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Linksys WRT54G vs Linksys WRT54GS

7.32 in
1.89 in
Linksys WRT54G Router
Linksys WRT54G
7.32 in
1.89 in
Linksys WRT54GS Router
Linksys WRT54GS
Available colors
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
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 %

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Connectivity

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Communication mode
  • Full-Duplex
  • Half-Duplex
  • Full-Duplex
  • Half-Duplex
Number of LAN ports44
Number of WAN ports11
USBnono

Design

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Colour of productBlueBlue

Dimensions

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Width7.32 in7.32 in
Height1.89 in1.89 in
Depth7.87 in7.87 in
Weight1.06 lb1.1 lb
Number of units11
Rack-mount designnono

Features

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Built-in DSL modemnono

Communication

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Management interfaceWeb/network
  • Telnet
  • Web/network
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 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.1x
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3i
  • IEEE 802.3u
Mobile broadband supportyesyes
Wireless networkyesyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyesyes
5GHz wireless networknono
External antennayesyes
Detachable antennayesyes
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2

Compatibility

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Target audienceSmaller officesHome users

Security

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DMZyesyes

Pros & Cons

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