Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54GL - wireless router

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• 9 stars

  Stability! This product is stable!

  by timespinner on June 13, 2006

  Pros: Stable, supports custom firmware, great range, no dropped connections

  Cons: None so far

  Summary: I replaced the terrible DLink DI-624 with this product, and am very impressed. The DI-624 would constantly drop connections randomly and did not give full-house coverage.
  
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  Summary: I replaced the terrible DLink DI-624 with this product, and am very impressed. The DI-624 would constantly drop connections randomly and did not give full-house coverage.
  
  I bought this product and with no other changes I now have a perfectly stable network with no dropped connections or problems connecting to the router. I can now also connect reliably between wireless clients for file sharing - with the DLink product wireless clients couldn't even see each other. DLink blamed Windows for this, but after installing the WRT54GL, I can certainly say that it was not Windows but a faulty DLink router! (and bad DLink tech support).

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  3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 10 stars

  A nice and sober products for the geeks who are looking for cheap and effective solution in routing

  by Shahzada Jehangir (David) on April 11, 2007

  Pros: Simple setup, 200 MHz CPU, 32MB NVRAM, Linux based Firmware, Replaceable with Tomotto and WRT-ControlPanel

  Cons: A Little Slow

  Summary: I have been a loyal Dlink user for more than 5 years now. Recently, I moved and needed better range within my organization network. After trying Dlink DI-604 and Netgear'...

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  Summary: I have been a loyal Dlink user for more than 5 years now. Recently, I moved and needed better range within my organization network. After trying Dlink DI-604 and Netgear's G54, and found both weren't any better with range, The linksys Installation was easy, and range is fantastic with 7dbi high gain anntena. I have tested it to at least 200 feet and have great signal. When upgraded to Tomato... You know what I mean... It was fantastic.... Real Time Bandwidth Monitoring with superb QoS and Firewall rules. A good deal at all...

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  2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 5 stars

  Hopefull But Skeptical

  by abahrj on February 18, 2008

  Pros: Worked good for 1 year.

  Cons: Began "freaking out" after 1 year.

  Summary: After about 1 year of use as my primary wlan router/access point, I began losing connectivity to my internal and external LAN and then even WLAN connectivity would cut ...

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  Summary: After about 1 year of use as my primary wlan router/access point, I began losing connectivity to my internal and external LAN and then even WLAN connectivity would cut out. I've updated the firmware to no avail. To correct the internet connectivity issues I've had to reset the unit and re enter the identical settings. To correct the loss of WLAN signal issue, I've had to go into the unit and toggle off/on/off/on the WLAN and finally it recovers and begins to transmit. I've also had some strange issues with the port forwarding where it will stop working and I have to delete the forward and re enter it to get it to work. I suspect a corrupt sector of the memory or some other hardware issue. Anyway... I've ordered another identical unit from NewEgg.com. Call me a fool but I really like Cisco and Linksys is a daughter company of them. Oh yea... if you think environmentals where an issue, its not. I keep this unit in a temp / humidity controlled lan closet. Also, If you think security is the issue, its not. I keep WPA PSK and MAC authentication at all times.

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 10 stars

  WRT54G "L" is the one to buy

  by vincom1 on November 2, 2007

  Pros: no reboots, strong signal

  Cons: none as of yet

  Summary: WRT54GL is the linksys router to buy, "L" standing for linux, the WRT54G (no "L")rev. 1 to 4, is the same as WRT54GL, WRT54G (no "L") rev. 5 to ...

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  Summary: WRT54GL is the linksys router to buy, "L" standing for linux, the WRT54G (no "L")rev. 1 to 4, is the same as WRT54GL, WRT54G (no "L") rev. 5 to 8 seem to suck, so buy WRT54GL, there are only 2 ver. 1.0 and 1.1, on these babys u can install 3rd party firmware and and extra features to ur router. 3000sqft house, signal strenght is high throught house, my old dlink 624(constant reboots, went through 2 of them,and still reboots) had awful signal strenght in the same house, i have 4 wireless comps, 1 wired comp, and xbox wired and the linksys WRT54GL handles it great so far (had it for 3 days). im still with the original firmware. i didnt use the cd install method, i did it manually and it took me 10min, just remember to initially reboot ur modem to get an ip address for the router. dont understand the negative review for this router from one of users on cnet, maybe he got a clunker, but more likely he reviewd a linksys router w/ a different model number, eg, WRT54G rev. 5 to 8. hopes this helps in buying a router

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Best Linksys model I have used at home !

  by movesen on December 24, 2006

  Pros: Very good installation process and perform what is needed for home usage

  Cons: Not the most fantastic design. Why default to channel 11. Should random, to avoid everyone using the same channel.

  Summary: Many good features and now finally the installation process is working and getting through all major part which is needed to setup at private network, including security settings.
  
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  Summary: Many good features and now finally the installation process is working and getting through all major part which is needed to setup at private network, including security settings.
  
