This seems like a good deal, don't need it though because I bought this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Linksys-WRT160N-RM-Refurbished-Wireless-N-Router/dp/B001VMAYAM/ref=sr_1_2?s=gateway&ie=UTF8&qid=1285823158&sr=8-2

The Amazon router is the same basic router (I think) but includes N compatibility for an extra $10 bucks.

If you read the reviews of that router you'll find that the router is no good without the DD-WRT third party firmware. This firmware replaces the built in Linksys firmware and provides more features and better reliability. However installation of the firmware can be tricky on some routers.

Read the reviews of this router carefully, I don't know if this router has similar firmware problems to the n model, but if it does, do not buy it unless you are ready to install DD-WRT.

THERE ARE FOUR LIGHTS!

I was just at my mom's house today telling her I'd find her a new router...

However, since the last item I ordered from Woot still hasn't arrived a month later, I probably won't buy this as she needs it before the year ends.

NightGhost wrote:YouTube video: Install dd-wrt on a Linksys WRT54GS2

Looks like from this thread: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=52245&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=105

The WRT54GS2 is a DD-WRT capable device. Like the WRT54G2, it only has enough flash RAM to install the micro or micro + SSH builds, so you can't use the heavier builds like OpenVPN or mini, standard, etc.

Here's a link to pretty much everything you'd need to flash with DD-WRT:

ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/WRT54GS2V1%20Flashing/

I have at least two WRT54G2's deployed at work with DD-WRT micro_plus_ssh and it's a big improvement. If these are still around after I get into the office, I might pick up three for spares now that I've found all the flashing information.

Roommate and I were just talking about this, saw it at Radio Shack earlier for $65 and we thought it was a rip off. This is more like it!

Perfect timing! I was just starting to have issues with my 5-ish year old router. Granted this router is almost 3 years old itself (it was in retail stores early 2008), but unless you're going for broke or hosting servers wirelessly, you really shouldn't need wireless N.

Also, if anyone is interested, here is the Amazon link for it brand new. Of all the black Linksys router models, it has gotten some of the better reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Linksys-WRT54G2-Wireless-G-Broadband-Router/dp/B0014J07R2/ref=sr_1_1?s=gateway&ie=UTF8&qid=1285823306&sr=8-1

Anyone know the effective range with and without walls? The routers Comcast and Verizon use are pretty cheap so I'd be happy to have a replacement.

acutus wrote:Wireless G? That's the wave of the future, by all means, invest in this... really? Really?

I agree! GO "N" OR GO HOME!

Everyone I know has an old Linksys with Tomato firmware or better. Maybe buy this for your grandma who now needs Wireless G.

I set it up with DD-WRT to wirelessly connect to XBOX Live as described here

As long as nobody else in the house is streaming video from the internet, I get a strong signal and have no problem playing online.

It doesn't have to be an Xbox, I also use it for my internet radio device.

POS, these routers drop packets like crazy. Random freezes....I've owned or own 6 routers, 4 from linksys and this new line of routers is the biggest headache on my network.

If you want N, go N. But this is a rock solid router. My old Belkin died 2 months ago, and I replaced it with a Linksys WRT54GL.

The new linksys models although look nice do overheat quite easily. Put little risers on the feet and you'll be fine. this is especially important if theres alot of data being sent through for long periods of time.

OK - found some pretty darn good reviews on epinions - here: http://www1.epinions.com/reviews/Linksys_Wireless_G_Broadband_Router_4260039347361

4 1/2 out of 5 stars, from 9 reviewers, predominantly favorable; though not real recent (2009 and 2008)

In for one. Have had to replace routers too often - this a worthy price for a backup! (Here's to not having to run out in the rain to pay too much for one needed in a pinch!) Thanks again Woot!

Amazon has no reviews. The only ones I've found so far:

http://www.shopping.com/Linksys-Linksys-by-Cisco-WRT120N-Wireless-N-Home-Router/info~linkin_id-8044744

Would this work to join an existing wireless network in order to connect devices without wireless capability and avoid running ethernet cables all over the place? Is there a compromise in speed when you do this?

Great Write-up! I love that episode. Stupid Cardassians!

Will this work on a 32 AND a 64 bit OS?

Ozzie2191 wrote:I need a modem too, which I must connect to this router, correct?

Yep, you are correct. Linky

This does take DD-WRT, but because it only has 2MB of flash it will only take DD-WRT Micro. That means it won't have certain cool DD-WRT features that routers with more memory can have, like SSH. You can see the DD-WRT version comparison here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dd-wrt I have some of these with DD-WRT on them and they're rock solid, but I use them for things like grandparents' network, wireless access points, bridges, etc, stuff that's not doing a lot of heavy lifting on the network.

