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Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G2 - wireless router comparison

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Price $20.50 to $75.00 $69.99 to $89.00 $32.99 to $99.99 $69.82 to $119.99 $33.99 to $63.60
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Release date March 01, 2004
The Bottom Line The Linksys WRT54GS is especially well suited for networks with both 802.11g and 802.11b connections. The Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router has consistent performance, good range, a helpful software application, and a good set of networking features. Its lack of Gigabit and USB support are the only major knocks against it. The Belkin N+ Wireless Router is a great performer with excellent range and throughput speed. If its bulky design and lack of 5GHz frequency support don't put you off, the router is worth every penny of its $100 or so price tag. At a very affordable price, the D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 makes a great entry-level Wireless-N router and would satisfy most situations where a wireless network is needed.
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Features
Routing ProtocolRIP
Static IP routing
Info unavailableInfo unavailableStatic IP routing
Info unavailable
Remote Management ProtocolHTTP
HTTPS
HTTP
Telnet
HTTP
HTTP
HTTP
Compliant StandardsIEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.1x
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n (draft)
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
FeaturesDHCP server
NAT support
VPN passthrough
IPSec passthrough
Dynamic DNS server
Firewall protection
Firmware upgradable
MAC address filtering
Quality of Service (QoS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
DMZ port
NAT support
DHCP support
VPN passthrough
Dynamic DNS server
MAC address filtering
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
DHCP server
MIMO technology
VPN passthrough
Auto-negotiation
Firewall protection
Auto-sensing per device
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
DMZ port
NAT support
DHCP support
SNTP support
MIMO technology
VPN passthrough
Auto-negotiation
Firewall protection
Firmware upgradable
DoS attack prevention
MAC address filtering
Quality of Service (QoS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
Access Point operational mode
Dynamic IP address assignment
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
NAT support
VPN passthrough
Parental control
Content filtering
Firewall protection
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
Network / Transport ProtocolDNS
DHCP
L2TP
PPTP
IPSec
PPPoE
TCP/IP
UDP/IP
L2TP
PPTP
IPSec
PPPoE
TCP/IP
Info unavailableDNS
FTP
DHCP
PPTP
PPPoE
TCP/IP
UDP/IP
ICMP/IP
NTP
DHCP
L2TP
PPTP
IPSec
PPPoE
TCP/IP
Form FactorExternal
External
External
External
External
Data Link ProtocolEthernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
Device TypeWireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Dimensions (WxDxH)8 in x 6.3 in x 1.4 in
7.3 in x 7.9 in x 1.9 in
8 in x 6.3 in x 1.3 in
Info unavailable4.6 in x 7.6 in x 1.2 in
Vista CertificationCompatible with Windows 7
Info unavailableCompatible with Windows 7
Compatible with Windows 7
Compatible with Windows 7
Frequency Band2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
Data Transfer Rate54 Mbps
Info unavailableInfo unavailable300 Mbps
Info unavailable
Product DescriptionLinksys Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G2 - Wireless router
Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router With SpeedBooster WRT54GS - Wireless router
Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router WRT160N - Wireless router
Belkin N+ Wireless Router - Wireless router
D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 - Wireless router
Weight9.9 oz
1.1 lbs
9.9 oz
Info unavailable11.2 oz
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows Vista / XP
Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Linux
Apple MacOS 8.x
Apple MacOS 9.x
Apple MacOS X 10.x
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Apple MacOS X 10.4
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailable3 years warranty
Info unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailable
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