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| | Features | Warranty - 3 yearsStandards - IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11bPorts - One 10/100 RJ-45 Port, Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched PortsButton - Power Port, Reset ButtonCabling Type - UTP CAT 5
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| | Description | The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster is really three devices in one box. First, theres the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G, Wireless-B, and other performance-enhanced SpeedBooster devices to the network. Theres also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster incorporates the next generation of Wireless-G (802.11g) networking. SpeedBooster technology is a compatible add-on to standard Wireless-G, which increases real-world wireless network performance by up to 35. Unlike other speed-enhancing technologies, SpeedBooster is fully 802.11 compliant, and a good neighbor to other wireless devices and technologies, using a single 2.4GHz channel as specified by the official wireless standard. And, unlike other technologies, with SpeedBooster youll see an overall speed improvement even when running a mixed network of SpeedBooster and regular Wireless-G devices. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 1.89 inches | | Product Width: | 7.32 inches | | Product Height: | 7.87 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.06 pounds | | Package Length: | 11.3 inches | | Package Width: | 9.6 inches | | Package Height: | 2.8 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 638 reviews |
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1594 of 1639 found the following review helpful:
 The only thing difference between this and the WRT54G is... Aug 12, 2004
By J. Dang
I love the WRT54G which I have bought for my home a year ago. I am a college student and just bought another one since I moved off campus. At first, I had trouble deciding between the WRT54G or the WRT54GS( with speedbooster). From first glance, the speedbooster tag seems enticing since everybody wants fast wireless transfers that would hopefully come close to wired networks. After reading some reviews and speaking to my best friend who works for Linksys , the only difference between the WRT54G and the WRT54GS is the flash and Ram memory. It is an upgrade from 4mb to 8mb for the flash, and 16mb to 32mb for the Ram. Basically you wont surf the internet any faster. The benefits of this is just transferring files from one computer to another will increase. For those who just want to share an internet connection, stick with the WRT54G and save the extra 20 bucks for a 30 pack of beer. If you like to transfer files between computers, spend the extra dough.
96 of 96 found the following review helpful:
 Good Value with Built in Security Oct 29, 2005
By W. Mills
I recently purchased the Linksys wrt54gs router upon the recommendation of our firm's IT manager. We use this same router in our business office. I am using this one in a 3000 sq ft home and the router covers the entire house with an "excellent" to "very good" reception (54mps). It does take a little while to hook up. AND, this is important - it is much easier to hook up the router using a program download from the linksys.com web site. The program will walk you through the set up process and program the router for your system. I figure Linksys created the program to reduce all the time their technical people were spending with people like me. In fact their technical support recommended the program instead of the cd. So skip the cd that comes with the router and don't mess with the "easy set up button"; just use the free download. Also, if you're a novice like me you need to know that you program the router using your internet browser. The address is in the manual. Finally, be sure to set up the security features otherwise your wireless network will be open for anyone within range to connect.
230 of 256 found the following review helpful:
Being Wireless Can Be So Beautiful Apr 01, 2004
I have nothing but good things to say about this item. I can't believe that there is not one review on this item yet. After struggling with the D-Link DI-624 & all of its included problems for about 3 weeks I decided to return it. Those were the worst 3 weeks of my life. The router would reboot every few minutes, & would disconnect every time the phone rang. The very worst part of all was that the D-Link PC Card would freeze my notebook with no way to properly shutting down. I even tried the new Netgear card with the same results. At this point I had given up on wireless, & switched back to using cables. About a week ago, my girl showed up at my doorstep with an Amazon box. When I opened it & saw what was inside. I said to myself, oh boy here we go again, & to my surprise it was nothing like that. Everything went smooth as silk, from beginning to end. The best experience I have had in a long time. The router it self is very well built & sturdy, unlike the D-Link. I guess it's true what people say, you get what you pay for. For anybody in the market for a wireless router, I would highly recommend you spending a few dollars more & getting a quality product from a well known company like Linksys / Cisco. The installation was a no-brainer, & the configuration process was just as easy. The configuration wizard walks you step by step & explains what each setting does. Till this day, I haven't had any problems with reboots or disconnects when the phone rings. The best part is my Linksys PC Card doesn't freeze my notebook, & does have slightly better range than the D-Link. Another thing I love about the router is that it has all the bells & whistles for those who like playing with the advance settings. The transfer speeds are slightly faster than the D-Link's, but I really doubt they even come near of what they claim. All in all I'm very satisfied with this Linksys combo, & the 3 year warranty is a big plus.
28 of 28 found the following review helpful:
Installed Flawlessly in less than 30 minutes! Oct 25, 2006
By Wolf
I had an existing Router and Wireless access point from Linksys, the router started acting up so I decided to replace both of them with this wireless router.
The key is to get an Internet connection from your DSL modem directly to your computer, once you can get online the rest is cake.
I unplugged my main computer from the old router and plugged it directly into the Verizon DSL modem. Turned on my computer and was able to get online immediately. Once you can, insert the CD that comes with this router and follow the instructions. It checks for the Internet connection, and instructs you to then plug in the router. It took few seconds for it to recognize and configure the new router, it then installed some basic security setting for me.
It automatically let my computers that are hardwired to the router access the Internet also. The wireless devices that I have had to be changed to the new security settings, unless you use your old security settings again.
The thing that bugs me is that it doesn't tell you how to log into your router from the web browser. I know from experience so I did it automatically. This is important because you should always change the default password, or anyone could log into your router and change it. Becuase the default is widely known. To change it, go to your web browser, type in 192.168.1.1 in the address field (without the http://), when a box pops up the log in is: admin and the password is admin. CHANGE THE PASSWORD. Even if you do not set up wireless security, you should, but if you don't at the very least change the password and write it down so you don't forget it.
