Linksys WRT54G2 Review
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| Manufacturer : | Linksys |
| Model : | WRT54G2 |
| Price : | $46.99 |
| Features : |
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup(WPS) |
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| Wireless Standards | |
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| Throughput Tests ( N standard ) | |
| Short range : | N/A |
| Long range : | N/A |
| Antenna | |
| Number Of Antenna : | 2 |
| Antenna Type : | Internal Antennas |
| Directivity : | Fixed |
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| Wi-Fi Radio Frequencies | |
| 2.4 Ghz : |
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| Dimensions : | 12 x 14 x 9 inches |
| Weight : | 2 pounds |
| OS Requirements : |
• Internet Explorer 6+, Firefox 2+, or Safari 3+ or Higher for Browser-based configuration |
| Package : |
• Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Router |
| Warranty : | • 1 Year Limited |
Review
Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router is a simple router uses the G standard for wireless connection , the max speed of IEEE 802.11g is 54Mbps(theoretical) which is much less than the IEEE 802.11N (300Mbps).
if you uses a wired connection for Internet Access , then this router is a good choice ,otherwise, I recommend buying a wireless N router with Almost the same price like the D-Link Dir-615 or Linksys WRT120N.
PROS:
- High security( compared to other wireless G routers): Linksys WRT54G2 router is equipped with the latest security technologies : WPA2(Wi-Fi Protected Access 2),MAC address filtering,and a powerful spi Firewall
- DD-WRT support: DD-WRT is a Linux based alternative OpenSource firmware provide the easiest possible handling while at the same time supporting a great number of functionalities within the framework of the respective hardware platform used.
- Wi-Fi Protected Setup(WPS)
- Nice Design and Ease of use
CONS:
- Lack of IEEE 802.11n standard
- No USB ports
- No Gigabit ethernet ports