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Linksys WRT54G vs Linksys WRT54G2

7.32 in
1.89 in
Linksys WRT54G Router
Linksys WRT54G
7.99 in
1.38 in
Linksys WRT54G2 Router
Linksys WRT54G2
Editiorial reviews
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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5
5 editorial reviews
The Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router has been added to the Wireless and Router Charts. The G2 is a repackaging of Linksys' mainstay wireless route...Read more
It may look different, but Linksys' WRT54G2 is pretty much the WRT54G inside. {mospagebreak toctitle= Introduction, Overview} Introduction At a Glance Produc...Read more
A 802.11g wireless router with LELARead more
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User rating
39
4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
0 %
35
4.2 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
51 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %

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Connectivity

Linksys WRT54GLinksys WRT54G
Linksys WRT54G2Linksys WRT54G2
Communication mode
  • Full-Duplex
  • Half-Duplex
Full-Duplex
Number of LAN ports44
Number of WAN ports11
USBnono

Dimensions

Linksys WRT54GLinksys WRT54G
Linksys WRT54G2Linksys WRT54G2
Width7.32 in7.99 in
Height1.89 in1.38 in
Depth7.87 in6.3 in
Weight1.06 lb0.62 lb
Number of units11
Rack-mount designnono

Communication

Linksys WRT54GLinksys WRT54G
Linksys WRT54G2Linksys WRT54G2
Management interfaceWeb/networkWeb/network
Communication protocol
Wireless Multimedia Extensions
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3i
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3u
Mobile broadband supportyesyes
Throughput WAN-LAN30.0 Mbps72.2 Mbps
Wireless networkyesyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyesyes
5GHz wireless networknono
External antennayesyes
Total wireless data transfer rate54.0 Mbps54.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPS

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