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Linksys WRT54GS

 

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  • User Score (417)
    6.4 6.4 from 417 reviewers
  • Expert Score (5)
    8.0 8.0 from 5 reviewers
  • Value for money (7)
    6.8 6.8 from 7 reviewers
  • Ease of use (6)
    6.8 6.8 from 6 reviewers
  • Reliability (5)
    7.7 7.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Ease of setup (5)
    5.7 5.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Speed performance (5)
    7.3 7.3 from 5 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

Experts:
9-10
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7-8
(4)
5-6
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3-4
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1-2
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Users:
9-10
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7-8
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3-4
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. PC Magazine

    PC Magazine
    8.0/10
    31 August 2005

    A popular wireless-networking manufacturer has simplified the process of setting up a secure home network. Read more

    • Easy setup. Free firmware upgrade for existing compatible routers/client cards.
    • None.

  2. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    9 June 2004

    The Linksys WRT54GS is especially well suited for networks with both 802.11g and 802.11b connections. Read more

    • Fast mixed-mode speeds; removable antennas; easy to set up; VPN pass-through.
    • No mounting bracket; slower enhanced speeds than those of routers from D-Link and Netgear.

  3. SmallNetBuilder

    SmallNetBuilder
    23 June 2004

    802.11g Router based on Broadcom "Afterburner" chipset. Does not support bridging and repeating Read more

    • Up to 50% best-case throughput improvement, Upgradeable antennas, Resonably-priced parental control service option
    • Poor throughput vs. distance performance, Limited port filtering if you don't use the optional parental control service, Very limited wireless monitoring

  4. Bonafide

    Bonafide
    29 August 2004

    Today at BFR we are going to be taking a look at the Linksys WRT54GS Wireless Router and WMP56G PCI Wireless Card. Several important qualities of the router are going to be closely examined such as ease of setup/installation and performance. These are the features that seem to be most pertinent to the consumer so it is the aforementioned which will be discussed thoroughly. We will also take a look at the wireless adapter and see how installation went. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. "5 years of continuous use, no issues!"

    CNET
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: Chonaman, CNET
    2 November 2011

    I'm a professional network technician and run my own business. I've been using this router as a switch and WAP for my home network. It's on 24/7, and only powered off during lightning storms or prolonged absence from home. I've been using Comcast xfinity cable with a Arris TM502G digital modem connected to the router on the front end. I couldn't be happier with this router. Read more

    • -Works as advertised, both wired and wirelessly -Plenty of options for custom rules, access & security generally -Speedy for all general networking activities -Reliabl...
    • -Security logs provide minimal information about Inbound connections

  2. dd-wrt

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: techmark, Newegg
    13 July 2010

    you really do have to wait several minutes between commands with dd-wrt (the kernel is compressed and their is not much memory). but for your "bricking" risk, you are rewarded with a very good, full featured router Read more

    • inexpensive fixer upper. w/ original operating sys wireless power started slipping after 1 day. upgraded to dd-wrt(micro) and it is a fantastic , full bandwidth, wirel...
    • be patient and read, read, read, and do FULL (30,30,30) reset when your supposed to.

  3. having problem with Roku

    Ebay
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: varghesepc, Ebay
    3 December 2011 See Product at eBay ($13.99)

    I bought an old one. But it working properly. I can reccomend. My Roku is having problem with this router, I don,t know, may be it need a more powerful router. Read more or see product

  4. Right product, right price

    B&H Photo
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Dad2Twins, B&H Photo
    26 November 2008

    I use this for a small home network. I have the desktop connected via one of the four hardwire ports. I also have a laptop and PS3 connected wireless. The signal is very strong. the only draw back is I couldn't get it to work at first. It kept saying I wasn't connected to the internet yet I was. Read more

    • Fast, Reliable
    • Difficult To Set Up

  5. Great Wireless Router

    PriceGrabber
    10/10
    Reviewer: shagnat, PriceGrabber
    26 February 2008

    I had never done a home network and was intimidated at trying after reading some others' horror stories. All of my worry was for naught. This thing is totally plug 'n play with my custom built Home Desktop and my HP Pavilion notebook. Desktop is running XP, laptop is running Vista Premium Home. Some folks said NOT to run the CD first. I don't know why, all it does is tell you how to hook things up. My router is old. Read more

    • Simple, and easy to use.
    • Would like some monitoring software just for giggles.`

  6. IT DOES WORK WITH VISTA,VERY WELL THANK

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: PENO, J&R
    13 March 2009

    FOR THE PRICE IT'S GREAT. Read more

    • Easy To Setup, Fast, Fast Connection Speed, Reliable connection, Secure Connection

  7. Stay away from this router

    Walmart
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: Walmart
    15 June 2010

    This router is a piece of junk. I have had this product for approximately 6 months and I am on the phone with support all of the time for hours at a time. It will work fine for a few hours and then I will lose internet connection. 2X it did something so my IP address was no longer recognized and I had to call support to have them correct the problem only to have it happen again. Read more

  8. Most Helpful First

    Amazon
    Reviewer: Vishal Gupta "tech geek", Amazon
    17 April 2009

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  9. Great Product - Easy to Use

    10/10
    Reviewer: lgemmel1958, pcmag.com
    10 February 2006

    I bought this router for my home network off the shelf from Bureau en Gros (Staples)and have been very pleased with the product, the reception, and most importantly the easy to use interface. Initially I used this to create a home network between my PC and my wireless Dell Notebook, sharing a dial up internet connection from the PC. Although not the standard use, Linksys excellent web support showed exactly how to configure as a router instead of a gateway. Read more

  10. Linksys - Reliable, Speedy but BAD Installation

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: burns2007, Ciao
    5 June 2007

    Introduction ************* The linksys router is built to allow a wireless internet connection within three hundred meters by connecting to an internet connection from another computer as well as offering multiple security abilities. Not only is it meant to be able to send a wireless signal but allow for other computers near by connecting to the router through Ethernet cables . Read more

    • Reliable, Speed, Features
    • Installation

  • WikiFreak Description

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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  • Manufacturer's Description

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

Release Date

  • First seen
    29 April 2004

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Previous questions about this product

  • Problems connecting through Easy Link Advisor

    I am trying to set up my router on my computer and when I try and set it up through the "Easy Link Advisor" that comes with the router, it says it cannot connect to the internet, however I can connect manually through the router by going to internet explorer.

    Answered by MrHarry 2009-07-31:

    If you want to use Linksys EasyLink Advisor you should un-install it and re-install it. You can refer here:

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