Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G
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Product Details: Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G
| Wireless | Yes |
|---|---|
| Data Transfer Rate | 54 Mbps |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz |
| Networking Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED |
| Integrated Switch | 4-port switch |
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Product Description: Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G
Since both standards are built in, you can protect your investment in existing 802.11b infrastructure, and migrate to the new screaming fast Wireless-G standard as your needs grow.
The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to the network. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices. Connect four PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Broadband Router can encrypt all wireless transmissions. The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has NAT technology to protect against Internet intruders, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.
With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games with the flexibility, speed, and security you need!
User Reviews: Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G
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Graded on the "Curve" System...
, October 3, 2003Reviewer: ripvak - See all ripvak's reviews -
A Great Firewall/Router/WAP for under $100
, November 2, 2004Reviewer: Bill - See all Bill's reviews35 of 35 Yahoo! Users found this Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G review helpfulPros: Web Interface, MAC Clone, Ability to allow specific applications thru the Firewall
Cons: Web Interface is dificult to navigate for a non-techie.
If you are even thinking about going wireless in your home, this is a device that should at least be on your short list. I work in Information Technology and I have set up more than my share of Wireless Home networks. I have had people go out and buy the cheapest item they could find and then have to call me for an additional $50/hour to fix thier Wireless network. You can set this up at home yourself. It is that easy. The one thing bad thing about the device is that the Web Interface is very hard to navigate. If you are setting up your home, here are the order of things you want to do with ANY device.
1). If you have DSL, Call your provider and ask if you have PPPOE. If so, then get the settings from them before you disconnect your computer.
2). Plug in the device according to the instructions (yes guys, you HAVE to read the instructions.. but only the small insert)
3). The instructions will walk you thru connecting to the device via the web interface. Once you are logged in, you can either set up your PPPOE settings if you have DSL or "Clone" your MAC address if you have Cable Modem(Like I said, you may have to look around for the settings, but they are there).
4). DO NOT SET UP SECURITY YET... Instead, try to connect your wireless device and see if everything works.
5). Once you are connected, the you can go back into the Web Interface and lock down your Wireless network.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE lockdown your wireless network. You have no idea the things that can happen (and that I have seen) when your wireless connection is left to default. This order goes from the most minimal and easiest to do to the most difficult.
1). CHANGE THE PASSWORD... All Linksys devices come with the password "admin"... now everyoone knows your password.
2). Turn on WPA or at least WEP encryption.
3). Shut off "Broadcasting"; your wireless connection. This will stop people from being able to connect to your network using normal Windows XP Built-in tools. ...
4). Use MAC filtering... each and every Wireless device has a encoded Machine Access Code built into it. When you set up MAC filtering, you are only allowing the Network Cards that are allowed in your system in and denying everything else.
Good luck to all.
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Pros: I've Used several brands over the past three years. Linksys has out performed other brands consistantly. There is a duplex where I live and it keeps connected all the time. Where as the other brands I've tried drop the connection Daily. For the price you are getting a superb product which in fact has the best technical support options.
Cons: I wished I could get the same price in a 10 mile model.
It out performs in it's market, but I wished I could get it in a 10 mile range for the same price. Most of the wireless access points have similiar security. There is really only one that keeps out intruders with the highest success rate. Linksys has MAC address filtering. The MAC address is the "Media Access Control" address. All network cards, routers etc have one. Linksys allows you to create a list of allowed MAC addresses. This in turn keeps out MAC addresses (pc's, laptops, desktops, pda's) that aren't in the list. You still want encryption though, because if someone is wanting to spy on your passwords etc. They could "capture" the data stream. So creating your own encryption key is still important. I've used several access points and several network interface devices. I have found that Linksys stays connected. Whereas the three other top models that I've tried and one recent cheaper model constantly lost the connection in the same configuration. I now choose linksys because I need consistant connectivity with security. ...