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Solid router - but setup could use some easier configuration access
Overall - a solid router - with great signal-strength and relatively easy setup. My only beef was related to needing to get into the configuration to tweak some of the security settings. Linksys seems to assume that the average user shouldn't even know what the security settings are - let alone change them - so doesn't make them accessible in their pre-packaged utility for managing the network. You have to access the router directly - which was made more difficult by the fact that they provide the wrong default IP address to access the router in the documentation ("Oh yeah - the info on the website and the user manual is wrong" said tech support..." Not encouraging)

That being said - if you just want to get something up and running quickly, and don't mind sticking with their defaults - it is a no hassle setup.

A good high-bandwidth router
My Belkin router began performing poorly during high-bandwidth times (ie. downloads, gaming, tivo, etc). I spoke with several people about an inexpensive replacement since I work in the IT field. Almost everyone of them said Linksys. With such a strong lean toward Linksys, I decided on buying one and went with the SpeedBoost version, since I do a lot of in-home networking as well.

It is a great router and I would recommend it for most. Here are my pros and cons:

Pros:
- Fair price
- Linksys = Cisco
- Many configurable options (including parental controls)
- Its fast and can handle tons of bandwidth

Cons:
- Initial setup was WAY more complicated than it should be
- Should have come with directions for intermediate/advanced users
- Using their setup software was an awful experience
- Does not wall mount

All in all I am pleased with my choice.

Linksys with speedbooster
The router was very easy to set up and our wireless network was up and running in less than 15 minutes. The Macs we had recognized the network immediately. The XP computers took a little coaxing but eventually we were able to sign on 4 computers.

LINKSYS WRT54GS ISSUES
As usual, delivery was timely and the deal went smoothly. As for the router, this was my first experience with wireless networking and I feel very strongly that the setup directions need more detail. Eventually it was up and running but then I discovered that the swithching power supply for the router also emits a noisy RF signal. I would not have discoered this except that I am an amateur radio operator and found the signal able to be heard on one of the VHF ham bands. This is something that LINKSYS could easily remedy, however, I have contacted them and heard nothing in response after two weeks. I ran CAT5e from the second floor to the basement and was done with it. Larry

Easy to set up, good connection, speedbooster does not make a difference.
This router is easy to set up with the included CD. The set up is very simple and takes only a few minutes. I did not experience any additional boost in speed with the speed booster, it works just the same as my older G band router.

I prefer this router to the new Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Routeras it gives me a better signal in my 2-storey house. The WRT54G2 gave me a much weaker signal in the some spots than this one. During set up the CD also installs a Connection Advisor software on your computer that diagnoses and refreshes your connection in case you experience problems. It has come in handy a couple of times to connect to the internet especially as I use my laptop in multiple wireless locations and some times the settings can go awry.

I got this router at a sub 40 dollar price at a big box electronics retailer. It's a bit more expensive on Amazon.