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Linksys WRT54G2

 

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  • User Score (314)
    7.8 7.8 from 314 reviewers
  • Expert Score (1)
    9.0 9.0 from 1 reviewer
  • Value for money (13)
    8.7 8.7 from 13 reviewers
  • Features (9)
    9.7 9.7 from 9 reviewers
  • Ease of use (4)
    6.8 6.8 from 4 reviewers
  • Performance (8)
    9.9 9.9 from 8 reviewers
  • Installation (8)
    8.3 8.3 from 8 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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  • Expert Reviews

  1. SmallNetBuilder

    SmallNetBuilder
    19 June 2008

    Repackage of the biggest-selling consumer 802.11b/g wireless router. Read more

    • >70 Mbps routing speed, Uplink QoS, Internal antennas don't reduce performance
    • Routing throughput falloff with >~20 Mbps Internet connection, 10/100 switch

  2. REVIEW STREAM

    REVIEW STREAM
    9.0/10
    23 June 2008

    It looked very stylish to me, It didn’t look exactly as i thought it would be ( a gadget with antennas that is a size of a wide brick). The installation was a breeze i remember how my brother would install int in a matter of minutes, there was just a minor problem that he needed to call to Linksys . but it was just few minutes and it worked well, Now, i know how it worked. I love this thing because it made me work with no wires at all. Read more

  3. goodgearguide.com.au

    review.goodgearguide.com.au
    18 June 2008

    If you don't need a fast, draft-n wireless network, the Linksys WRT54G2 is one of the best options on the market. This is mainly because it's so easy to set up, is a reliable performer, and comes with the convenient LELA configuration and monitoring utility. Plus, it looks good: it's black, sleek, and doesn't have any protruding antennas. Read more

    • Nice design, easy to set up and use
    • Slow wireless speed, short range

  4. Atomic Maximum Power Computing

    8 March 2007

    In the nefarious world of Wi-Fi standards 802.11b is still king, despite its low bandwidth of only 11 Mb/s. The competing 802.11a standard offers up to 54Mb/s, but apart from some dual standard supporting hardware, it has not received the support expected thanks to the prominence of 802.11b and general lack of interoperability between the two. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Excellent Home/Small Office Router

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: Nenad, J&R
    24 December 2010

    The perfect one for Home Wireless solution.Very easy to set up, all the features you need but doesn't supports dd-wrt 3rd part firmware.Some 802.11g compatible wireless routers utilize special technology to accelerate connections beyond the standard 54 Mbps performance level but this Linksys router have good performance and signal range, [...] Read more

    • Easy To Set Up, Fast
    • Insecure

  2. Nice Router

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: Calvariae, Newegg
    18 June 2011

    I purchased this router as a refurbished item from Fleabay as one of their dailydeals and it's been going strong for over a year-and-a-half of constant use. I'll be upgrading to a N compliant router in the near future and I hope it will last as long as this one did. Read more

    • Easy setup (having stock firmware isn't the end of the world)
    • The only complaint I have is how awful this thing is at handling a large amount of upload connections. I have to limit utorrent's upload speed to 25 kB/s or all web tr...

  3. "DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!! OR any LINKSYS!"

    CNET
    1.0/10
    Reviewer: yougoangel, CNET
    13 October 2010

    I just bought this router last August of 2009. One year and one month later, I am told I cannot use it to connect the PC3. And now, the settings have been altered and Linksys refuses to assist me with reconnecting it unless I pay them another $30. Freaken rediculous. If I don't find a way to fix myself, I will sue!!!! Read more

    • There are no pros. I am beginning to wonder if I need to buy a MAC.... with a built in wireless card. Forget these stupid external parts needed for my PC. I am done wi...
    • Won't connect to x-box or my new PS3. Loses connection on my lap top constantly.

  4. Excellent product.

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: sbralr, Ebay
    1 week ago See Product at eBay ($9.95)

    Bought this just before Christmas and set it up for my Kindle Fire, the setup was very easy, with no problems. I liked it so much I recommended one for my daughter, and set hers up again with no problems. My son who is a network engineer recommended this product. I am very pleased with it. Read more or see product

  5. Disappointment

    PriceGrabber
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: rst1969, PriceGrabber
    16 November 2009

    I bought my router in May. Up until about two weeks ago, I had no problem. Then, I lost my connection. I disconnected my ethernet-connected computer directly to the modem and my internet was perfect. The problem is that my primary computer is the one that connects to the internet wirelessly. So, I called Linksys, reset the router updated some settings. Then, Sunday night I lost my connection again. Read more

    • Easy to install, good speed
    • loses connectivity after 6 months

  • WikiFreak Description

Linksys WRT54G2

The Linksys WRT54G2 is a wireless-G broadband router with IEEE 802.3/IEEE 802.3u/IEEE 802.11g/b network protocol, has 10/100 RJ45 port for internet and LAN connectivity, 2 internal antennas, WLAN/LAN, internet, WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), UPnP support, SPI-firewall, WiFi Protected AccessTM 2, and WEP. It measures 203 x 35 x 160 mm and weighs 160 g. Minimum system requirements are Internet Explorer 6.0 or Firefox 1.0, a CD-ROM drive, and Windows XP / Vista operating system.

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Linksys WRT54G2

The Linksys WRT54G2 is a wireless-G broadband router with IEEE 802.3/IEEE 802.3u/IEEE 802.11g/b network protocol, has 10/100 RJ45 port for internet and LAN connectivity, 2 internal antennas, WLAN/LAN, internet, WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), UPnP support, SPI-firewall, WiFi Protected AccessTM 2, and WEP. It measures 203 x 35 x 160 mm and weighs 160 g. Minimum system requirements are Internet Explorer 6.0 or Firefox 1.0, a CD-ROM drive, and Windows XP / Vista operating system.

Features

The WRT54G2 Internet-sharing Router features 4-port Switch, and Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point. It shares a single Internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired and Wireless-G/-B devices. The router connects computers in a network with the Internet, enabling communication, sharing resources and files, as well as printing on a shared printer. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup allows users to configure wireless devices with a push the button on the router. Other Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled wireless device then automatically creates WPA2 connection that protects data and privacy with up to 256-bit industrial-strength encryption. The Router serves as a DHCP Server, has SPI firewall to protect PCs against intruders and Internet attacks, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users’ access to the Internet.

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 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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  • Manufacturer's Description

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 Wireless-B (802.11b at 11Mbps) devices to the network. There’s also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Connect four PCs directly, or attach more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the…

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    Wireless G Broadband Router, Wireless-G WRT54G2
  • 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

Release Date

  • First seen
    9 March 2007

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