Linksys WRT310N Router

The Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router offers upgrades to its older WRT110 router. It promises to deliver fast performance at a relatively low price. Linksys routers are known for good performance at a relatively low price. So lets have a look if this one also promises to do the same.

Linksys WRT310N Router specifications :

• Dimensions : 8″ x 6.3″ x 1.3″
• Connectivity : Wired,Wireless
• Frequency : 2.4 GHz
• LED Panel
• 4 Gigabit LAN ports, one Gigabit WAN port
• DHCP support
• Encryption : WPA,WPA2,64-bit WEP,128-bit WEP
• Power Supply : External
• OS Compatibility : Windows XP, Windows Vista
• Approx. Price : $130

The Linksys WRT310N Router has a very attractive design which usually you do not find in routers. The router has no antennas sticking out from its body. At the back it has the usual array of ports which include four LAN ports and a single WAN port. Bit disappointed not to find a USB port in there. The LAN ports are gigabit ports allowing for faster transfers as the router is a Draft N 2.0 router.

At the front you will find a line of blue LEDs which indicate the status of various ports and wireless network. The router has been made very slim and light weight. The router does not have proper ventilation and hence it gets hot after a fair bit of usage.

The router can be set up via the Linksys’ EasyLinkAdvisor software that comes bundled with it. The software is quite easy to use and makes setting up the router a breeze. The lack of USB port closes to door to the possibility of printer sharing, network storage etc.

Coming to the most important aspect, Performance. This is where the router excels. Performance is a strong point of the router and that shows in every bit of test that you conduct on it. It scorched the throughput tests with giving 110 Mbps in max throughput and 95 Mbps in mixed mode test, excellent numbers. The range of the router is also quite large and even when as far as 300 feet away from it, we had no problems connecting to it. The only downside was it getting hot during the operation.

Pros :

• Attractive design
• Slim and light weight
• Antenna-free
• Gigabit ports
• Excellent performance

Cons :

• No USB port
• Runs hot

Final Thoughts

offers unmatched performance which is its biggest plus point. Heat is the only problem that this router suffers from. Its sleek design makes it look very attractive. So if you want a wireless-N router, then this one it should be!

My rating : 4.25/5