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Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G with SpeedBooster Broadband Router
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Product Description
The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G, Wireless-B, and other performance-enhanced SpeedBooster devices to the network. There's 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 you'll see an overall speed improvement even when running a mixed network of SpeedBooster and regular Wireless-G devices.
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Average User Rating:
3.1
out of
5
Number of Ratings:
23
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User Reviews for
Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G with SpeedBooster Broadband Router
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Good Basic Wireless LAN Router
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Reviewed
September 11 2005 7:42:41 PM
5
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7
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
4
out of 5
Pros:
Stable, good range, nice looks |
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Cons:
no Mac instructions, some features lacking I bought this router to replace a D-Link DI-624 which is a piece of junk. This router is 100 times better, but I do miss some of the more advanced features of the DI-624.
I have a Mac/PC environment, both wired and wireless. When I got this router it didn't so much even mention the Mac, which is stupid. Setup, Linksys describes it, amounts to running a Windows program, which may or may not find your connected router. If it doesn't, your basically out of luck. In reality, you can connect this router up to either a Mac, PC, or Unix box, and get it configured without any utility. Just communicate with it, set the IP correctly, then hook it up normally using its web pages.
The problem with the Linksys method of configuration it that its not likely to work for beginners, and is too basic for advanced users. Oh, well, someday they will learn that Windows setup "helpers" are not the way to go, or at least not the only way to go.
In any case, this router is a pl
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Just purchased today
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Reviewed
August 29 2004 3:14:39 AM
5
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8
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
3
out of 5
Pros:
versatility |
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troubleshooting, disconnects, tech support I just purchased the wireless router due to being in a new apartment where i have 2 computers and a PS2 that use my cable modem. I bought the router with the matching wireless-g network cards and proceed to install. After a grueling 4 hours I've finally managed to install(correctly) and troubleshoot all problems that have arised(thus far). My advice, if you buy the network card and router, install both at the same time.
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Linksys wrt54gs router with speedbooster
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Reviewed
March 7 2005 1:13:09 PM
2
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3
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
5
out of 5
Pros:
Support, ease of use, Speed, Distance |
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Cons:
changing a password Had no trouble getting on line with this linksys router, after a quick call to tech support, which was my error, I already had a linksys card for my laptop, but I needed the new driver installed on the laptop for the Speedbooster, which works just fine with the g card. After that little problem was solved I was up and running. There website is very good at solving a problem or for support.
When I've had to call linksys for support I had no problems, and they solved it in minutes.
The range of the router goes about 60 ft. for sure, I have the router at one end of our house and can get service to the other end. I,ve used it outside on the porch with no problems. I've also had no problems with a cordless phone interfering with the router.
In all I am very satisfied with the Linksys 54GS speedbooster router, I did look at all routers and choose the 54GS for it's speed, name, and other reviews I read, and have no regrets!
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Built for wooden homes
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Reviewed
October 2 2006 12:48:07 PM
1
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1
users found this recommendation helpful.
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Ratings:
4
out of 5
Pros:
Easy to use |
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Cons:
less range In countries where houses made from concrete the wireless thing is next to nothing with range of not more than 3 rooms
If you use the ethernet then its better then the dlink router which had to be reset everyday
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piece of crap
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Reviewed
July 7 2008 7 | | |
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