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| Linksys-Cisco WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router (Compatible with Linux) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Linksys
Category: CE
List Price: $94.60
Buy New: $49.99
You Save: $44.61 (47%)
New (42) Used (3) Refurbished (1) from $48.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  321 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 7.3 x 1.9
nv:Device Type: Wireless Router
Form Factor: Desktop
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11g
Wireless Data Transfer Rates: 54 Mbps
Wireless Indoor Range: 100 Meters
Wireless Outdoor Range: 300 Meters
Security Protocols: WPA
Security Protocols: 128-bit WEP
Security Protocols: 64-bit WEP
Security Protocols: WPA-PSK
Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 10Base-T
Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3u Ethernet 100Base-TX
Routing / Firewall Protoccols: TCP/IP
Routing / Firewall Protoccols: DHCP
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: WRT54GL
Model: WRT54GL
UPC: 745883567959
EAN: 0745883567959
ASIN: B000BTL0OA
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 Excellent Linux router August 13, 2008
This router was purchased for our Community center. I immediately installed DD-WRT firmware. The router covers the whole building which formerly was a one story four room rural school with a gym. It has been in operation for about a month with out any problems. It is setup with remote web administration to avoid a trip to the building to check on it.
Good With Stock Firmware - Great With Open Source August 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you are interested at all in security and special features, this is the router to get - and then replace the stock firmware with one of the open source versions. I went with Tomato and have been completely amazed. It's Linux, runs IPTables, supports port knocking, logs incoming/outgoing data rates, logs blocked incoming/outgoing packets, allows you to limit incoming connections by source IP, and so on.
I am using this as the router just in from my DSL modem and have a webcam linked in wirelessly and restricted to just being watched from my work IP address. Running against Steve Gibson's Shields-Up, if I allow his IP and forward the port, it sees the port just fine. If I take GRC's IP out, it's as if there was no web server up at all. Totally hidden.
Even if you aren't sure which router to get, spend the extra $15 or so and get this one because if you ever do want to get the hot setup, this one lets you do it. Worst case, you have a really good router in its own right. But install other firmware (easy) and you can have features that commercial routers for businesses have.
Good so far July 31, 2008
I have been using WRT54GL for the past 1 month. Its good so far. I didnt see any problems.
Only one reason to buy this July 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Open firmware is the ONLY reason to buy this router. Sure it's a great router, but at this point it's more than a bit behind the times. If you don't plan on putting one of the many open source after market firmwares on this you really should look elsewhere.
If you are looking to put after market firmware (ex: DD-WRT) on a router then look no further. I've flashed 4 or 5 of these guys at this point without any problems. Each time I keep expecting to get burned but it hasn't happened yet.
I use DD-WRT and have found that it offers SIGNIFICANTLY more functionality and control than more modern routers costing 4-5x what the WRT54GL does.
Great for novice users when combined with Tomato firmware July 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The GL model is a great unit to combine with the Tomato firmware. http://www.polarcloud.com/tomato
Don't be afraid to download and upgrade from the stock firmware, you will be glad you did.
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