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Name: Linksys - Router
Brand: Linksys
SKU: 5577457
Price: 129.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (14 reviews)

Linksys - Router

Model:: LRT214; |
SKU:: 5577457

User rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars with 14 reviews.

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QuestionCan i connect this to my optimum cable modem. i would use this for all my devices. I would like to connect two wired access points to it. so i have better wif as long as the router doesn't mind the access point connected devices.
Asked 3 years ago by Tom.
- Answer Hi, Tom. Allow us to have our Escalation Engineers check on your desired network by sharing this over email at [email protected] with your contact info and the link of this post, for our reference.
  Answered 3 years ago by Linksys Staff
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QuestionCan I get rid of my verizon router and just use this one? I have no need for wifi. All of my devices are hardwired. Thanks
Asked 3 years ago by gremlin.
- Answer Hi, gremlin. If your Verizon router is a gateway, then no. The Linksys LRT 214 still needs to be connected to a modem to communicate with the ISP.
  Answered 3 years ago by Linksys Staff
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QuestionDoes this Router have software for installation or is it Plug and play? Can Geek squad guide over the phone for installs for say for the Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X?
Asked 5 years ago by Eman.
- Answer In general, Linksys routers use basic defaults that work, but to get the most out of the unit, you need to use the setup document. For Geek squad specifics, you need to call them, but in general, basic Router setup should be routine for them. Be sure you get instructions for changing the default administrator password to prevent outside hacker attacks.
  Answered 4 years ago by Always4Learning
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QuestionCan I use this as and an extension of ports to my HTC router?
Asked 6 years ago by rich.
- Answer Not exactly sure what you are asking. The Linksys has four output ports, but it is not typically used to extend other routers. Usually, when you need more ports you would buy an ethernet switch and plug one of your HTC router's output ports into the uplink port of the ethernet switch.
  Answered 4 years ago by Always4Learning
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QuestionWill this unit work with the ExpressVPN router app?
Asked 3 years ago by BadgerOne.
- Answer Hi, BadgerOne. The Linksys LRT214 is a Gigabit VPN Router that supports site-to-site VPN, which allows branch offices to connect with the central office, and client-to-site VPN, for employees to securely connect back to their offices while they are away. Below are examples of some VPN clients that you can download: Shrew Soft VPN Client (Windows® and Linux®) IPSecuritas for Mac OS X® OpenVPN Connect for iPhone®/iPad® OpenVPN Connect for Android™ QUICK TIP: You can also use other VPN client utilities such as TheGreenBow or SafeNet.
  Answered 3 years ago by Linksys Staff
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Questioncan i configure 4 separate networks/subnets 1 for each port, so they don't communicate to each other?
Asked 3 years ago by JB.
- Answer Hi, JB. The Linksys LRT214 Gigabit VPN Router has a Port Management feature that allows you to configure multiple VLAN and basic port configurations. If you have further inquiries, you can reach out to us at [email protected] with the link to this post for our reference.
  Answered 3 years ago by Linksys Staff
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QuestionI have very limited space and need to get a tiny firewall. I see this has a lot of holes. Can wires hooked into those holes and joined together to make the connections faster? I have horrible verizon dsl and need to try to make it faster
Asked 4 years ago by NeuroPsyche.
- Answer Roberta, I sympathize with your frustration with slow internet. Unfortunately, your options are limited. If you only have access to DSL, your best bet is to get TWO DSL lines, and then to buy a Dual-WAN router to combine these two DSL lines into a bigger internet pipe. However, the LinkSys LRT214 is a single-WAN router, so you need his big brother, the LRT224.
  Answered 4 years ago by Always4Learning
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QuestionI have cox cable internet with their modem and just one pc hooked to it. Just want to add 1 or 2 smart tv's using ethernet cables. Is this a good choice and will it compromise pc security.
Asked 4 years ago by ungeekness.
- Answer Short answer: Yes, this is a good choice, and is secure. This router has four Gb ethernet output ports so you should have plenty of room. You can really lock down the internal firewall if you want as well. You may want to look into splitting up the traffic to the TV's into a separate VPN to reserve bandwidth for your PC.
  Answered 4 years ago by Always4Learning
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QuestionCan I use this router between my AT&T modem and all my televisions and laptop?
Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes, you can use this one between your DSL modem and your home "network". You would connect it to the LAN port on the DSL modem and then you can plug your tv, laptop, etc into the available ports. The big question is why you are picking this one? It does NOT have wireless built in. If you are needing wireless, you should use a wireless router instead. This one is usually recommended for a business that needs VPN connections. We have used this model when a main office needs a VPN to a remote office. Then it was used at the remote side to create a site-to-site VPN connection back to a main office. It is not really much of a firewall, so if you are looking at this one because you are wanting better security, you should look for a true firewall instead. SonicWall has some SOHO models that work good if security is your goal.
  Answered 4 years ago by JDSnet
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QuestionIs this s good choice to use with the 2nd Gigabit port on my Arris S33 (Comcast/Xfininity) to separate my Ethernet-only devices from my Deco 9 Mesh Wifi net? The TP-Link Deco 9 Mesh router won't pass more than 300mbps through to Ethernet.
Asked 4 years ago by MSTJ.
- Answer Hi, MSTJ. The Linksys LRT214 is a Business Gigabit VPN Router but, we would like to know more about your question and setup. You can share more details at [email protected] with the link to this post for our reference.
  Answered 4 years ago by Linksys Staff
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QuestionI have cox cable internet with my Surf Board SB8200 modem with 2 ethernet ports - but only 1 computer can be connected. I want to have my desktop and laptop both be able to connect to the internet at the same time. I only want wired, will this work?
Asked 4 years ago by its2complicated.
- Answer Yes. The Linksys LRT214 is a Gigabit VPN Router that supports site-to-site VPN, which allows branch offices to connect with the central office, and client-to-site VPN, for employees to securely connect back to their offices while they are away. This will also give 6 Ethernet ports to connect your wired devices to access internet simultaneously. For more details, please reach out at [email protected].
  Answered 4 years ago by Linksys Staff
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Questionif this unit is wireless why do you put wi-fi in the name?
Asked 8 years ago by misslabel.
- Answer This unit is a wired router, not a wireless or WI-FI router. If you need WI-FI, you need an additional device, or a full gateway unit that combines modem, router, phone, and WI-FI.
  Answered 4 years ago by Always4Learning
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Linksys - Router

