Manufacturer's Description
Linksys Wireless G Wireless Router
Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router With SpeedBooster.
Product Specifications for
Linksys Wireless G Wireless Router
| Ports |
| Interfaces |
Ethernet - RJ-45 |
| Number of Network Ports |
4 |
| Networking Standards |
| Features |
Integrated Firewall|IPSec|NAT |
| Speeds Supported |
54 Mbps |
| Wireless Security Features |
WEP - 128-bit|WEP - 64-bit |
| Network Architecture Supported |
Ethernet - 10 Mbps Twisted Pair (10BaseT)|Ethernet - 100 Mbps Two-Pair (100BaseTX)|Wireless Ethernet - 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b|Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g |
| More Info |
| URL |
http://www.linksys.com |
| Wireless Device |
| Number of External Antennas |
2 |
| Network Status Indicators |
Collision|Link Status|Power|Wireless |
| Device Type |
Router |
| Warranty |
| Warranty Information |
1 Year Limited Warranty |
| Dimensions |
| Depth |
7.87 in |
| Weight |
1.1 lbs |
| Width |
7.32 in |
| Height |
1.89 in |
Most recent User Reviews for
Linksys Wireless G Wireless Router
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Reviewed by: n337
07-26-07
Duration of ownership:
7
Days
Strengths: -Excellent Signal
-Easy Web-based Setup
-Works Great
Weaknesses:-Software Based Setup doesn't work
-Antenna's aren't disconnectable
Overall Evaluation: This router has worked well for me so far. The signal is great, consistant, and has stayed connected even with multiple stand-by's on both wireless and wired networks and being connected all day. The setup worked great, once I closed the software based and opened the web based configuration. The software works untill it tries to connect to the router. Once you setup your router through the web-based setup, the software works great and tells you all of the devices and internet information in one easy to use interface. I was going to put a set of Powered antenna's outside so that I could acess the wireless in my backyard, but the antenna's don't come off. It doesn't matter though, because the router is strong enough that I don't need powered antenna's. The signal reaches with the built-in antenna's. Great Product that I would reccomend to anyone.
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Reviewed by: Glassman2
06-25-07
Duration of ownership:
2
Weeks
Strengths: Great convenience and performance throughout home.
Weaknesses:Software was useless for setup. Finally reverted back to Windows and installation was a breeze. I have no idea exactly why the accompanying software failed but the instructions were followed to the letter but could not get connected. After restoring the computer back to the original configuration I allowed Windows to handle the chore we were on the net in less than 10 minutes.
Overall Evaluation: Service so far has been great but the setup using the Linksys software was nothing short of a nightmare. I am no computer geek but have always been successful loading new programs from CDs as they're usually fail safe if you follow the instructions. This was an exception! Maybe Linksys should recommend that purchasers use Windows to install the product and save the expense of including a CD.
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Reviewed by:
08-04-08
Duration of ownership:
3
Months
Strengths: Initial set up.
Weaknesses:Tech support
Overall Evaluation: Mine died after 3 months. Spent many hours trying to get it going again with tech support. It was hard to communicate with tech people because English was not their first language. They replaced it twice, I had to pay return shipping. It still didn't work. In the end tech support would put me on hold and hang up.
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Reviewed by: shagnat
02-26-08
Duration of ownership:
Strengths: Simple, and easy to use.
Weaknesses:Would like some monitoring software just for giggles.`
Overall Evaluation: 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. I had bought it a few years ago anticipating working more from home, but, that never panned out, so I just left the router in the box. I had thought about returning it and getting a newer N router, but, saw way too many horror stories about those.I took the plunge and hooked this thing up by the directions on the CD, and wahla, no problems at all. It's been working for a week w/out a hitch. I ran the firmware upgrade and still NO problems.Some others who have problems with this unit just have bad luck. This thing is just too simple to goof up. Really, no smoke, simple easy and works great!!
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Reviewed by: mavigozler
10-09-07
Duration of ownership:
Strengths: You tell me
Weaknesses:Providing a working device without customer hassle
Overall Evaluation: I helped a very hesitant relative pick out a wireless router for his home and we decided Linksys was the most inexpensive on the shelf providing the needed capabilities.Now you can change the word "inexpensive" to "cheapest" with all the connotations that word has about product quality.The WRT54GS stopped working after 2 months, which was 1 month beyond the distributing store's return policy and of course, 10 months or 22 months? before the Linksys warranty ends (depending on whether it was a year or 2-year warranty).Once the tech support verified that the device was beyond user servicability---no LED lights at all came on when the power was hooked up...we didn't know if it was a dead AC adaptor or a burnt-out board in the device----they issued a return merchandise authorization (RMA), which itself was hard to get because the first tech support guy apparently did not register the RMA number---and it did not help that he barely knew how to speak intelligible English----and it took a 2nd call to get a new RMA. When my relative learned he would have to print out two RMA labels---which were not made printable in emails from Linksys----and that he would have to pay for shipping before Linksys send out a replacement---which he assumed would be just as defective, my relative told me that he has a simple policy on NOTHING-BUT-HASSLE warranties: and that is that if the product is defective and breaks within the term, he eats the cost but will never buy a product from the maker again. He said even if he got the replacement and it ended up working without defect for years, he would probably never buy from the manufacturer again and would warn others from doing so.And I agree.At least there are companies out there who warranty their products against defects and assume all the costs associated with replacement.Linksys is not one of them.If a company will NOT assume the costs of replacing their defective products (with the exception of the time and hassle of the user in doing shipping and handling), then their products better work and work perfectly at least through the warranted period. Otherwise, you can write off another customer of that manufacturer and all whom he has influence over.
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