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| Price | $67.97 to $95.00 | $95.00 to $129.99 | $42.00 to $79.00 | $165.16 to $199.99 | $118.97 to $147.46 |
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| Release date | December 01, 2002 | March 01, 2004 | |||
| The Bottom Line | The low-cost Linksys WRT54G features fairly high throughput. But it has a relatively short operating range, and its poor performance with 802.11b devices makes claimed backward compatibility moot. | The Linksys WRT54GS is especially well suited for networks with both 802.11g and 802.11b connections. | The Linksys E4200 v2 makes a great upgrade to the original version and an excellent investment for those who need a fast, feature-rich, advanced, yet easy-to-use router for the home or even a small business. | The Netgear WNDR3800 N600 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router makes an excellent router for any home. | |
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| Product Description | Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G - Wireless router - None - 802.11b/g - Desktop | Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router With SpeedBooster WRT54GS - Wireless router - None - 802.11b/g - Desktop | Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G2 - Wireless router - None - 802.11b/g - Desktop | Linksys E4200v2 Maximum Performance Dual-Band N900 Router - Wireless router - 802.11n - Desktop | NETGEAR N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 - Wireless router - None - 802.11 a/b/g/n - Desktop |
| Device Type | Wireless router - None - 4-port switch (integrated) | Wireless router - None - 4-port switch (integrated) | Wireless router - None - 4-port switch (integrated) | Wireless router - 4-port switch (integrated) | Wireless router - None - 4-port switch (integrated) |
| Enclosure Type | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet 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 | Ethernet Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n | Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g Fast Ethernet |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz |
| Data Transfer Rate | 54 Mbps | Info unavailable | 54 Mbps | 450 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Network / Transport Protocol | TCP/IP IPX/SPX | L2TP PPTP TCP/IP IPSec PPPoE | L2TP UDP/IP PPTP TCP/IP DHCP DNS IPSec PPPoE | IPSec L2TP NAT | Info unavailable |
| Routing Protocol | RIP-1 RIP-2 | Info unavailable | Static IP routing RIP | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Remote Management Protocol | HTTP | HTTP Telnet | HTTPS HTTP | HTTP HTTPS | HTTP |
| Features | VPN support Packet filtering Full duplex capability Firewall protection DMZ port 256-bit encryption MAC address filtering Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) DHCP support NAT support | DMZ port VPN passthrough Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X) MAC address filtering Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Dynamic DNS server DHCP support NAT support | DHCP server Firewall protection Quality of Service (QoS) VPN passthrough Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) MAC address filtering Firmware upgradable Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Dynamic DNS server IPSec passthrough NAT support | MIMO technology IPv6 support Firewall protection Quality of Service (QoS) UPnP Media Server Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) | IPv6 support DoS attack prevention Firewall protection ReadySHARE Live Parental Controls Broadband usage meter Quality of Service (QoS) Apple Time Machine compatible Clear Channel Selector Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Multiple SSID support Firmware upgradable Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) NAT support |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi CERTIFIED IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3 | IEEE 802.1x IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3 | IEEE 802.11g Wi-Fi Protected Setup IEEE 802.11b UPnP IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3 | IEEE 802.11n UPnP | IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11n DLNA CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Protected Setup IEEE 802.11b |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 7.3 in x 7.9 in x 1.9 in | 7.3 in x 7.9 in x 1.9 in | 8 in x 6.3 in x 1.4 in | Info unavailable | 8.8 in x 6 in x 1.2 in |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs | 1.1 lbs | 9.9 oz | Info unavailable | 1.1 lbs |
| System Requirements | Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP | Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP | Microsoft Windows Vista / XP | Microsoft Windows 7 Apple MacOS X 10.5 Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 or later Apple MacOS X 10.6 | UNIX Apple MacOS Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 Linux |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 years warranty | 3 years warranty | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable |
| Microsoft Certification | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Compatible with Windows 7 | Info unavailable | Compatible with Windows 7 |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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