Q: QuestionCan i connect this to my optimum cable modem. i would use this for all my devices. I would like to connect two wired access points to it. so i have better wif as long as the router doesn't mind the access point connected devices.

Q: QuestionCan I get rid of my verizon router and just use this one? I have no need for wifi. All of my devices are hardwired. Thanks

Q: QuestionDoes this Router have software for installation or is it Plug and play? Can Geek squad guide over the phone for installs for say for the Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X?

Q: QuestionCan I use this as and an extension of ports to my HTC router?

Q: QuestionWill this unit work with the ExpressVPN router app?

Q: Questioncan i configure 4 separate networks/subnets 1 for each port, so they don't communicate to each other?

Q: QuestionI have very limited space and need to get a tiny firewall. I see this has a lot of holes. Can wires hooked into those holes and joined together to make the connections faster? I have horrible verizon dsl and need to try to make it faster

Q: QuestionI have cox cable internet with their modem and just one pc hooked to it. Just want to add 1 or 2 smart tv's using ethernet cables. Is this a good choice and will it compromise pc security.

Q: QuestionCan I use this router between my AT&T modem and all my televisions and laptop?

Q: QuestionIs this s good choice to use with the 2nd Gigabit port on my Arris S33 (Comcast/Xfininity) to separate my Ethernet-only devices from my Deco 9 Mesh Wifi net? The TP-Link Deco 9 Mesh router won't pass more than 300mbps through to Ethernet.

Q: QuestionI have cox cable internet with my Surf Board SB8200 modem with 2 ethernet ports - but only 1 computer can be connected. I want to have my desktop and laptop both be able to connect to the internet at the same time. I only want wired, will this work?

Q: Questionif this unit is wireless why do you put wi-fi in the name?

QuestionCan i connect this to my optimum cable modem. i would use this for all my devices. I would like to connect two wired access points to it. so i have better wif as long as the router doesn't mind the access point connected devices.

QuestionCan I get rid of my verizon router and just use this one? I have no need for wifi. All of my devices are hardwired. Thanks

QuestionDoes this Router have software for installation or is it Plug and play? Can Geek squad guide over the phone for installs for say for the Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X?

QuestionCan I use this as and an extension of ports to my HTC router?

QuestionWill this unit work with the ExpressVPN router app?

Questioncan i configure 4 separate networks/subnets 1 for each port, so they don't communicate to each other?

QuestionI have very limited space and need to get a tiny firewall. I see this has a lot of holes. Can wires hooked into those holes and joined together to make the connections faster? I have horrible verizon dsl and need to try to make it faster

QuestionI have cox cable internet with their modem and just one pc hooked to it. Just want to add 1 or 2 smart tv's using ethernet cables. Is this a good choice and will it compromise pc security.

QuestionCan I use this router between my AT&T modem and all my televisions and laptop?

QuestionIs this s good choice to use with the 2nd Gigabit port on my Arris S33 (Comcast/Xfininity) to separate my Ethernet-only devices from my Deco 9 Mesh Wifi net? The TP-Link Deco 9 Mesh router won't pass more than 300mbps through to Ethernet.

QuestionI have cox cable internet with my Surf Board SB8200 modem with 2 ethernet ports - but only 1 computer can be connected. I want to have my desktop and laptop both be able to connect to the internet at the same time. I only want wired, will this work?

Questionif this unit is wireless why do you put wi-fi in the name?