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Linksys WRT54G 802.11g Wireless Router $40 at Office Depot
Discuss (26) : History : Tell : Posted 2:07 PM PST 01/14/08 by Ben
Linksys WRT54G 802.11g Wireless RouterOfficeDepot.com has the basic but solid Linksys WRT54G 802.11g Wireless Router for $40, with free shipping on $50 orders. This is a tried and true router for those who don't want to fuss with X2 X3 MIMO N hype.
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    #1   flanders1021 - Posted 2:29 pm PST 01/14/08 (67 Posts)
    Very Happy
    #2   flanders1021 - Posted 2:47 pm PST 01/14/08 (67 Posts)
    what version is this up to? I am one of those guys who ended up with a ver. 6. Is this one easier to modify than mine?
    #3   cotton_gin1 - Posted 2:48 pm PST 01/14/08 (90 Posts)
    This router has the ability to bridge with other wireless routers. Great for extending wireless connectivity and eliminating wires!
    #4   james_20 - Posted 3:10 pm PST 01/14/08 (167 Posts)
    anybody find it cheaper then 40 dollars. this model has been out for long time you figure it will be much cheaper by now
    #5   bluestone - Posted 3:24 pm PST 01/14/08 (82 Posts)
    *corrected* now $35 refurb at tigerdirect
    #6   techsupport - Posted 3:33 pm PST 01/14/08 (2270 Posts)
    I got an earlier hackable version. If you want the one that will run 3rd party firmware you may need to go the ebay route.
    #7   bk1 - Posted 3:35 pm PST 01/14/08 (13 Posts)
    I also am looking for a cheaper option to run DD-WRT on. Since the Buffalo routers are next to impossible to get now I don't know what the cheapest option is these days.
    #8   ibm650 - Posted 3:36 pm PST 01/14/08 (312 Posts)
    ebay versions 1-4 seen to run 45 to 55$.
    #9   gjc12 - Posted 3:42 pm PST 01/14/08 (236 Posts)
    You want the WRT54GL version for easiest hacking, the L = linux.
    #10   david714 - Posted 3:52 pm PST 01/14/08 (418 Posts)
    I have this one and It's one of the best routers ever. It has been running w/out reboot for over a year.
    #11   the lawyer - Posted 4:28 pm PST 01/14/08 (3634 Posts)
    My friend just bought a belkin N router and wirless card. the wireless card sucks big time. We have not been too impressed with N. But does anyone else care to weigh in?
    #12   red711 - Posted 4:42 pm PST 01/14/08 (44 Posts)
    i had this model worked well for about 2 months then it was down hill from there, now i am trying netgrear
    #13   I_H8_Rebates - Posted 4:57 pm PST 01/14/08 (144 Posts)
    Netgear sucks too. We had a WPN824 and what a POS! Nothing but issues: disconnects, inability of clients to make initial connection and eventually just stopped working altogether.
    #14   forks - Posted 5:10 pm PST 01/14/08 (50 Posts)
    This guy is solid. I've been meaning to hack mine with DD-WRT for a while but it works so well as is that I don't want to mess with it. #9 is correct that if you want to hack the newer versions you should buy the L model. They're more expensive though - 50 or 60.
    #15   channelv - Posted 5:43 pm PST 01/14/08 (1048 Posts)
    Agreed that this is a great router, it keeps holding its value and doesn't go down in price much because of its reliability and performance. I've since upgraded to a Trendnet Gigabit N (TEW-633GR) and haven't looked back - it is better in every way.
    #16   drabina - Posted 7:48 pm PST 01/14/08 (239 Posts)
    I think they are up to version 8. I have one and you can use DD-WRT on it (the micro version because it only has 2MB of memory). For me the router worked for about a year or so without any problems but now I have to restart it almost every day. I am looking for a cheap router as a backup so I can flash Linksys with DD-WRT.
    #17   aquaflare - Posted 8:02 pm PST 01/14/08 (3119 Posts)
    man... g router is still going for $40?
    #18   AMG - Posted 8:38 pm PST 01/14/08 (244 Posts)
    #17, the reason why this one goes for so much is because it is easily hackable to run Linux (see the DD-WRT), which I believe the flash would give it VPN capabilities and much more.
    #19   Brutalnick - Posted 8:41 pm PST 01/14/08 (24 Posts)
    I was fortunate enough, just yesterday, to get a V1 WRT-54GS for like $20 from a guy at work. Flashed it with the full DD-WRT and voila. Nothing quirky about the flash, nor the operation, and the dude in Puerto Rico that keeps trying to hack me because I hurt his feelings can go F himself now. A shame that they reduced the flash size on these. The full version of DD-WRT rules.
    #20   raiderfan510 - Posted 10:34 pm PST 01/14/08 (131 Posts)
    As solid as routers come. Cant go wrong with a Linksys.
     
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