Linksys WAG54GS Wireless Router

The Linksys WAG54GS is a super fast wireless router with built in ADSL2+ broadband modem. There is no need to buy a separate modem as this is an all in one devise. You can plug the WAG54GS directly into the telephone line (via a ADSL splitter). The WAG54GS will turn your home or small business into a wireless network. Surf the internet from anywhere in your home or connect to other wireless devices.

WAG54GS Linksys The WAG54GS is built to the Wireless G (otherwise known as 802.11g) wireless protocol. This protocol is agreed by the Wi-Fi Alliance and is ratified by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The Linksys WAG54GS wireless router will be compatible with other Wireless G or Wireless B devices. Most modern laptops have wireless network cards built in that comply to the 802.11g protocol.

Linksys WAG54GS Setup

It is very easy to setup the Linksys WAG54GS. It comes with an installation guide that will assist you with the setup. A "SecureEasySetup" button is included which is an easy way to configure the router and devices. A web interface is built-in which allows easy configuration from a web browser (such as Internet Explorer).

Linksys SpeedBooster

The WAG54GS comes with Linksys's special SpeedBooster technology. This can increase the performance of the wireless router by up to 35%.

WAG54GS Security Features

The WAG54GS comes with advanced security features. This includes the following:

  • SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall
  • Defence against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks
  • Detection of intrusion attacks
  • Content Filtering
  • Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through
  • NAT (Network Address Translation)
  • Wireless data encryption
    • 128-bit WEP
    • WPA-PSK TKIP
    • WPA2-PSK AES
More information on WAG54GS security.