For those of you looking for a router for your small business customers, do not buy the RV180w. Even with the latest firmware, it is very flaky. I've configured three of these devices and have had trouble configuring each one.
I have a customer with a RV180w running the latest firmware. We are currently using the router as a router and to provide wireless access. We want to add wireless coverage and I am interested in our options. We have a ethernet backbone which we co...
Tyler,I would not buy any more RV180Ws. Also, for what you describe the RV180 is not really the correct device. I think you need something like a Cisco 2500 wireless controller and supported access points. The Cisco moderators can give you better ...
The management interface is poorly layout (VLAN, wireless settings, logging screen are good examples)The management interface can be very slow to respond. Often the management interface will hang after a config change. The device can take up to fou...
Thanks for your response Robert. I'm debating on whether to buy another RV180W as you did or disable the wireless on the RV180W and try and position a PoE AP (using an injector) that will cover the entire space. I've noticed the range on the RV180W...
Robert,I'm thinking about using a similar setup at a customer's site. Has Cisco provided you with an answer? An answer has not been provided in this discussion.