  I have not seen problems with distance as one other has reported. There is a lots of features which can be altered after via the WEB interface.
  
  9 out of 10 is only to make sure Linksys will continue there development, for new and greater products

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  1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 10 stars

  Great Router!

  by nickp01 on May 21, 2009

  Pros: Easy setup
  Good range
  Fast

  Cons: SES is garbage

  Summary: Fantastic router, bought this to replace my Dlink 524 which wasn't up to scratch. (Had constant disconnections with it, poor range and regular reboots req). The linksys fixed all ...

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  Summary: Fantastic router, bought this to replace my Dlink 524 which wasn't up to scratch. (Had constant disconnections with it, poor range and regular reboots req). The linksys fixed all that, range is alright but I live in a large double storey house. Would perform better in single storey environment.
  Didn't exactly work straight out of the box, the setup software is garbage and wouldn't even detect my internet connection, then proceeded to crash several times. Threw that CD out the window immediately (you don't even need it btw ignore the warning labels on the machine they are false). Just run through the device page manually (through IE or firefox should be 192.168.1.1) and enter in your settings as you wish then save. I left the standard firmware on this one but have DD-WRT running on my second one, both run fine too. Had some trouble linking the two and spent hours banging my head against the desk trying to make it work, so please read this carefully: DISABLE SES IMMEDIATELY. The biggest heap of garbage known to man, once i disabled this the router worked flawlessly. Don't be fooled by the pretty orange backlight either, that button is EVIL.
  
  So other than SES this router gets 9/10 from me (-1 point for that stupid SES feature what a load of crap)

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• 10 stars

  Rock Solid Hardware and Ultra-Stable Firmware

  by j-a-lind on May 18, 2009

  Pros: * Continued production of the WRT54G v4 with Linux Kernel firmware
  * Solid performing hardware
  * Ultra stable stock firmware
  * Stock antennas can be removed and replaced with higher gain antennas
  * Linux Kernel allows flashing with custom firmware

  Cons: What's not to like . . . this is what Linksys should have continued making instead of moving to VxWorks O/S with v5 of the WRT54G. Only thing I've wished for is an 802.11n version of this box.

  Summary: The "L" in WRT54GL = "Linux" as its firmware is Linux based. It is a continuation of the WRT54G v4 after Linksys changed to VxWorks based firmware for the WRT54G v5 (...

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  Summary: The "L" in WRT54GL = "Linux" as its firmware is Linux based. It is a continuation of the WRT54G v4 after Linksys changed to VxWorks based firmware for the WRT54G v5 (IMHO that was a mistake). Unfortunately one cannot find the "GL" in many brick/mortar stores, just the VxWorks "G" with firmware that isn't nearly as stable. Current stock firmware in the GL is extremely stable. Put one in my in-laws house a couple years ago running Linksys' stock firmware using WPA2-AES and it has never gone down or required a reset. The dual stock antennas give it decent range. This box along with v4 and earlier versions of the 54G have likely been the most used for custom firmware (at least until 802.11n became more popular). Ultimately had three of these running a "WDS" (distributed network) in my home flawlessly with custom firmware (Sveasoft's), also using WPA2-AES. Put the right firmware in these (current Linksys or a package like Sveasoft's Talisman Basic) and they simply keep running reliably day after day, week after week and month after month.

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• 1 stars

  Awful, poor wireless

  by andyinsdca on March 6, 2008

  Pros: speed/throughput very good

  Cons: Wireless randomly drops

  Summary: The wireless on this will work for a day or a few minutes then stop working. No reason or anything...the radio just goes silent. I tried both Tomato and ...

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  Summary: The wireless on this will work for a day or a few minutes then stop working. No reason or anything...the radio just goes silent. I tried both Tomato and the Linksys firmware on it. Neither made a difference. A piece of junk.

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• 1 stars

  Worst Customer Service you find at LinkSys

  by NoLinksysFan on May 12, 2009

  Pros: 1-3 years warranty on paper

  Cons: My router broke down after 4 month in use and the power led was
  flashing all the timet. Calling customer service it turn
  out they do not give you an address to send it to until you perform many useless test
  with the router yourself!

  Summary: Try to stay away from LinkSys!

  Summary: Try to stay away from LinkSys!

  0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 4 stars

  OK product but not worth the cost or agony of dealing with Linksys.

  by nicksgsr on November 29, 2007

  Pros: Easy setup.

  Cons: Linksys does not honor its rebate promotions. Product itself random keeps dropping connection even when 25 feet away. OK for home use but do not recommend for business enviornment.

  Summary: My experience has been if you want to experience extended hold times only to have your connection automatically disconnected then buy Linksys. My experiences have only gotten worse during the ...

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  Summary: My experience has been if you want to experience extended hold times only to have your connection automatically disconnected then buy Linksys. My experiences have only gotten worse during the past 18 months. My latest purchases of Linksys/Cisco switches has not change my experiences. We will no longer be purchaashing any products with the Linksys brand.

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