Product Details
Description:
The Wireless-G WRT54GL Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which connects both screaming fast Wireless-G (IEEE 802.11g at 54 Mbps) and Wireless-B (IEEE 802.11b at 11 Mbps) devices to the network. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connects wired-Ethernet devices together. Connect four PCs directly, or attach more hubs and switches to create as big a network as needed. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and the whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
Quick Glance
Network Type: IEEE 802.11b/g
Device Type: Wireless Broadband Router
Frequency Band: 2400 MHz IEEE 802.11b/g ISM Band USA & Canada
Summary
Product Title: Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Router
Manufacturer: Linksys
Lowest Price: $45.99 from Newegg.com
Power Score: 4.1 | 38 Reviews
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Product Reviews (13)
Rock solid reliability, linux-based software make GL the better brother
Strengths: Essentially an older sibling of the WRT54G (v4.0 hardware under the hood) offering the versatility and reliability on which the Linksys 54G router built its reputation over the years.
Weakness: Effectively paying a premium for older (better) hardware.
After hearing reports of connection drops with the WRT54G, it was an easy choice to go for the sure bet in the WRT54GL. They'll both do the job, but the Linux software upgradability and steady wireless connections of the GL at a few dollars more make it the better buy. The software might not be the easiest for beginners, but that's just a result of all the options and features it puts together in...
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By boosh - May 31, 2006
Linksys WRT54GL Router
Strengths: Very easy to set up.
Weakness: None so far.
This router was very easy to set up. I have 2 laptops and a desktop running off of it, and no problems as of yet. I understand there is some third party software that will extend the features of this router. Going to try that out when I get a chance.
By stevens322 - Jul 13, 2006
Excellent Router
Strengths: This router is easy to setup! The one-step button on the front of the router is exactly that - ONE STEP! I decided upon this product after reading other reviews outlining the product's reliability.
Weakness: NONE
The Linksys WRT-54GL is an excellent product. The one step set up button works just as proclaimed! I am not a techie. It took me about 15 minutes to go through the included CD, and complete the set up. Truly an easy product to use, just right out of the box. If you want a product that is reliable, and easy to set up right out of the box, you must consider this product. This product was my first...
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By yeepl - Mar 11, 2006
Good
Strengths: 3rd party firmware, good performance with optional firmware.
Weakness: Linksys firmware
The wrt54gl is a good router with ok performance. The good thing about wrt54gl over wrt54gs and wrt54g that it can be flashed with 3rd part firmware without complicated procedure. I ran some test on speedtest.net with qos enabled router got 8ms ping compared to dlink dir655 7ms. Though router doesn't disconnect itself like dir655. Some people like wireless N router so don't. Compared to dlink...
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By marcin12 - Apr 3, 2008
Good router
Strengths: Easy setup on the Linux platform.
Weakness: None so far.
Good router. Easy to setup on the Linux platform. I was dreading the setup but everything worked just fine. I am very happy about this. I would purchase this item again.
By ftan - May 22, 2006