Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router | 
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| Brand: Linksys
Category: CE
List Price: $73.37
Buy New: $31.00
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New (49) Used (3) Refurbished (1) from $39.99
Rating:  242 reviews
Sales Rank: 73
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows XP Professional Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.10
CPU Type: PowerPC G4
Processors: 1
System Memory: 2000
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 1
Modem: N/A
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
nv:Device Type: Wireless Router
Form Factor: Desktop
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11g
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11b
Wireless Data Transfer Rates: 54 Mbps
Wireless Transmit Power: 18 dBm
Security Protocols: WPA
Security Protocols: 128-bit WEP
Security Protocols: 64-bit WEP
Security Protocols: WPA2
Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 10Base-T
Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3u Ethernet 100Base-TX
Routing / Firewall Protoccols: TCP/IP
Routing / Firewall Protoccols: DHCP
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: WRT54G2
Model: WRT54G2
UPC: 745883584062
EAN: 0745883584062
ASIN: B0014J07R2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | All-in-one Internet-sharing router, 4-port switch, and Wireless-G (802.11g) access point | | • | Shares a single Internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired and Wireless-G and -B devices | | • | Push button setup feature makes wireless configuration secure and simple | | • | High security: Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), wireless MAC address filtering, powerful SPI firewall |
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Product Description
The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is three devices in one. The Wireless Access Point lets you connect both 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. The Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. All your computers can print on a shared printer connected anywhere in the house. Your computers can share all kinds of music, digital picture, and document files. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature makes it easy to configure your wireless devices. Just push the button on the Router and on your other Wi-Fi Protected Setup enabled wireless device to automatically create a WPA2 connection that protects your data and privacy with up to 256-bit industrial-strength encryption. The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet. Advanced configuration is a snap with the web-browser-based interface. Power, Wireless, LAN (1-4), Internet, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) LEDs Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), WEP, and Wireless MAC Filtering Security Key Bits FCC, UL, CE, Wi-Fi (802.11b, 802.11g), WPA2, and WMM Certification System Requirements - Internet Explorer 6.0 or Firefox 1.0 or higher for Web-based Configuration, CD-ROM Drive, Windows XP or Vista, and Network Adapter or Wireless Network Adapter Dimensions - 7.99 x 1.38 x 6.3 (203x35x160mm) Weight - 9.88 ounces (0.28 kg)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 237 more reviews...
Good router but does not work with Grandstream HandyTone-286 VOIP December 5, 2008
J. Donaldson (Camarillo, CA USA)
I've had this router for 3 weeks and have it loaded. It set up quite easily with the provided GUI and I was able to used the advanced mode to set some things not available from the simple GIU.
This router is currently handling these devices in my house:
1 PC desktop hardwired (Win XP)
1 Network Hard Drive hardwired
1 Grandstream HandyTone-286 VOIP hardwired
1 Linksys Skype VOIP phone hardwired
3 wireless laptops (2 XP, 1 Vista)
1 playstation 3 wireless
All wireless are set to WPA2 personal for maximum security
I have no signal issues in my 1450 sq foot home.
The included software creates a nice map of all my attached and wireless units and it also allows me to go into advanced mode so I can get to the router directly, bypassing the fancy GUI.
The only issue I have is my previous WRT54G (that died after 2 years) worked fine with my Granstream VOIP but I can't get this one to work with it.
In my case I liked the WRT54G better because the lights were on the front. The location of my router in my computer cabinet doesn't allow me to see the lights on this unit.
While I'm not having issues with signal strength I would be happy to have antennas if that would help. Looks aren't more important than function.
One feature I really like in this WRT54G2 is I can restrict my young son's laptop from gaining access to the internet altogether, or set hours or days that he can access the internet. Otherwise he can use the home LAN to print, even when restricted from the internet. Cool!
 Very Poor Range; Easy to Set Up December 3, 2008
M. S. MAYFIELD (Cameron Park, CA)
I would have given it one star solely due to its lackluster range, but the unit does look sharp and the ease of setup was wonderful.
PROS: It is very easy to set up; the whole process took less than 5 minutes and was completely automated. The last router I set up took over an hour of fiddling and re-setting.
CONS: very low range! I have a 2600 sq ft home and the router is in a downstairs office. The signal gets lost two rooms away, which is surprising and very disappointing.
I liked this router when I set it up but now I intend to return it as its range is so extremely limited. I did a quick search online to find out if I could purchase something to extend it but after 30+ minutes gave up on that idea.
This device would only be useful for small apartments and situations where the wireless devices were within maybe 15-20 feet of the unit.
 Easy to configure December 2, 2008
MARK VANDEWIEL (San Francisco, CA USA)
This router is very easy to configure, most certainly for someone who has configured a Cisco router before. Basic settings are the same and are also configured in the same way as for other wireless Cisco routers.
I used this router to replace an old Wireless B router and wireless is a lot more robust and faster (both for Windows and using Linux).
Value for money is very good for this product.
 Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Router November 30, 2008
Michael E. Boyd (Mercer Island, Washington USA)
After purchasing a Macbook, this was a replacement for a Linksys wired router I was using. Easiest installation and set up of any router I've used to date. I bought it within the last 90 days, so I can not comment yet on how long it will last. However, I have had better luck with Linksys than with other routers I've used in the past (I've had bad experiences with Belkin and Netgear products in the past). The range on this seems only a little better than other wireless routers I've used in the past. I live in a ranch style house, and due to interference only about half the house is within range of the wireless signal.
Easy setup, short range November 28, 2008
Patrick Berry
All the reviews that talk about the ease of use are entirely on the money. My problem came with the range of the device. It had issues even keeping a strong signal for 50ft. I was worried it had to do with the materials in our walls, but a TRENDnet device came in a did the job.
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