Product Description

LINKSYS WRT54GS -- 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. Easy configuration with web browser based configuration utility Linksys Parental Control Service (free trial included) keeps your family safe on the Internet, setting profiles for time-of-day and day-of-week access restrictions, and controlling which of 16 content categories each family member is allowed to see Also includes email & instant messaging filters

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #180 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: blue/black
• Brand: Linksys
• Model: WRT54GS
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 8.00" h x 2.00" w x 8.00" l, 4.00 pounds

Features

• Warranty - 3 years
• Standards - IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
• Ports - One 10/100 RJ-45 Port, Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports
• Button - Power Port, Reset Button
• Cabling Type - UTP CAT 5

From the Manufacturer
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.

SpeedBooster
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 2.4 GHz 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.

To protect your data and privacy, the Router can encrypt all wireless transmissions, and also supports the industrial-strength wireless security of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), and 802.1x authentication and authorization. The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, and supports VPN pass-through. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.

With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games with the flexibility, speed, and security you need!

Also works with:

• WPC54GS: Connects your notebook computer to the Wireless-G network with SpeedBooster technology.
• WMP54GS: Wireless-G with SpeedBooster connectivity for your desktop or tower PC.
• WGA54G Converts any Ethernet-equipped game console to Wireless-G networking. Wirelessly connect to your Router for Internet gaming!

See a comparison diagram of the different wireless technologies.

Wireless networks are rapidly becoming more popular and coming down in price. Since they don't require cables, you can use the devices anywhere in an office or home, even out on the patio. There's no need to roll out an Ethernet network cable to each room of a house; you can network anywhere -- without wires. Outside of the home, wireless networking is available in hotspots at coffee shops, businesses, airports -- great when you're on the road and need to get some work done. For convenience, wireless networking is the answer. What Wireless Standard is Right for Me? Now that you've decided to create a wireless network, the next step is to figure out which wireless standard to use. Basically, a standard is a set of specifications for a device. All devices that follow a specific standard share operating characteristics, such as the radio frequency used and maximum data transfer speed. For wireless networking, there are three standards to choose from at this time: 802.11b 802.11a 802.11g 802.11a/g To learn about the differences between the standards and select the right one for your network, click here for an easy-to-understand chart.

Customer Reviews

It doesn't even deserve 1 star
setup is very easy. The problem was it wouldn't stay connected to the internet. It drops the internet all the time. Called linksys customer service (twice) they were sooo helpful. they told me either our lines were the problems or I was the problem. So I ended up calling our internet company and they were nice enough to come and set it up..oh and by the way the same way I did it. They couldn't even figure out why it was dropping the internet connection, so they checked their lines they were working just fine. So here I am stuck with an overprice box thats only use is to set there and collect dust. ThaNKS LINKSYS

Good Range!
This device was a snap to setup, and has very good range. This is a must buy!

Good Router, Bad software.
When it comes to setting it up, it's pretty easy. All you have to do is plug the cable into the modem, and than it's pretty good to go. Then, open up the laptop, and go to the Connections, and you will see the option, and then you should click it.

There is Software, which i don't really like. It stresses that you have to run the CD first. So, i did, and when i did so, and followed everything, it said that it couldn't connect to the internet, which was very silly. It said that i had to plug it in with a wire, and all of that first, which i did, but in the end, it didn't connect.

So, i just did it as normal, and it worked
The internet is great, my satellite laptop
makes it all the easier too, it's great.

Don't like the software though