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Surf the web faster with this Linksys Mu-Mimo wireless router. Its next-gen Wi-Fi technology lets you connect multiple devices at speeds of up to 1.7 Gbps, and the included extender providers a stronger signal for uninterrupted video streaming and chat. Enable parental controls with the smart Wi-Fi app of this Linksys Mu-Mimo wireless router.
 
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3 out of 5
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I'm not all that impressed..
on October 23, 2016
Posted by: theenoid
from Powell WY
I did NOT receive this product as a sample. I had to buy it. I got this to replace an old cheap Linksys WRT320N. Very old. It tested a consistent 94 Mbps. But my ISP told me it was time to get a new one. And I did want to get the faster WiFi for my phone. Everything else I have it hooked up ethernet. Same as old router, no changes made. All tests done with this one are around 60 Mbps! Not even close to old router. If you don't really need a faster WiFi. I wouldn't buy this.
Pro: I am getting a better Range on WiFi and faster WiFi Speed.
Setup is simpler.
Con: Much slower Ethernet on Downstream and sometimes equal speed to older Linksys WRT320N on the Upstream.
It really doesn't make any sense why it's doing this..but it is.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Enjoy your favorite TV shows, sports, news and more on your Xbox One with the help of this Digital TV Tuner. The tuner receives ATSC terrestrial and clear QAM digital cable TV signals when connected to your console's USB port, so you can watch over-the-air broadcast TV signals via your Xbox One. Watch one show and record another, or multitask by watching two shows at the same time in separate windows. Take advantage of your Xbox One's SmartGlass app to pause live TV or stream live TV throughout your home.
 
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3 out of 5
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Supplied Antenna found "0" channels.
on January 13, 2016
Posted by: theenoid
from Powell WY
The price would of been good if the supplied antenna found a few channels. But it didn't find a single one. I don't know why, but I was expecting a Leaf antenna. Was I misled? Was there a link on BB site next to product? Or maybe I saw it on Hauppauges site? In any case, it's NOT, it's something you'd see on an old cordless phone. So $50 for just the tuner is kinda steep imo. I ran cable out to an old cheap exterior antenna and picked up 10 channels. The tuner works pretty good. I have noticed when you change the channel for the first 5-10 seconds. Picture gets jumpy and sound might sputter a little. Not sure if it's the tuner or xbox's interface. I do have xbox set up to pause live feed, might be the reason.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With password protection and hardware encryption, this WD My Book external hard drive allows you to protect and privatize your stored documents. The 4TB capacity delivers ample space for videos, photos, music and other files.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Get a MyCloud Instead for network sharing
By Homeless
Get a MyCloud if you are looking to add this to a network router to share information. The MyCloud unit works much better
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theenoid
March 5, 2015
I disagree. My WD NAS drive takes about 2 weeks to backup 3TB using gigabit ethernet. I would rather hope that this USB 3.0 can do it much faster than that!!! By the time it completes that backup, it starts another backup for just as long. With the NAS constantly backing up, forget network sharing as a dependable speedy option.
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Insignia™ NS-32D312NA15 HDTV: This midsize HDTV displays movies, TV shows, video games and more, and it fits nicely in a bedroom, dorm room or small living room.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Great for extra room.
By KidBobby
Needed a TV for the extra bedroom. Great price & value.
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theenoid
Powell WY
December 26, 2015
If as you said it's a "Great Price and Value" and you recommend it to others, why did you give the review of one star?
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Escape into your music with these ergonomic Samsung Level U 60-5924-05-XP wireless earbud headphones. The sound-isolating design helps you get in the zone, and the comfortable design means you can wear them for the long haul.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Great Easy Set of Headphones
By Andie1120 from Pompano Beach, FL
Just a headset with clear sound and answers calls.
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theenoid
Powell WY
So it does answer calls?
July 9, 2016
When using the comparison chart it was not saying that it did that. I was about to rule them out. Thanks for the info!
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Surf the web faster with this Linksys Mu-Mimo wireless router. Its next-gen Wi-Fi technology lets you connect multiple devices at speeds of up to 1.7 Gbps, and the included extender providers a stronger signal for uninterrupted video streaming and chat. Enable parental controls with the smart Wi-Fi app of this Linksys Mu-Mimo wireless router.
 
