Average Rating: 
Rating: - Works well once you work out any configuration kinks.
I bought my WRT54G and WPC54G back in Jan/Feb. I had a wired Linksys 4-port router for YEARS and it was a SOLID performer.Setup for the WRT54G required some aches and pains. Granted they tell you right on the box that it is based on draft protocols, but I would have straightened a few problems myself with clearer communication or documentation from Linksys. Registration for this product should include subscription to a technical e-mail list notifying users of firmware and driver updates as well as the lates technical articles and an 802.11g ratification update. I don't mind that the product is based on "draft" protocols, but proactively notify me about updates! You can even use the .NET Alerts to IM me about new firmware! It was after I performed a firmware upgrade that I started to encounter problems maintaining a connection with the router. I upgraded to enable the SocketCom 802.11b CF NIC for my iPAQ to use the WRT54G. The upgrade is mandatory for many 802.11b devices to hear the WRT54G and I believe it's the standard shipping firmware now. Anyways, after I upgraded, my WPC54G started dropping connection every 4-5 minutes. I could manually force XP to reconnect only to find myself disconnected 4-5 minutes later. It was HIGHLY annoying and made the wireless useless. I just got off the phone with LinkSys support (yes, at 2am EST Wednesday and a 1-800 number!) and they recommended unchecking the "Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network". Voila! I've been connected continuously ever since. A previous technician told me via LinkSys online support chat, that I should try changing channels. But he could not tell me why this would fix the problem. Of course, it did not work. But I believe that chat support for complex technology products can get tricky. Other than this annoyance, I have been very happy with Linksys hardware. It gets the job done and is rock solid once you get it up and running. I can't remember the last time I had to reset any LinkSys router. I recommend that everyone do a security lock-down on their wireless hardware. Disable SSID broadcast, enable 128-bit WEP, and refrain from enabling remote administration.
Rating:  - Linksys WRT54G Wireless 54g Router
Hi. I purchased both the WRT54G Router and the WPC54G Wireless notebook pc card on Amazon and have been using both products for about a week now. I have to say that for a first time buyer of networking equipment (wireless or otherwise) I'm happy about the purchase. I'm a programmer so I know something about computers but I'm definitely not a networking whiz. But Linksys, with its web based configuration and clear instructions, helped me to get set up and wireless in about 20 min. Now, I have wireless access to the Internet on my laptop, can share files with my desktop PC and can print from my laptop from anywhere in the house. (The desktop PC needs to be "on" in order to share files or to print.) It's so convenient! The first few times it was a little "flaky" but after upgrading the firmware for the router and the driver for the card it has been 100% stable so far. I'd recommend that during the initial set up you go with the defaults to make sure everything works first. Then try adding more security after reading instructions. Also, don't upgrade the firmware right away. If everything works without the upgrade don't try to fix it. I don't know, maybe it's because I'm using the both Linksys products (router and card) and that my pc and laptop are both Dell and both running XP that everything is working this well but I hope it keeps up.
Rating: - So far, so good- some updated features over BEFW11S4
I bought this to replace my 1.5 year old BEFW11S4 (ver 1). My Sony Vaio Laptop with 802.11 (built-in) could never connect wirelessly unless all other devices in my network were turned off and the router was reset. It was determined to be a router problem. This new G router has fixed the problem. Also, it is thinner, has a more detailed front panel (more lights- like DMZ indicator), and has an all new browser-based setup interface (more detailed than the previous versions). Works great. Havent tried the 54 speed yet, but will in time. Home is all wireless plus a few CAT5 connected devices. I combined this with the WET11 wireless Bridge and my Xbox live is smooth and wireless.Note: If still using 802.11b make sure to adjust wireless transmission rate (on advanced screen) to Auto. Mine shipped with it set at 54 only and my wireless devices wouldn't interface with the router. Once I changed the setting, it worked perfectly.
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