Linksys WRT54G2

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  • easy to set up, easy to install, easy install, very good speed, quick set up
  • unable to upgrade antenna

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 devic…

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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.

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Manufacturer's Specs

  • Features
    All-in-one Internet-sharing Router, 4-port Switch, and Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point
  • Features
    Shares a single Internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired and Wireless-G and -B devices
  • Features
    Push button setup feature makes wireless configuration secure and simple
  • Features
    High security: Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2), wireless MAC address filtering, powerful SPI firewall
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Review Summary

Linksys has launched a new wireless-G broadband router aimed at consumers, the WRT54G2, the successor to the Cisco WRT54G.

Featuring a new "sleek" design that the comapny hopes will mean folk will want to "proudly display" alongside other consumer tech, the router has an internal antenna.

The WRT54G2 ships with the Linksys EasyLink Advisor application, a simple-to-use software package designed to take away the technical hassle of setting up a wireless network.

Security can be configured with one butto…

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Linksys has launched a new wireless-G broadband router aimed at consumers, the WRT54G2, the successor to the Cisco WRT54G.

Featuring a new "sleek" design that the comapny hopes will mean folk will want to "proudly display" alongside other consumer tech, the router has an internal antenna.

The WRT54G2 ships with the Linksys EasyLink Advisor application, a simple-to-use software package designed to take away the technical hassle of setting up a wireless network.

Security can be configured with one button on the WRT54G2 thanks to the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) feature that sees users push the WPS button on the router and on another WPS-enabled wireless device to create an encrypted wireless connection between them.

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The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there’s the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect both screaming fast Wireless-G (802.11g at 54Mbps) and …

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  1. Dial Up 28K is faster. Worst product on amazon!

    Reviewer: Buyzillion.com
    3 weeks ago
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    Last night I was at the computer store and I asked the guy behind the counter about how to make my interwebs faster. he suggested upgrading my hardware to a Wireless router. he said its easy to do and I can get better speeds out of my connection. What a mistake that was! Not only did installation take over 3 hours, but I never got the thing working! There was no spot on it to connect my 28.8K modem either! So i quickly went back to the store to return the wireless... Read more

  2. Reviewer: monkeylou, Dell
    22 October 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Ease of use 4
    4.0
     

    I not have it for to long. if keep working great I would say that it is a great product to have. Read more

  3. Reviewer: Anonymous, CompUSA.com
    14 October 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Ordered this on Thursday and had it the next Monday. Installed on Vista 64-bit in about 5 min (including a slightly cramped wire run to back of computer. Communicated with Wii effortlessly. Read more

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