Cisco-Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router by Linksys
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Digital camera reviews of Cisco-Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router
Digital camera Review: A Great Upgrade
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had a wireless B router that I used for my home networking needs in the past. But once I got this treasure, the performance and signal received away from my central computer improved over 50%. I would suggest buying this to improved your signal and performance of your home networking needs.Digital camera Review: A Great Wireless Router - BUY IT
Summary: 5 Stars
I just upgraded to the Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G router last month and I am very happy with the quality of the product. This router acts as a wireless access point, 100 MB switch and a router making it a nice multipurpose device. For the wireless connectivity, this router supports that latest 802.1lg standard which offers 54Mbps speeds but in the 2.4 GHz range. Since it uses the 2.4 GHz range, this router is also backwards compatible with 802.11b. This is a nice feature, as it will allow you to use your older 802.11b hardware while taking advantage of the newer standard. I also have a 2.4 GHz cordless phone and I don't get any interference with the wireless router.
If you do decide to buy this router, I would highly recommend that the first thing you do after installing this router is upgrade its firmware from the Linksys website. Linksys has been shipping these 802.11g compliant routers for a while now and the specification is still in flux. Linksys also offers security fixes and new/updated features via. these firmware upgrades and so that is a good idea.
This router has the ability to encrypt all wireless transmissions using 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption. While WEP is not a perfect solution, some security is better than no security and I would recommend anyone using the wireless feature enable WEP. In addition to WEP, this router also supports the new security specification called Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
WPA is an extra-strong encryption where encryption keys are automatically changed and authenticated between devices after a specified period. WPA also involves the use of a pass phrase and auto-generated keys that need to be entered on the client side. This is a little tedious but the security it provides is worth it.
In addition to WEP and WPA, the Linksys router also offers wireless MAC address filtering. Wireless MAC Filters feature allows you to control which wireless-equipped PCs may or may not communicate with the router depending on their MAC addresses. Another great security feature of this router.
Ok. I've rambled on enough about security. This router also allows you to connect wired devices, acts as a DHCP server and offers an easy to use browser interface. I get amazing throughput using my NetGear 802.11g wireless network card and the range is incredible. I can take my laptop in any part of the house, the yard or garage and I never lose the signals. I read some reviews where people found that this router didn't work well with non-Linksys wireless cards. I had to disagree with that as my router works great with my NetGear card along with an older Cisco 802.11b card. If you are in the market for a great wireless router, this is it. Buy it.
Digital camera Review: A Happy Three Years - Very Satisfied Customer
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this in 2003 for use with a family desktop/music server, two wireless laptops and a Buffallo wireless access point for the kid's desktop. Internet access was supported via cable modem.
Set up was plug and play. Setting up the encryption with a home network was kind of a pain (more Microsoft O/S issues than anything else) but I don't recall that taking more than an afternoon to do. Never had any issues after that.
The only problem we experienced was with our 2.4 GHz phones. When the phones were in use the router would not function (it is also 2.4 GHz). So, we had no Internet access during conference calls. Obviously, an unacceptable situation. To fix this, we just bought a 5.8 GHz phone. I could see this causing a problem for folks in a high-density living situation like an apartment building. E.g., you can't really control whether your neighbors have 2.4 GHz wireless phones! Anyway, something to consider if guaranteed uptime is at a premium for you.
We have had no issues with data transfer rates. We can transfer very large powerpoint slides and web-surf without any noticable difference from the T-1's we have in the office. From a distance perspective, we have had the router in a basement office and still had strong signals on the 2nd floor, in the backyard, etc. We've also not noticed any speed problems when all of us were using our machines at once.
So, all-in-all, a very reliable and secure appliance for us. It finally went in a power surge after a couple of years -- so be sure to surge protect! I am writing this review as I purchase a replacement.
Digital camera Review: A Real Pain in the LAN
Summary: 1 Stars
The one I got came from EArthlink, so had no real instalation directions. Signal strength is so lousy that I have a better signal from my neighbors accross the street. I have to constantly force my other computer to retrack the network. On-line help takes forever and has all the usual problems with trying to deal with someone in India who is working from a script and has never used the product.
As soon as I can pull the CAT-6 I am going to hardwire my system.
This wireless stuff is garbage. My best signal at about 25 feet only gives me about 11 MBS.
Digital camera Review: A Simple Review From A Non-Techie
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're a technical whiz, be warned that you need to skip my review. All others, read on....
After purchasing a laptop for my son, I needed to get a wireless router for my home. I put off getting on for fear that things would be "too difficult."
Finally, I relented and purchased this modem. Even before it arrived, I had planned on having to get my IT brother to do the installation. Turns out, I didn't need him after all!
Anyone can install this router! Just follow the directions and it is up and running within minutes. There is nothing hard to understand in any part of this at all. If you know where you're modem cable is and can reach the back of your hard drive, you're ready to install it. As simple as 1-2-3!
I've had no down time since having it. And I've found that it works all through the house and even into the yard, so there is definitely great reach on this product.
When it comes time to upgrade, Linksys will be the ONLY way for me to go!