Cisco-Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router
by Linksys
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Customer Review: I made it harder than it had to be
Summary: 5 Stars
I hooked up this router and after following the directions on the CD, it failed to find the internet. At this point, I should have called my DSL ISP (just like it says to do in the directions). I didn't do that because my experience with customer service has not been great. You know, long wait times, "technicians" who must follow a script rather than getting to the heart of the issues, etc. Anyway, I opted to call my brother-in-law who's a network guy and we did a lot of stuff, but to no avail. He said I'd have to call customer service. So, the next day I called my ISP. To my surprise, I didn't have to wait. The tech was friendly and professional and we were on line in less than 10 minutes. Incidentally, we didn't do anything I hadn't done before with my brother-in-law, I assume the tech did the real job from his end. My advice, if your router doesn't find the internet on the first try, call your ISP.
Since getting online, I haven't had any problems. My laptop found the connection immediately and the signal strength is good everywhere I use my it. I've watched some movies and tv on my laptop and it has been seamless.
I think this is a good router at a great price.
Customer Review: Wireless Netflix streaming at last!
Summary: 5 Stars
When I initially contacted Linksys the tech person suggested this as their best model for my specific needs. I bought this so I could stream Netflix from my LG BD 300 Blu Ray (which I LOVE). It was easy to set up and works great. I did have to call Linksys 3 times when the WGA600N adapter failed to load properly. The first call to Linksys was WONDERFUL and temporarily things were running smoothly. Then my DVD player couldn't connect for software updates or Netflix. The 2nd support person spent 10 minutes trying to convince me to pay $9.99 for her to remotely set up the adapter, which the first person NEVER mentioned paying-so I quickly ended that call. The 3rd person was WONDERFUL just like the 1st person had been and NEVER mentioned me paying for her support. Now everything is working perfectly and I am VERY pleased w/ all 3 products. This router is very sleek and has a modern attractiveness. I really like that it has an internal antenna. My old Links wired router had the antennas so you had to allow for more room, although I liked its metal gray color equally as well as this black one. If anything goes wrong, I'll add an addendum. I'll be happily streaming away over the weekend.Customer Review: just a review
Summary: 5 Stars
i bought this router because i gave away my previous wrt54g (the blue one)to a friend. that one worked well with my linux desktop and laptop, and based on that, i purchased this one. neither were the designated "linux" version. you don't need to buy the linux edition if you have linux machines and all you want to do is connect to the internet. linux edition costs more, i believe.
it was sold as refurbished and i was hesitant to buy it first because of that. but i bought it none the less, and it works just as well as my old one. html based config page is exactly the same as the old one, and if you're technically knowledgeable, it lets you do a lot of stuff, like port forwarding and connection blocking based on mac address. anyways, after having it for six months, the router is still going strong both for my linux and windows computers, and i hope to have it for few more years, and upgrade to N or whatever new is out there.
from my experience, linksys routers tend to be more reliable than d-link and netgear and i use mostly linux. it's just my experience and not an endorsement. i have seen lots of good reviews of d-link and netgear equipments.
Customer Review: Software NOT required.
Summary: 5 Stars
Well first I should say major kudos to amazon. I paid for 2 day delivery and the router arrived at my door in about 18 hours.
Set up was pretty easy, but I have to comment that the included software is NOT required. I don't know why these companies mark these routers and other similar devices, making it seem as if special software is required. It's a network device, you plug it into your network and you have a network connection. Yet they even insist on putting tape over the network plugs with a label on that that says "INSTALL THE CD FIRST" I am STRONGLY against installing unnecessary software on my computer, and the included software is definitely unnecessary. I'm typing up my review on my network connection going through this router right now and I did not even open the CD. My wireless PS3 works like a charm too.
I've read a few of the reviews that people said the device is unreliable, I only just installed it so I will update this if things change, but for now, installation was a breeze, although I am somewhat familiar already with linksys products so I was familiar with their configuration menus.
Customer Review: So Easy!
Summary: 5 Stars
So far, so good. We were concerned with some of the negative reviews, but, for us the Linksys has worked flawlessly. I wonder if the problem for others could be the order in which you set up your modem (with a cable broadband connection or VoIP telephone) and then your router?*
Incredibly easy to set up!! Much more so then our D-Link. It literally took 5 minutes from in the box to up and running! I love the automatic encryption - makes us feel safer living in an apartment community.
If anything changes I will come back and update.
I highly recommend this product.
*When setting up ... or re-setting ... make sure you disconnect power to all routers and modems for 2 minutes ... first power up your cable/Internet modem ... (then, IF you have a telephone modem, such as vonage or a skype stand-alone modem power it up and connect it first - this is so your calls get priority over any other devices plugged into your linksys or running wireless from it) ... then power up and connect your linksys ... you should find much better success doing things in this order!!
Cheers.