Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

5
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Good speeds at shorter distances.
Easy to setup.
Scheduled web access and activity reporting.

Cons:

Concealed antennae reduce transfer speeds
Ineffective web filtering.

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Last revision on January 28, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Good speeds at shorter distances
Easy to setup
Scheduled web access and activity reporting
Includes four TrendMicro AV licenses
Gigabit WAN and switch
Easy setup
Performance
Wireless range
Good looks
LELA monitoring software is great
Superior performance
Deep routing features
Easy config and network setup
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) support
Easy new configuration software
Good performance at 2.4 GHz

Reviewers Didn't Like

Concealed antennae reduce transfer speeds
Ineffective web filtering
Requires Windows application to administer
No jumbo frame support
Setup process leaves out a key step
Average transfer speeds
No wireless range extension
No support for 5-GHz operation

Expert reviews and ratings

This sleek router has great performance over shorter distances, but suffers a bit at long range. Linksys routers have always been easy to...

By PCWorld India on June 27, 2009

100

-An absolute steal at this price – great performance and superb value make this a must for next-gen WiFi junkiesIf your modem and home networking equipment currently resides in your lounge room, the WRT310N’s futuristic design will be a...

By PC Authority on July 08, 2008

When we reviewed the Linksys WRT160N earlier this year we found that there was a lot to like but that the lack of gigabit capability was a serious deficiency. Well, the folks at Linksys have responded with the WRT310N. As well as replacing the all...

By APC Magazine on July 07, 2008

Linksys attempts to make your life easy with the WRT310N, and it succeeds by making it a cinch to install, and by supplying the intuitive and useful network utility LELA. This router does cost more than its 10/100 stablemate, but if you need the extra...

By Good Gear Guide on July 03, 2008

Aside from its potentially worrisome heat output, the Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router is a networking dynamo with chart-topping performance and a sleek (maybe too sleek) design....

By CNET Australia on June 24, 2008

The words "ultra range" in the Linksys N Ultra Range Plus arent just marketing speak—this router delivers incredible range and decent speeds, and it comes with a slick monitoring utility that anyone can use, regardless of technical...

By Computer Shopper on May 01, 2008

The WRT310N is the new look of Linksys home routers, including not just a sleek new case but a face and feature lift to its EasyLink Advisor setup and management software. The result is a pretty new home router at an attractive price, whose one large...

By PC Mag on January 08, 2008

2.4 GHz Broadcom-based 802.11n Draft 2.0 router with gigabit switch, Parental Control and Security...

By SmallNetBuilder on March 03, 2009

Sleek and speedy, this Linksys is a good choice for a small business that wants 2.4-GHz and gigabit support and doesnt need the multimedia-friendlier 5-GHz option. Has deep routing...

By PCWorld on April 30, 2008