Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router

I would have given it one star solely due to its lackluster range, but the unit does look sharp and the ease of setup was wonderful.

PROS: It is very easy to set up; the whole process took less than 5 minutes and was completely automated. The last router I set up took over an hour of fiddling and re-setting.

CONS: very low range! I have a 2600 sq ft home and the router is in a downstairs office. The signal gets lost two rooms away, which is surprising and very disappointing.

I liked this router when I set it up but now I intend to return it as its range is so extremely limited. I did a quick search online to find out if I could purchase something to extend it but after 30+ minutes gave up on that idea.

This device would only be useful for small apartments and situations where the wireless devices were within maybe 15-20 feet of the unit.

This router is very easy to configure, most certainly for someone who has configured a Cisco router before. Basic settings are the same and are also configured in the same way as for other wireless Cisco routers.

I used this router to replace an old Wireless B router and wireless is a lot more robust and faster (both for Windows and using Linux).

Value for money is very good for this product.

After purchasing a Macbook, this was a replacement for a Linksys wired router I was using. Easiest installation and set up of any router I've used to date. I bought it within the last 90 days, so I can not comment yet on how long it will last. However, I have had better luck with Linksys than with other routers I've used in the past (I've had bad experiences with Belkin and Netgear products in the past). The range on this seems only a little better than other wireless routers I've used in the past. I live in a ranch style house, and due to interference only about half the house is within range of the wireless signal.

All the reviews that talk about the ease of use are entirely on the money. My problem came with the range of the device. It had issues even keeping a strong signal for 50ft. I was worried it had to do with the materials in our walls, but a TRENDnet device came in a did the job.

Can't go wrong with this router. I installed it in 30 minutes , now I have my wired desktop PC , wireless laptop and PS3 sharing files. The range is pretty good and the ability to wirelessly filter MAC address is perfect.