| Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router |
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Model: WRT54G
Brand: Linksys
Manufacturer: Linksys
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 1447
Platforms: Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Server, Windows
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
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| Features: |
All-in-one Internet-sharing router, 4-port switch, and Wireless-G (802.11g) access point
Wireless data rates up to 54 Mbps--5 times faster than 802.11b
Shares a single Internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired and Wireless-G clients
Interoperates with 802.11b clients at 11 Mbps
Advanced wireless security with 128-bit WEP encryption, MAC, or IP address filtering |
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| Description: |
| LINKSYS WRT54G - Wireless-G is the emerging 54 Mbps wireless networking standard that's almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B ( 802.11b ) products found in homes, businesses and public wireless hotspots around the country. The best part is, since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices talk to existing 11 Mbps Wireless-B equipment. Operates as a DHCP Server NAT technology to protect against Internet intruders Supports VPN pass-through Easy configuration with web browser based configuration utility |
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| User Reviews (1447 total): |
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Simple, easy to set and functions perfectly, April 11, 2007
By RPG gamer (Jefferson, Ohio United States)
No hassle installation and use. Simple interface and performs as expected. A quality product .
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Linksys Wireless - used by professionals!, April 11, 2007
By Christian (Prescott Valley, AZ)
This model has been utilized in more professional settings than any other I've known, for wireless computer connections. If you don't know anything about wireless, purchase this model, connect it to the router box your cable company provides you with, via a Ethernet cable, and away you go. I'll come connect it for you, for a small fee... 8*)
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Very Good Product, April 11, 2007
By Henry A. Castro Andara
I bought the linksys Wireless G Router because i was looking for a router with a wide range signal. This one fit my needs and i'm going to buy another one. It was easy to install, the interface is quite simple, and you just have to follow the instructions on the cd to get started.
I recommend this product.
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Industry Standard, April 7, 2007
By Cougar Blue (Salt Lake City, UT USA)
I'm not a computer guru myself, but my last three roomies have been. They all say this is the best brand on the market. I've been using it pretty much constantly for a month or so now with only one minor hiccup. I just had to unplug and plug back in the router and it was back up and running. So far, so good!
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A Happy Three Years - Very Satisfied Customer, April 7, 2007
By K. Martin (Westport, CT United States)
I purchased this in 2003 for use with a family desktop/music server, two wireless laptops and a Buffallo wireless access point for the kid's desktop. Internet access was supported via cable modem.
Set up was plug and play. Setting up the encryption with a home network was kind of a pain (more Microsoft O/S issues than anything else) but I don't recall that taking more than an afternoon to do. Never had any issues after that.
The only problem we experienced was with our 2.4 GHz phones. When the phones were in use the router would not function (it is also 2.4 GHz). So, we had no Internet access during conference calls. Obviously, an unacceptable situation. To fix this, we just bought a 5.8 GHz phone. I could see this causing a problem for folks in a high-density living situation like an apartment building. E.g., you can't really control whether your neighbors have 2.4 GHz wireless phones! Anyway, something to consider if guaranteed uptime is at a premium for you.
We have had no issues with data transfer rates. We can transfer very large powerpoint slides and web-surf without any noticable difference from the T-1's we have in the office. From a distance perspective, we have had the router in a basement office and still had strong signals on the 2nd floor, in the backyard, etc. We've also not noticed any speed problems when all of us were using our machines at once.
So, all-in-all, a very reliable and secure appliance for us. It finally went in a power surge after a couple of years -- so be sure to surge protect! I am writing this review as I purchase a replacement.
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perfect, April 6, 2007
By Jonel Reyes
the product arrived as described by the seller and in the right time. it works perfectly
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A little bit expensive but it worth it, April 6, 2007
By D. Wang (Sunnyvale, CA USA)
I bought Linksys WRT54G because my D-Link which was just bought was not wokring well. The D-link kept drop off line without any reason and i can not stand it anymore. But this Linksys router works very well. It didn't even drop the line once since i bought it. Really really a good and stable router.
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Wireless For Dummies, April 5, 2007
By Michael Kerner (Brooklyn, New York U.S.A.)
When it comes to most of us, we all have more than one device that works with a internet connection. Whether it is a computer, a handheld organizer, or a video game system like the Xbox 360 or Nintendo Wii. It is very convient because DSL and broadband internet are now becoming musts in the average home in convient service packages from phone and cable companies. Unfortunately, most of them don't seem to include routers with the service. They do include cable and DSL modems that work nicely, but a lot of us just want more for the net. Linksys knows, as one of the best companies that makes it convient for subscribers, and here is why.
Linksys WRT54G Wireless G Router, is a simple and convient router that works very well with computers through either a wired connection, or through a wireless card sold seperately in the stores. The setup is very easy to use, but it connects through an ethernet cable rather than a USB cable. That might be unfortunate for some who have a laptop computer, because they would need the wireless card. The router also works very well with video game systems like the Nintendo Wii or the Xbox 360 through the Wi-Fi antenna. The router also includes Norton's Internet Security software as a 60 day trial offer. It works mostly well, but it takes awhile to setup the software.
