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Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G With SpeedBooster Broadband Router

User Reviews: Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G With SpeedBooster Broadband Router

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3.7 out of 5stars 39 Ratings (18 Reviews)

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    Good Basic Wireless LAN Router

    By Allen Nogee  Sep 11, 2005 | 5 out of 7 found this Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G With SpeedBooster Broadband Router review helpful

    Pros: Stable, good range, nice looks

    Cons: no Mac instructions, some features lacking

    I bought this router to replace a D-Link DI-624 which is a piece of junk. This router is 100 times better, but I do miss some of the more advanced features of the DI-624. I have a Mac/PC environment, both wired and wireless. When I got this router i...t didn't so much even mention the Mac, which is stupid. Setup, Linksys describes it, amounts to running a Windows program, which may or may not find your connected router. If it doesn't, your basically out of luck. In reality, you can connect this router up to either a Mac, PC, or Unix box, and get it configured without any utility. Just communicate with it, set the IP correctly, then hook it up normally using its web pages. The problem with the Linksys method of configuration it that its not likely to work for beginners, and is too basic for advanced users. Oh, well, someday they will learn that Windows setup "helpers" are not the way to go, or at least not the only way to go. In any case, this router is a pl Read more Less

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    Just purchased today

    By Ken Spry  Aug 28, 2004 | 5 out of 8 found this Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G With SpeedBooster Broadband Router review helpful

    Pros: versatility

    Cons: troubleshooting, disconnects, tech support

    I just purchased the wireless router due to being in a new apartment where i have 2 computers and a PS2 that use my cable modem. I bought the router with the matching wireless-g network cards and proceed to install. After a grueling 4 hours I've fina...lly managed to install(correctly) and troubleshoot all problems that have arised(thus far). My advice, if you buy the network card and router, install both at the same time. Read more Less

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    Linksys wrt54gs router with speedbooster

    By mots  Mar 7, 2005 | 2 out of 3 found this Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G With SpeedBooster Broadband Router review helpful

    Pros: Support, ease of use, Speed, Distance

    Cons: changing a password

    Had no trouble getting on line with this linksys router, after a quick call to tech support, which was my error, I already had a linksys card for my laptop, but I needed the new driver installed on the laptop for the Speedbooster, which works just fi...ne with the g card. After that little problem was solved I was up and running. There website is very good at solving a problem or for support. When I've had to call linksys for support I had no problems, and they solved it in minutes. The range of the router goes about 60 ft. for sure, I have the router at one end of our house and can get service to the other end. I,ve used it outside on the porch with no problems. I've also had no problems with a cordless phone interfering with the router. In all I am very satisfied with the Linksys 54GS speedbooster router, I did look at all routers and choose the 54GS for it's speed, name, and other reviews I read, and have no regrets! Read more Less

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    Built for wooden homes

    By Jay101  Oct 2, 2006 | 1 out of 1 found this Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G With SpeedBooster Broadband Router review helpful

    Pros: Easy to use

    Cons: less range

    In countries where houses made from concrete the wireless thing is next to nothing with range of not more than 3 rooms
    If you use the ethernet then its better then the dlink router which had to be reset everyday

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    Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G with SpeedBooster Broad

    By Michael  Apr 3, 2007

    Pros: Good for a Basic Home or Small Office Network

    Cons: Loses Signal depending on where you are

    I bought this router for a good basic home network. It works good for a basic home network. The wired portion runs at its full speed. The wireless portion is the problem. I have two laptops, and yes both can be used at the same time to run the intern...et, but setting up a home wireless network takes some skill (unless you want to sacrifice your "safety" of the firewall). Also, I can be sitting about 10 ft from the router and I can watch the signal go up and down on my laptop. I wouldnt be moving the laptop and it would drop. This may be because of other factors (same frequency devices), but I highly doubt it, seeing as how I have changed the settings multiple times. If you need a good home network and dont really care about some signal lose every now and then, than thise is a cheap way of getting it. I would suggest it, if you dont have the money for the newer hardware. Read more Less

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    Linksys Old to Linksys New..

    By Intruudir  Feb 13, 2008

    Pros: Production Quality, Ease of Use

    Cons: None

    I bought the WRT54GS router from Linksys to rreplace the 5 y/o previous model router.... The older one was lossing it and it was a pain in the Ass to watch her take off. The older model was very difficult to use and was going out repeatedly. This c...ause us to have it re-set time and time again. Our movie model one was easy to make and repeated use of it. Read more Less

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    Purchased a couple months ago

    By fisherwomen  Jan 25, 2006

    Pros: Works great every where in teh house

    Cons: None

    I bought this router to use with our direcway service and it works great . It works in all areas of our house and i took my lap top over to my daughters house next door which is at least 150' from ours and it works in every room of her place . I took... the computer over just to do some work offline and was surprised when i started it up and i had signal .So i got more than i expected . Read more Less

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    a good upgrade

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Jan 3, 2009

    Pros: stable connection, good range, ability to upgrade firmware, and programable demilitarized zone for gaming,

    Cons: the esay setup button somtimes resets custom settings.

    i just upgraded from the wcg200 although the wcg200 had a better firewall its problems out did the good. with this new wrt54gs i have had no problems with droping signals. i also havent had any speed problems wile multiple users were online either. t...his router has been one of the better routers i have used. i have measured speeds around 18212kbps downstream and about 4000kbps upstream. comparing that to the wcg200 my reading were 3000 down and 1000 up. and these were both on the same isp. the numbers dont lie. obviously a signifacant diffrence between the two. this wrt54gs router also has the option to set aside bandwidth outside its firewall for gaming reasons. and also has the ability to set aside an amount of bandwidth for certain ip's to keep your ping low wile gaming online wile ather user can connect with no effect on you. thares also the option to upgrade the firmware. not only with linksys firmware but athers aswell such as dd-wrt. i recomend this router to anybody in need of a secure and fast connection. and for the gamers this has some good features for you aswell. and for parents. this router has built in website blocking and you can also control times when selected users are allowed to connect aswell. so thares somthing here for everybody. i highley recomend the wrt54gs. Read more Less

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    junk

    By Bad haircut 2  Jun 6, 2008

    Pros: cheap

    Cons: doesn't work

    gave up after 2 hours and no tech help that could get it working.
    will buy another mfg product tomorrow

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    Linksys Wireless G SpeedBooseter Router

    By PhilW  Oct 26, 2006

    Pros: Improved range over earlier "b" router

    Cons: SET UP SUCKS. Plan for Hours not Minutes

    Tech Support 800 is good and much improved over the past year. W/O Techsupport I would still be following those mindless instructions, which are SO VERY incomplete and NEVER worked for me on 3 different Linksys products. Once up and running the produ...ct is GOOD. That is why I keep going back. Not because I am into S&M. Stan Read more Less

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