Cisco-Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router
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Customer Review: on Cloud 9 with this Wireless-G ReFurb Router...
Summary: 5 Stars
I am very satisfied with this PRODUCT and PRICE {Sold by: Plus Digital USA} and grateful that it had "Fulfillment by Amazon" Option, in case of Delivery or Functional issues -- what a RELIEF to have that Peace of Mind to ONLY DEAL WITH Amazon with a solid history, and not other marketplace vendors directly.
This ReFurb Router arrived 2 days early -- relatively easy to setup on my Host PC with the Linksys CD inclusive of very SIMPLE instructions; once I LINKED the 2nd [Client] PC to the router by typing in the Network Password the PC "blasted to the moon" at 54 Mbps because it is "so much faster than the hardwired hookup with DSL." btw, I am using a ZyXEL wireless adapter which is compatible with 802.11a/b/g...
I am writing this review on the 5th day of Relatively Reliable service -- it lost connection MAX of two times one day so far, but it instantly (measured as ONE heartbeat) hooked up again so no complaints here... Hey, nothings perfect in this world and the Performance of this Router is totally "acceptable" to me. My Westell modem [365 day warranty] and this router will be "ON" 24/7 to fully test the 90 day warranty on this ReFurb.
My first ReFurb purchase was an older Blackberry but it worked perfectly out of the box; as matter of fact it looked almost NEW. I am begin'g to trust the ReFurb quality as good as the new ones.
Hey, take a Chance here; Life is for the Living anyway!!!
Customer Review: All around pretty good router
Summary: 5 Stars
Picked up this wireless router after doing a fair bit of research, and I've come away happy. I won't lie, there's definitely a lot of features I don't really use, such as wireless printing, and I'm pretty sure it lets you share files and applications between multiple pc's, but for what I use it for, it's worked great.
Very easy to setup, and easy to use, and it can handle a lot of different functions if you're going to be using it in an office setup or something. I mainly used it for online gaming, wireless connection for internet tv, and wifi for a laptop and it performed excellently for all those functions. It has strong security if you use all the tools it has, it's very reliable, and transmits a strong wireless signal. I even tested it's signal strength outside with the laptop once just to mess around, and I would have been trekking in the woods before I lost the signal (I do live somewhat in the country, so don't get too excited lol). It's size and shape also seemed pretty convenient, it can fit just about anywhere, and overheating is not an issue. 5 stars.
Note: I wouldn't recommend using the reset button on the back to cycle the power, if you do this it resets the factory defaults for your router settings, so if you like customizing its features you'll have to do it all over again. If it does lose signal or network address, just unplug the power and plug it back in after cycling modem power.
Customer Review: Wireless Network: So Far, So Good!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm pretty good at putting computer components together (I built the one I'm using from scratch), but I always put wireless networking on another level. I bought a laptop on Black Friday and needed to buy a router, and this one got great reviews so it's the one I chose.
Thankfully, setup was quite easy. The installation CD walks you through the process, from the actual physical connections (moving two plugs around and powering up the actual router) to the user names and passwords you need (which are saved into a text file in case you forget). At the end, it installs a program called "Network Magic" which you can use to see which devices are connected to the network, what the status of your connections are, etc (sadly, you have to "pay for" the best features such as the speed test, but you can live without them). I accidentally typed in the wrong password to my DSL account and couldn't get the internet to work, but the included booklet has an address you can type into your internet browser which allows you to edit your settings manually, and after using that I was up and running fine.
The speeds on the PC and laptop are as fast as before, and I'm thinking about setting up a PSN account (mainly for Netflix streaming of old tv shows). I'm guessing the "N" version of the router is faster somehow, but it's also twice as expensive. As long as things stay at this speed, I'm satisfied.
Customer Review: Excellent Upgrade for your Home Network!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had an old Linksys/Netgear Wireless B router that worked great for my loft/condo for 4 years. The wired connection worked great for my PS3/PC and the wireless was spot on in the whole condo. My wife's laptop was Wireless B so there was never a need to upgrade
We recently moved to a 3 level house and while the router still worked, the performance was poor outside of the immediate vicinity of our office (one end of the house on the second floor).
Fast forward to buying this router, all of a sudden my wireless range increased vastly from one end of the house to the other. I could actually sit on my deck a level up or in my garage one floor below on the other side of the house and still get a decent wireless signal. For PS3 gaming, it was an improvement but not enough as I ended up paying to re-do some wiring to get a wired connection for my games room, but that is not the fault of the router.
The stability of a Linksys router can not be doubted and is excellent.
One other point for those technically savvy - you can hack this router to get access to tweaks that are only available on $500+ routers. This is what made me get this router and I'm not dissapointed (although this will void your warranty - be warned!)
Whole heartedly recommend this router to anyone who does not need anything more than Wireless G (which is what the PS3 used)
Customer Review: Great wireless router
Summary: 5 Stars
My employer purchased this router for me so that I can access the internet connection from my home computer when I take my company-owned laptop PC home with me. My home computer is a Mac Mini. I am about the least tech-savvy person there is so after reading some reviews, I was a bit ambivalent about whether or not I could handle the setup on my own. It turned out to be incredibly easy and took all of 10 minutes. The CD that comes with the router walks you through everything and does all the configuring for you. It allowed me to name my network and password protect it. I also found more detailed owner's manuals and troubleshooting guides on the Linksys site for anyone who wants to make any higher-tech changes or configurations.
After configuring the router, I accessed my newly created wireless network from my laptop without a problem. I can also use it for my iphone.
This is a good little device and I found it to be quite user-friendly. I did not have to contact Linksys tech support so I can't speak to how good or bad that is but one of my coworkers had some issues and tech support walked her through the setup over the phone and she was very satisfied. I also don't intend to use the router with any other computers or gaming devices so I cannot address any issues there. But for the simple use I have for it, it works very well and I am quite satisfied.