Linksys WRT54G2

The Linksys WRT54G2 is a wireless broadband router, giving users the ability to share a broadband (Cable, DSL) internet connection. The WRT54G2 also functions as a wireless access point and 4-port 10/100 full duplex wired switch, allowing users to network their home or small office. The WRT54G2 features a One Button Wireless Setup function that allows other devices with the same feature to connect at the push of a button. This router takes advantage of Wireless-G technology, but is also compatible with Wireless-B and –A technologies. The WRT54G2 was released February 2008, and retails for $50.

Linksys WRT54G2
MSRP $50.00
Release date February, 2008
Brand Linksys
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Pros:
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inexpensive and suitable for the majority of people
+2agreedisagree

easy to use for regular consumers
+1agreedisagree

allows households to share files and a high speed Internet connection
+1agreedisagree

provides a barrier of protection between your networked computers and the Internet
+1agreedisagree

fairly new device considering it is wireless G (Feb 2008)
+1agreedisagree

includes easier to use encryption to secure your wireless connection (WPA2)
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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not as well known or modable as the famous WRT54GL
+2agreedisagree

getting older - 100Mbit and 802.11G are aging and slow compared to gigabit (1000Mbit) and 802.11N
+2agreedisagree

strange visual appearance - no antenna?
+1agreedisagree


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Details

Features

  • Wireless-G Technology
  • Four wired 10/100 full duplex ports
  • 256-bit wireless encryption
  • Built-in Firewall
  • One button setup configures WPA2 connection to other devices

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Yale

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October 22, 2008
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ProSCORE
67
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positive
6 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • inexpensive and suitable for the majority of people
  • easy to use for regular consumers
  • allows households to share files and a high speed Internet connection
  • provides a barrier of protection between your networked computers and the Internet
  • fairly new device considering it is wireless G (Feb 2008)
  • includes easier to use encryption to secure your wireless connection (WPA2)

Cons

  • not as well known or modable as the famous WRT54GL
  • getting older - 100Mbit and 802.11G are aging and slow compared to gigabit (1000Mbit) and 802.11N
  • strange visual appearance - no antenna?

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Erik

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October 22, 2008
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ProSCORE
33
negative
mixed
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1 pro
2 cons

Pros

  • inexpensive and suitable for the majority of people

Cons

  • not as well known or modable as the famous WRT54GL
  • getting older - 100Mbit and 802.11G are aging and slow compared to gigabit (1000Mbit) and 802.11N

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WRT, 54, G, 2, WRT54, 54G, G2, WRT54G, 54G2, WRT54G2