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Cisco-Valet Plus Wireless Router | 
| Brand: Cisco
Category: CE
List Price: $129.99
Buy New: $95.50
as of 9/10/2010 18:05 MDT details
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New (30) Used (4) from $89.99
Seller: Universal Electronics Bargains
Rating:  142 reviews
Format: CD
Platforms: Mac, Windows
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows Macintosh
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 11 x 9 x 4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: M20
Model: M20
UPC: 745883589388
EAN: 0745883589388
ASIN: B003B4AVSS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Networking Equipment Features: 128-bit Wireless Encryption, WEP Security, WPA2 Security | | • | Computer Platform Compatibility: PC, Windows, Mac | | • | LED Lights: Power | | • | LAN Ports: 4 | | • | WAN Ports: 1 | | • | Wireless Standard: 802.11b/g/n |
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 142
 Just as easy as they say April 3, 2010
val (Seabrook, NH)
128 out of 134 found this review helpful
I had a very old Airport base station and was having trouble connecting my DirecTv wireless adapter to it. I figured it was time to upgrade. I did a lot of research online and was worried about not being able to set up a new router using my Mac. I bought this router with high hopes of a quick set up. I was not disappointed. I had 2 Macbooks, a Wii, my TiVo DVR and the DirecTv system all working within 15 minutes. So far signal is great throughout my three story home. The router is in the basement and my husband is on the third floor Skyping away. I highy recommend this for anyone that wants a quick and easy setup with little hassles!
A great router April 9, 2010
Peter (Tres Pinos, CA United States)
30 out of 34 found this review helpful
I had been using a 7 year old Linksys router that was impossible to lock. Not wanting to share my wireless connection with my neighbors I saw a review of the Cisco Valet and knew right away this was for me. The packaging is very impressive....reminds me of when I opened my iPhone box, but much bigger. Set up was a breeze, although I read conflicting instructions on how to do it. But I have a hunch it doesn't matter whether you insert the USB key first or connect the router to your modem before inserting the key.
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br /The Valet recognized my iPhone immediately and all I had to do was type my Valet password (supplied by the Valet) into my iPhone.
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br /Then I put the USB key into my wireless computer and that was a piece of cake. Took about 1 minute to connect to the router.
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br /I guess each router gets its own fancy name....mine is "fancy dolphin", which I decided to keep. The setup does give you the option to change the name or password, but the instructions said something about having to reset the router manually. And I think you would have to update the USB key if you make changes. I decided not to change anything.
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br /My only issue was trying to register the product with Cisco. On the registration screen it asks for a user name and password. Since I did not have either, it took several tries before I figured it out. You need to go the the Cisco homepage and register a username and password and then come back to the registration page.
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br /One other issue was trying to figure out what the center button does. Our of curiosity I pressed it and it started flashing. Not knowing what was going on I unplugged the power and then back in and it reset it self to normal.
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br /Instruction are all there on the Cisco web site...just in different places.
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br /The router is sleek and easy on the eyes.
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br /I would definitely recommend this product.
Cisco Valet Wireless Hotspot April 20, 2010
TJ (Minneapolis, MN USA)
15 out of 17 found this review helpful
Wonderful product; true happiness. I needed a new router immediately so paid a little more at our local electronics store vs. Amazon. Set up home network with three PC's and wireless printer in 20 minutes. Cisco walks the talk when advertising simple setup. The Easy Settup Key goes into the UBS port on every computer. The Setup Key does everything; even gives you the wireless name and password (you can easily change at anytime). A Guest account is also created and you have option of assigning 1-7 guests and access can be turnned on or off at anytime. Questions - Cisco invites you to call them 24/7 and they will solve any problems.
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br /Results - We have 100% strength eveywhere in our two-story home and confident that our neighbors can't borrow our wireless connection. Definitely recommend the Cisco Valet if you want to easily set up a home wireless network.
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br /Update! When a company provides exceptional customer service, it speaks volumes about their product. After placing a call to Cisco Valet technical support, I was connect within one minute. No being directed to website or being stuck in the "press options" vortex. Technical support spent time explaining all the features and the steps I needed to setup my Canon Wireless Printer (MP560). If a device has wireless capability, it can easily be added to your home network. I know have three laptops and a printer all connected to my network. I learned my son's Xbox 360 just needs an adapter or bridge to be added to the network. Will be expanding my home entertainment wish list now that I finally understand how to easily bring wireless technology into all aspects of my home. The Valet is a product I highly recommend.
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So easy a caveman can do it ...and is not Ge*** April 12, 2010
Janboricua (Miami, FL)
14 out of 16 found this review helpful
I try to find a product like this long time ago and finally is here. At first i have my doubt to spend this amount in a
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br /but I said one more try cant kill me anyway, after read all the description here and go directly to the cisco website i went today
br /and grab the box at store W and bought it. The package is very simple in details about the product but clearly in the requirements and i read work with window 7. Like one review here said inside is very well presented (i love it) and the installation process was super easy and fast with the usb key, cd and instructions are in the past. Now i have my laptop,xbox,regular computer,itouch and even my nintendo ds xl easily use this router. Everything is running fine with my installation but i choose my own password because you can use one the machine assign to you. I don't know how much time i spend to install this but I know was less than 10 minutes. one thing i noticed is the router need to be flat in your desk or you can hang on the wall but not vertical not a big deal but for people with a lot of space in the desk, the router have a decent size, slim and a cool futuristic look that i like. Final thought is a good product maybe a little pricey like all new things at the beginning but If you want wireless connection with frustration free this is the product for you.
So easy, my dad could set this up... June 20, 2010
M. Lowe (Metro Atlanta, GA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Recently, I introduced my dad the joys of wireless internet. However, the router that I gave him decided not to play nice with his internet provider. I decided it would be a good idea to get him a new router, but I wanted to get one that it would be easy for someone like himself that could be able to set it up. Most routers out of the box are not easy to set up since you have to actually look at the directions included to determine what type of setting you need. And heaven forbid if you want to set up a secured internet connection. Well, I installed for my dad the absolute easiest wireless router on the market to setup. It was so easy, he could have set it up and my dad is by no means technically inclined.
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br /The setup is extremely easy. First, you attach a USB setup key into an available USB slot on your computer. Then, click on the Cisco easy setup and an onscreen window will guide you through the next steps. You then attach the ethernet cable from the modem to the router, another cable to your computer that you are using, then plug in the power adapter. After completing that, hit the next button on the screen and within 5 minutes, the router is ready for use.
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br /Now for your laptop computers, setting up a wireless connection can be a royal pain. With the Valet, it also is easy. You take the USB setup key and place it into an available slot on the laptop. During the first step, the settings for the wireless network were being copied onto the setup key. Again, within 5 minutes, the laptop is ready for use wirelessly.
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br /The range for this device is quite adequate for his place, however, you should identify how much range you would like to have covered before purchasing.
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br /This is the easiest router out of the box to set up. I highly recommend it.
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