Although there are other routers that might work well, Linksys is one of the best brands on the market for anybody who needs a little add-on to their wireless network whether it is in the office, or extra internet ready devices. I definitely recommend this for anybody who wants to get online, without the hastle in price. Thew WRT54G Wireless G Router is a great buy.
Price: B+
Convience: B-
Setup: B
Software: C+
Overall: B 1/2-
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Works well, April 2, 2007
By Paul (Trinidad and Tobago)
I have been using this product for the past 2 weeks. So far it works great. no issues.
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ROUTE THIS!, April 1, 2007
By James Wood
Wasted my time trying to make this work -After a number of dropped and placed calls to India and 5 hours later -this product SUCKS!
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A few bugs and one dangerous button, but overall pretty good, April 1, 2007
By happyvargr (Mechanicsburg, PA USA)
I've owned this router for about a year now. It works well and you'll be hard pressed to find anything better for the price. I rarely have a dropped signal. To be fair though I am rarely more than 40 feet and one wall away from the router. I typically operate at a range of 30 feet with one floor/ceiling between my laptop and the router and get about 80% signal quality and 48-54 Mbps.
The built in SPI firewall will block obvious dangers (the low ports like RPC, FTP, NETBIOS, etc.) but will occasionally let an intrusion thru on a higher port (above 1000). So don't turn off your software firewalls just yet.
I have noticed some annoying bugs in the firmware. Even after upgrading my firmware several times, I am still not able to save my configuration setting out to a file, a fact which is annoying given the MANY advanced security settings I used. Which brings me to another caveat:
DO NOT USE THE "SECURE EASY SETUP" SETUP BUTTON BLINDLY. The Secure Setup button is great for making that initial connection, but the default settings you end up with are incredibly UNSECURE. No MAC filtering will be applied, you will not be prompted to change the firmware password, your SSID will be broadcast for all your neighbors to see, and you will have NO encryption. Hardly "Secure" (though it is easy).
Two of my neighbors use the same model (which is easy to tell given that their networks show up on my monitor as "Linksys") and I've been able to accidently connect to both w/o anything stopping me. Fortunately for them I like my neighbors... Lesson learned: read the manual. It has a nice 5 or 6 step guide for setting the security.
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Inexpensive, but sometimes lost control, April 1, 2007
By P. Chang
I bought this wireless router 6 months ago. The price is quite pleasant. The installation is very easy since Linksys provide a hassle-free guidance CD. However, the performance is still questionable. The wireless connection is not very stable. It sometimes drops my wireless connection and even the signal strengh is quite high. In addition, the wired cable connection get inaccesible few times. My overall rating on this product is normal. Inexpesive but somehow unstable.
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great product, April 1, 2007
By Spc Michael Lee Smith
fast shipping and product was in perfect conduction. works great. exactly what i needed for my secured wireless network.
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Great router, April 1, 2007
By netosphere (Caracas, Venezuela)
It has performed as expected. It provides port redirection, security features, IP realease / renew without shutting it down. (via management console), MAC address whitelist, etc.
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So far so good, March 31, 2007
By Geoffrey R. Frattini
I've had this for a little over a week and it's working well so far, but I'm currently only running a PC and wireless printer. Set up took well over an hour but tech support was very helpful. It turns out I needed to download firmware.
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Very good product!, March 27, 2007
By Caruso (Mexico City)
Very good product. I installed the wireless router fast and easy. I greatly recommend it.!
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Works great..., March 27, 2007
By Drake Johnson
For the price this product is GREAT! If you want to really play you can even download an open source version of the BIOS and play with programming new options (I have even ran an open source version of Linux on the router's internal memory). COOL!
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Horribly flawed, with no support, March 24, 2007
By Evan Howlett (New York, NY)
This router simply does not work. Whether you're directly connected to it via Ethernet or using the wireless connectivity, the connection goes dead every half hour. It's like clockwork, and the only way to get the connection back is to unplug it for 15-20 seconds and plug it in again, only to have to go through the same process a half hour later when your connection dies again. Linksys appears to be doing nothing about this problem, and the only solution that's been found anywhere is to put a network switch between your computer and the router, but that still doesn't help the connection drop on the wireless which, needless to say, is a serious problem for a wireless router.
Stay away from this product.
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works with Nintendo Wii, March 22, 2007
By Thomas W. Lucas
I bought this to add a wireless laptop and the Nintendo Wii to my home network. Works great. Install was simple. Signal strength is strong even though it is buried in closet out of view.
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excellent, March 21, 2007
By S. Hagen
works great! now we don't fight over who gets the computer. thanks! easy transaction!
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