EDIT: The version 1.0 and 1.3 models of this router take DD-WRT, but the 1.5 model does not. There's no way to tell which this is until you get it...

Here's a review at suite101

vbeck wrote:Would this work to join an existing wireless network in order to connect devices without wireless capability and avoid running ethernet cables all over the place? Is there a compromise in speed when you do this?

What you're talking about is a wireless bridge, and yes this can do it when using the DD-WRT firmware. You have to configure DD-WRT specially for this, but it can be done, I have the WRT54G2 version of this doing just that in my living room. The speed will be equal to whatever your wireless link speed is at whatever distance away from the access point, but shared amongst all wired devices attached to it.

Note that this model is not compatible with Tomato.

twirlandswirl wrote:Will this work on a 32 AND a 64 bit OS?

This is a network device, it doesn't care about your OS, just that it has a network card to talk to it.

So this "SpeedBooster technology" should improve the image quality of flicks streaming wirelessly through a Roku-HD, right?

I have a very similar model: WRT54G2 (as opposed to the one offered, WRT54GS2 - an extra S between the G and 2). I'm not sure what the difference is (looks the same), but I've had no trouble with mine. Works great. I have it in my basement, and use the wifi just fine at the other end of the house upstairs, and have used in the backyard. Better than my previous wireless router from Netgear.

I have this Router and the WRT54GS (older version) and if you just need a basic router w/ security. These are the best.

please do tell me more about this speedbooster and how much does it actually boost my speed??

I can NOT believe my eyes !!! Are you KIDDING me woot !! G?! GGGGG!!!!!????
What's really sad is that some people are really excited about this.

Damn Amazon overtrash.

MWPollard wrote:Look at the picture of the back. There are FIVE ports! Whip-Crack!

No, there are FOUR ports. That other port with the other label can ONLY be used to hook up to your ISP modem.

using this router to send this comment!

(actually 2.. both flashed with DD-WRT in repeater mode)

Looks nice mounted high on the wall.

jrbaker149 wrote:This is a network device, it doesn't care about your OS, just that it has a network card to talk to it.

Well, we've got a router right now that can't work with my husband's 64-bit system. I don't know why or how, just that it doesn't work with any 64-bit versions of 7.

so should i use this to upgrade from a basic NETGEAR router??

jrbaker149 wrote:This does take DD-WRT, but because it only has 2MB of flash it will only take DD-WRT Micro. That means it won't have certain cool DD-WRT features that routers with more memory can have, like SSH. You can see the DD-WRT version comparison here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dd-wrt I have some of these with DD-WRT on them and they're rock solid, but I use them for things like grandparents' network, wireless access points, bridges, etc, stuff that's not doing a lot of heavy lifting on the network.

This is mostly true. This will not take Tomato or DD-WRT.

It MAY take DD-WRT(micro) if it is a version earlier than v1.5. v1.0 and v1.3 appear to be supported by DD-WRT(micro). This is a big if...

I seem to remember a GS2 back in the day that was blue/black, prior to the slick black looking routers. So, micro may work, or may not. I'm guessing not.

Hankshanker wrote:So this "SpeedBooster technology" should improve the image quality of flicks streaming wirelessly through a Roku-HD, right?

The only way the picture is going to get better is if the device detects that it can stream faster, hence higher data throughput. If you have troubleshot and ruled out the speed of your Internet connection as the bottleneck, maybe. You're also making an assumption that your current wireless isn't delivering as much bandwidth as it should be.

joanowl wrote:I was just at my mom's house today telling her I'd find her a new router...

However, since the last item I ordered from Woot still hasn't arrived a month later, I probably won't buy this as she needs it before the year ends.

If you have not received your order a month later then it either did not go through or it got lost along the way. Woot will not let you hang for a month like that.

does this come with the software? because i have bought a refurbished dsl router/modem and no software came with the product. i dont know what to do with it

THISGUY2007 wrote:Roommate and I were just talking about this, saw it at Radio Shack earlier for $65 and we thought it was a rip off. This is more like it!

There is no basic g router for $65 unless you shop for electronics at Neiman Marcus.

sctechguy wrote:No, there are FOUR ports. That other port with the other label can ONLY be used to hook up to your ISP modem.

There are still five ports. Yes, one of those is upstream, but there are still five ports.

And that other device may be called a "modem", but it's not a "modem", it's a "router". Unless you are actually dialing in or otherwise dealing with an analog signal, it's not a "modem".

Again,

There are FIVE ports!

I can highly recommend this router. I have had it for the last 4 years and it still works great! It's currently in my basement and I get an almost full-strength signal upstairs in my bedroom (roughly one room up and three rooms over from where it's located)

We keep it plugged in and on almost all the time now and have had no problems with it overheating or signal strength. Really easy to setup (just google "how to set up linksys router", that's what I did!) and no more worries!

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