Wireless-G Broadband router WRT54GC

Advantages: Very Small, wall mountable, good setup wizard
Disadvantages: Some technical jargon in initial setup

...not want to turn this review into a Hi-Fi manual! The network name can be hidden and you can restrict router access to computers listed in the wireless client list. The ability to specify either an open system or shared key for authentication. These are the options I have tweaked and I believe this should prevent basic hacking of my wireless broadband router. The initial setup was easy once the brain was engaged. Do not do anything other than insert the CD, all the setting up is covered from connecting the power to the ethernet cables. One tip though is to go online via your broadband modem prior to starting the setup. This will ensure that any snags that may arise are due to the subsequent installation. Anyhow the only problem I had was in terminology, my previous router had said 'cable users click here'. This one offers...

lincolnscot 23.04.2006 (30.04.2006) · Read review
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Review of Linksys Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54GC - wireless router

Linksys Wireless-G - Heh, It's Winking At Me

Advantages: New faster wi-fi standard. Easy to set-up
Disadvantages: None specific to Linksys, but wi-fi HAS to less secure than a wired LAN

...off my hands for 30 quid, so at £50 it?s a cheap upgrade. LINKSYS WIRELESS-G BROADBAND ROUTER (WRT54G) As you?ll see, they?ve streamlined the name of these things in the last year or so! This is a typical Linksys job to look at, being of a common corporate stackable design about the size that modems used to be, with a couple of ?1st generation? rubber cell-phone antennae sticking out of the back. This one doesn?t quite have the full array of pretty lights that its predecessor had, but this has enabled then to make it a lower profile than my old one. Its power comes from the usual outboard mains adapter, enabling the Cisco, the parent company to supply more or less the same equipment worldwide. The only other accessory supplied, apart from the installation disk is the extra bit of networking cable you?ll need ? I?ll explain...

BNibbles 25.08.2004 (02.09.2004) · Read review
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Review of Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G - wireless router

Crappest wireless router, looks blue for a reason

Advantages: When it works it works
Disadvantages: Unreliable, slow, low range, ugly as a killer whale's backside

...!' And so the rest is history... Well not really. Because I am one of those twats that purchased a Linksys Wireless-G router. When I first got it out of it's shiny new box, I thought, "Yes! The high speed wireless solution shall dawn upon my home and I will become... free!" It was easy to setup, just take it out of the box, out of it's protective cover, plug it into the mains with network cable connecting the broadband modem to it... and presto! Wireless-G router all setup! "It looks ugly, but if it performs well then I shall forgive it for it's short comings", I said to myself. The router itself has 2 attenna coming out it's back with 4 x RJ45 cable netowrk connectors for computers that still use the cable alternative. 1 x RJ45 socket was for the modem to connect to it, very standard setup for a router but it works. It is compatible...

china_wolf 29.06.2005 · Read review
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Review of Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G - wireless router

Very smart router ....

Advantages: Easy to install and configure
Disadvantages: Very few 'instructions' on security

...When it came to installing a router I didn't have a clue what I was doing! It was a pure impulse purchase, and I was worried when I got home that I might have trouble setting it up. The cd that came with the router made it extremely easy to figure out, though it would have been nice to have a small manual too (these can be downloaded from Linksys site). When I bought my WRT54GS router for £49.99, I was fortunate to get a free Linksys usb network adapter (worth £39.99). My pc came with a network card and aerial already installed, so I was intending to save the usb adapter for my old pc and have that wireless too. Using the cd that came with the router, I had it set up within half an hour. The only problem was that my signal kept coming and going - even though the router was only two feet away from the aerial. Out of curiousity I took...

lindsayjayne 19.04.2006 (26.05.2006) · Read review
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Review of Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster WRT54GS - wireless router

Linksys - Reliable, Speedy but BAD Installation

Advantages: Reliable, Speed, Features
Disadvantages: Installation

...Introduction ************* The linksys router is built to allow a wireless internet connection within three hundred meters by connecting to an internet connection from another computer as well as offering multiple security abilities. Not only is it meant to be able to send a wireless signal but allow for other computers near by connecting to the router through Ethernet cables. I had this wireless router bought me for Christmas by a family member because I wanted to be able to go on the internet no matter where I was at home without the trouble and hassle of cables being every where therefore I was really happy when I got it until I came across a few problems. When going to install the router one of my main concerns about using a wireless router was that it would be emitting microwaves which is a scary idea but since I have been...

