Linksys - WRT54GC Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Linksys
Mfg Part#: WRT54GC
UPC: 00745883562619
Buy.com Sku: 10396532
Item#: C5KK4L
Buy.com Sales Rank: 77259
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The Linksys Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one small 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 a printer, digital music, picture and document files, and multiplayer or on-line games.
 
Features
Interfaces/Ports   1 x RJ-45 WAN
4 x RJ-45 Auto MDI/MDI-X LAN
Manufacturer   Linksys
Package Contents  
  • WRT54GC Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
  • Setup CD with Symantec Internet Security
  • User Guide on CD
  • Power Adapter
  • Ethernet Network Cable
  • Manufacturer Part Number   WRT54GC
    Standard Warranty   3 Year Limited
    Dimensions   3.86" Height x 3.86" Width x 0.98" Depth
    Manufacturer Website Address   www.linksys.com
    Frequency Band/Bandwidth   2400 MHz IEEE 802.11b/g
    Channels   11 USA & Canada
    13 Europe
    Weight   4.97 oz
    Transmission Speed   54 Mbps
    Transmission Speed Details   54 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11g
    48 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11g
    36 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11g
    24 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11g
    18 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11g
    12 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11g
    9 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11g
    6 Mbps IEEE 802.11g
    11 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11b
    5.50 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11b
    2 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11b
    1 Mbps IEEE 802.11b
    Product Name   WRT54GC Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
    Product Type   Wireless Broadband Router

     
    Tech Specs
    Interfaces/Ports   1 x RJ-45 WAN
    4 x RJ-45 Auto MDI/MDI-X LAN
    Package Contents  
  • WRT54GC Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
  • Setup CD with Symantec Internet Security
  • User Guide on CD
  • Power Adapter
  • Ethernet Network Cable
  • Management  
  • Web browser-based configuration utility
  • Controls   1 x Reset Switch
    Manufacturer   Linksys
    Connectivity Media   10/100Base-TX Category 5 UTP
    Input Voltage   3.3 V DC
    Protocols   TCP/IP
    DHCP
    Standard Warranty   3 Year Limited
    Wireless Technology   IEEE 802.11b/g
    Manufacturer Part Number   WRT54GC
    Status Indicators  
  • Power
  • Internet
  • Wireless
  • Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4)
  • Additional Information  
  • Connect an optional external antenna to increase reception and range (external antenna not included)
  • Temperature   32°F (0°C) to 104°F (40°C) Operating
    -4°F (-20°C) to 158°F (70°C) Storage
    Antenna   Built-in
    1 x with SMA Connector
    Data Transfer Rate   10 Mbps Ethernet Half/Full-duplex
    100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Half/Full-duplex
    Input Current   2 A @
    Humidity   20% to 80% Non-condensing Operating
    10% to 90% Non-condensing Storage
    System Requirements  
  • 200 MHz or Faster Processor
  • 64 MB of RAM
  • Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or Higher for Web-based configuration
  • CD-ROM Drive
  • Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP
  • Network Adapter
  • Manufacturer Website Address   www.linksys.com
    Dimensions   3.86" Height x 3.86" Width x 0.98" Depth
    Brand Name   Linksys
    Certifications & Standards  
  • FCC
  • IC-03
  • CE
  • Wi-Fi
  • IEEE:

  • IEEE 802.3: 10BASE-T
  • IEEE 802.3u: 100BASE-TX
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • Frequency Band/Bandwidth   2400 MHz IEEE 802.11b/g
    Power Supply   External
    Weight   4.97 oz
    Channels   11 USA & Canada
    13 Europe
    Product Name   WRT54GC Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
    Transmission Speed   54 Mbps
    Transmission Speed Details   54 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11g
    48 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11g
    36 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11g
    24 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11g
    18 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11g
    12 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11g
    9 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11g
    6 Mbps IEEE 802.11g
    11 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11b
    5.50 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11b
    2 Mbps Auto-fallback @ IEEE 802.11b
    1 Mbps IEEE 802.11b
    Transmit Power   16.5 dBm ±2 dBm IEEE 802.11b
    13.5 dBm ±2 dBm IEEE 802.11g
    Product Type   Wireless Broadband Router
    Wireless Security  
  • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2 Personal)
  • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
  • Wireless MAC address filtering
  • Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall
  • Internet Policy
  • VPN pass-through support

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    Customer Reviews
    Value 4.5
    Performance 4
    Ease of Use 4.5
    Overall Satisfaction 4
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    4 of 5 works with mac OS X Monday, January 14, 2008
    A Customer from montgomery, al  

    it took a couple of hours to get set up with a mac, but is working well. after i found a page from the "university of wisconsin help desk knowledgebase" to get it configured for OS X, the set up was pretty easy. it is being used as a wired router with intentions of converting to wireless in the future.
     
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    4 of 5 Great form factor, needs better antenna Thursday, January 10, 2008
    EcoTony from San Diego  
    Easy to get up and running. Had a bit of trouble getting my iPhone to connect with the router once I had enabled security. After switching to higher security level, all was well. Nice user interface/software. Easy setup with the wizard. Range is limited, and it has difficulty getting strong signals through walls. An external antenna will be my next purchase.
     
