Linksys ® WRT54GL Cable/DSL Router 802.11G with Switch

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  • Reliable connection (104)
  • Secure connection (94)
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  • Reliable (20)
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  • Small (16)
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  • Difficult to set up (31)
  • Unreliable connection (16)
  • Slow connection speed (4)
  • Hard to install (3)
  • Not secure (3)
  • A bit difficult to set up (1)
  • Bumps ip out of pc (1)
  • Can be a little tricky (1)
  • Can be mysterious (1)

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  • Home network (131)
  • Small networks (24)
  • Home (23)
  • Small office (11)
  • Secure networks (6)
  • Large office (4)
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Wireless-G Broadband Router All-in-one Internet-sharing Router, 4-port Switch, and Wireless-G Access Point. Features 54Mbps wireless networking standard that's almost 5 times as fast as the widely deployed Wireless-B. Wireless-G is the upcoming 54Mbps wireless networking standard that's almost five times as fast as the widely deployed Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country - but since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices can also interoperate with existing 11Mbps Wireless-B equipment.Since both standards are built in, you can protect your investment in existing 802.11b infrastructure, and migrate to the new screaming fast Wireless-G standard as your needs grow.Features and Benefits: Complies with 802.11g and 802.11b (2.4GHz) Standards Unsurpassed Wireless Security with Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Enhanced Internet Security Management Functions including &nbsp&nbsp&nbspInternet Access Policies with Time Schedules All LAN Ports Support Auto-Crossover (MDI/MDI-X) &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp- No Need for Crossover Cables SecureEasySetup push button makes it easy to configure your &nbsp&nbsp&nbspwireless devicesThe Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to the network. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices. Connect four PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection, files, and other resources such as printers and hard disk storage space.To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Broadband Router can encode all wireless transmissions using 128-bit WEP encryption, and also supports industrial-strength Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) wireless security. The Router protects your PC from most known Internet attacks with a powerful Stateful Packet Inspection firewall. It can also serve as a DHCP Server, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet. And even with all this power, set up is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router 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!Verified Linksys products have been tested with Intel Centrino Mobile Technology for compatibility and interoperability, further enhancing your wireless experience.

Specifications:Standards - IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11bChannels - 11 Channels (US, Canada)- 13 Channels (Europe and Japan)Ports/Buttons- Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port- LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports- One Power Port- One Reset Button- One SES ButtonLEDs - Power, DMZ, WLAN, LAN (1, 2, 3, 4), InternetSecurity Features - Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall, Internet PolicyWireless Security - Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), - WEP- Wireless MAC FilteringMinimum Requirements:- 200MHz or faster processor- 64MB of RAM- Internet Explorer 5.5 or Firefox 1.0 or Higher for &nbsp&nbsp&nbspWeb-based configuration- CD-ROM Drive- Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP- Network Adapter

Specification Description
Model 10273676, 563043, LKSWRT54GL, WRT54G
UPC 745883553853
Accessory Indicator Yes
Auto Sensing Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Complies with 802.11g and 802.11b (2.4GHz) standardsUnsurpassed wireless security with Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2)
Cables Included Ethernet cable
Capacity UOM mAh
Compatible Platforms Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
Connections RJ-45 Ethernet in (4)RJ-45 Internet out (1)
Cordless/Wireless Yes
Country Of Origin China
Data Link Protocol TCP/IP
Description Header Free your network.
Display Catalog Number 55033626
Enclosure Color Black
Form Factor Detachable
Humidity Range Operating 10~85%
Included in the Box WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband RouterSetup CD-ROM with Norton Internet SecurityUser Guide on CD-ROMPower adapter
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Part Number WRT54GL
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Max Operating Temperature 104 Fahrenheit
Min Operating Temperature 32 Fahrenheit
Model WRT54GL
Networking 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11b/g
Networking Compliant Standards Ethernet; Wi-Fi
Networking Features 10/100Base-T Ethernet; 802.11b/g Wi-Fi® compliant WLAN
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
PC Interface Supported RJ-45 Ethernet
Power Device AC adapter included
Product Depth 6.1
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 1.9
Product Type Wireless
Product Weight 13.9
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 7.3
Radio Channel Qty 11 Channels
Required to function Windows® 2000, XP, or Vista®Internet Explorer 6.0 or Firefox 1.0 or higher for Web-based configurationCD-ROM Drive
Supported Languages English
Wireless NIC 802.11b/g

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[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Easy as Pie !

