Linksys WRT54G2

The Linksys WRT54G2 is a Wireless G broadband router offering an 802.11g wireless Access Point and 4 Ethernet ports. It measures 7.99 x 1.38 x 6.3 inches (W x H x D), weighs 9.88 ounces and has 2 internal antennas.

The WRT54G2 wireless Access Point function complies with the specifications of the 802.11g wireless networking standard. With a Wireless G network, the user can enjoy transfer speeds of up to 54 Mbps. The 802.11g standard is also backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. The Linksys WRT54G2 also has a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Ethernet Switch. With the Ethernet Switch, the user can connect up to 4 computers, print servers or use an Ethernet hub or another switch to expand the wired network.

This Wireless G broadband router can function as a DHCP server and features a built-in Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall with several security features. For data encryption, the Linksys WRT54G2 provides support for WEP and 128 bit Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA 2). With MAC address blocking, the user can limit network access to chosen devices. The WRT54G2 can also filter the user’s access to the Internet. In addition, the router also supports VPN pass-through.

For easy installation, the WRT54G2 provides the Linksys EasyLink Advisor (LELA) and Setup Wizard Software. The included software is compatible with Windows Vista (32 and 64 bit), Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.4 or later. Configuration of the router’s functions is done through Linksys’ web browser-based utility.

The Linksys WRT54G2 also features Wi-Fi Protected Setup. With this convenient feature, the user only has to push a button on the router and another Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled device to establish a WPA 2-encrypted wireless connection.