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Linksys WRT54GS

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User ratings:
36
3.8 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
19 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
5
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5 editorial reviews
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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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Pros

  • simple and innovative safety technology and connectivity
  • Always Enabled Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly
  • interface itself is also user-friendly and is pretty straightforward

Cons

  • you need only to plug in the router and connect the cables
  • only allow admins to log in anyway
  • the router lacks a mounting bracket

Key specs

  • 4
  • 1
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Linksys WRT54GS - Pros & Cons

Linksys WRT54GS

Pros

  • simple and innovative safety technology and connectivity
  • Always Enabled Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly
  • interface itself is also user-friendly and is pretty straightforward
  • Stable and adaptable piece

Cons

  • you need only to plug in the router and connect the cables
  • only allow admins to log in anyway
  • the router lacks a mounting bracket
  • a poor internet connection while connected to the router
  • No other router did it at the time
  • relatively outdated
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue

Linksys WRT54GS - Technical Overview

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IconNumber of WAN ports
1
Best:
Cisco MWR 2941-DC
Number of WAN ports: 16
IconNumber of LAN ports
4
Best:
Cisco CISCO7206VXR
Number of LAN ports: 60

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Linksys WRT54GS - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
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
Management interface
  • Telnet
  • Web/network
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.1x
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3i
  • IEEE 802.3u
Mobile broadband supportyes
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz wireless networkno
External antennayes
Detachable antennayes
Wireless security
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2
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Memory
Included flash memory8.0 MB
Maximum flash memory8.0 MB
Included RAM32.0 MB
Maximum RAM32.0 MB
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Design
Colour of productBlue
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
File serverNo
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Compatibility
DynDNSyes
Target audienceHome users
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Security
DMZyes

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