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Linksys WRT54GS

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Learn MoreThe Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster is really three devices in one box. First, there’s the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G, Wireless-B, and other performance-enhanced SpeedBooster devices to the network. There’s also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL …

Specifications

  • Features
    All-in-one Internet-sharing Router, 4-port Switch, and up to 35% performance enhanced Wireless-G Access Point
  • Features
    Shares a single Internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired, Wireless-G, -B, and SpeedBooster devices
  • Features
    Push button setup feature makes wireless configuration secure and simple
  • Features
    High security: Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2), 802.1x, wireless MAC address filtering, powerful SPI firewall

Linksys WRT54GS

The Linksys WRT54GS is a high speed wireless router that is compatible with the 802.11g and 802.11b networking standards. This Linksys Wireless G broadband router features SpeedBooster technology. It measures 7.32 x 6.06 x 1.89 inches and weighs 13.58 ounces.

The WRT54GS 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. And, when used with othe…

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Linksys WRT54GS

The Linksys WRT54GS is a high speed wireless router that is compatible with the 802.11g and 802.11b networking standards. This Linksys Wireless G broadband router features SpeedBooster technology. It measures 7.32 x 6.06 x 1.89 inches and weighs 13.58 ounces.

The WRT54GS 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. And, when used with other SpeedBooster-enhanced devices, the WRT54GS promises up to 35% increased performance over WIreless G.

The Linksys WRT54GS 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. All 4 Ethernet ports feature support for auto-crossover (MDI/MDI-X), eliminating the need for crossover cables.

For security, the D-Link DI-524 provides a built-in Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall with WEP and 128 bit Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA 2) data encryption. The built-in firewall and security controls offer advanced security features such as MAC address filtering, Internet access policies with time scheduling and support for VPN Pass-through.

For easy configuration, the Linksys WRT54GS provides a web browser-based utility. It also features a push button setup function for simple wireless configuration.

The WRT54GS package comes with a single Ethernet cable and a Setup CD that includes a copy of the Norton Internet Security software.

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  1. Linksys WRT54GS

    Reviewer: Digitaltrends
    09 October 2006
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G, Wireless-B, and other... Read more

  2. Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Reviewed

    Reviewer: Tom's Guide
    01 April 2004

    The empire strikes back in the "enhanced" 802.11g wars! Linksys has introduced its first SpeedBooster products fueled by Broadcom's Afterburner technology. We rushed the WRT54GS Wireless-G Router with SpeedBooster onto our test bench and have the first-available in-depth review. How does Afterburner stack up against Super-G? Does more money really buy you more performance? All this and more will be revealed... Read more

  1. Best wireless G rounter and access point

    Reviewer: Tae S. Shin "ScientificDeveloper", Amazon
    5 days ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    As a router: I bought this product five years ago to access internet in several devices at home as this one had best reviews among routers in Amazon.com. So I won't bother telling you how good it was as a router. As a access point: But last year when I moved to new house, I needed to widen my network signal range for the house. And an access point was also necessary for my internet phone and desktop computer that are located separately from my router (due to strange... Read more

  2. Don't expect to use this with DSL - straight out of the box.

    Reviewer: Randy, Digitaltrends
    11 April 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Hey Curt. It's not the Linksys router's fault. The DSL modem is configured to clash with most home networking gear so the phone company can peddle their own wireless products. The average user will have one heck of a time setting up a router after a cable modem - especially with the automatic configuration disk provided with the router. Incompatabilities with the subnet and gateway addresses are the usual culprits. These incompatabilities, however easy to overcome, are... Read more

  3. Installed Flawlessly in less than 30 minutes!

    Reviewer: Wolf, PriceSpider.com
    25 October 2006
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I had an existing Router and Wireless access point from Linksys, the router started acting up so I decided to replace both of them with this wireless router. The key is to get an Internet connection from your DSL modem directly to your computer, once you can get online the rest is cake. I unplugged my main computer from the old router and plugged it directly into the Verizon DSL modem. Turned on my computer and was able to get online immediately. Once you can, insert... Read more

  4. Reviewer: T1743, Rate it all!
    15 July 2006
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router 5 I haven't had any problems with this router. It does what it is supposed to and the support that comes with it is great. Easy breeezy to install as well. Read more

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