Cisco-Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router
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Customer Review: Couldn't be any easier!
Summary: 5 Stars
This past holiday season, my dad bought my mom a laptop. In order for her to get online, we needed a wireless access point, a router. I'm known as the family computer geek and know a little of everything about computers and networking... enough to be "dangerous" you could say. haha. But when it came time to set this router up, I was a little nervous. Mom and dad subscribe and use Vontage, a VOIP phone service. Vontage includes a router with their service so it can split their broadband signal to the phone and the desktop computer. I wasn't sure what problems may arise by hooking the new Linksys router up to that existing setup. After thoroughly reading the directions and following step by step, I discovered it wasn't a big deal after all. The unmentioned trick to it was choosing where to put this new router, before or after the vontage. This was never mentioned in the directions, so I had to flip a coin and take the most obvious solution to me. Since Vontage was already up and working, I didn't want to chance screwing that up by placing this Router inline before it. So I hook up this Linksys router AFTER the Vontage router. I used the line that use to go from the Vontage router into my dad's desktop computer into this new Linksys router. Then completely followed all the given simple step by step directions from the CD to connected his desktop to an available port on the new Linksys router. After he was set up and "hardwired" to the router, it was time to connect up my mom's laptop "wirelessly". In the provided software, on my dad's desktop, I selected "add a new connection" .. or it was something like that, and simply followed the directions. Couldn't be any easier! It took about an hour, but that was mostly from me be overly cautious and re-reading everything before I move to the next stop. I didn't want to take a chance and overlook a step and mess up the entire process. The trick to getting stuff hooked up and working is to take your time and don't rush. It is very easy to over look the simplest thing and screw it all up by doing so. I do highly recommend this product and as soon as I get my own laptop, I'll get my own. I've use Linksys routers on my own network, we use them at work, and Linksys continues to be my first choice in network solutions.Customer Review: This one is really great surprised for me
Summary: 5 Stars
I never think of installtion of Linksys is this easy. I used Microsoft wireless router before. Because I think I can't stant too many home networking setup. But previous one broken so I have to seek a new replacement. I check out PC magazine for product advice. So I narrow down to two product: one is this model another one is MN-700 from Microsoft. I didnt know which one is better so I walked into bestbuy to see these two. But I wasn't lucky to see them both. They are hot product. MN-700 sold out. Linksys has router but no USB adapter. I need router right away and can't wait for no service at all. So I asked sales for advice to pick USB adapter from Netgear whom said these two compatable. I thought it good to try. So I brought back with Linksys router and Netgear USB adapter. What amazing day. First, I opened box from Linksys and read thru. the instruction. Following the step 1,2,3... everything just plug-in and play. After install software from CD then plug in router and then let installation wizard guide me through the installation process. This is first time in my life without any error and trying. This product rock and no problem at all. I install this router with laptop at window 2000. And use cable modem service. Next I have to work on my remote site on desktop PC. Once again, I opened box from netgear and no problem again to install on my PC with window XP pro. Netgear did pick up frequency from Linksys which my old one,MN-51 from microsoft couldn't. So now my home networing blazing thru the whole house. I have another laptop whith Wi-Fi also pick up the frequency from Linksys. All I can say is this product's performance way over my expect before. 1. Very easy to install. As long as I follow the instruction. Just like step 1,2,3.
2. Great product for non-experience person like me. It seek setting info. for me from PC. The reason I say this is because my laptop need to connect back to office too. Needed to go through security company firewall... If it couldn't catch the setting for me, I will have problem to find those setting.
3. It got great compatable function.
4.It has great frendly interface for configuration later.
Hope these comments help.
Customer Review: Greater router and wireless
Summary: 5 Stars
As a long time fan of LinkSys, with some exceptions on early versions, I upgraded my wired BEFSR41 router for their WRT54G equivalent. The upgrade was trivial, in part, because I was familiar with the language, technology and simily products.
When buying wireless equipment from any vendor keep in mind that the version number for the hardware and software is as important as the model number. In this case, it was version 3 hardware, and 3.03.6 software, operating under Win2k.
As with many LinkSys products, which are build using real computer chips and open-source operating systems, they produce some heat. To minimize the negative consequences of heat use the chimney effect. I always mount units vertically, with air under between the unit and the wall, using the standard LinkSys mounting bracket, which can be found on eBay and other places. Keep the unit coooool, and like all equipment, it will last forever.
