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Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster
Binding: Electronics
Manufacturer: Linksys
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Features: Warranty - 3 years, Standards - IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, Ports - One 10/100 RJ-45 Port, Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports, Button - Power Port, Reset Button, Cabling Type - UTP CAT 5
Average Rating: 4.0
Total Customer Reviews: 552
List Price: $95.03
Our Price: Too low to display
Sales Rank: 113
Product Description
LINKSYS WRT54GS -- The 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 Internet connection. Easy configuration with web browser based configuration utility Linksys Parental Control Service (free trial included) keeps your family safe on the Internet, setting profiles for time-of-day and day-of-week access restrictions, and controlling which of 16 content categories each family member is allowed to see Also includes email & instant messaging filters
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Solid router - but setup could use some easier configuration access
Overall - a solid router - with great signal-strength and relatively easy setup. My only beef was related to needing to get into the configuration to tweak some of the security settings. Linksys seems to assume that the average user shouldn't even know what the security settings are - let alone change them - so doesn't make them accessible in their pre-packaged utility for managing the network. You have to access the router directly - which was made more difficult by the fact that they provide the wrong default IP address to access the router in the documentation ("Oh yeah - the info on the website and the user manual is wrong" said tech support..." Not encouraging)
That being said - if you just want to get something up and running quickly, and don't mind sticking with their defaults - it is a no hassle setup.
A good high-bandwidth router
My Belkin router began performing poorly during high-bandwidth times (ie. downloads, gaming, tivo, etc). I spoke with several people about an inexpensive replacement since I work in the IT field. Almost everyone of them said Linksys. With such a strong lean toward Linksys, I decided on buying one and went with the SpeedBoost version, since I do a lot of in-home networking as well.
It is a great router and I would recommend it for most. Here are my pros and cons:
Pros:
- Fair price
- Linksys = Cisco
- Many configurable options (including parental controls)
- Its fast and can handle tons of bandwidth
Cons:
- Initial setup was WAY more complicated than it should be
- Should have come with directions for intermediate/advanced users
- Using their setup software was an awful experience
- Does not wall mount
All in all I am pleased with my choice.
Linksys with speedbooster
The router was very easy to set up and our wireless network was up and running in less than 15 minutes. The Macs we had recognized the network immediately. The XP computers took a little coaxing but eventually we were able to sign on 4 computers.
LINKSYS WRT54GS ISSUES
As usual, delivery was timely and the deal went smoothly. As for the router, this was my first experience with wireless networking and I feel very strongly that the setup directions need more detail. Eventually it was up and running but then I discovered that the swithching power supply for the router also emits a noisy RF signal. I would not have discoered this except that I am an amateur radio operator and found the signal able to be heard on one of the VHF ham bands. This is something that LINKSYS could easily remedy, however, I have contacted them and heard nothing in response after two weeks. I ran CAT5e from the second floor to the basement and was done with it. Larry
Easy to set up, good connection, speedbooster does not make a difference.
This router is easy to set up with the included CD. The set up is very simple and takes only a few minutes. I did not experience any additional boost in speed with the speed booster, it works just the same as my older G band router.
I prefer this router to the new Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Routeras it gives me a better signal in my 2-storey house. The WRT54G2 gave me a much weaker signal in the some spots than this one. During set up the CD also installs a Connection Advisor software on your computer that diagnoses and refreshes your connection in case you experience problems. It has come in handy a couple of times to connect to the internet especially as I use my laptop in multiple wireless locations and some times the settings can go awry.
I got this router at a sub 40 dollar price at a big box electronics retailer. It's a bit more expensive on Amazon.
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