| Reviews : Linksys by Cisco WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router |
Technical Details
- 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 and -B devices
- Push button setup feature makes wireless configuration secure and simple
- High security: Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), wireless MAC address filtering, powerful SPI firewall
Product Description
The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there`s the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect both screaming fast Wireless-G (802.11g at 54Mbps) and Wireless-B (802.11b at 11Mbps) devices to the network. There`s also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Connect four PCs directly, or attach 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.Similar Products
Customer Reviews
By J. Walker (USA)
I bought this router about 6 months ago. It was very easy to install and setup. I haven't had any problems getting anything connected to it, but what makes it horrible:
1) after only 6 months I lose all connectivity (wired and wireless) on average twice per day. I have to power-cycle to fix it. I upgraded it to the latest firmware 1.0.04, but that didn't help.
2) customer service is terrible. I did online chat which worked well, but all they did was have me switch mtu from 1500 to 1492 and said to call back if the problem didn't go away and request an RMA. I called today, but there was no RMA option so I picked support. I told the tech I needed an RMA only to have to give all of my information again just so she could tell me I selected the wrong option on the phone menu and I needed to call back. I'm now on hold waiting for customer support and the message is saying "you can't get an RMA without an RMA code from Tech Support" (and no they didn't give me one). Now that is bad service!
By Stefan Baumgart (Phoenix, AZ)
This wireless broadband router is a great deal for the money. Installation is smooth and easy. The network magic software that is shipped with this item is a trial version and needs to be purchased to make full use.
I have a cox broadband connection and hooked this wireless router up to it. Worked great for the first few days, then it kept getting disconnected. I know this is not the router's issue, but cox. They seem to be able to jam the linksys routers.
I have now returned this item, not because it is a bad product, but because of the cox issue above. If you have the same problem, get an apple airport express or extreme.
By HRS (New Hampshire)
I am pretty tech savy. But cannot get this installed. Also, about an hour after trying to configure, my laptop became engulfed with viruses. Scanned the CD, seems to be virus free. Not sure if this is a related or just bad timing. But my laptop has not been the same since and I have no wireless. Not impressed!
By jtkauai (Hawaii)
It sure isn't a great router. The distances in my house are about two rooms away. Even then the speed is greatly reduced. Still might return it, haven't decided yet. Very easy to set up.
By J. Donelan (San Francisco, CA)
Nice looking router. Unfortunately it simply does not work with VPNs so do not purchase for remote work use (telecommuting etc.). I spent days reconfiguring this, upgrading firmware etc. and could not get it to work with my VPN. Research on the web suggests this is a known issue [...]
Otherwise it's a nice looking and decent product.
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