Cisco-Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router
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Customer Review: Great product - Just make sure all of your Windows updates are complete!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this for a friend who was going to have difficulty wiring her computer to her router in another room. I've had the original WRT54G for years with no problems, so I thought the new one was a "no brainer".
The thing keeps dropping the signal regardless of what I do. It may work for up to an hour, it may work for 5 minutes. Running to the other room to reset the router has become a new aerobic exercise.
I don't doubt that some users have positive reviews, but look at how many have the same disconnect issue. Google it, too! Roll the dice if you dare.
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Update 5/10/2009
After updating all of the Windows drivers & installing without the help of their "wizard" all seems to be working fine now. It's been up & running continuously without problems for about a month.
Update 11/04/2009
Since there have been no more problems with the router, I have changed my review to 5 stars. It has been extremely reliable. Just make sure all of your Windows updates are current!!!
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Customer Review: Works great, long range
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this after my WRT54G died after several years of great service. This just worked out of the box, no extra setup needed. After plugging my Linux laptop into a wired port, I added my security key. Once I did that my windows and linux computers all worked with their existing security settings. I've been using this for a few weeks, no problems whatsoever.
It has a very familiar admin console which you'll recognize from the WRT54G. It'll work with dd-wrt if you like (http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv3/), but I haven't tried that.
I was a bit worried because the antennae are integrated into the body. But we've got it installed on one end of the third floor of our townhouse and it works great on the opposite end of the bottom floor. So the range is great even through several walls and floors.
I personally liked the look of the old router. I think the new one is a bit silly looking. But that's hardly a worthy complaint: it just sits in the corner.
In all I'm very pleased with the WRT54G2.
Customer Review: Finally! a good voip router
Summary: 5 Stars
for about ten months I struggled with finding a router that worked with my
internet phone (VOIP) service.
I would have issues with dropped calls, terrible connections, etc constantly.
I would have given up on it early on but I had already purchased two years of the service.
I tried to find a good router which offered QoS (quality of service) prioritizing so I could make the phone service quality better...and i even flashed firmware of a couple using the aftermarket router firmware of tomato and dd-wrt.
NOTHING worked....or if it solved one problem, it created another.
I tried routers from Asus, Belkin, Buffalo, Netgear, D-link, and Zyxel.
all I got were headaches and frustration.
then I bught this linksys WRT54G2 and all my troubles vanished.
it connects easily, works well with my PS3, XBOX 360, and my Wii.....
I stream content through it to my MP3 player, and it also works well with my networked printer.
its a great device and I wish I had tried it months ago.
Customer Review: First Router Purchase Great Choice
Summary: 5 Stars
I've always wanted to invest in purchasing a router and was always reluctant to do so since I was never really sure of how their installations were. I thought they were possibly too complex and was always unsure if I would end up buying one I couldn't use and such. I have a PC I like to keep plugged in online with an ethernet cable and we have two PS3's in the house that we wanted to have online using the built in Wifi. It was recommended by several people to give this one a try.
I purchased it and I can't believe how easy it was to install. It comes with a disc but I didn't even need it. Just plugged the PC and DSL modem into the router and within seconds I was back online with no configuration needed. Went to the PS3's and it only took me about a minute to configure them both which are in different rooms of the house and they were up and running with the Wifi connection. Both PS3's have a 100% signal as well.
So I recommend buying this as it works like a charm and the installation couldn't have been easier.
Customer Review: very nice...at least so far! :-)
Summary: 5 Stars
My previous router was a Netgear. Expensive, issues hooking it up, constant lost connections, less than understandable customer service people...not a great experience all together.
So when it appeared to have died, I admit I did not try too hard to revive it. A swift funeral will be in order.
This time, after giving up on reviews on all routers, that claim each is the best in the world or a piece of trash, I just decided to buy a cheaper one from a popular brand, the Linksys WRTG2.
And so far, I have nothing but great things to say. Installation was simple and problem free. Popped in the CD, followed a few simple steps on connections, create a name here, a password there and the wired connection to my desktop and the wireless connection to my laptop were all set in 5 minutes.
Literally 5 minutes.
And so far, the signal is very strong and problem free.
It may not be the fanciest router out there, but for me, and I suspect many people, this seems a fine router.