Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router | 
| Brand: Linksys
List Price: $73.37
Buy New: $43.00
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Rating:  278 reviews
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): 12 x 14 x 9
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
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 273 more reviews...
 Works Great! January 5, 2009
B. Traughber
This is my first router for my home, and it works great. Took less than 5 minutes to get it up and running. Very easy to use!
 user unfriendly, frustrating, worthless to us January 5, 2009
Kevin White (Keller, Texas)
Purchased this just to connect my girlfriend's brand new HP Windows Vista 64bit laptop to the cable modem wirelessly. All she wanted it to do was eliminate the cable running from the wall/modem to her desk when using the laptop at her desk, and also take the laptop out on the balcony (12 feet away) on occasion.
Twelve hours of diligent work later, the thing is just an expensive and unneeded extension cord/paper weight. I tried EVERYTHING to get the wireless working. I worked through all the settings on Vista and in the Wireless manager application for the router many many times. Poured through Google searches. Contacted tech support. Reset dozens of times.
I'm pretty stunned at how difficult this is. I mean, we're trying to connect ONE laptop to ONE always-on broadband modem through the very latest version of Windows Vista (all patches and updates installed) so we can eliminate eight feet of cord. HOW HARD IS THIS?? I would have thought for SURE by NOW -- 2009 -- there would be some type of plug and play mechanism for this very simple wireless task. I'm relatively savvy and don't mind configuring a few items at all but this is simply absurd. I expected 20-30 minutes and success, not twelve hours and failure.
I don't know whether to blame Microsoft and Cisco equally, or just Microsoft, or just Cisco. I'm a PC user, but this experience in futility really makes me wonder -- would accomplishing this type of task have been possible on an Apple computer?
Special mention goes to Linksys/Cisco's tech support -- absolutely useless. The PDF manual is likewise extremely lacking in explanation.
I guess we'll just spring for a twenty foot network cable and put up with the stupid cord always being draped across the floor. Yay. Thanks Microsoft and Linksys, maybe in ten more years this task will be doable.
Finally! a good voip router January 2, 2009
Richard J Morgan (Seattle, WA)
for about ten months I struggled with finding a router that worked with my
internet phone (VOIP) service.
I would have issues with dropped calls, terrible connections, etc constantly.
I would have given up on it early on but I had already purchased two years of the service.
I tried to find a good router which offered QoS (quality of service) prioritizing so I could make the phone service quality better...and i even flashed firmware of a couple using the aftermarket router firmware of tomato and dd-wrt.
NOTHING worked....or if it solved one problem, it created another.
I tried routers from Asus, Belkin, Buffalo, Netgear, D-link, and Zyxel.
all I got were headaches and frustration.
then I bught this linksys WRT54G2 and all my troubles vanished.
it connects easily, works well with my PS3, XBOX 360, and my Wii.....
I stream content through it to my MP3 player, and it also works well with my networked printer.
its a great device and I wish I had tried it months ago.
Run don't walk away from this model January 2, 2009
Bob F. (Milwaukee WI USA)
Purchased this router for my new laptop and loved it for the 1st 15 minutes. After that it failed to respond to any attempts to connect unless it was power cycled/rebooted. spent two days on the phone with Linksys support after which they told me it was defective and needed to be replaced. Amazon was great and promptly sent me a 2nd "identical" router. It worked great for 1 day after which it began exhibiting the same behavior, which was that it needed a reboot every 15 minutes to function properly. spent another day on the phone with Linksys which included a remote session via the tech who promptly called me back and told me the unit was defective and that I should return it and buy another brand or model next time.
Absolutely zero stars (it made me give it one) on this model, it's as buggy as mosquito season in Wisconsin.
If you like random drops...disappointed. January 1, 2009
Buyer88
I have been using this Linksys WRT54G2 wireless router for a couple of months now. It replaced a Linksys WRT54G which suddenly stopped working (could not get through to the internet while connected wireless or hardwired). I have owned 3 or 4 Linksys routers and they all seem to just die after 2 or 3 years of service.
Back to the WRT54G2, I am experiencing random wireless connection drops. This happens even while I am in the same room about 5 feet away with no obstructions in the way. I would have to recycle power on the Linksys to get the wireless to work again. It is quite annoying. So, if you are looking for a wireless router with sudden, random wireless connection drops then look no further. This router is the one for you.
Seriously, I do hope Linksys comes out with a firmware patch to resolve this issue. Until then, steer clear away from this little beauty.
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