Why did Linksys gimp their wireless G routers with their v5.0 model  WRT54G?
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They changed them because they were cutting into Cisco's more expensive router line. People were buying them and upgrading the firmware and with that, the routers capabilities,negating the need to buy more expensive routers.
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I often find myself recommending Netgear routers.  It's all I personally use for my networking needs.  They are easy to set up and maintain. And best of all They generally have 3 year warranty's. \n\nOn the contrary, I recommend Linksys routers if you want extreem flexability with your router, namily the ability to load linux on it and do other advanced things. \n\nFor most people the added "features" of the Linksys router is not worth it.  The netgear routers are by far easier to setup than the linksys routers.\n\nAs far as security is concerned, they both work well.  Provided you understand the pro's and con's of the encryption and other security methods offered by the product.\n\nHopefully that helps.
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If you find "WGT624v3" on the bottom label, be careful because the firmware for this version is not compatible with WGT624v2 or WGT624v1.\n\nI would just go back to Netgear's website and use their "Support" section for further troubleshooting.
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Agree with #1, and will expand.\n\nMost consumer available wireless G receivers can receive wireless B signals, but not necessarily. You need to make sure the wireless router is capable of that. Indication is usually well marked on the equipment.
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A router.\n\nLinksys is good. \n\nWRT54GS\n\nwww.linksys.com
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I have a refurb Netgear DG834 and have not had a problem with it. It has a 4-port router and a built-in DSL modem. ADSL and ADSL2+ support.\n\nMore information is in the sources below:
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It should look like this ....\n\nInternet cable from Westell Modem --> router\n\n- check your WEP encryption if enabled\n- did you install the drivers and set everything up in the main system?\n- Can the computer see the wireless router (visa versa)
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there is a problem in maths that is named "graphes" and the funtion of these routers is to use this solution, u can find it in math books!!!
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G (54Mbit) and B (11Mbit) are both based on the RF 2.4GHz and are compatible.\nThe A type is based on the RF 5 GHz and isn't compatible with the G and B standard.\nMany new laptops have either a B/G adapter card or even a A/B/G adapter built in.
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You need to reset the router to its default configuration... and you'll have to consult Linksys for that, http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Content_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1114037290855&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper\n\nAnd after you have reset it, you will have to configure it for your connection, you know, allow it to detect the IP, DHCP and all that good stuff...
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Super G, as it is called, is a proprietary channel bonding feature. It will make little difference to your current Internet speed, though that may change with further advances in broadband technology.\n\nWhere it will really count is where you have a local network running off your router. Moving files across 11Mbps can be very tedious on a local network. 54Mbps is a little better. Having the extra bandwidth will improve file uploads/downloads across the entire network.\n\nAdditionally, the wireless range is increased to 4x the range of 802.11g and 20x the range of 802.11b.\n\nOn the downside, this feature may interfere with other networks and may not support all 802.11b and 802.11g client cards. This feature may not be compatible with other equipment that you already own.\n\nMy preference would be to stick with industry standard 802.11g (54Mbps) equipment until an improved standard is ratified.
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Cisco has a utility to calculate gain and loss of RF for their bridge. You can use that to find out how much gain you will get after 50 feet of cable if you know all db info of your device, cable, antenna.\nI believe WRT54G should be able to alter for outdoor use if you can spend time. But, you can put an outdoor wireless bridge at your roof or another AP/wireless router on bridge mode at attic (with good ventilation)  to get outdoor performance without running long RF cable.\nGood luck!
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Sometimes it is a good idea to by all the same brand (speedboster will not work with all brands)\n\nhere is a link to the product for notebooks: the part number is: WPC54GS-CU\nhttp://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=SEARCH&mfg_id=1503&Ntt=linksys+wireless%2Dg+speedbooster&N=0&mfg_name=Linksys&Dx=mode+matchall&Ne=200000&Nty=1&D=linksys+wireless%2Dg+speedbooster&Ntk=All&product_code=311226&Pn=Wireless_G_Notebook_Adapter_with_SpeedBooster
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im having similar problems. i just bought a linksys 4 port and if im online on my laptop and someone gets online on the desktop, we lose internet on one and get really slow internet on the other one. the only explaination that ive found is that linksys is a hub, not a router, which means it just sends signals, doesnt really process them, like a lazy/stupid router.
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B is older.  G is newer and is backward compatible with B equipment.  It's faster too and has a larger range.  Don't waste your money on older B routers or cards.  Security is not a function of B or G, but of the software/firmware in the equipment.  Every router has WEP security.  Look for the newer and more secure WPA.
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http://www.portforward.com/ is your resource for that.\n\nHere's the specific page to your router\nhttp://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/Dlink/DI-624+/Xlink_Kai.htm\n\nIf its not the DI-624+ model, then here the DI-624\nhttp://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/Dlink/DI-624/Xlink_Kai.htm
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It all depends on what you are looking for. Linksys offers a wide range that suits almost anybody. \nBest Range and Speed : Go for the Linksys SRX (WRT54GX, WRT54GX2, WRT54GX4)\nStable and Open : WRT54G (Lots of free third party firmwares available for this one)\n\nPCMag's results on best routers in three catogories. \n\nFast    : Linksys WRT54G\nFaster  : Linksys WRT54GS \nFastest : Linksys WRT54GX \n\nSo there you are.. Linksys RULES home wireless networks..