Linksys WRT54G/GS/GL

Caust1c

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• Jan 26, 2008

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What are the differences between these three routers? The linksys WRT54G, WRT54GS, and WRT54GL. I want to get a better router for myself and use the Buffalo I currently have as a bridge to extend the range. (Can I do that?) Are there better routers for <$80 out there currently? Has 802.11n matured enough yet for instance? Thanks

 

meionm

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Wireless N is still draft

GS has speedboost type of optimazation for wireless.

 

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How does speedbooster work and why do I want it/is it worth it?

 

meionm

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Here's more in detail about differences between routers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WRT54G#WRT54GS

Is speedbooster worth? don't know that one. You would have put them next to each other and test their wireless.

 

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thanks, i didnt think to check wiki. I would probably get the GL because of custom firmware options. Sounds fun!

 

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Well, DD-Wrt firmware works on all, maybe with exception of gs v7.