Cisco-Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router
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Customer Review: 2 years, still works great!
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this router two years ago to go with a motorollo surfboard modem and Comcast Blast speed connection. I keep it hooked up by direct ethernet to my Xbox360 to make sure I always get the best connection to the Xbox and then I have a wireless printer, a macbook, and a sony labtop all sharing the internet connection. The connection is strong enough to give me full signal strength throughout my house (single story 3bd home) and about half signal strength in the backyard. The setup is very simple, I lost my setup cd at some point and had to reset my connection and found by googling the model I was able to get directions without the installation cd that were also pretty simple. It's hard to gauge how much internet content it can handle since my broadband internet is likely the most limiting part of my setup but to give an idea, I have no problem running internet radio, streaming music, and playing xboxlive games all at the same time. It looks nice in the tv stand next to my flat screen, doesn't make any noise or have any other issues. If it gets unplugged, it still keeps your saved network settings when plugged back in.Customer Review: Owned it for 4 or 5 years, it's been problem-free ever since
Summary: 5 Stars
I didn't purchase this unit from Amazon.com, but I highly recommend it. I get great wireless reception all throughout my house, upstairs and downstairs. I can even pick up my wireless network at the inlaw's house, which is about 1/4 mile away, behind houses and trees...and my router is in my basement! I was amazed of the strength of this unit. As long as you connect everything properly, you shouldn't have any problems. I've never needed to use Linksys customer support, so I personally can't say whether or not they're helpful. My wife has, however; and she says that when she accidentally reset the network and changed our network password, they tried to charge her $30 for a one year "Password reset", or $50 for a one-time password reset. Why would you have to pay to reset your own password? Ridiculous. BUT, like I said, I personally have never had to deal with Linksys customer support so I can't say...but I have heard stories.
Just install/connect everything properly, follow the instructions, do it right, and just like anything else you won't have any issues with it not working properly.
Customer Review: Stable, Effective, Easy to Reset
Summary: 5 Stars
I've used the Linksys WRT54G2 for over 6 months now and have found it to be a very reliable addition to my home network which includes PC's running XP and Vista 64-bit, and assorted wifi handhelds.
Pro's:
+Good signal strength throughout my 1400 sq' house, garage and in about a 30' parameter around the house.
+Low profile, easy to read, contemporary styling.
+Easy to reset with the push of a button on the front of the router.
+Great software to monitor your wireless network, repair if necessary and set security settings.
Linksys EasyLink Advisor software: this is one of the best parts of this router package. Quick to install and it allows me to easily see my network and add devices (printers, ipod touch, PSP, DS, laptops) with clear security settings. After owning a Buffalo router and trying to do all that online through their http address this was welcome change!
Con's:
I can't think of any. I am very happy with the ease of setup and performance of this router. Don't hesitate to pick one up for yourself!
Customer Review: Simple setup, great for Nintendo Wii
Summary: 5 Stars
I had a Netgear WGR614V6 that worked fairly well for internet at home, but had some major bugs---mainly, it would always firewall torrents no matter what adjustments I'd make, and it would not connect to my Wii. Did some research on routers that would work well with the Wii and came across this one. I have to say, I'm very impressed. The router took all of a minute or two to set up, and it connected instantly with the Wii after entering in my WPA password. What's more, I have the router in the very spot that they tell you to avoid---in a corner in the basement on a middle shelf---and my laptop and Wii get excellent signals upstairs in the living room. One thing to note: The installation papers tell you that you may get an error during installation claiming that a connection to the internet isn't recognized, but to ignore it. I think this is what confuses some people (especially those who don't read the inserts). I got the error, clicked through it, and connected without a problem---and still do. All in all, this router is exactly what I was looking for and at a great price.Customer Review: Completely painless setup
Summary: 5 Stars
My old router was no longer working reliabily with the wireless signal. I did a lot of research and decided to settle with this particular router. I was unsure at first due to its internal antenna design. I brought it at a store, took at home, and after opening the box, I was online wired and wirelessly in about five minutes with my Dell running XP Pro, and my iPhone. The enclosed CD for the visual walk through was beautiful. Not once did I need to worry, think, or do anything "technical". There was no reboot, power on or power off of anything. I just plug in the cables and power cord as instructed by each step in the CD. It was totally painless. I couldn't believe it that I was done in 5 minutes.
I tested the wire speed with my pc and it was fine at the normal DSL speed. However, the iPhone only picks up about 3/4 to 5/6 of the normal DSL speed wirelessly; but that is still good enough for me. Since this is just day 1 of using this router, I have yet to test distance, wireless speed consistency and stability, other wireless pc, and notebook.