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Electronics : Linksys-Cisco WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router (Compatible with Linux) |
- Great router when flashed with DD-WRTBy itself the Linksys WRT54GL is a very capable Wireless router, and will more than satisfy the average consumer. For enthusiasts, the open source firmware DD-WRT (http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Linksys_WRT54G/GL/GS/GX) turns a $60 router into a device that can compete with $600 models available from Cisco (Linksys' parent company). With DD-WRT, boosting or lowering the gain on the wireless antennas is a snap, making it easy to extend / reduce your coverage range. Likewise, security options and bandwidth monitoring available in DD-WRT far outweigh the stock firmware options. Have an Xbox, PS2/3, Wii that you want to connect to your wireless network? New HDTV that has an Ethernet port? Buy a 2nd WRT54GL and with DD-WRT you can turn it into a wireless client bridge and hook up all of your consoles / HDTVs for a fraction of the cost of buying individual wireless adapters for each.
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- Great Wireless RouterI've been using this router for more than a month now without a single problem. The signal is strong anywhere in the house (3000 sq.ft.)and it seems just as fast as the direct cable modem connection.
There's one drawback for Mac users like me. The set-up wizard CD doesn't work with Mac OS X. I had to call Linksys tech support. The Tech was very helpful, knowledgeable and kind, walking me through the set-up procedure step by step which took maybe 10 minutes or so.
I decided to buy this router by reading the numerous online reviews and watching some video reviews, while keeping cost comparisons in mind. I feel that this router is a great value and from what I've been hearing from my computer "techie" friends, Linksys has a reputation for making quality products.
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- not so goodAfter a long time using this router, I finally found out why the connection keeps falling....
My cordless phone works in the same frequency (2,4ghz) as the router, they can't work together... so everytime the phone is used, I loose my wireless internet connection...
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- Wireless Router Linksys WRT54GLSince I didn't know anything about installing a wireless router, I waited for my family on Thanksgiving for help. With the help of family, the installation took us no longer than 20 minutes. No problems either.
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- My first and only router I bought this router two years back and NEVER had to reset the router even once!! Never had a disconnection and this in spite of being a heavy user (over 10G/month of internet usage) of the internet.
I will never use any other router in my life. I don't know when this router will fail but when it does, will no doubt buy another WRT54GL.
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