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Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G * 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 clients
  • Wireless data rates up to 54Mbps -- 5 times as fast as Wireless-B (802.11b), but also interoperable with Wireless-B devices (at 11Mbps)
  • Advanced security: Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA), wireless MAC address filtering, powerful SPI firewall

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Possible to install Linux-based firmware and add new functionality to the router.
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Though compatible, total lack of Mac support is frustrating
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Installing non-Linksys firmware voids the warranty.
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4 comments about Linksys Wireless G Broadband Router WRT 54 G

1.  avatar robertl101  Oct 06, 2007 4:58pm

Don't know what to think. Is hardwired to my primary pc and works flawlessly. My laptop with a built-in Intel wireless card works great with this router. However, my wife's pc (with a linksys WUSB54GC wireless adapter) connects okay, then always drops the connection after 7 to 10 minutes. Linksys customer support is no help. So now I have to try to find a non-linksys usb wireless adapter that will work with the router under review. Frustrating!!!
2.  avatar UlicBelouve  Oct 22, 2007 5:31pm

Excellent when loaded the free firmware upgrades, such as the DD-WRT firmware (google it). This unlocks a number of features that would normally double the price of the router. So by default, a great router. Using the free firmware upgrade, an outstanding router.
3.  avatar dialupinternetuser  Feb 02, 2008 2:01pm

It's pretty cheap now. I'm trying to use it to connect to my schools wired Novell Netware network, to no avail. But it's got a very nice web interface.
4.  avatar ruggednotebooks  Mar 14, 2008 9:26pm

Make sure you get one that you can flash with OS to boost range, like Tomato.
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    Key Features:

    Connectivity Wireless
    Manufacturer Linksys
    Price $100.00
    Release Date Jan. 1, 2004
    Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

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    Created: 05/15/2006 - 22:08
    Modified: 06/24/2008 - 11:27
    Model # variations:

    Wireless, G, WirelessG, WRT, 54, G, WRT54, 54G, WRT54G