Linksys Wireless: G Broadband Router

The Linksys Wireless- G Broadband Router is compatible with Windows Vista, and the Everex Stepnote Notebook Computer. I have wanted a wireless router for sometime now. To be able to walk around the house, and go outside while connected to the Internet. I searched and read a few message boards before purchasing the router. People have said that this one is the best, so I decided to try it for myself.

This system included WPA2 & EMM SecureEasySetup, and It has four ports for networking, 54Mbps Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point. Push button instant setup makes connecting your system a breeze. Included in the box is the installation CD, the router , a connection cord, and an ac adapter for the router.This also comes with free tech support 7 days a week 24 hours a day.

My husband picked this up for me at Radio Shack there was a sale so I bought it for 49.99. I opened the box and started with the installation CD, everything went smooth until I got to the point where it asked what type of Internet access I had, I did not see broadband on the list. I thought to myself " Well there is free tech support, lets call". I called the 1-800 number and got right through to a support specialist. She told me that she would go ahead and stay on the line with me until I was completely hooked up. I was thrilled, she was very nice and helpful. Then 25 minutes later I was completely wireless. After exchanging goodbye's I decided it was time to try out this new item, first I connected to the Internet then I walked outside. I wanted to see how much range this thing had.

So I started walking, refreshing the Internet explorer as I went, I got to my mothers house next door about 150 feet before I lost a signal. After testing this wireless connection last night, I can honestly say that its pretty fast, it does not seem as fast as when the connection was directly plugged into the computer. But it does work well and has great range. So I would say this is definitely worth the money, plus I can work outside in the fresh air while writing my articles. And not be hunched over the kitchen table!

The router can also serve as a DHCP server, It has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders, this also supports VPN pass throughs- source Linksys. Minimum system requirements 400MHz or Faster Processor, 128 MB of RAM, Internet Explorer 5.5 or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or Higher for Web-based configuration, CD-ROM Drive, Windows 98SE,ME,2000, or XP, Network Adapter.

Specifications on the Linksys Box : Model No. WRT54G
Standards- IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Ports/Buttons- Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Cable/DSL Modem.
LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports
Power Port
SecureEasySetup Button
Reset Button
LEDs
Power, DMZ,WLAN,LAN,LAN (1,2,3,4), Internet
Dimensions (W x H x D)
7.31" X 1.88" x 6.16"
( 186mm x 48mm x 154mm)