We and our partners use cookies to give you the best online experience, including to personalise advertising and content. Data about your interaction with this site and the ads shown to you may be shared with companies involved in the delivery and/or personalisation of ads on this site and elsewhere online.

Linksys E2500 vs Linksys WRT54GL

8.86 in
1.38 in
Linksys E2500 Router
Linksys E2500
7.32 in
1.89 in
Linksys WRT54GL Router
Linksys WRT54GL
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.Read more
Linksys E2500 Multiple User N600 WiFi RouterRead more
Get the pros and cons, key specs, and reviews of the Linksys E2500 Advanced Dual-Band Wireless-N from users, Engadget editors, and other tech reviewers.Read more
Read editorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
Linksys WRT54GL (Router): 4.2 out of 5 stars from 5 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.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
Read editorial reviews
User rating
54
4.1 out of 5
54 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
1 %
1 stars
1 %
43
4.1 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Connectivity

Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Linksys WRT54GLLinksys WRT54GL
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Number of LAN ports44
Number of WAN ports11
USBnono

Design

Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Linksys WRT54GLLinksys WRT54GL
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Silver
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Grey
Active cooling (fan)nono

Dimensions

Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Linksys WRT54GLLinksys WRT54GL
Width8.86 in7.32 in
Height1.38 in1.89 in
Depth7.09 in7.87 in
Weight0.99 lb1.1 lb
Number of units11
Rack-mount designnono

Features

Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Linksys WRT54GLLinksys WRT54GL
Built-in DSL modemnono

Communication

Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Linksys WRT54GLLinksys WRT54GL
Frequency band
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
2.4 GHz
Management interfaceWeb/networkWeb/network
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit 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 802.11i
  • IEEE 802.1x
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3i
  • IEEE 802.3u
Mobile broadband supportnono
Throughput WAN-LAN100.0 Mbps54.0 Mbps
Wireless networkyesyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyesyes
5GHz wireless networkyesno
External antennanoyes
MIMOyesno
Number of antennas42
Total wireless data transfer rate300.0 Mbps54.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2

Compatibility

Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Linksys WRT54GLLinksys WRT54GL
Support for alternative firmwareDD-Wrt
  • DD-Wrt
  • OpenWrt
Target audienceHome users
  • Smaller offices
  • Home users

Memory

Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Linksys WRT54GLLinksys WRT54GL
Included flash memory8.0 MB4.0 MB
Maximum flash memory8.0 MB8.0 MB
Included RAM64.0 MB16.0 MB
Maximum RAM64.0 MB32.0 MB

Power

Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Linksys WRT54GLLinksys WRT54GL
Max operating temperature40 °C40 °C

Security

Linksys E2500Linksys E2500
Linksys WRT54GLLinksys WRT54GL
DMZyesyes
VPN clientyesyes
Encryption Algorithm
  • 128-bit WEP
  • 64-bit WEP
  • 40-bit WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • AES
  • TKIP
  • WPA
  • WPA2

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons