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Linksys Open Source WiFi Wireless-G Broadband Router, Speeds up to (AC1200) 1.2Gbps - WRT54GL
Brand | Linksys |
Model Name | WRT54GL |
Special Feature | WPS |
Frequency Band Class | Quad-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11b/g |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Printer |
Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Office, Home |
Included Components | Router, Ethernet Cord, Power Adapter |
Connectivity Technology | WiFi |
About this item
- Linux based Internet sharing Router with built in 4 port Switch and Wireless G Access Point
- Shares a single Internet connection (10/100 WAN) with 4 Ethernet wired (10/100 switched LAN ; Compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g protocol; LEDs: Power, DMZ, WLAN, Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4), Internet
- Max. Link Rate:54 Mbps; Has 2 External Antennas ; supports WPA2 standards for use of the available encryption regardless of client devices and features a built in SPI firewall to prevent potential attacks from the Internet
- Interface: Ethernet Port; Ports: 1x 10/100 WAN, 4x 10/100 Switched LAN, 1x Power; Dimensions 3.91 x 3.85 x 3.92 inches/ 99.5 x 97.8 x 99.6 millimeters
- Platform Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista 32/64 ; package includes router and no modem. Operating Humidity: 10 to 85 percent Noncondensing
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Value for money | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 |
User interface | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.0 |
WiFi signal | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Tech Support | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
Easy to install | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.9 | — | 4.0 | 4.0 |
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connectivity tech | WiFi | Wi-Fi | Wi Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Ethernet, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
number of ports | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
data transfer rate | 54 megabits per second | — | 5 GHz | 1200 megabits per second | 1.8 gigabits per second | 6600 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 BG | 802 11 AX | 5 ghz radio frequency | 802 11 AC | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N |
frequency band class | quad band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | tri band |
security protocol | WPA2-PSK | WPS2 | WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK | — | WPA2-PSK | WPA2-Enterprise |
From the manufacturer
Linksys WRT router is versatile and customizable.
WRT54GL Wi-Fi Wireless-G Router
At a Glance:
- Linux-based, open-source firmware allows you to customize your device
- Four Fast Ethernet ports to extend your wired network
- Wireless speeds up to 54 Mbps, supporting 802.11b and 802.11g
- WPA2 wireless encryption and SPI firewall for security
- Parental controls offer easy-to-configure restricted Internet access
Linksys WRT54GL Wi-Fi Wireless-G Router
Versatile Router Also Functions as Access Point and Switch
The Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Router delivers the functionality of three network devices in one. When used as a wireless access point, the WRT54GL delivers wireless data transfer rates up to 54 Mbps, supporting Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices.
Full-duplex Fast Ethernet ports enable you to connect up to four wired Ethernet devices to scale your network to best fit your needs, while the router functionality ties your network together to share a high-speed cable or DSL connection securely throughout your home or office.
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Open Source Firmware for Custom ConfigurationsWhile the Linksys WRT54GL comes with ready-to-use firmware that allows you to control and extend your network, open source, Linux-based firmware can also be modified to provide additional customization. With easy-to-find tools readily available online, you can transform the WRT54GL into a commercial-grade wireless device featuring enterprise-level functionality with minimal effort and minimal cost. |
Wired Connections Expand Your NetworkEquipped with four full-duplex Fast Ethernet ports, the WRT54GL allows you to further extend your network to fit your needs. For small networks, simply connect four computers directly to the router, or expand your wired access by connecting additional network hardware. The WRT54GL is designed to be physically stackable, allowing you to mount additional WRT54GL routers to further expand your network. |
Security Features Provide a Safe ConnectionFeaturing a full suite of advanced security features, the Linksys WRT54GL provides you with a safe way to stay connected. A combination of WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall offer enhanced wireless security for your Wi-Fi connected devices, while Internet Access Restrictions enable you to limit Web usage in your home. Thanks to a convenient browser-based interface, configuring secure access is a simple task, allowing the whole family to surf with peace of mind. |
Easy 1-2-3 SetupGetting the WRT54GL up and running is simple. Just plug the router into a power source, connect it to your Internet modem and your computer or laptop, then run the Setup Wizard on the included CD-ROM and follow the instructions. |
Four Fast Ethernet Ports for wired network connections.
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Linksys WRT54GL Wi-Fi Wireless-G Router, quick-start guide and setup software on CD-ROM, and Ethernet cable.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 9.75 x 10 x 2.8 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.65 pounds |
ASIN | B000BTL0OA |
Item model number | WRT54GL |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #169,447 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,106 in Computer Routers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 11, 2006 |
Manufacturer | Linksys |
Language | English |
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The Linksys Wireless G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect both screaming fast Wireless G (802.11g at 54Mbps) and Wireless B (802.11b at 11Mbps) devices to the network. Theres also a built in 4 port full duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired Ethernet devices together. Connect four PCs directly, or attach more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high speed cable or DSL Internet connection. Once your computers are connected to the Router and the Internet, they can communicate with each other too, sharing resources and files. All your computers can print on a shared printer connected anywhere in the house.Power Requirements: DC: 12VDC, Consumption: 0.5A.1 year hardware limited warranty, Lifetime award winning online support tools.
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The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect both screaming fast Wireless-G (802.11g at 54Mbps) and Wireless-B (802.11b at 11Mbps) devices to the network.
The Linksys-Cisco WRT54GL offers great performance and ease of use -- plus Linux compatibility. See it in detail: front and rear. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Connect four PCs directly, or attach more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
Once your computers are connected to the Router and the Internet, they can communicate with each other too, sharing resources and files. All your computers can print on a shared printer connected anywhere in the house. And your computers can share all kinds of files -- music, digital pictures, and documents. Keep all your digital music on one computer, and listen to it anywhere in the house. Organize all of your family's digital pictures in one place, to simplify finding the ones you want, and easing backup to CD-R. Utilize extra free space on one computer when another's hard drive starts to fill up.
The new push button setup feature makes it easy to configure your wireless devices. Just push the button on the router and on your other SecureEasySetup-enabled wireless device to automatically create an encryption-secured wireless connection. TKIP and AES protects your data and privacy with up to 128-bit industrial-strength encryption. The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet. Advanced configuration is a snap with the web browser-based interface.
With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games with flexibility, speed, security and simplicity!
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Customers like the performance, ease of setup, quality and speed of the networking device. For example, they mention that it really works well, the instructions are clear and the speed is amazing. That said, some complain about the connectivity issues.
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Customers like the performance of the router. They say it works well, provides decent coverage, and has high performance. Some say that the QoS works great, and the companion app is good. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...Davey 100% Solid Gold and 5-Star Award for Quality, Value, and Performance, bar none!..." Read more
"WRT 3200ACM A very nice product, setup was very simple...." Read more
"...GOOD: QoS works great! Companion app is good. Mostly used features are at your fingertips on the app and it is very intuitive. Good UI...." Read more
"...you want to do any "creative" networking you will be disappointed in the GUI web interface, the problems with moving any file/folder to the network..." Read more
Customers find the setup of the networking device to be easy. They mention that the instructions are clear, and the interface is self-explanatory. They also appreciate the simple, yet sophisticated, software management. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of setup and the quick connectivity of their devices.
"...I find the web interface to be simple, and simplistic too, a nice interaction to work with when you want to customize any features, or change any..." Read more
"...will feel about this, but from other reviews also this is easy to setup.Router Cascading for keeping the old network:..." Read more
"...More command line interface and not a real graphical, easy to setup router (only) BUT from what I read, once you set it up, it never has to be..." Read more
"...Setting up the router went well (I only set up the downstairs one... the one that plugs directly into the modem), the wireless signals were strong,..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the router. They mention it's very fast, has a stable network, and has 3 sturdy antennae. Customers also appreciate the great build quality, and easy setup. They say the wireless signals are strong and everything connects nicely to the new network.
"...I use my system here in the studio and throughout my home I marvel at its consistency, it steadfastness, and its power, just incredible in all those..." Read more
"...GOOD: QoS works great! Companion app is good. Mostly used features are at your fingertips on the app and it is very intuitive. Good UI...." Read more
"...this router "appears" to be able to do great things, the lack of 3rd party software/firmware for it puts it in a "do not BUY" category...." Read more
"...the wireless signals were strong, and everything connected nicely to the new network...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the networking device. For example, they mention it's amazing, their commands receive a much faster response, and it has coverage improvements. They also say that it'll report full speeds and that a full HD stream starts within seconds. The control panel also has a speed test and does the job in a short time.
"...old WD N900 router is much better; improved signal strength, improved throughput and so far no drop outs...." Read more
"...The speed is still amazing (gigabit ethernet WAN as well). I have now mounted the router vertically behind a chest and it's completely hidden...." Read more
"...BAD: No love for 2.4GHz devices without some tweaking... None of my 2.4GHz-only smart home devices were able to connect to the Velop right away. Why?..." Read more
"...LINKSYS E3000: THE PROS: Over all speed improvement, very noticeable...." Read more
Customers like the range of the networking device. For example, they mention it has a better than average range, signal strength has improved, and it has longer range over WiFi. Some say that the coverage/performance is outstanding and that it's a great WiFi extender.
"...verses my 4 year old WD N900 router is much better; improved signal strength, improved throughput and so far no drop outs...." Read more
"...+Excellent range (not a place in my 3 level townhome that I don't get signal)+Much smaller than the picture makes it look. Sleek design...." Read more
"...be the best (according to professional reviews), it has a better than average range...." Read more
"...What I like:- Better range than my old AC1750 router...." Read more
Customers like the value of the router. For example, they say it's a great buy, has average speeds for the price, and is a reliable bargain. Some mention that the router is fairly standard fare and a perfect cheap router for basic home use.
"...gets the Wavey Davey 100% Solid Gold and 5-Star Award for Quality, Value, and Performance, bar none!..." Read more
"...But to me it is well worth the extra money. In last 4 days, I did not have anybody in the family yelling “My wifi is not working….”...." Read more
"...due to how simple it is, but their price tag is way over the roof, and you never have control over the device...." Read more
"...That spooked me. I chose this model because the price was decent, and the rated speeds should have easily been sufficient to fully exploit my new..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the networking device. They mention that it looks clean, organized, and nice. They also appreciate the well-designed, functional web interface and the minimalistic single LED light. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...The unit runs quiet and cool – no fan needed, which is nice since fan noise can be quiet annoying...." Read more
"...Single led light is minimalistic and helps a lot with the physical design of the product, but instead of colors Linksys may use flashing patterns...." Read more
"...+Much smaller than the picture makes it look. Sleek design.+Linksys name to back up the product...." Read more
"...My initial impression of this product was quite positive. It is a nice-looking box and it feels quite solid...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the router. They mention that it drops the connection about every 5-6 minutes, it cannot connect to the internet after about a week, and that it won't connect to their cable modem. They also report that the WiFi signal does drop off to 3 to 4 bars out of 5. Customers also mention that the router reboots itself, and all devices are disconnected and can't access each other.
"...My kids 2006 17" iMac OS X 10.6.8 AGAIN, could not connect to this router. Restart the router and then the iMac.THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE..." Read more
"...But that's not all! While temperatures rise and connections are not possible, the 4 port switch on the back starts to emit an ozone smell, then a..." Read more
"...find the web interface to be simple, and simplistic too, a nice interaction to work with when you want to customize any features, or change any..." Read more
"...though it is easy to get into it to add them, there is no place to distinguish one device from the next...." Read more
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That FLOORED me totally, and I'm an advanced networking expert, who was prepared for a completely tough, manual install of this router but figured I'd give it a go with the Auto-Connect Feature of this router, by simply inserting the Cisco-Linksys CD ROM into my PC server's optical drive, and followed the prompts to the letter (to a point), let the router Auto-Configure each and every PC and Mac in my mixed-stable of computers here in my studio and throughout the house, 8 computers here in my studio near the router's plug-in to my Time-Warner RoadRunner HS Turbo Modem, and 4 other computers elsewhere in the house, and I'll be danged if the new E3000 didn't pull off the complete connection routing in less than 7 minutes actual time! CRAZY GOOD!
I immediately fired up the router's web interface and went into the Advanced settings, and renamed the System from default to my regular/normal System's name, set up the web interface for my network Hard Drive and plugged in a 1TB USB external HD for network sharing and backup services, reconfigured the password to my rather complex 26-digit and symbol password for ultimate security purposes, set the "renew DHCP Lease" to my own specific schedule apart from default, adjusted Media and FTP Server setting to active, and a lot of other "host services" to manual settings vs the default settings, and in less than 30 minutes total time I disconnected my former "N-Spec" router, and turned the duties over to the new E3000.
Suffice to say it's been literally plug and play since then, with only a minor glitch to report, and that was perhaps my own fault but it involved updating the firmware to the latest and greatest, and my update went awry somewhat...I ended up having to re-apply the new patch TWICE before it took and set up correctly, and BAM!! All was well again, settings were intact, and when I restarted the System it fired right up, everything popped up green, blue, and yellow LED's like it's supposed to do, and voila! Firmware update a success, all was well, and the system @ 100%.
The Dual-Band aspect of this router gives it a special character, with the ability to transmit and receive signals and data simultaneously, at the same time literally, and maintain its incredible bandwidth in both the 2.4Ghz and 5.8Ghz channels without fault of any sort, and that's an amazing feature! My AppleTV system works significantly better than it did with the old MaxPower N-Spec Routerat full speed ahead, it being a single-band router and some 5 years old at the time I replaced it with the E3000.
I find the web interface to be simple, and simplistic too, a nice interaction to work with when you want to customize any features, or change any settings manually vs the router's automatic setups. I have yet to have to restart or "recycle" this router after some 5 months of use thus far, which I consider to be very, very unusual given the nature of routers in general, but the Cisco-Linksys E3000 seems to be in a class by itself with respect to sustainability. It is also a router that you can place ANYWHERE with respect to its antennas being all internal (6 of them!), as I have placed it UNDER MY WORK STATION now, and there's no difference in the signal being all-pervasive and strong throughout my studio, and home to boot!
I also use the router to handle the Administration of my twin RAID system's web interface, and that uses one of the Gigabit Ethernet Ports of the E3000 and plugs directly into the Areca 1680IX-8 Hardware RAID Controller, and that feature of the router has also worked without fail thus far, no issues at all! I have searched and tried to figure out S*O*M*E* weakness that this new E3000 router has, but alas there is nothing left to write or say with respect to things that are wrong with it, because the dang thing just works 100% for the good!
Every day that I use my system here in the studio and throughout my home I marvel at its consistency, it steadfastness, and its power, just incredible in all those aspects of use with my heavy, heavy needs placed upon it, and it's just fantastic. It would be hard to say "it could be better", because I just don't know HOW or WHAT we could do so as to make it better than it is right now.
I am transmitting millions and millions of bytes of critical information up to Standford University in the Folding@Home program, with 5 active computers in the program here in my home and studio, and it's IMPORTANT that each and every byte gets transmitted up there for the benefit of mankind, and the critical research that the researchers are doing, and this great Cisco-Linksys E3000 keeps the candles "lit" in my contributions to the Folding@Home program hour by hour, day by day, and week by arduous week...it just doesn't fail me, and that is all I could ask of it!
I never thought I'd say something like this about a router, but this thing is SO FAR AHEAD of everything else out there that you can buy for your home or office use for a high-speed data network, be it from a HD Cable Modem system like what I have with me here, a DSL system, whatever way you can critically look at such a thing as a router which literally is the lifeline between you and the internet, and all it can represent, but I'll say this for the record: I don't think that there's anything better being made today, AT ANY PRICE, ANY CONFIGURATION, ANY SETUP WHATSOEVER THAN THE CICSO-LINKSYS E3000 Router!
This thing is King of the Hill! I have actually purchased 4 of them since they were released in early June, 2010. The router that I bought this time went down to Australia to my business partner's home office to use there, because he cannot buy one in Australia at any price: they just aren't offered there yet, so I took it upon myself to score one for him and the network in his home office, and he is just like I am by now: a believer in this E3000 system 100% without qualification, without doubts, and without any negative thoughts whatsoever!
It's not every day that we have products this good come into our lives and uses, and this ladies and gentlemen is the best router that the good, old All-American $$$ can buy, bar none, no doubt as to that statement! The Cisco-Linksys E3000 Dual Band Router gets the Wavey Davey 100% Solid Gold and 5-Star Award for Quality, Value, and Performance, bar none! There isn't anything quite like it no matter what other brands you look at, or even other Cisco-Linksys models for that matter, it stands alone as the No.1 router of any type today, in November 2010.
Wavey Davey - November 14, 2010
Overall performance verses my 4 year old WD N900 router is much better; improved signal strength, improved throughput and so far no drop outs. I started getting drop outs on the old router when we exceeded 12 devices, the WRT has run flawlessly with up to 21 devices so far.
The unit runs quiet and cool – no fan needed, which is nice since fan noise can be quiet annoying.
I manually configured the router (enter 192.168.1.1 into your browser) and used “Smart Setup Tool” to get connected to the internet and do a basic configuration, the setup tool makes this very easy. After that I manually edited a few parameters to “personalize” the network, simplify management and optimize performance as follows:
Changed name of the 5GHz network rather than accept the default of “Name of 2.4Ghz” appended with _5Ghz.
Edited the guest network names and password and turned it off, I will switch it on if needed.
Renamed some of the devices on the network map so that it is obvious which device is which. This make the network map much more useful.
Edited the Host Name and Network Name, personal preference.
Turned off the ability to manage this router wirelessly via Linksys Smart Wi-Fi (Connectivity – Administration tab) to reduce the chance of a wireless hack.
Wireless networking defaults were not optimal for our network so I made the following changes:
Set the 2.4 GHz network to 802.11gn. This router does not support 801.11b so I don’t think there is a difference between the mixed setting and the 802.11gn setting. I don’t have any legacy b only devices so this is not a problem. Not supporting 802.11b avoids the 2.4 GHz radio having to do gymnastics to talk to any b devices this helps 2.4 GHz throughput and avoids the slight decrease in n or g throughput that results from a mixed (with b) setting. I thought about using n only but since g and n can play together (the overhead associated with sending a legacy preamble before the HT preamble is small and g devices can interpret the n preamble) I left g available. I left the channel width setting on auto and it selected 40 MHz i.e., twice the width and double the data rate of the legacy channels.
Set the 5 GHz network to ac only to allow optimum 5 GHz performance, I left the channel width setting on auto and it selected 80 MHz i.e., four times the width and four times the data rate of the legacy channels. I am not quite sure what they mean in the advertising info with regard to 160 MHz channel width since this device only has 4 antennas and 6 are needed to get 160 MHz bandwidth.
I left the channel selection on auto for both networks.
Restricting the router protocols has some potential disadvantages:
1. Legacy devices that are restricted to 2.4 GHz b and/or 5 GHz a and n only will not be able to connect, so if you have older devices this might be a problem.
2. If there are devices running 2.4 GHz b and 5 GHz a and n nearby they might interfere with your network and your network router might interfere with them. I am too far away from my neighbors for this to be a problem but if your neighbors are close you should probably use mixed mode.
Given that the 802.11g protocol was released in 2003 and that manufactures built 802.11g chipsets before 2003 I doubt that many people have many 802.11b devices only.
I would like to know if there is a difference between the between the 2.4 GHz mixed setting and the 2.4 GHz 802.11gn setting. Does the router listen for 802.11b signals and back off to allow legacy transmission to a legacy router when 2.4 GHz mixed is selected? I called tech support but the person I spoke too did not seem to know what I was talking about.
Some users have reported signal strength gains, I measured the signal strength (using a Wi-Fi Analyzer on my phone) before and after installing the new router (in the same location).
On the 2.4Ghz band the signal strength increased by an average of 3dB (double the power) running g and n protocols. This is not a huge improvement but will help in areas with marginal signal strength that are prone to signal drop outs. The increase in signal strength on 2.4Ghz varied from -1dB to 8dB, in looking at the results it looks like beam forming is working and increasing the signal strength in the areas with 2.4Ghz devices with up to an 8dB increase and an average of 4.5dB.
On the 5 GHz band the signal strength increased by an average of 16dB (40 times the power) running mixed mode. This made some previously unreachable (for 5G Hz) areas of the house usable for Wi-Fi and is a great gain in signal strength. The 5 GHz radio designs have probably got a lot better in the last few years and this result alone is a good reason to buy this router. The increase in signal strength varied from 11dB to 20dB and did not seem to be affected by beam forming (possibly due to the fact that phone that I used to take the measurements was on the 5 GHz Wi-Fi network when I took the measurements).
It is a good idea to back up your router configuration (Troubleshooting – Diagnostics tab) to allow a quick restore in the event you have to reset your router.
The Troubleshooting Status report pages are very nice to have.
It would be nice if you could search the router help information embedded on the router. The user guide does not cover as much as the help information on the router and he use of screen shots in the manual limit your ability to search (e.g., you cannot find Backup or Restore by searching the user manual).
I am very happy with this product.
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