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Linksys WRT54GL Wireless Broadband Router

Linksys WRT54GL Wireless Broadband Router

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WirelessG is the upcoming 54Mbps wireless networking standard that's almost five times faster than the widely deployed WirelessB (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hots... Read More

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Title: Linksys WRT54G with SES Review - Routers

Pros: - Simple wireless security, - Good wireless performance

Cons: - Poor ADSL settings, - Requires compatible cards for SES functionality

Summary: Linksys proves that wireless security doesn't have to be a headache with one-touch wireless security.
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Title: WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router

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Title: Linksys Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband

Verdict: Linksys is offering a very smart and quite unique solution that can deliver shared Internet access to places where normal broadband can't reach. We would recommend waiting for the Vodafone 3G broadband service which is significantly faster and doesn't cos

Summary: The Linksys Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband lets you share a Internet connection even if you don't have a fixed-line connection.
90/100
Title: Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router

Pros: Great combination of performance and battery life, Attractive design, solid build quality, Extensive feature set, including built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, plus a SmartCard reader, Good security and manageability for corporate customers., Speeds approaching

Cons: Full desktop replacement functionality may require the purchase of the optional port replicator., One-year warranty, Mixing 802.11b and Wireless-G clients results in poor 802.11b performance, Short operating range compared to that of 802.11b.

Verdict: The low-cost WRT54G delivers reasonably high throughput. But it has a relatively short operating range, and its poor performance with 802.11b devices sits poorly with claims of backward compatibility...

Summary: The low-cost WRT54G delivers reasonably high throughput. But it has a relatively short operating range, and its poor performance with 802.11b devices sits poorly with claims of backward compatibility.
68/100
Title: LinkSys WRT54G WireLess-G Broadband Router and WMP54G PCI network card

Pros: Cheaper now it's a bestseller (with card sometimes bundled)

Cons: If you want to go faster, stay wired; no hardware firewall

Verdict: It installs it works and it's a cheap bestseller, only hardwire firewall fans or those wanting faster than 512K need to look elsewhere for a starter kit.

Summary: - Any cynic who dismissed wireless communication needs to update their opinion. A few years on with competing standards absorbed into two main players, it's solid, established and here to stay. The hardware necessary for virtually wiring up the home has d
70/100
Title: Wireless-G Broadband Router

Pros: Speeds approaching those of 802.11a at an 802.11b router price; easy setup.

Cons: Short operating range compared to that of 802.11b; mixing 802.11b and Wireless-G clients results in poor 802.11b performance; one-year warranty.

Verdict: The low-cost Linksys WRT54G features fairly high throughput. But it has a relatively short operating range, and its poor performance with 802.11b devices makes claimed backward compatibility moot.

69/100
Title: Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router

Pros: Speeds approaching those of 802.11a at an 802.11b router price easy setup.

Cons: One-year warranty mixing 802.11b and Wireless-G clients results in poor 802.11b performance short operating range compared to that of 802.11b.

Verdict: The low-cost WRT54G delivers reasonably high throughput. But it has a relatively short operating range, and its poor performance with 802.11b devices sits poorly with claims of backward compatibility.

68/100
Title: Linksys WRT54GS (e125894) Router

Pros: Easy to install and configure. 4 Port hub provides additional connections.

Cons: Unit is a little large and somewhat unsightly.

Summary: The Linksys WRT54GS (e125894) Router features: Internet-sharing Router, 4-port Switch, and performance enhanced Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point. Shares a single Internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired, Wireless-G, -B, and SpeedBooste
40/100
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Manufacturer Linksys
   MAIN FEATURES  
Connectivity Technology Wireless
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b
Interfaces 1 x 10/100 Base-T
Routing Protocol RIP-1
   AERIAL  
Aerial Type Detachable Antenna x 2
   CONNECTIVITY  
Expansion Slots Total 6
Interfaces 1 x 10/100 Base-T
   DIMENSIONS  
Depth 18.6 cm
Height 4.8 cm
Weight 480 g
Width 20 cm
   NETWORKING  
Connectivity Technology Wireless
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b
Encryption algorithm AES, TKIP, WPA, WPA2
Firewall protection MAC Address Filtering
LAN Standards IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD or Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet)
Routing Protocol RIP-1
Status Indicator Status, Activity, Link (Per Port)
Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g/b