The Linksys WRT54G 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.
Linksys Wireless-G WRT54G Router
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Written By opinionated3
Date Written Jul 28 2005
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I just recently bought my wife a laptop for our 20th anniversary so she could sit on the coach and relax while she is online. That immediately presented a problem with how she was going to connect to the Internet. The laptop had a built in 56K modem so...
Strength
Easy Installation, well secured wireless connection
Weakness
None so far
Bottom Line
I would definitely recommend this router to everyone, because it was very easy to setup.
Linksys WRT54GS Wireless Router: Bringing Wireless To The Masses
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Written By kjell1979
Date Written Apr 26 2006
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A year ago I started a new job. They gave me a laptop that had a built in wireless card which I could take home and do work as necessary. Previous to that I had been an advocate of using hard wired Ethernet when possible because wireless creates what I...
Strength
ease of use, security, useful features, compatibility
Weakness
performance, expensive, questions about construction
After recommending Linksys to everyone during my days at Best Buy, I've decided to take the plunge when Fry's Electronics had it on sale for $59.99. This is not a bad price considering that it still goes for $79.99 at most retail stores (and recently...
Strength
Easy configuration, works in most enviroments out of the box, highly hackable
Weakness
Did not work well for me (may be my area)
Bottom Line
A highly featured wireless router that is relatively inexpensive, and easily hackable because of it's Linux-based firmware.
Wireless-G is the next wave in wireless networking technology. Wireless-G WAP's, and Network Interface Cards (NIC's) are capable of transmitting and receiving data at speeds of up to 54Mbps, almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B...
Strength
Three-n-one product: router, WAP, 4-port switch; capable of dual protocol transmit and receive.
Weakness
Tech support; wrong MAC address labeled on the bottom of the unit.
Bottom Line
The WRT54G is a highly flexible unit at an affordable price.
Great Buy For First Time Buyers Looking To Set Up a Wireless Home Network I
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Written By lynus
Date Written Mar 30 2005
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INTRODUCTION There are two ways to approach buying a wireless router to create a wireless home network. One way includes visiting a Best Buy store, and telling a store associate that you want a wireless home network, listening to their...
Strength
Designed for the home user and the business user.
Weakness
Configuration is so vast with little instructions making it confusing.
Bottom Line
Besides being a good start to a home network, the Linksys WRT54G is also compatible with add-on's that will help make the process of setting up a home network easier.
The wireless, hassle-less gateway for your small network
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Written By janika
Date Written Mar 02 2005
Summary
Going wireless For someone who is not into computer technology this might sound so out of this World and an untouchable thing. The Linksys Wireless-G router changes all that. Going wireless has never been easier than with this device. I chose...
Strength
Ease of use, price, speed
Weakness
Short signal range, Technical support
Bottom Line
When you need it, how you need it. The Linksys Wireless G is there for you every time. Just don’t park in front of it!
This is a fine wireless SOHO solution. I'm using it between my DSL four port router and my internal NYC apartment network. For a cable modem, you'd do just what I did--connect the router to your cable modem using standard netwok cable. Set-up was qui...
Strength
No more cables. No more worms.
Weakness
Very small security risks.
Bottom Line
If you're currently naked to the net, you need to get a firewall of some kind in place. This device does the trick, and provides wireless convenience to boot.
After fiddling for too long with ethernet cables around my house, I realized that wireless products were much less expensive than I had originally though. And I was right. A visit to my local Best Buy, I found that there were many products,...
Strength
Good brand name, inexpensive. Straightforward product.
Weakness
Power adapter is kinda bulky.
Bottom Line
For the basic home user, and even the basic home office user this is a great product. And the 24/7 tech support is very useful.
Great Price for A Great Product, Can't beat the Firewall
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Written By mattlegres
Date Written Feb 01 2005
Summary
An Important Note is there are many versions of this router as well as firmware. Currently they are on hardware version 2.2 and firmware 3.0. I have version 2.2 It would be a good idea only to read reviews for the current version because some of the...
Strength
Firewall is perfect, Great Price, Decent Wireless range
Weakness
The power plug is a little big
Bottom Line
It has all the features you need in a cool looking case, and it cost the same as all the other router. Can't Beat the Firewall
Linksys has a history of offering great value in small home and home office networking devices. The WRT54G continues and in many ways improves upon this legacy. This is even more noteworthy as Linksys was purchased by Cisco as this product was rolling...
Strength
Inexpensive, comprehensive, open sourced router, part of a legacy of innovative products.
Weakness
It lacks content filtering and robust firewall, but there is alternative open source software available.
Bottom Line
For most families &SOHO's buying this router should be easy. It's got a long lineage, Linksys is part of Cisco now, Cisco at low cost! It doesn't get better!
