Best Rating Linksys by Cisco WAG54GS Wireless-G ADSL Modem Router with SpeedBooster – Promotion
- Wireless-G, Annex A ADSL2+ Gateway + Sp
- Wireless-G, Annex A ADSL2+ Gateway + SpeedBooster
The Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with SpeedBooster is the all-in-one solution for Internet connectivity. The ADSL2+ Modem function gives you a blazing fast connection to the Internet, far faster than a dial-up, and without tying up your phone line. Connect your computers to the Gateway via the built-in 4-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch to jump start your network. You can share files, printers, hard drive space and other resources. Attach four PCs directly, or connect more hubs and switches to cre
Terrific kit, Slim, fast, very configureable,
As with any of the new generation WiFi “All in One” devices it has lots of features, ADSL+2 modem, SPI firewall, 100mbps 4 port hub, router, DHCP server, VPN pass through, DMZ, WiFi 802.11b&g – WAP, 125mbps speed boost etc, probably too many for the average Joe. The basic setup is simple via web browser using the “common” GPL shared software code (GPL code is used on many Freeview boxes) so it may need the odd bounce here and there if your mains is prone to surges or spikes . The latest firmware (Hard coded software) is revision V1.00.09C which resolves a lot of the issues in the reviews here. Mine was supplied with V1.00.06 which I flashed immediately. I have had no issues since swapping this for my Belkin 125g which never lived up to the hype. The Linksys has one less antennae than the Belkin yet the coverage is superior and my ISP speed (BT) has increased from 4888Mbps to 5448mbps. I have combined this with an existing Linksys WAP54G wireless access point as a bridged network which was incompatible with the Belkin although the Linksys manual says it is only possible with a WRT54G it is working faultlessly from anywhere in the house as long as I broadcast the SSID and state its MAC address. It is also compatible with my Linksys PAP2 VoiP phone adapter which converts a normal BT landline handset to Voip rather buying the over priced Skype style phones or a BT hub package. Pros – Excellent manual and stat up CD. It has an On & OFF switch which is rare these days. Can be used as a Wireless Bridge or Repeater non documented feature!. Cons – I don’t like the pointless Wifi “connect” button which will reset your WifI security. If you fix it to the wall the Cable entry is on the side rather than underneath, thereis no vertical desk mount unlike the PAP2
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|Works well – build quality could be better,
Set up was reasonably straightforward with a little help from Pipex and all in all this is a pretty decent router – does exactly what I says on the tin. ADSL 2+ compatibility is a bonus as my exchange is shortly to be unbundled to a 24mbps connection. Only minor criticism is that it doesn’t appear to be quite a bombproof as my old Belkin and it runs rather hot.
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|Aaah!!!,
Great out of the box in a mixed Mac and PC network wih OSX and XP home. But… it required a reboot after family members pushed the security button (no compatible adaptors on the computers, you see). From then on it has refused to assign IP addresses to either computer and thus won’t allow internet access wirelessly. Very accessible and patient and thorough tech support but after 40 minutes I had to go. Firmware downloads included previous beta firmware versions, with no content: any ideas anybody??
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