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The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect both screaming fast Wireless-G (802.11g at 54Mbps) and Wireless-B (802.11b at 11Mbps) devices to the network. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Connect four PCs directly, or attach more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.Once your computers are connected to the router and the Internet, they can communicate with each other too, sharing resources and files. All your computers can print on a shared printer connected anywhere in the house. And your computers can share all kinds of files - music, digital pictures, and documents. Keep all your digital music on one computer, and listen to it anywhere in the house. Organize all of your family's digital pictures in one place, to simplify finding the ones you want, and easing backup to CD-R. Utilize extra free space on one computer when another's hard drive starts to fill up.The new push button setup feature makes it easy to configure your wireless devices. Just push the button on the router and on your other SecureEasySetup-enabled wireless device to automatically create an encryption-secured wireless connection. TKIP and AES protect your data and privacy with up to 128-bit industrial-strength encryption. The router can serve as a DHCP server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet. Advanced configuration is a snap with the web browser-based interface.With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games with flexibility, speed, security and simplicity!
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
I have just bought this after doing quite a bit of research for a product that was easy to configure and Mac friendly. I had it up and running in about 15 minutes with all the security I needed. It works well with my existing ancient ADSL Samsung Modem/router and I am running 3 hard wired and 2 Wi Fi computers/laptops from the set up with no problems at all. Signal is excellent and goes right to the top of the house where we have a loft conversion and steel joists for it to get through. Dropout rate has been nil. Internet speed does seem to be enhanced as well. Even the kids have noticed it without me saying anything to them. All in all an excellent buy.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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I use this router for Virgin Media cable Broadband - it's connected to my Virgin modem and it works fine. I gave it four stars because the installation CD that comes with this router is uterly useless.
Don't bother using it - it doesn't work properly and it WILL NOT make the installation easier.
Instead just type 192.168.1.1 in the adress bar in your internet browser to access the router's settings.
Before you do this:
1. Turn the modem off.
2. Connect router to modem.
3. Connect computer to router via ethernet cable.
4. Turn the modem on and wait for the lights to stop flashing, then turn the router on, and finally the PC.
5. Acess the router settings as explained above (use admin for user/password).
6. To set up wireless select wireless tab:
a) select wireless channel if required or leave the default one
b) don't worry about SES button, leave it inactive
c) select wireless security tab and change security mode to WEP
d) enter anything in the passphrase box and click generate
e) write down the number shown in the KEY 1 box (make sure you copy it EXACTLY)
f) done! now you have secure network and you can use wireless anywhere in the house - the password is the number you wrote down in previous step...
Don't bother using it - it doesn't work properly and it WILL NOT make the installation easier.
Instead just type 192.168.1.1 in the adress bar in your internet browser to access the router's settings.
Before you do this:
1. Turn the modem off.
2. Connect router to modem.
3. Connect computer to router via ethernet cable.
4. Turn the modem on and wait for the lights to stop flashing, then turn the router on, and finally the PC.
5. Acess the router settings as explained above (use admin for user/password).
6. To set up wireless select wireless tab:
a) select wireless channel if required or leave the default one
b) don't worry about SES button, leave it inactive
c) select wireless security tab and change security mode to WEP
d) enter anything in the passphrase box and click generate
e) write down the number shown in the KEY 1 box (make sure you copy it EXACTLY)
f) done! now you have secure network and you can use wireless anywhere in the house - the password is the number you wrote down in previous step...
63 of 64 people found the following review helpful
I have had this router for over 6 months now. I have had no problems with this router. No dropouts and easy setup. The best part about this router is that the firmware can be upgraded to many 3rd party variations that basically turn a £40 router in to something closer to a £300 router. I am writing this review as I have noticed some poor ratings for this router. This is down to many people not reading or understanding the description of the router. The router states DSL/cable router, not ADSL cable router. This means that it does not include a modem built in. This is where people have been going wrong. This router works great for anybody on virgin media. Must buy router.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
No good with Sonos
I bought the Linksys WRT54GL for general WiFi use and to use my iPad to control my Sonos music system. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mark G
simple enough
I've had one of these since 2006. It cost a bit at the time, but proved to be future proof and reliable. Read more
Published 5 months ago by K. Ward
Wireless
This router is great it really speeded up the interent for me and it was really easy to install
as I am not a IT geek. Thanks
as I am not a IT geek. Thanks
Published 9 months ago by Linda Chamberlain
Fantastic - best router I've ever used
Had this router for a few years, its the best I've ever used.
Easy to setup and use, great wired performance, excellent wifi coverage. Read more
Easy to setup and use, great wired performance, excellent wifi coverage. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Captain Lobster
Easy to set up, functional and great value
This wireless router was a pleasure to set up up and provided a nice wide wireless network, probably thanks to the dual area set up. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Jack Percival
Excellant
Bought as a training router for my Offensive Security WiFu course as this was the recommended router
I'm glad I bought this, just a shame that the default firmware's... Read more
I'm glad I bought this, just a shame that the default firmware's... Read more
Published 20 months ago by T. Reynolds
crap time waster
Could not get the router to dsee the modem. The installation disk stopped when I was told there was no internet connection despite the internet light being lit. Read more
Published 22 months ago by S. Cain
easy to instal, works well
As other reviews had mentioned not using the setup disc which came with the package I took their advice and then had nothing but headache after headache as nothing would run as I... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Charlosvid
Best router I have owned!!!
No problems at all here using this with TalkTalk. Got a AG241 in bridge mode connected to the WRT54GL. The WRT54GL then connects via PPPOE. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2010 by Mr. Alex Lark
do not buy if you are on tiscali/talktalk
as this modem is incompatible with their service. this router only uses pppoe and most uk broadband providers use pppoa. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2010 by original nutella
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