| 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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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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Version 6 works out of the box NO issues!, November 17, 2006
By AS (FL United States)
Pluged it in and good to go, I skipped the installation disk in fear of what nonsense is loaded on that... went to the admin screen, a little overwhelmed with ALL the features, it could be more stremlined, for a novice user they would be entirely lost, install disk is ment more for the wirless application (easy setup), but my experience self, got through just fine, enabled the maximum security features (more so then the easy setup button, which itself is good but does not suffice my network requirments). Heard lots of issues, was weary, but out of the box works great, no issues, no dropped connections. And for that reason, since it works I do NOT intend to flash the firmware to the latest, as the saying goes if it isnt boke don't fix it. BTW home network is a mix of print server, wired PC, wireless Apple powerbook, everything running smoothly.
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Be sure to compare apples to apple, my version 6 firm 1.00.7 works great! Ooops bummer for everyone else newer firm 1.01.0 introduced a QoS upstream bug, guess I got real lucky. Check your version!!!!!!
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Great Wireless Router, November 17, 2006
By C. McDonald (New Orleans, LA)
I've waited 5 months before deciding to write a review, I wanted to give ample time for the router to show it's bad side. I must say, this is the best wireless router that I have ever used, and I've used three other brands. It is easy to set up, works great, and so far, I have not had to reboot the router to reobtain an IP address, which anyone who has had a router with dynamic IP provided by their internet provider, will say that it is the most common headache. This router is by far the best I have seen. You will not regret this purchase.
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Works Good, November 16, 2006
By Jeffery L. Hudson (Almont, Mi United States)
I happy with this product. Linksys phone tech support is the best I have ever seen.You cannot go wrong with this when the tech support will walk you through it all for no fee even if you need just a small tweek.
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Not for serious networking., November 12, 2006
By S. Byer (Cupertino, CA)
I recently retired my WRT54G and replaced it with another brand. That was definitely a step up. With various incompatibilities in certain security modes (it won't talk to a PSP in WPA/TKIP mode - the replacement router has no problem), and with a long-standing annoying bug that necessitated regular reboots with certain usage patterns, this router is OK for it's price, but there are better choices for serious network users.
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Top notch router, November 12, 2006
By Engineer (Colts Neck, NJ)
If you are satisfied with Wireless G speed, this router is full featured powerful and relatively easy to set up.
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Linksys Wireless Router, November 10, 2006
By Dale L. Wong (Oakley, CA)
I bought this to replace another Linksys router that gave up the ghost after five years. The router portion worked, but the wireless part failed.
So far, the replacement works fine and seems to have an expanded reception area for the wireless. If the electrical power blacks out, then the unit usually should be turned off and turned back on when the power returns. Power gliches can affect it as well. Try powering it up to a UPS outlet rather then a straight outlet.
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Poor Quality Hardware, November 10, 2006
By Gregg Vallan
I'd been using this for just under 2 months and It died on me. After spending 2 hours on the phone with tech support I've sent the unit to linksys for a replacement.
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Linksys WRT54G - Nice router, November 10, 2006
By S. bradbury (MN)
Works great, no problems since setting this unit up, lots of options and good signal strength. Works much better than my old "microsoft" wireless router.
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Stil a Great WiFi Router, November 10, 2006
By AirSurfer (UK)
Very Stable and great open source firmware support make this the best of class wifi router.
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Great Product, November 10, 2006
By Steven Whiting
I have been using this product for quite some time now, it's easy to setup and works great.
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Satisfactory, November 10, 2006
By William D. Rice (NY)
I really don't like it. I mean it works, it's pretty fast, and the software that comes with it is pretty good. There's just something about it that bugs me. Maybe once a week or every other week I have to unplug the thing and plug it back in because both the computer that's directly connected to it and the wirelessly connected computer suddenly won't get any info from it. Both computers will say they're connected but you won't get anywhere on the internet. I don't really know what the problem is. I know other people that give this item rave reviews. I think next time i buy a wireless router i may look into the NetGear.
