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D-Link DWR-512 Router
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Linksys WRT54G Router
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Linksys WRT54GS Router
Linksys WRT54GS
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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 empire strikes back in the 'enhanced' 802.11g wars! Linksys has introduced its first SpeedBooster products fueled by Broadcom's Afterburner technology. W...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 has done a good job at simplifying the process of installing a secure wireless network at home with the WRT54GS, and though it isn't as fast as some of the competition, the bolstered security is worth the trade-off.Read more
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User rating
15
4.2 out of 5
15 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
4 stars
26 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
0 %
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 %
36
3.8 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
19 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Connectivity

Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
N/A
N/A
Number of LAN ports444
Number of WAN ports111
USByesnono
Communication mode
N/A
  • Full-Duplex
  • Half-Duplex
  • Full-Duplex
  • Half-Duplex

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
BlueBlue
Active cooling (fan)no
N/A
no

Dimensions

Width7.48 in7.32 in7.32 in
Height0.87 in1.89 in1.89 in
Depth4.69 in7.87 in7.87 in
Number of units111
Rack-mount designnonono
Weight
N/A
1.06 lb1.1 lb

Features

Built-in DSL modemnonono
Designed for wall mounting
N/A
yes
N/A
File server
N/A
N/A
No

Communication

Management interfaceWeb/networkWeb/network
  • Telnet
  • Web/network
Communication protocol
Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Wireless Multimedia Extensions
N/A
Network / transport Protocol
  • PPTP
  • L2TP
  • IPSec
N/A
N/A
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • 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 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3i
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.1x
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3i
  • IEEE 802.3u
Jumbo frames supportno
N/A
N/A
Mobile broadband supportyesyesyes
Type of mobile support
Built-in modem
N/A
N/A
Mobile HSUPAyes
N/A
N/A
Mobile HSDPA (turbo-3G)yes
N/A
N/A
Mobile 4G (LTE)no
N/A
N/A
Mobile 3Gyes
N/A
N/A
Mobile 2G (GSM)yes
N/A
N/A
VoIP (SIP)yes
N/A
N/A
Wireless networkyesyesyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyesyesyes
5GHz wireless networknonono
External antennayesyesyes
Detachable antennayesyesyes
Total wireless data transfer rate150.0 Mbps54.0 Mbps
N/A
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPS
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2
Throughput WAN-LAN
N/A
30.0 Mbps
N/A

Compatibility

DynDNSyes
N/A
yes
Target audienceHome usersSmaller officesHome users