Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router
Jun/0913
From the ManufacturerThe 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. Once your computers are connected to the router and the Internet, they can communicate with each other too, sharing resources and files. All your computers can print on a shared printer connected anywhere in the house. And your computers can share all kinds of files–music, digital pictures, and documents. Keep all your digital music on one computer, and listen to it anywhere i (more…)
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1:34 pm on June 22nd, 2009
This was very easy to set up. It took about 5 minutes total to set up the router and have a wireless connection to my desktop. I have an excellent reception to my desktop that sits about 30 feet away in another room. Also, I have my desktop and laptop (both running vista), xbox 360, and ps3 connected to it wirelessly. the xbox 360 NAT is open and the ps3 NAT is type 2. I’m not sure what that stuff means technically, but in normal person terms it means that I can connect to others with no problems. The back of the router has 4 10/100 ethernet connections on it as well if you want a wired connection.
The design of this router is really excellent. The antennas are built into the router and the dimensions of it are really small and thin! This gives you more flexibility of where the router can be placed.
Streaming recorded TV, music, and pictures from my desktop to xbox (using media center) work well for both being connected wireless with no reduction in picture quality.
With the release of the new Xbox 360 dashboard I am able to stream HD video from Netflix wirelessly through my 360 with this router. The wait time for video to start is short and the picture quality of HD shows like Heroes and 30 Rock is great.
*Update* I have had the 20″ 2.66ghz iMac since May 08 and connecting it to my linksys was as simple as selecting the network and typing in my password. The router has been up and running several months now with no resets or connection issues. This is a very stable router that requires little to no maintenance. Now my connections to this router are a laptop with Vista every now and then, Mac with OS X 10.5, ps3, 360, and 2 iPhones. There are no problems when 2 or more devices are using the connection. I am connected to a 6mbps cable connection.
Recently I got the new unibody MacBook and an eyeTV hybrid 2009 model. I use it to record TV (mainly the HD shows sent via QAM from comcast) on my iMac. I want to stream a HD show like The Office from my iMac to my macbook that is connected my my 46″ samsung (lnt-4665), but I have found that “g” is not fast enough to stream a show recorded in HD. It is fast enough to stream a show recorded in SD, so I need an “N” router if I want to stream wirelessly.
1:38 pm on June 22nd, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
good product
bought this about a month ago. Installation was a breeze with their CD. Connections are strong and troubleshotting (rebooting the router when required) was also easy.
8:10 pm on June 22nd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT product!
I was a bit afraid of buying a router that does not have an external antenna, but my fear is gone because I am able to connect my laptops everywhere in my apartment with full…
9:34 pm on June 22nd, 2009
I have to say that I have come to like the WRT54G2 a lot.
Works very well with my PC, my fiancé’s Mac, a Playstation3, a wired multiuse printer/fax/copier and the standard cable modem RCN provided.
Configuration was quick and easy and I had no problems in that regard.
My only complain with this product is the fact that the DHCP server has problems after a while. If you leave a PC/device on for too much time, it will “lose” it’s IP address and there is no way around the issue other than rebooting / power cycling router and affected devices. It doesn’t happen too often so it’s not a major issue, but I would have appreciated the linksys forums to be more supportive of my post on this issue – as they really have not been.
So 5 stars for product design, features and ease of use
- 1 star for DHCP server flaw
- 1 star for poor product support
= 3 stars
9:52 pm on June 22nd, 2009
I had an original WRT54G that I bricked screwing around with the firmware. I needed another router right away, so I picked the WRT54G2 up at my local BB for $50. I was going to spend a lot more for an “N” router, but figured it wasn’t worth it for my modest DSL/home network. I had the WRT54G2 up and running within 10 minutes. No problems. No drama. I was concerned about the internal antenna, but I still get a full signal even in my basement. It seems to work very well, and looks much better in my office than the original WRT54G.
12:27 am on June 23rd, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Value for money and looks good too
Started using this about 15 days ago, with the built in antenna this one looks sleek without affecting its performance.
6:23 am on June 23rd, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
First time wireless user – no problems
This is the first wireless router I ever bought. Had no problems with the install. Throughput is good.
10:29 am on June 23rd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
just a review
i bought this router because i gave away my previous wrt54g (the blue one)to a friend. that one worked well with my linux desktop and laptop, and based on that, i purchased this…
10:29 am on June 23rd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Linksys WRT54G2 Router
I bought this (inexpensive) router to replace an inexpensive Netgear router that was giving me some trouble.
1:30 pm on June 23rd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Top Quality
Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router
Very easy to install, looks good and can be mounted in a number of ways.
I would recommend this router to any Mac owner.
2:10 pm on June 23rd, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Worked as expected….
Not much to say, the set up was easy and my laptop had no issues connecting. Every once in a while the connection is lost and the internet slows down to a crawl but that may be my…
5:49 pm on June 23rd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Instant speed boost
Wow. This unit was VERY simple to set up, walking you through every step. I replaced my older Microsoft MN-500 since it was slowing down my internet speed.
7:57 pm on June 23rd, 2009
1.0 out of 5 stars
Router Failed
The router worked as advertised for just over 12 months. At 12 months and a couple of weeks, port 4 failed which also took the wireless down until router and modem were reset.