Another issue is that the range of wireless depends very strongly on the enviroment, not just the vendor. In one room, local hot-spots, no more than a few inches in diameter, producd a 10 dB change in sensitivity (3:1 in signal strength). The best location for my WUSB54g turned out to be on the side of the monitor, where internal metal acted as a corner reflector, significantly amplifying the signal.
Finally, if you use the most advanced features, or if you combine the unit with differnt vendors and technology, especially with WinXP SP2, the probability of having problems increases dramatically. Regardless of what the literature says, no vendor can test the millions of combinations. Bugs happen and you may be the only one to experience a particular kind of bug if your environment is not typical of the rest of the world. And technical support is way down on the corporate food chain.
As we say, KISS (keep it simple stupid) and the technology will work fine. That means you should not load Beta firmware or other 3rd party stuff unless you want to be a bleeding edge victum. Follow, do not lead, when it comes to high technology, even if the price is the same as that of a hamburger.
Customer Review: little item, HUGE hit!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
What an easy to install, easy to use, fantastic item is this Linksys Wireless-G router! This is my first time entering the "wireless world" and had been really nervous about how all this was going to work. But this router comes with a CD that makes it SO easy, step by step, that a total newbie like me had it working in no time!
On top of that, the Linksys tech support people are great. You're saying, she needed tech support already? How good can this router be, after all. But the thing is, it's highly likely you'll need just a smidge of assistance in the "configuring the router" step after you've installed it. You call your ISP people, get the appropriate info from them, do that little step. Then call the Linksys folks, a few things to enter in and click on and presto! You've got wireless!! I love these guys!
A couple helpful hints, though, to other wireless newbies which I learned the hard way, of course. Locate your router as far away from things like cordless phones and other sources of radio frequency "noise" or interference as possible.
Also, as a computer genius friend of mine explained, keep in mind that the wireless router broadcasts omnidirectionally...in all directions. So, try also to position your new router someplace away from an exterior wall or a window (you don't want the bulk of your signal going "out the window"). And do try to located it as closely as you can to where you plan to use your wireless computer (remember that signals degrade with distance)with as few solid things between it and your wireless computer as possible.
As far as operating systems and the Linksys router goes, it's not real happy with Win ME but it loves Win XP. My PC with Win ME wasn't able to configure the router. But once my friend suggested I configure it via my laptop with the Win XP (which is what I planned to use wirelessly anyway), all systems were a definite, easy and fast GO.
The Amazon price for this new Linksys router was significantly lower than other places, it shipped quickly and has been an overall positive experience. And I thought Amazon only sold books!
Customer Review: Great Router, *Easy Setup, Good Deal
Summary: 5 Stars
Hello I am very please with this router so far. I upgraded from the wired Linksys router.
And for only about $70 you can not get a better deal on a router.
This router is made by Cisco and for those of you who do not know this is the brand networking that all of the major companies use. So basically Cisco makes Linksys products for the standard home user but with the same quality as Cisco products.
This is SIMPLE to setup! All you have to do is connect everything then your computers should be sharing an internet connection. The hard part is to get the home networking, sharing, etc to work.
Here is how I did this (in XP):
1) First try using the Home Network Wizard which usually does not work for most users.
2) Go to your Network Connections and then right click on the Local Arean Connection and choose properties.
3) Make sure all of the boxes are checked and installed under "This connection uses the following items".
4) Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on properties.
5) Now at the bottom click on the Advanced button.
6) Now at the top click on the top tab named "WINS".
7) Under Netbios setting make sure to choose "Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
8) Then click on OK and on OK again, etc.
Now you will be able to access files from other computers in your network and print from other printers, etc.
The area coverage on this router is excellent! All throughout my house I have full speed. I can access my network on my whole property which is over 5 acres large. If you need to go any faster or farther I recommend you try the Linksys Wireless G Router with Speedbooster or the new Linksys Wireless A router.
I hope my little directions helped you in setting your home network up. Once again I recommend you buy this over any other router. I have had Netgears, D-Links, Belkins, and many more and none have been near as good as this Linksys. The only thing that I have to complain about is I still have not been able to get the encryption to work.