Linksys WRT-54GS Wireless Cable/DSL Router with Speedboost

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Easy setup (121)
  • Fast (92)
  • Highly compatible (86)
  • Secure (82)
  • Small (58)
  • Good value (11)
  • Easy to use (10)
  • Reliable (10)
  • Good performance (9)
  • Secure connection (4)
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Cons

  • Unreliable (16)
  • Slow (10)
  • Heavy / bulky (7)
  • Insecure (6)
  • 1st set up difficult wxp (1)
  • Can be a pain to set up (1)
  • Can't get it to work (1)
  • Can't set it up (1)
  • Cd setup no help (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (127)
  • Small office (43)
  • Secure networks (24)
  • Home network (4)
  • Dorm room (2)
  • Home networks (2)
  • Highly secure networks (1)
  • Home office (1)
  • Small offices (1)
 
 
 

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The Wireless-G Networking Solution with SpeedBooster Performance Enhancement
The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G, Wireless-B, and other performance-enhanced SpeedBooster devices to the network. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.

The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster incorporates the next generation of Wireless-G (802.11g) networking. SpeedBooster technology is a compatible add-on to standard Wireless-G, which increases "real-world" wireless network performance by up to 35%. Unlike other speed-enhancing technologies, SpeedBooster is fully 802.11 compliant, and a "good neighbor" to other wireless devices and technologies, using a single 2.4GHz channel as specified by the official wireless standard. And, unlike other technologies, with SpeedBooster you'll see an overall speed improvement even when running a mixed network of SpeedBooster and regular Wireless-G devices.

To protect your data and privacy, the Router can protect all wireless transmissions with 128-bit encryption. The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, and supports VPN pass-through. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.

The Router also enables the new Linksys Parental Control Service, which makes it easy for you to keep your family safe on the Internet. First, set individual profiles for time-of-day and day-of-week access restrictions. Then, choosing from 16 different web content categories, you control what each family member is allowed to see. E-mail and instant messaging filters let you decide who can send messages to, and receive messages from, your family. View on-line individualized activity reports anytime. A free trial of the Service is included with the Router.

With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games with the flexibility, speed, and security you need!

Specification Description
Model WRT54GS
UPC 745883559183
color null
Network Type Wireless 802.11g
size null
sku 59897
skuprice 69.9900
style WRT54GS
taxable Y

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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Top Notch Router

"Best router I ever bought. I had two Netgear routers that were terrible....wouldn't hold a connection and constantly had to reset. They now both reside in the local landfill. I'd never buy Netgear routers again. I have NEVER had to reset my Linksys router once. This router broadcasts strong signals.....my neighbor at the end of the block picks up my Linksys. Make sure you enable encryption so the neighbors c..." Read Full Review »

Jul 27, 2007 by Zebra

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Not impressed

"My girlfriend and I bought this router about a month and a half ago and after two weeks it just died. All the lights just stayed lit up and nothing would work. We wanted to return it to the store but didn't have the receipt because we were told at the store that it was very reliable. We then called Linksys and they told me they didn't know what was wrong and that they'll send me a new one. I have not received a ..." Read Full Review »

Aug 06, 2007 by Tom the gamer

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★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Fast
  • Highly Compatible
  • Secure

    Cons

  • Can be a pain to set up

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Small Office
 

"Everyone that put one star is technologically stupid. I set this up when years ago when I was 15 years old and i was ok. The security part was a little annoying at first but I found out how to do it. Setting it up without security is easy. One of the best ways to set it up with security is to se …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 30 2007
EJ
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  • High bandwidth user
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Linksys WRT-54GS Wireless Cable/DSL Router with Speedboost Review

Strong Signal, Easily Drops Signal

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Highly Compatible

    Cons

  • Insecure

    Best Uses

  • Home
 

"I bought the router about a year ago; since I had switched to cable internet service, and I wanted a home network set up. I have done some research on the router and have found some varied information. It seems that this is a very popular router, however, it is very easy to hack. Many connected syst …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 27 2007
BladeRunner1
Alexandria, VA
I am:
  • High bandwidth user
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Linksys WRT-54GS Wireless Cable/DSL Router with Speedboost Review

Very good product

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Fast
  • Highly Compatible
  • Secure
  • Small

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Small Office
 

"I have used many different routers and am very experienced in computers. This router has the longest range and speed for its price. I have had this router for nearly 3 years and it has not failed on me once. The only problem is the installation program that is not very good. Instead you can just …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 13 2008
EJ
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  • High bandwidth user
 

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Linksys WRT-54GS Wireless Cable/DSL Router with Speedboost Review

Not impressed

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast
  • Secure
  • Small

    Cons

  • Unreliable

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Small Office
 

"My girlfriend and I bought this router about a month and a half ago and after two weeks it just died. All the lights just stayed lit up and nothing would work. We wanted to return it to the store but didn't have the receipt because we were told at the store that it was very reliable. We then called …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Aug 6 2007
Tom the gamer
St. Augustine, Fl
I am:
  • High bandwidth user
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Linksys WRT-54GS Wireless Cable/DSL Router with Speedboost Review

Reliable, easy setup, strong signal

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Setup
  • Fast
  • Fast Connection Speed
  • Reliable connection
  • Secure Connection

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home network
 

"Outstanding, typical Linksys reliability. Easy to set up, great signal strength. In fact, it's so great, my condo neighbor 2 units away can see my LAN. Very easy to protect, from WEP on up, a good idea unless you have a reason to be paying for your neighbor's Internet.



Recommendation: Since you w …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 8 2008
Chuckzilla
Fr. Flannigan's All Night Cafe
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  • High bandwidth user
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