Cisco-Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster by Linksys
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Digital camera reviews of Cisco-Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster
Digital camera Review: Better, stronger, faster than before...
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had Linksys routers off and on over the years. I changed frequently due to ferreting out bugs with my connection, which has slowly improved due to various reasons. Most recently I had a Netgear WGT624 (108Mbps) which seemed to have a fast connection with the accompanying wireless cards. However, I was frequently getting dropped off the network at which time I would have to do a router reboot - even with the latest firmware installed.
After reading the reviews here and on www.dslreports.com, it seems I am not the only one with this problem. Now, since this router has received rave reviews, I figured I would try out Linksys again. I did, and am very happy with it so far. I have not had a drop within the last 24 hours.
The only caveat I have had with Linksys is how unbelievibly ugly the hardware is. Why they keep using a dark blue Cisco box is beyond me. I spend quite a bit of money in order to keep things looking clean and consistant in my work area and this box sticks out like a blue flaming sore thumb in my sea of black/gray hardware. They need to take design lessons from Netgear, they would sell more routers.
Digital camera Review: Bought for Roku Player
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this wireless router so that I could use the Netflix Roku machine. It works great. I would recommend calling the help line when you install it. They have automated instructions to help you set it up which was better than the software it came with. Also, for some reason in the EasyLink Advisor it says that there is no internet connected but it is so I just ignore that message.Digital camera Review: Buy something else!
Summary: 1 Stars
If you want constat problems and you enjoy speaking to a technician in India ... this is the product for you. If you want a good product with good customer service, buy a different brand.Digital camera Review: Buzzing noise is driving me crazy.
Summary: 2 Stars
The Power Adapter which plugs into an electrical outlet makes a LOUD and annoying buzzing, humming sound. I've tried plugging it into other outlets and a power strip, but it is still loud. Anyone out there have any suggestions??? The wireless routing function seems to work ok. I had someone with professional experience install it for me so I can't comment on ease of set up. I'm certain I could not have done it myself. I noted that the instructions were for Windows only! The installation CD says it (the CD, not the router) will only run on certain Windows editions. I have an I-Mac and a new MacBook so that was useless to me.Digital camera Review: CAUTION
Summary: 2 Stars
If you're thinking of ordering this for use with third-party open-source firmware like Alchemy or DD-WRT, you're out of luck. The router that now ships is "WRT54GS v.5", which is vastly different from v.1, v.2, v.3, and v.4. Version 5 does not use Linux-based firmware and is therefore not flashable with third-party firmware. You'll have to find an older version on eBay etc.
I ordered this thinking I could use Alchemy, not realizing it came in different versions, since Amazon's product info doesn't list a version number. Now I'm out shipping costs in both directions, and I'm pissed. Don't end up like me.
Just letting you know :)