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Cisco Valet Wireless Router Review and Giveaway

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Being a family that is well tuned-in to the internet and electronics – wireless internet is a must.  We have gone through a few wireless routers in the last several years – but have never gone long without one.  We use wireless internet every day in our house – My computer that I use for blogging is hooked up directly to the cable modem – but we have a laptop and the iPod Touch that I use through the house.

With the Cisco Valet Wireless Router you can surf the internet on your laptop, print wirelessly from anywhere in the house, check your email from your smart phone, and even stream your favorite movies and TV shows to your HDTV.
Its also super easy to set up – even I figured it out!
cisco plug inThe Cisco Valet comes with a USB stick that you just plug in to your computer to be on your way.  This USB stick contains the software to set up the router. 
cisco set upSo when open; you can set up your router; Their software is so easy to work with too.  The instructions pop up the first time you open the software on your computer as to how to connect the computer to the router, and other basic instructions. 
Then you click through the setup process a few times and then start the setup.  A few minutes later you’ve got yourself connected. You will need to repeat the connection process on any computer that you’re setting up to work wirelessly with the router.
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A great feature of this router is the extra software for parental controls.  You can restrict the connection times as well as blocking individual websites.  There you can also turn on the Safe Web Surfing that warns you if you’re about to go to an unsafe website.
The Guest access setup allows you to set up your internet so guests can use your wireless internet using a separate password login.  Its similar to when you go to the coffee shop and have to sign in on their website in order to gain access to the internet.
When your Wireless router is all set up – you can simply enjoy.
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My husband did a test with inSSIDer 2.0 for the signal strength – and it was very steady strong and slightly higher compared to our other wireless router signal that we had amplified. 
To learn more about their Routers you can see their website here. These routers are being sold for $89.99 on their website. But one lucky reader will…

WIN IT!!!!
One Lucky Reader will win a Cisco Valet Wireless Router ($89.99 Value!)
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This first entry is MANDATORY. 
Tell me one to two things/features that is important to you and your family for your home network.
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Open  to U.S. only.  Giveaway ends March 31st, 2011 at 11:59pm. Winner  will be drawn by random.org the following day, and will be e-mailed. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new  winner will be drawn.  Winners will be announced on this blog after all have responded.  I received a product for review purposes. All of my opinions are 100% my own.

 

Comments

  1. leanne_mac says

    My husband and I each have a laptop and we also have a desktop computer for the kids. For me it is important that we all have internet connection without our router crashing or slowing down.
    leannemacg at gmail.com

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  12. CarliAlice @ GG2Life says

    Tons and tons of bandwidth! In additon to three desktops and three laptops we also have a PS3 and a blue ray that streams netflix, Utube, etc. Sometimes things get real slow and some of us get kicked off. Help! grandmasguide2life@yahoo.com

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  36. wildcat32 says

    It is important that all of us be able to access the internet at the same time without any slow down.

    monster6236 at gmail dot com

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  40. abfantom says

    The features of the Cisco Valet wireless router that are most important to me are easy set up and a strong signal strength.

    Our current router is very difficult to set up and frequently needs to be reset. Also the signal isn't strong enough to reach my daughter's bedroom.

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

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  44. rsbkc4 says

    What is important is ease of connecting and reliable equipment. We use various laptops, tablets, and gaming systems in the house. So we need a reliable piece of equipment.

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  45. won says

    Speed and security are my two main concerns. I've heard good things about Cisco in both respects.

    won2xx at gmail dot com

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  55. ktgonyea says

    I LOVE that you can have a seperate password for guests and I LOVE the extended range 🙂

    ktgonyea at gmail.com

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  57. Jerome O. says

    We need our home network to be stable to support media sharing and netflix on all our computers.

    Also like CiscoValet on facebook under (Jerry Ola).

    Reply

  58. Jerome O. says

    We need our home network to be stable to support media sharing and netflix on all our computers.

    Also like CiscoValet on facebook under (Jerry Ola).

    bronxmagic at gmail.com

    Reply

  63. Henrietta says

    We have the desktop, a laptop, the wii, and an xbox. Oh, and a new printer with wireless ability. It would be great to get rid of soem of these cords and I wouldn't mind being able to play with the laptop while I'm laying in bed, lol 🙂

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  115. AngelaK says

    The ease of getting online without having to figure out why none or all the lights are blinking!

    rainpendragon2684[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  117. brianpiero says

    Thanks for the giveaway…some important features that we want in our home network are: 1. a network protected with an integrated firewall protection and WPA encryption., and 2. OS compatibility. The easy setup is a plus as well !!!

