then again, you would be out the $5 return shipping- which in that case you might as well just buy a 12v 2a adapter off ebay for that cost.

also- this is all newegg claims with 'refurbs'-

"Refurbished" products have been tested to ensure compliance with original manufacturer specifications, and MAY include a limited manufacturer warranty - see the item's product page for details.

well, the product page shows the power adapter along with a brown box that clearly states "refurbished". what they show in those pictures is exactly what i got.

and the details page specifically states a 90 day warranty, so if i were you i would just rma it as defective. it doesnt work!

 

[MisterE]

Yeah, Celeryman needs to call back and speak to a different NewEgg rep. Maybe the new and/or incompetent employees work the weekend shift. It is silly to suggest that the refurbished E3000 could intentionally ship without a power supply.

 

[BlueWeasel]

While not as bad as Celeryman's situation, the power adapter that came with my E3000 didn't work at all. Tried it on other devices and it's DOA. Luckily I had an extra adapter and didn't bother with Newegg.

Is anyone using their E3000 as a NAS? I got mine setup with a 250GB external HD and was really disappointed in the speed transfer. I only get about 2-3 MB/s writing to the external. Any tips for improving this speed or is this just the limit of the E3000 and it's CPU?

 

[donfm]

While not as bad as Celeryman's situation, the power adapter that came with my E3000 didn't work at all. Tried it on other devices and it's DOA. Luckily I had an extra adapter and didn't bother with Newegg.

Is anyone using their E3000 as a NAS? I got mine setup with a 250GB external HD and was really disappointed in the speed transfer. I only get about 2-3 MB/s writing to the external. Any tips for improving this speed or is this just the limit of the E3000 and it's CPU?

I can only suggest you start an E3000 thread in the Networking forum and ask the same questions there. I'll bet lots of people would like to know the same thing. Since this is the Hot Deals Forum you might have better luck and frankly this thread is getting rather off topic now. Good luck with your router.

 

[wirednuts]

no, 3-5MB/sec is about what you get from the e3000 according to reviews. it has been mentioned numerous times, there are plenty of better routers out there. thing is, for $46, this one is really freakin good still.

instead of trying to use it as a media NAS, i just put a 8gb flash drive on mine and i use it as a critical file backup folder. i havent used it though, becuase thats what i currently use dropbox for and ill be honest, dropbox kicks the shit out of any manually setup nas. because of dropbox's previous file features, there is pretty much no way youre going to lose your data that you have backed up to it.

 

[BlueWeasel]

Oh well, I'm not too concerned about the NAS limitations and still think it's a great router.

 

[wirednuts]

yeah... you know its actually a smokin good router once you set ddwrt right! i finally figured it out and now my wireless links seem just as fast as my gigabit links while browsing the net. this is hands down the best value you can get in a router right now, no question. running 5ghz out to my truck in the parking lot! it connects at what seems the same speed as 2.4ghz but its so much faster! no interference! (i have 13 wireless networks visible on 2.4... ugh...)