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    5 of 5 Best Linksys Router for the dollar Saturday, December 29, 2007
    Don D. from Chicago, IL  
    Excellent price for great performance! This compact router is very reliable, performs to it's specs, and is great at home and on the road. I recommend this router over the traditional linksys "blue" routers for all uses. Great for gifts as well!
     
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    5 of 5 Very good product Saturday, May 26, 2007
    A Customer from Alpharetta, GA  
    It's pretty much the same as a normal Linksys Wireless Router but much smaller and same wireless capabilities
     
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    5 of 5 Linksys broadband router ... excellent Thursday, March 29, 2007
    A Customer from Chicago, IL  
    works great, it took only 10 minutes to install. It gets a little hot. So far so good.
     
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    5 of 5 Great product !!! Tuesday, March 27, 2007
    A Customer from San Marcos, CA  
    This product was everything that was promised...compact and very easy to use. We used it in our hotel room, where they only provided wired internet access, enough for one computer. With this router, we had wireless access for both laptops within minutes... The size makes it easy to take on trips. Great product at a great price !!!!
     
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    4 of 5 Great little router Friday, March 16, 2007
    A Customer from Seattle, WA  
    Works well, no freeze-upsn no problems. Note: New firmware available v1.02.8 Changed PPPoE Username to support up to 32 characters from 22.
     
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    5 of 5 Linksys Compact Wireless G Broadband Router- Small Monday, January 01, 2007
    Michele from Delaware, OH  
    Totally impressed with this router. Installed software, configured the router and connected immediately. Highly recommended.
     
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    0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
     
    5 of 5 WRT54GC Thursday, December 14, 2006
    A Customer from Sunny, Florida  
    Love the small foot print...Looks just like my "Vonage"unit and works just as well!
     
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    0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
     
    4 of 5 Overall good one to pick Friday, December 01, 2006
    A Customer from las vegas,NV  
    Peformance is quite good, buy it!
     
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    1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
     
    5 of 5 This rocks. Wednesday, November 22, 2006
    A Customer from Laramie, WY  
    This kit is very easy to set-up. I am not a comp-nerd and it took me 10 mins to set it up. Very good wireless signal. I think it is perfect for small home. It rocks.
     
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    5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
     
    5 of 5 Awesome Unit Thursday, June 08, 2006
    Justin from Marlton, NJ  
    Awesome unit, good range(with or without antenna), and feature packed. It has great up-time, and it does great on port forwarding. It's very small, about the size of the PAP2 phone adapter for vonage (they sit very well next to eachother). It also has a built in static DHCP provider, which is great for those of you with laptops that need ports forwarded, but don't want to change your ip address to static for it to always work. Also handles alot of traffic very well.
     
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    1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
     
    5 of 5 Great router, great range! Saturday, April 15, 2006
    hslny from Brushton, NY  
    This router gets 5 stars from a computer dummy. It's easy to set up, & the range is fine - I use it all over the house with perfect results. It's small, attractive, and works great!
     
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    2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
     
    2 of 5 very poor range Wednesday, April 05, 2006
    A Customer from Houston, TX  
    The setup for this unit is fairly simple. My main complaint is the very poor range. Typically I have to use this product 10 feet away with line of sight to get an excellent signal (and it works well). Usage in the next room 20 feet away (no walls) yields an intermitant, low signal with 5.5mbps to 1.0 mbps transfer rates. If range is an issue, avoid this model.
     
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    5 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
     
    1 of 5 Avoid for DSL use Sunday, March 26, 2006
    Raymond from Newport Beach, CA  
    Very small footprint. Excellent design for CABLE MODEM USERS. Here's why. If you are using your DSL modem in bridge mode *you know who you are), then you will need your router to handle the authentication for you. YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS PART: The username / password text boxes are limited to 15 characters each if your username (most likely your email address) is "joey_lunchbucket@sbcglobal.net", that is 15 characters more than the text box will allow. No authenication possible unless your email address is shorter than 15 chars. Other than that it seems like a great little unit.
     
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    5 of 5 Simplicity is the best beauty! Friday, March 10, 2006
    Mohan from Kansas City, Missouri  
    It took not more than 4 minutes to setup this router. Simple, Sleek & Stylish. You can count on CISCO for excellent network performance. The wireless option is enabled by default in the router, so no hassles of configuring it manually. Built-in antenna seems to be perfect. Note: This router has a port for external antenna which has to be bought seperately. I don't think anybody would buy an external antenna, unless they want to get online really from a remote & private place, lol. You can configure the router thru wireless access too i.e router need not be connected to your system physically to setup. Guys, this router is really worth the price.
     
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    5 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
     
    5 of 5 Great LinkSys Saturday, January 28, 2006
    Mike from Alabama  
    Linksys does not let me down another high quality product from them. I am useing without antenna in a house and range without any signal loss is about 60 feet. That's good for this place. Easy setup, very nice produce. Would buy again.
     
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