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Linksys E1200 vs Linksys WRT54G

7.44 in
1.22 in
Linksys E1200 Router
Linksys E1200
7.32 in
1.89 in
Linksys WRT54G Router
Linksys WRT54G
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
Linksys E1200 Monitor N300 Wireless-N Router (1-Year Warranty)Read more
An older model, we only recommend buying the Linksys E1200 if you're operating a basic, budget PC set-up.Read more
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5
5 editorial reviews
User forums around the web have been abuzz with complaints about the non-Linux version of one of Linksys' most popular products. Tim Higgins tested it and th...Read more
Looks like the only spec many people care about is the WRT54GL's longevity: Check out how well this ancient router is still selling.Read more
Linksys' WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router seems to have taken the lead over its sibling the WAP54G Access Point. Although it's priced about the same, it ha...Read more
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User rating
45
3.8 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
0 %
39
4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Connectivity

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Linksys WRT54GLinksys WRT54G
Number of LAN ports44
Number of WAN ports11
USBnono

Design

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Linksys WRT54GLinksys WRT54G
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
Blue

Dimensions

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys WRT54GLinksys WRT54G
Width7.44 in7.32 in
Height1.22 in1.89 in
Depth5.98 in7.87 in
Weight0.55 lb1.06 lb
Number of units11
Rack-mount designnono

Features

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Linksys WRT54GLinksys WRT54G
Built-in DSL modemnono

Communication

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Linksys WRT54GLinksys WRT54G
Management interfaceWeb/networkWeb/network
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3i
  • IEEE 802.3u
Mobile broadband supportnoyes
Throughput WAN-LAN100.0 Mbps30.0 Mbps
Wireless networkyesyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyesyes
5GHz wireless networknono
External antennanoyes
Total wireless data transfer rate300.0 Mbps54.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2

Compatibility

Linksys E1200Linksys E1200
Linksys WRT54GLinksys WRT54G
Target audienceHome usersSmaller offices

Security

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Linksys WRT54GLinksys WRT54G
DMZyesyes

Pros & Cons

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