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Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router
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MSRP: $73.37
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Manufacturer: Linksys
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Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router Features
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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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Additional Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router Information
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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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What Customers Say About Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router:
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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 have a 2600 sq ft home and the router is in a downstairs office. 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. 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.
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. This router is very easy to configure, most certainly for someone who has configured a Cisco router before.
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). After purchasing a Macbook, this was a replacement for a Linksys wired router I was using. I live in a ranch style house, and due to interference only about half the house is within range of the wireless signal. The range on this seems only a little better than other wireless routers I've used in the past. 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.
I was worried it had to do with the materials in our walls, but a TRENDnet device came in a did the job. It had issues even keeping a strong signal for 50ft. All the reviews that talk about the ease of use are entirely on the money. My problem came with the range of the device.
The range is pretty good and the ability to wirelessly filter MAC address is perfect. Can't go wrong with this router. I installed it in 30 minutes , now I have my wired desktop PC , wireless laptop and PS3 sharing files.
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