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Easy to use & Hook-up, November 10, 2006
By The Book Worm (Dublin Ohio)
I purchased this for my computer and the other one in the house. They are hard wired into it; it was a very easy thing to do if you're not a computer wiz as many of us aren't. The price was good and much better than renting one from my cable company for $70-90 a mo. They said it would have compatibly problems with their modem. That was junk it didn't. The only problem was the bad modem they game me which I got replaced, since then were 100% good to go. This Wireless-G Router has great safety features and is something anyone can understand how to use. If you don't they have a very nice 24-7 support staff that answer all questions fast and effective.
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A great product, November 10, 2006
By Prashant Pujari (Kearney, Nebraska)
This is a great product, especially after what i have experienced with other router companies. The easy to read and do instructions on the router's manual are really helpful and very user friendly. It is all available in easy to follow format on CD. I had a Netgear router, which never really worked that trouble free like the Linksys 54 mbps. This Linksys router is very easy to install and is the best in the market in its category. It has got other features like one touch security, which makes your router secure and unsecure at touch of a button. Simply put, if you need a non-fancy reliable router with easy installation and trouble free service and good secured wireless connection, this is a right product for you. Try it and thank me later!
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Great SOHO network device, November 10, 2006
By T. Latshaw
This product is easily the best "swiss army knife" for home and small office networking. Easy to configure, although the default configuration pretty much covers most installations. I've used it with both cable and DSL WAN connections. Functions great as a router or just a simple 4 port switch and wireless access point. Excellent value from a manufacturer with a great pedigree.
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Excellent, November 10, 2006
By Michael (Overland Park, KS)
This is our 3rd router. Linksys is an excellent company and they have super customer service.
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could always be better!, November 10, 2006
By Capote (California)
I'm a college student living with 4 other roommates so the wireless works area-wise in our apartment. Speed of connection is pretty good too. The only bad thing is the connection goes off every now and then which is really annoying. All you have to do is turn the router off and on and it'll work again but it would be great if the router just worked 24/7. Other than that, it works great - doesn't take up much space either!
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Muy bueno, November 10, 2006
By Alcides Ocumarez (MIAMI, FLORIDA United States)
Este radio es muy bueno, facil de conectar y funciona a la perfeccion con cualquier tarjeta wireless, compre 2 aqui y 2 en otro lugar y tengo uno en casa, los demas los vendi y ninguno salio con problemas.
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Bad experience with this router, November 9, 2006
By C. Mcmillan
All reviews for wireless products seem to run the gamut from great to terrible. I would like to provide my input, but your experience may differ.
I purchased 3 of these in a row (over a week period). The first one I got working for a bout 2 weeks, then it started to drop the signal, causing me to have to power cycle the unit. I called Tech Support, and after about 30 minutes of troubleshooting, the tech support person said the unit must be faulty and that I should return it. I did so, and the second unit would not connect to the internet, and after another 30 minutes on the phone with tech support, the tech support person said the unit must be faulty and that I should return it. Having seen so many rave reviews of this product I assumed I was just having a run of bad luck and got another one of these. I had the exact same experience.
I returned the Linksys unit and purchased a D-Link D-634M, and it worked within minutes of being out of the box. I have had no issues for the last 2 months.
Not sure if the store I was going to had a bad batch or what.
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great, November 9, 2006
By ░Somebody2D░ (Pennsylvania U.S.A.)
well my computer stinks so it was slow plus bad Internet but this thing like quadrupled my Internet speed it was great and i love it
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Reveiw for the non-techies, November 7, 2006
By Edsel (New York USA)
There are those for whom setting up comuter to be wireless is a job that can be done in their sleep. Not me. I had recently purchased an Apple MacBook and wanted to be able to use it anywhere in the house. Within 20 minutes of setting this baby up, with the directions given, I was up and running. I'm still amazed.
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