Linksys Refurb Wireless-G Range Expander - WRE54G-RM / WRE54GRM (Refurbished by Linksys / Cisco with a 90 Day Linksys Warranty)

I've never surrendered on installing any piece of software or hardware. But with this puppy, I've met my match. Giving up now. Going back to working on perfecting cold fusion. Much simpler, I think.

Let's just say there's a reason it's so hard to find on the Cisco/Linksys web site. You're better off with a better base station than trying to get this dubious product to do anything. Avoid.

I followed all the instructions and it would not recognize my server. I finally called the Cisco service organization and was assigned a technician. With difficulty the technician finally got the link to the Repeater working. He had to take over my computer and do some fancy URL address changes. However, the repeater never would connect to my laptops, no matter where I placed the Repeater. The Technician couldnt solve it and simply told me to "go read the manual" and cut off the communication. Of course I had read the manual which was 2 simple pages on the CD that was supposed to help connect everything. The Technician had made several changes to my system which took me a long time to correct since he cut me off and didnt restore my system to the condition it was in. So recommend not buying this product and do not rely on the Cisco customer service for any assistance.

The good thing was that Amazon refunded my money without any hassle. I did not ask them for any...Read more