"It works well.. Tried another brand that did not work consistantly....... happy happy..." Read Full Review »

May 21, 2008 by Ken

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3.0
Linksys' standard 54G wireless router

"This is the Linksys WRT54G wireless router. It competes with the likes of Netgear's WGR614NA and Belkin's F5D7230-4. Under most normal circumstances, you can get around 50 ft. of wireless range inside of a home made of normal materials. These types of devices tend to not go through floors very well. If you need additional range, you could consider the Linksys Range Expander or a Linksys Access Point The WRT5..." Read Full Review »

Jul 31, 2007 by MagicSquid

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Linksys ® WRT54GL Cable/DSL Router 802.11G with Switch Review

Linksys® WRT54G Wireless-G Router

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast
  • Highly Compatible
  • Secure
  • Small

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Wii
 

"I have had this router for about 1 month. The router works great. I bought it primarily for use with my Wii that I bought not to long ago and for a laptop I plan to buy. I didn't know any thing about routers so I reasearched for weeks and saw great router brands but the one brand that kept getting r …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 2 2008
Sandro9412
Centerville, OH
I am:
  • Low bandwidth user
 

Linksys ® WRT54GL Cable/DSL Router 802.11G with Switch Review

A Fine Purchase

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast
  • Secure
  • Small

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
 

"I installed this wireless router for the purpose of connecting my hand-held computer. The router installed without any difficulty, as I had hoped. Getting the wireless device set-up properly was another story. However, once I accomplished that, the connection with the hand-held is simple and quic …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 10 2009
The Doctor
NJ
I am:
  • High bandwidth user
Reviewed at:
Price: $69.99
 
 

Linksys ® WRT54GL Cable/DSL Router 802.11G with Switch Review

Superb, as expected!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast
  • Highly Compatible
  • Rock-Solid
  • Secure
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Large Office
  • Secure Networks
  • Small Office
 

"I bought the WRT54GL for the simple fact that it is without-a-doubt the most consistently highest-rated router on the market. True, there are some new spec-N router that look promising, but no other device compares to the stellar history of the WRT54GL. Before this purchase, I had the Linksys WRT1 …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 27 2009
PdNtSpA
San Diego, CA
I am:
  • High bandwidth user
Reviewed at:
Price: $59.99
 

Linksys ® WRT54GL Cable/DSL Router 802.11G with Switch Review

NOT FOR GAMING

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast
  • Small

    Cons

  • Unreliable

    Best Uses

  • Small Office
 

"The wrt54g is a good router but it is a nightmare for gamers. From my personal experience, I can say that the biggest problem with this router is the Nat setting. If it is set on strict or even moderate there is pretty much no way to get it to open. This causes a player-to-player connectivity proble …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 6 2009
Josh the informer
hillsdale, NJ
I am:
  • Low bandwidth user
 

Linksys ® WRT54GL Cable/DSL Router 802.11G with Switch Review

Up and running 1-2-3 with DD-WRT

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast
  • Highly Compatible
  • Secure

    Cons

  • Can be mysterious

    Best Uses

  • Home
 

"This came highly recommended for use with DD-WRT firmware and I found it relatively easy to replace the firmware per detailed instructions on the Web. DD-WRT has step-by-step configuration instructions that I badly needed. I had intended to use it as a repeater and may still, but ended up using it …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 22 2009
Bob
Bergen County, NJ
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  • High bandwidth user
Reviewed at:
Price: $59.99
 
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