burns2007 06.06.2007 · Read review
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Review of Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster WRT54GS - wireless router

'Reviewing Belkin Wireless G router'

Advantages: Value for money, reliability,
Disadvantages: None

...good allover the house and internet speed isn't affected by one than one wireless connection in the house. The exact guide they say is around 400ft. System Requirements At least one computer with an installed network interface card Broadband internet connection with RJ45 (Ethernet Connection) Internet Browser TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer. Your Package will include: Installation CD Power Supply Quick Installation Guide RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable User Manual on CD-ROM Wireless G Router In my opinion, its a really good router very reliable and good value for money, worth buying if your looking to have wireless internet in your house....

rickm1232 23.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Belkin Wireless G Router F5D7230-4 - wireless router

Linksys's Lightning fast wireless router

Advantages: Fast speeds, Reliable, Stylish
Disadvantages: I had wireless problems, Gets a bit warm, no restart router option in config

...The Linksys WAG160N N300 is an ADSL2+ wireless modem router, meaning it has a a modem built in. It is for use with BT Internet connections rather than for use with a Cable broadband connection (i.e. Virgin) although a Cable version is also available. It?s an ADSL2 router, which means it supports the newer ADSL standard, which could mean faster transfer speeds although this really depends on your line quality, distance from Exchange, service with ISP, etc. The router currently costs £74.99 from PC World but a bit less at £59.99 on their website. I bought mine about 8 months ago on Ebuyer for around £55. IN THE BOX You receive two ADSL filter s, RJ11 cable, user manual, manual and software CD, power adapter and lastly, the router itself. THE ROUTER ITSELF One thing I quite like about the router is that it looks quite...

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Review of Linksys Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway WAG160N - wireless router

Great router but has its issues..

Advantages: Powerful Cheap router
Disadvantages: Connection drops are a known issue amongst some users

...[ Introduction ] "The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box." As adverticed the router indeed is 3 in 1, it acts as a wireless access point (Wireless G and B) which can be encoded with 128bit WEP and also supports WPA. It acts as a wired router with 4 switched 10/100 auto sensing ethernet ports providing users with both the option for quality wireless and quality wired networking in their home. Finaly it also allows you to share a high speed connection such as DSL or Cable amongst the network without the need for a computer to be switched on. [Features] - Wireless data rates up to 54Mbps (11Mbs when using Wireless-B) - Wi-Fi Protected Access? (WPA) - Wireless MAC adress filtering enabling you to only allow certain wireless devices to connect to your network making it more secure - SPI...

ToneFox 07.08.2006 (09.08.2006) · Read review
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Review of Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G - wireless router

Linksys Wireless-G - Easy to use install

Advantages: Easy to use, fast, easy to install
Disadvantages: May be prone to damage

...The Wireles-G USB Adapter is an excellent product, and does exactly what it was designed for with the minimum of fuss or complexity. On first look, you'd say it looks rather like a slightly chunky flash drive, but it's way more effective than that. It can be used to connect a PC or laptop to a local network, directly to another computer or, probably most commonly, to a wireless router for broadband internet access. It is connected, as you'd expect from the name, to a USB port Depending on your view, the fact it's external to the computer can be viewed as a plus or a negative. On the plus side, it's handy if you're using for more than one computer, however on the negative side, I expect there's a much greater chance of damage due to dropping, spillages etc. The connection is capable of incredibly fast connection speeds (certainly as...

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Review of Linksys Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter WUSB54GC

O Linksys, Linksys! wherefore art thou Linksys?

Advantages: Looks, price, reliablity, setup, functionality, ease of use
Disadvantages: None found so far

...they had available. I saw a couple of NetGears, of which there are really very mixed reviews on their equipment. If you get a 'good' one, then it will serve you well, as mine previously did. Others - people have complete nightmares with. Being the sort of person I am, I fancied a change. I then came across the Linksys WAG200G. Looking at the specifications on the box, I could see all my basic requirements were covered. ADSL modem, with 4 port switch, wireless to G standards ( 54mbps ). I hand over the debit card.... deals done. I got home, and started to unpack my new purchase, even though I obviously saw what it looked like at the store, and on the box, I was quite surprised when I started to remove the contents from the box. The router is very well designed, very sleek looking and fits beautifully with my 'modern...

projectneon 09.09.2007 · Read review
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Review of Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway WAG200G - wireless router