Product Description

LINKSYS WRT54GS -- The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G, Wireless-B, and other performance-enhanced SpeedBooster devices to the network. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. Easy configuration with web browser based configuration utility Linksys Parental Control Service (free trial included) keeps your family safe on the Internet, setting profiles for time-of-day and day-of-week access restrictions, and controlling which of 16 content categories each family member is allowed to see Also includes email & instant messaging filters

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #149 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: blue/black
• Brand: Linksys
• Model: WRT54GS
• Dimensions: 1.89" h x 7.87" w x 7.32" l, 4.00 pounds

Features

• Warranty - 3 years
• Standards - IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
• Ports - One 10/100 RJ-45 Port, Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports
• Button - Power Port, Reset Button
• Cabling Type - UTP CAT 5

From the Manufacturer
The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G, Wireless-B, and other performance-enhanced SpeedBooster devices to the network. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.

SpeedBooster
The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster incorporates the next generation of Wireless-G (802.11g) networking. SpeedBooster technology is a compatible add-on to standard Wireless-G, which increases "real-world" wireless network performance by up to 35%. Unlike other speed-enhancing technologies, SpeedBooster is fully 802.11 compliant, and a "good neighbor" to other wireless devices and technologies, using a single 2.4 GHz channel as specified by the official wireless standard. And, unlike other technologies, with SpeedBooster you'll see an overall speed improvement even when running a mixed network of SpeedBooster and regular Wireless-G devices.

To protect your data and privacy, the Router can encrypt all wireless transmissions, and also supports the industrial-strength wireless security of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), and 802.1x authentication and authorization. The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, and supports VPN pass-through. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.

With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games with the flexibility, speed, and security you need!

Also works with:

• WPC54GS: Connects your notebook computer to the Wireless-G network with SpeedBooster technology.
• WMP54GS: Wireless-G with SpeedBooster connectivity for your desktop or tower PC.
• WGA54G Converts any Ethernet-equipped game console to Wireless-G networking. Wirelessly connect to your Router for Internet gaming!

See a comparison diagram of the different wireless technologies.

Wireless networks are rapidly becoming more popular and coming down in price. Since they don't require cables, you can use the devices anywhere in an office or home, even out on the patio. There's no need to roll out an Ethernet network cable to each room of a house; you can network anywhere -- without wires. Outside of the home, wireless networking is available in hotspots at coffee shops, businesses, airports -- great when you're on the road and need to get some work done. For convenience, wireless networking is the answer. What Wireless Standard is Right for Me? Now that you've decided to create a wireless network, the next step is to figure out which wireless standard to use. Basically, a standard is a set of specifications for a device. All devices that follow a specific standard share operating characteristics, such as the radio frequency used and maximum data transfer speed. For wireless networking, there are three standards to choose from at this time: 802.11b 802.11a 802.11g 802.11a/g To learn about the differences between the standards and select the right one for your network, click here for an easy-to-understand chart.

Customer Reviews

Hot Link Booster does what it's supposed to
Great router, does what it says and is fairly easy to set up and install. I tried the N router before and brought it back.
This thing is old school "G", simple and it works. Great router for the money and does all of the secure setting automatically. Had no problems with various different kinds of wireless adapter that were installed to various computers and laptops.
Worth it, buy it.

Awesome
WOW! This was my first wireless router. The setup was well bad. But it wasn't the routers fault. Setup it simple (I did it manually, don't bother with CD). I'm useing Vista Home Basic which is a nightmare in itself and setup cut through like hot knife. I set it up on a patching Time warner Cable service that it notorious to have problems itself. Switched to AT&T DSL and fought through a DNS mix up to get it working again. If I would have set it up on the DSL the first time I estimate a half hour setup. This router has not stopped working in the 3 months I've had it. It broadcasted (or tried to) through the entire or deal and I never lost connection to the router on my Xbox or desktop. I now run a wirless desktop, a sometimes wired sometimes wireless Xbox 360, and the occasional laptop at the same time flawlessly. After setup this beast is worth 500 dollars. I assume the Linksys WRT54G is the same.

Excellent product
This product is very good, but was a few difficult put the setting. In general is good.