Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router

List Price: $73.37 Discount Price: Too low to display

Features:

• All-in-one Internet-sharing router, 4-port switch, and Wireless-G (802.11g) access point
• Shares a single Internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired and Wireless-G and -B devices
• Push button setup feature makes wireless configuration secure and simple
• High security: Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), wireless MAC address filtering, powerful SPI firewall

Customer Reviews:

So easy even a dope like me can set it up! [Posted on 2008-05-02]
I was incredibly intimidated by the idea of setting up a router so I was diligent in my research. Just as I finally decided to bite the bullet to buy one of the other Linksys G routers they released this model. I liked the fact that it is sleek and there are no external antennae that you have to consider in trying to locate a space for the router. There weren't too many reviews for it because it was that new, but the reviews I did find were all favorable. Amazon got it to me quicker than they said they would and it was very easy to set up. The only problem I had was self-inflicted when I tried playing around with some of the settings, but the tech service was very cooperative and bailed me out. It's been smooth sailing ever since. All in all I am very satisfied with this product!

100% satisfied [Posted on 2008-05-04]
When I went searching for a wireless router I didn't know what to look for, but I assumed it would be something that looked alien like with antenae sticking out everywhere. I was so pleased to find this one that just looks like an alarm clock sitting on the table. Not only that, it works really great too. I encounted one little glitch while running the setup. Somewhere during the process I was told that my internet connection could not be detected, but I opted to proceed with the setup anyway, and when the setup was done, I could not access the internet. I contacted Live Help via chat (very cool) and was offered advice. It turned out that all I had to do was run the setup again to solve the problem, since then it's been working like a charm, no problem whatsoever.

Completely painless setup [Posted on 2008-05-04]
My old router was no longer working reliabily with the wireless signal. I did a lot of research and decided to settle with this particular router. I was unsure at first due to its internal antenna design. I brought it at a store, took at home, and after opening the box, I was online wired and wirelessly in about five minutes with my Dell running XP Pro, and my iPhone. The enclosed CD for the visual walk through was beautiful. Not once did I need to worry, think, or do anything "technical". There was no reboot, power on or power off of anything. I just plug in the cables and power cord as instructed by each step in the CD. It was totally painless. I couldn't believe it that I was done in 5 minutes.

I tested the wire speed with my pc and it was fine at the normal DSL speed. However, the iPhone only picks up about 3/4 to 5/6 of the normal DSL speed wirelessly; but that is still good enough for me. Since this is just day 1 of using this router, I have yet to test distance, wireless speed consistency and stability, other wireless pc, and notebook.

A Great Product. [Posted on 2008-05-05]
This router installed in minuets. I have used it for almost a month now with no problems of ANY kind. The on-line interface is also easy to use. All in all, I have had no problems at all. The price was also very good. A GREAT all around router.

A very difficult company to deal with [Posted on 2008-05-06]
This is a bad company. I purchased a wireless router from them and, truth be told, it never really worked right. The speed was ok, but it was impossible to set up without tech support and every so often it would simply stop working. When that happened I would be forced to call tech support and spend 30-60 minutes on the phone fighting with them about resetting the router. I recently purchased a new computer and decided to save a little money by moving this router to it. When I called tech support I was told that the router was out of its warranty period and they could not help me... unless I would pay them to. That's right, I would have to pay for the assistance on their product - a working product because it was not under warranty.

So be warned that you are only buying the option to use Linksys' products for a limited time - that is if you have any problems whatsoever that require tech support. I am now trying a Trendnet. Let's see if they are any better.

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