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  144. Kristen says

    It is important that we have a fast connection, my hubby often works form home
    husskl at comcast dot net

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  149. Dave says

    It's important that we have a reliable, strong signal. With family members using the internet on all three floors of our house, the wireless signal has to be just as strong in the upstairs bedrooms as in the living room. Our old router would cut out all the time, which made streaming a movie very difficult. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  161. mlynnw83 says

    The most important thing is that everyone in the family has access at all times. Sadly I remember dial-up and sharing one computer with everyone and I never want to relive that again.

    mlynnw83 at gmail dot com

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  175. clynsg says

    One important feature would be the Guest access, since my grandchildren often want to use my computer when here. A second important feature would be ease of setup–I don't like things to be too complicated!

    cgclynsg0 at gmail dot com

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  179. Saving Mama says

    I have family visit often and it's important that when someone wants to access the internet, they are able too. It's also important that the internet is up and running fast. I have very impatient family! LOL! Thanks for entering me!
    Stacie
    savingmama at live dot com

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  180. Saving Mama says

    I like Cisco Valet on facebook (stacie dennis frost). Thanks for entering me!
    Stacie
    savingmama at live dot com

    Reply

  181. Saving Mama says

    I left a comment on their facebook page letting them know I entered the giveaway on your site!! Thanks for entering me!
    Stacie
    savingmama at live dot com

    Reply

  182. Saving Mama says

    I follow Cisco Valet on twitter (@savingmama42). Thanks for entering me!
    Stacie
    savingmama at live dot com

    Reply

  187. Saving Mama says

    I like you on FaceBook (Stacie Dennis Frost). Thanks so much for entering me!
    Stacie
    savingmama at live dot com

    Reply

  191. Saving Mama says

    I entered your Popcort Factory giveaway! Thanks so much for entering me!
    Stacie
    savingmama at live dot com

    Reply

  195. Love Katydid says

    The stability of the router is very important to us, plus how easy it is to set up
    lovekatydid at g mail dot com

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  204. reg369 says

    The two most important features for me are speed so that my son's laptop, game, etc. work well, and security so my neighbors can't poach my signal.

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  223. David M. Williams says

    Our family networking needs the ability to accept multiple clients at a time, and to have web filtering software.

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  233. Brad says

    It's important to me that the wireless network can be accessed through the whole house, and that there is guest access.

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  238. Chip says

    Now that my kids are getting older and wanting to be online, parental controls is topping the list.
    chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  255. sweetsue says

    Wireless is definitely important and so is high speed and the ability to share a printer.
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  267. dropastitch@yahoo.com says

    Tell me one to two things/features that is important to you and your family for your home network.

    1) security
    2)safety
    3)ease of setup

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  278. hendy says

    Well speed is the most important but also connectivity-it seems like a few times a day our connection disconnects suddenly due to one reason or another.
    hendymartin1 AT yahoo DOT com

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  302. ferriz says

    speed and reliability! cant deal with my internet going out while i am working… or slacking! 😉

    ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  309. Saving Mama says

    I voted for you on Picket Fence Blogs today!!! Thanks for entering me!
    Stacie
    savingmama at live dot com

    Reply

  319. Debbie C says

    We have a two story house and also use laptops outside on the deck sometimes so we need a good strong signal. Also, the computers are sometimes used for work projects and the connection must be secure.

    dchrisg3 @ gmail . com

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  322. Amanda says

    With Spring here, it'll allow us to take it outside (small house) and let us get some sunshine!

    greatchaos12[at]yahoo[dot]com

    Reply

  326. Saving Mama says

    I voted for you today on Picket Fence Blogs! Thanks so much for entering me in this great giveaway!!!
    Stacie
    savingmama at live dot com

    Reply

  327. jurrel says

    One of the most important thing for me for a home network is its ability to provide security for me and against outside networks. Another thing is good signal strength for the whole house. Have both of those features and thrown in ease of use and I'm in! 🙂

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  342. tdean30 says

    Fast and reliable! Would love to be able to sit outside and enter sweeps, right now can't do that.

    tdlsfm(at)gmail(dot)com

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  347. Saving Mama says

    Daily vote for your blog on Picket Fence Blogs! Thanks for entering me!
    Stacie
    savingmama at live dot com

    Reply

  361. jsc123 says

    Two features that are a must for me is easy setup and that it can operate several devices wirelessly at once.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  386. Saving Mama says

    I voted for your blog today on Picket Fence Blogs! Thanks for entering me!
    Stacie F
    savingmama at live dot com

    Reply

  400. Melinda says

    The two most important things to me would be be winning this so that I could have wireless and not confine my sweet baby to the one room with the computer and also the fact that it has great range. We really need this but have not yet had the extra cash to get one. It would be a true answer to prayers. Thanks for the chance!

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  409. Kathy S says

    I need a wireless router that isn't too complicated to set up and I am fanatic about security, so that would be a must for me.
    kateswen(at)gmail(dot)com

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  410. Mari says

    I like the safe web surfing feature that will warn me if I am being directed to an unsafe website.

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

    Reply

  411. Egare1 says

    We totally rely on our network being Wireless, with a little one running around we can't have wires anywhere we can avoid them!

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  416. gnwg says

    Important features to me are that the set-up is easy and the signal strength is strong and consistent!
    ziggyga athotmaildot com

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  463. Saving Mama says

    I voted for your blog today on Picket Fence Blogs! Thanks for entering me!
    Stacie
    savingmama at live dot com

    Reply

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