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Linksys WRT54G vs TRENDnet TEW-817DTR

7.32 in
1.89 in
Linksys WRT54G Router
Linksys WRT54G
2.28 in
3.5 in
TRENDnet TEW-817DTR Router
TRENDnet TEW-817DTR
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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1
1 editorial reviews
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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
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5 user ratings
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Full Comparison

Connectivity

Linksys WRT54GLinksys WRT54G
TRENDnet TEW-817DTRTRENDnet TEW-817DTR
Number of LAN ports41
Number of WAN ports11
USBnono

Design

Linksys WRT54GLinksys WRT54G
TRENDnet TEW-817DTRTRENDnet TEW-817DTR
Colour of productBlueWhite

Dimensions

Linksys WRT54GLinksys WRT54G
TRENDnet TEW-817DTRTRENDnet TEW-817DTR
Width7.32 in2.28 in
Height1.89 in3.5 in
Depth7.87 in3.5 in
Weight1.06 lb0.24 lb
Number of units11

Communication

Linksys WRT54GLinksys WRT54G
TRENDnet TEW-817DTRTRENDnet TEW-817DTR
Communication protocol
Wireless Multimedia Extensions
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3i
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Mobile broadband supportyesno
Throughput WAN-LAN30.0 Mbps100.0 Mbps
Wireless networkyesyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyesyes
5GHz wireless networknoyes
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPS

Compatibility

Linksys WRT54GLinksys WRT54G
TRENDnet TEW-817DTRTRENDnet TEW-817DTR
Target audienceSmaller officesHome users

Security

Linksys WRT54GLinksys WRT54G
TRENDnet TEW-817DTRTRENDnet TEW-817DTR
DMZyesyes

Pros & Cons

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