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Linksys WRT54GL

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4.1 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.2 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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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
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Pros

  • simple and innovative safety technology and connectivity
  • it has met and indeed exceeded customer expectations
  • The router is designed in an intricate

Cons

  • No other router did it at the time
  • This equipment has no modem attached to or accompanied by
  • lacks the ability to access the internet on its own
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Linksys WRT54GL - Pros & Cons

Linksys WRT54GL

Pros

  • simple and innovative safety technology and connectivity
  • it has met and indeed exceeded customer expectations
  • The router is designed in an intricate
  • yet effective manner
  • VPN pass-through support will assist you to work safely and securely
  • simplicity
  • convenience
  • and ease of use
  • Always Enabled Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly
  • interface itself is also user-friendly and is pretty straightforward

Cons

  • No other router did it at the time
  • This equipment has no modem attached to or accompanied by
  • lacks the ability to access the internet on its own
  • pop-up window
  • Only PCs listed to access the Wi-Fi network
  • SNMP trap logging integration
  • a poor internet connection while connected to the router
  • relatively outdated
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue

Linksys WRT54GL - Technical Overview

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IconNumber of WAN ports
1
Best:
Cisco MWR 2941-DC
Number of WAN ports: 16
IconTotal wireless data transfer rate
54 Mbps
Best:
TP-Link Talon AD7200
Total wireless data transfer rate: 7133 Mbps
IconNumber of LAN ports
4
Best:
Cisco CISCO7206VXR
Number of LAN ports: 60

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Linksys WRT54GL - Full Specifications

Units:
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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Communication mode
  • Full-Duplex
  • Half-Duplex
Number of LAN ports4
Number of WAN ports1
USBno
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Dimensions
Width7.32 in
Height1.89 in
Depth7.87 in
Weight1.1 lb
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Frequency band2.4 GHz
Management interfaceWeb/network
Communication protocol
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11i
  • IEEE 802.1x
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3i
  • IEEE 802.3u
Mobile broadband supportno
Throughput WAN-LAN54.0 Mbps
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz wireless networkno
External antennayes
Detachable antennayes
MIMOno
Number of antennas2
Total wireless data transfer rate54.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
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Memory
Included flash memory4.0 MB
Maximum flash memory8.0 MB
Included RAM16.0 MB
Maximum RAM32.0 MB
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Security
DMZyes
Number of DMZ ports1
VPN clientyes
Encryption Algorithm
  • AES
  • TKIP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Grey
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
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Compatibility
DynDNSyes
Support for alternative firmware
  • DD-Wrt
  • OpenWrt
Target audience
  • Smaller offices
  • Home users
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Power
Min operating temperature0 °C
Max operating temperature40 °C

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Linksys WRT54GL Linksys - Editorial Reviews (2)

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Published: 31.01.2018
Linksys WRT54GL

Linksys WRT54GL (Router): 4.2 out of 5 stars from 5 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

By Michael
5 minute read
Linksys WRT54GL Linksys WRT54GL Is Over A Decade Old - And Still One Of The Most Popular Routers - Gadget Review
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Published: 17.07.2016
Linksys WRT54GL Is Over A Decade Old - And Still One Of The Most Popular Routers - Gadget Review

Looks like the only spec many people care about is the WRT54GL's longevity: Check out how well this ancient router is still selling.

6 minute read

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