When you are logged in it is a good idea to set up the security settings for wirelss access. You can find some good intructions on the Linksys website. If you don't do this anyone in your neighborhood may be able to log in and use your Internet connection. A friend of mine had this problem and someone had also changed the default password.
25 of 25 found the following review helpful:
Tips for first timers with SBC Yahoo DSL and Windows XP!! Apr 14, 2006
By Craig
FINALLY got the wireless network going but not without help from many of the reviews listed, a long call to Linksys tech support and then stumbling on the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard. This wizard was able to resolve the last of my issues!
Being BRAND new to networking and especially wireless networking here is what I have learned in the past 24hrs that helped get my router/wireless network up and running, but note my experience listed below was to get my desktop which was plugged into Port 1 on the router to access the internet via SBC Yahoo DSL. Once this was FINALLY sorted my wireless laptop was easily connected as soon as I entered the security settings mentioned below into the wireless card software AND THE SIGNAL/SPEED IS EXCELLENT!!
The hard part was connecting the wired desktop below:
-On your desktop that you wish to be wired to the router, first close/disable your virus/firewall software and/or Windows XP firewall
-Do NOT use the CD that comes with the WRT54G. Instead while your computer is still traditionally plugged into your DSL got to www.linksys.com/easy and download NetSet software to your desktop (so you can find it easily). While on this page also download NetUpdate to your desktop also - this program will check if you need a firmware upgrade (ie router software upgrade) - but you have to have your router connected before running this program. So once you have downloaded these 2 programs run the NetSet program and it will guide you through plugging in the router.
-Once the router is plugged in, run the NetUpdate program to check if you need a firmware upgrade (note: my version 5 router did not need an update according to this program)
-If during this entire time the little box saying "Dialling SBC Yahoo DSL" continuously keeps popping up followed by "Error 678 - Remote computer did not respond", and opening Internet Explorer does not result in your home page coming up - well this is what I spent an hour on the phone with tech support about!! They eventually fixed it, but the next morning the same problem still occurred!! This was FINALLY solved by going to My Computer/My Network Places (under Other Places on left side)/Set up a home or small office network and then the Network Setup Wizard pops up. Follow the wizard (there is a requirement saying Connect to Internet - continue on even if the error 678 boxes keep popping up as in my case I WAS connected to the internet through the router despite the error boxes!!) Select the option about sharing the connection through a gateway and once the wizard is done, power down DSL modem and router, then turn on DSL modem first, then router, then restart your computer (as prompted) Once restarted, try to open Internet Explorer....hopefully your home page comes up and the "Dialling SBC Yahoo DSL" followed by "Error 678" is gone....
-If not, right click on the Internet Explorer icon and select Properties/Connections and check "Never dial a connection", then click on LAN settings and make sure all boxes are unchecked, then click OK to exit and try opening Internet Explorer again...
-If still no home page, then close Internet Explorer and double click to open My Computer then go to View/Toolbars and check Address bar and you should see and address bar (may have to drag things around on the tool bar to see it fully). Type the router's default IP address (without www) into this bar - it is listed on FAQ's slip in the router box and looks like ###.###.#.# and hit enter. A box should pop up - leave username blank and type default password listed on FAQ slip in router package and hit OK. Now a new page should come up, click on Setup/Basic Setup and for SBC Yahoo DSL select PPPoE from the drop down menu (different selection req for cable modem). Enter SBC Yahoo DSL username and password and click Save Settings then Continue.
-While you are here, you'll want to change the security settings, so click Wireless/Basic Wireless Settings and make up a new SSID network name that you can remember that contains numbers/capitals. All computers connecting to this wireless network will need to know this SSID, so write it down as well as the wireless channel selected (I was told to select Channel 11 by tech support). Then check Disable SSID broadcast so that your SSID network will appear without a name on a wireless computer's scan. Knowing what channel your network is broadcast on will help you find your network later from your wireless computer. Click Save Settings then Continue. Then click Wireless/Wireless Security and then select either the super secure WPA2-Personal with AES algorithm or the still secure WPA-Personal with TKIP algorithm. Both are acceptable and way more secure than nearly useless WEP. You will need to type a >8 character "password" or WPA Shared Key into the box - again all computers connecting to your network will need to know this so write it down, it should contain capitals and numbers and all computers connecting to your wireless network will need to be compatible with either WPA or WPA2 security and have your network SSID and WPA Shared Key (password) entered into their wireless connection software.
-For extra security, you can ensure that only listed computers can connect to your network. To do so, write down the MAC (basically ID#) printed onto the wireless card of any computer you want to connect. Then on the router set up screen mentioned above, click Wireless/Wireless MAC filter and check enable. Check "Permit only listed PC's having access" and then click "Edit MAC filter list". Enter MAC (ie ID#) from the wireless card of any computer you wish to access your network, then click Save Settings then Continue. Before exiting, click Save Settings then Continue and then close program.
-Now try to open Internet Explorer - if it doesn't work, you will have to call tech support....
-To configure wireless laptops, open the software on the laptop for the wireless card, scan and select your network - it will have a blank area under SSID anme and should be on the channel you wrote down above. Select it and then enter in the SSID network name you created and select either WPA or WPA2 security and enter WPA Shared Key (password) to EXACTLY match whatever you selected on the router configuration page. Hopefully you should be now be able to connect!
-The last problem I had was with Outlook email, as when click Send/Receive it also tried to dial! Click Tools/Email accounts/View /Change existing accounts/Change/More Settings/Connection/Connect using my local area network(LAN)/OK. Then click Test account settings - should work fine. NOW click NEXT to save settings, then Finish and hopefully all "Dialling" error boxes should be gone!
-Once configured and connected you should be able to turn your virus/firewall software back on - GOOD LUCK!!
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