Overall3 out of 53 out of 5
I'm not all that impressed..
By theenoid from Powell WY
I did NOT receive this product as a sample. I had to buy it. I got this to replace an old cheap Linksys WRT320N. Very old. It tested a consistent 94 Mbps. But my ISP told me it was time to get a new one. And I did want to get the faster WiFi for my phone. Everything else I have it hooked up ethernet. Same as old router, no changes made. All tests done with this one are around 60 Mbps! Not even close to old router. If you don't really need a faster WiFi. I wouldn't buy this.
Pro: I am getting a better Range on WiFi and faster WiFi Speed.
Setup is simpler.
Con: Much slower Ethernet on Downstream and sometimes equal speed to older Linksys WRT320N on the Upstream.
It really doesn't make any sense why it's doing this..but it is.
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theenoid
Powell WY
Updated review
October 24, 2016
After an hour with support, the speed issue was fixed. Problem was with Prioritization. We turned it off, went into settings on the Media Prioritization and changed the "68***" Kbps bandwidth downstream setting to "0" Kbps. Not sure why my speed default was limited right out of the box? But this did fix my problem. With no manual included, I would of never figured this out. And I suppose the Media Prioritization feature isn't something I can use if I want to keep my speed maxed. I'll play around with it more, now that I know where the problem was.
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The Amped Wireless High Power 700mW Dual Band AC Wi-Fi Access Point adds long range, Wi-Fi access for existing wired networks or networks with older wireless technology. The APA20 is equipped with a total of ten amplifiers; two 2.4GHz amplifiers, four 5.0GHz amplifiers, and four low noise amplifiers. It also has three high gain antennas to provide extreme range, gigabit Wi-Fi coverage. The APA20 features double amplification with advanced 2-stage 5GHz amplifiers that ensure the longest range and the most coverage. This Access Point features an advanced internal processor, gigabit networking ports for blazing fast wired connections, a USB port for sharing files, and simultaneous dual band Wi-Fi access. Powered by 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology, the APA20 provides gigabit Wi-Fi speeds (AC1200: three times faster than 802.11n) with enough bandwidth to deliver multiple HD streams simultaneously to all of your Wi-Fi devices for next generation Wi-Fi access throughout your entire home, backyard, or office. Simple Plug and Play set up, makes setup as simple as connecting the Access Point to your router's network port. No software or additional steps needed.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Great coverage but drops WiFi connections daily.
By HbgCP from Pennsylvania
This is a very expensive access point at close to $200. One would expect top of the line performance for this price. The APA20 does not deliver.
I have flashed the firmware to the latest version downloaded from AmpedWireless.com several times. It made no difference whatsoever. You have to reboot this device on a daily basis in order to regain WiFi connections. In addition after flashing the firmware, I factory reset the unit to make sure all was clear before attempting to set up the unit again.
I have 4 devices using the APA20: 1) Samsung Galaxy Note 3, 2) LG G2, 3) iPad, 4) Sony Vaio Laptop. Every single device looses the connection with the APA20 on a daily basis. These same devices do stay connected with no issues to my TrendNet Access point. I bought the APA20 to replace the TrendNet in order to gain a greater coverage area. Looks like that was a bad idea. Stick with what works.
I used the 5 GHz band and monitored the device with a PC program called inSSIDer. With inSSIDer, you can see all devices in your neighborhood and make sure that yours is not on the same channel as neighboring devices. I had a unique 5 GHz channel so interference was not to blame. The APA20 just randomly drops connections. In fact there were no other 5 GHz channels in use in my area. Everyone else was using 2.4 GHz.
I went for help on the Amped Wireless Community Forums. I joined the forum and posted questions 3 times concerning my issues. Each time I posted, I received a message that the post had to be approved my a moderator. Well, they never were approved and posted to the forum. I got zero response. I suspect this is because there were so many other users complaining of the same issues, that Amped Wireless did not want to look bad by adding yet another complaint of dropped connections to the list. One would think that they would at least get back with a response, but they didn't.
The APA20 had the potential to be a great access point, but the firmware is not ready for prime time. Amped Wireless is letting the consumer be the beta tester for a product that was not ready for market. It's nice that they let us purchase these expensive units that don't reliably work, then possibly fix issues as time goes on at our time and expense.
I spent hours fiddling with this thing to try and get it to keep a reliable connection. I have wasted way to much time. It's going back as defective.
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theenoid
Powell WY
Same
December 29, 2016
Mine not only behaved that same as yours but it also had the same range as my previous "other brands" routers. It was all Hype. Not only that, I was getting 70mbps 10 feet from it, not the claimed 333mbps. I'm capped at 100mbps, so that's all I expect to get. Connecting back up to old router I get 114mbps and I'm even 50 ft further from it. I don't recommend it...
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