Linksys WRT54GS Wireless Router

Pros: Easy Installation, well secured wireless connection
Cons: None so far

I just recently bought my wife a laptop for our 20th anniversary so she could sit on the coach and relax while she is online. That immediately presented a problem with how she was going to connect to the Internet. The laptop had a built in 56K modem so ...

Pros: Easy configuration, works in most enviroments out of the box, highly hackable
Cons: Did not work well for me (may be my area)

After recommending Linksys to everyone during my days at Best Buy, I've decided to take the plunge when Fry's Electronics had it on sale for $59.99. This is not a bad price considering that it still goes for $79.99 at most retail stores (and recently ...

Pros: Three-n-one product: router, WAP, 4-port switch; capable of dual protocol transmit and receive.
Cons: Tech support; wrong MAC address labeled on the bottom of the unit.

Wireless-G is the next wave in wireless networking technology. Wireless-G WAP's, and Network Interface Cards (NIC's) are capable of transmitting and receiving data at speeds of up to 54Mbps, almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B ...

Pros: ease of use, security, useful features, compatibility
Cons: performance, expensive, questions about construction

A year ago I started a new job. They gave me a laptop that had a built in wireless card which I could take home and do work as necessary. Previous to that I had been an advocate of using hard wired Ethernet when possible because wireless creates what I ...

Pros: Designed for the home user and the business user.
Cons: Configuration is so vast with little instructions making it confusing.

INTRODUCTION There are two ways to approach buying a wireless router to create a wireless home network. One way includes visiting a Best Buy store, and telling a store associate that you want a wireless home network, listening to their ...

Pros: Ease of use, price, speed
Cons: Short signal range, Technical support

Going wireless For someone who is not into computer technology this might sound so out of this World and an untouchable thing. The Linksys Wireless-G router changes all that. Going wireless has never been easier than with this device. I chose ...

Pros: No more cables. No more worms.
Cons: Very small security risks.

This is a fine wireless SOHO solution. I'm using it between my DSL four port router and my internal NYC apartment network. For a cable modem, you'd do just what I did--connect the router to your cable modem using standard netwok cable. Set-up was qui ...

Pros: Good brand name, inexpensive. Straightforward product.
Cons: Power adapter is kinda bulky.

After fiddling for too long with ethernet cables around my house, I realized that wireless products were much less expensive than I had originally though. And I was right. A visit to my local Best Buy, I found that there were many products, ...

Pros: Inexpensive, comprehensive, open sourced router, part of a legacy of innovative products.
Cons: It lacks content filtering and robust firewall, but there is alternative open source software available.

Linksys has a history of offering great value in small home and home office networking devices. The WRT54G continues and in many ways improves upon this legacy. This is even more noteworthy as Linksys was purchased by Cisco as this product was rolling ...

Pros: Firewall is perfect, Great Price, Decent Wireless range
Cons: The power plug is a little big

An Important Note is there are many versions of this router as well as firmware. Currently they are on hardware version 2.2 and firmware 3.0. I have version 2.2 It would be a good idea only to read reviews for the current version because some of the ...

Pros: Versatile, inexpensive, reliable, good range and performance
Cons: Setup can be tricky, especially if you ignore the directions.

Broadband internet is becoming more readily available every day. Offices and homes continue to add and upgrade computers. With the Linksys WRT54G wireless broadband router you can easily and securely share your broadband connection with your Ethernet or ...

Pros: Wireless Encryption, easy manual setup, Bright Wireless signal indicator on front of unit
Cons: Flimsy construction, install CD can be cumbersome, signal strength (although may be attributed to environment)

The WRT54G is my first foray into the world of wireless internet in my home. I purchased this from a friend who bought it, but realized that it didn't have what he wanted, so he offered it to me for half what he paid for it. I decided to jump at this. ...

Pros: Router/Switch/Access Point (and pseudo firewall) all in one. Easy set up. Good security...if applied.
Cons: Ships in a rather 'open' condition regarding security. Softcopy manual.

The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router does just what it's expected to. I was able to set mine up in minutes and add security in a few more. The unit boasts a rather small footprint but serves as a router, a switch for wired devices, and an access ...

Pros: Works great, excellent security, good wireless range.
Cons: The documentation is a bit spartan.

After a hideous experience with Microsoft's MN-820 (review: W hat a piece of Junk) I was looking forward to a pleasant experience with the Linksys WRT54G. My entire set-up time was 1 1/2 minutes. I opened the package ...

Pros: Reliable, much better range, easy to setup and maintain.
Cons: Network authentication SHOULD work, too.

First, it is probably appropriate that I fill you in on my home networking history. About the same time as my first cable modem arrived in the mail, I decided that I wanted to install a wireless net in the house. Our typical configuration changes dependin ...