Customer Reviews
Not a Boingo HotSpot Router 
2008-04-23
I only bought this because it was advertised as the preferred router for setting up a Boingo HotSpot in a Box.
Boingo no longer offers that system to new providers so don't waste your money!
There are many other wireless routers that do a better job for a lower price. I am returning mine to Amazon. They shouldn't advertise it for a service that is no longer provided.
Please don't buy this product - High priced Junk 2008-04-09
I bought this router from Frys store(not Amazon) hoping that it would be better than the Belkin router that I already have. Alas! What an utter disappointment.
Pros: Can't really think of any. I'm going to return it anyway, and hoping to get the refund asap :)
Cons:
1) This router needs constant human supervision to power restart every now and then. Did Cisco/Linksys even bother to do an internal QA on this product?
2) Routing functionality doesn't seem to be good either. Just average.
To top it all, they advertise on the cover to run your own wifi-spot with this junk ;) Yea right!
Who designed this?? 2008-01-30
Linksys has a well-deserved reputation for solid inexpensive equipment, but this router is a breathtakingly inept piece of junk. The person who tried to install it at my office was a certified IT hardware consultant with over 30 years' experience; after nine billable hours he conceded that he couldn't configure the VPN side, even with the help of Linksys technical support. Between his time, and pulling my office network down for a day, this misbegotten experiment cost me over $2,000. Don't go near it, IT DOESN'T WORK.
Troubles with Linksys WRV54G Wireless 
2007-12-22
After numeruos calls to Linksys, the router still will not come up properly in the wireless mode. They are recommending resetting it again, then reinstalling my configuration. I'm still trying to find the time to do this added step.
This is the third router of this model that i've tried, all with setup problems in the wireless/security mode.
I have to admit, they answer their phone and do try to help, but after three hours on the phone, this item seems to have some problems. I have not checked their Website for help from peers. Perhaps someone knows somthing their tech folks don't.
What a junk!! 2007-10-31
I got this product because of VPN feature. Well, that's a myth. Some said it worked for them but not for mose of reviewers here nor for forums out there. QuickVPN needs lots of support. And Linksys needs to replace support people from India. I'm sure it will function just right for wireless router but not for VPN feature. Yes, it works for me as a router ok. But I could've picked up $40 router to do that job. If you are looking for VPN, look some place else. I'm returning this WRV54G and WRT54G together.
M ost features work 2007-10-01
The LINKSYS Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router incorporates four essential networking functions in one high powered box: Industrial strength wireless 802.1x authentication & authorization Can serve as a DHCP Server Powerful SPI firewall protects your PC against intruders MAC & IP address filtering Easy setup with browser-based configuration utility Make this flexible router the centerpiece of your office network!
Useless VPN feature 2007-07-02
I already have 2 Linksys wireless routers and they work great (a no-brainer, like every electronic should be on its basic funtionality).
With this unit I can't make it even FIND the device when trying to configure it for the VPN feature (which is the only reason I bought it for).
I suggest Linksys to have JUST ONE of their engineers to post a troubleshooting guide (a serious one) for this product.
I don't mind spending on a good product, but I also don't like spending a lot of money for a product that gives you the same as a cheaper one (happens all the time).
I hope I find a VPN Router that satisfies my needs. This one goes to the trash!
Very poor support from Linksys 2006-11-24
I had an issue with my VoIP device connecting after the unit was installed for about 2 months.. I contact Linksys and after a number of interactions they acknowledged that the unit was defective. They sent me a refurbished unit (putting a hold on my credit card for 50% more than I paid for the original new unit and threaten to bill me if the unit wasn't returned within 5 days) That unit didn't work either. I contacted Linksys support and they asked me to contact their support number again.. They said that they would have a "senior" support tech speak to me then.. I noted that I had spent many hours working through this issue and had assumed that their senior support personnel had been involved. They responded that it was only a level 1 support person who had guided me through the initial troubleshooting and replacement.. I could not waste anymore time and I will not buy another Linksys product (I have bought Linksys products exclusively for the last 9 years.) I purchased another vendors product..
A lot of extremes from Linksys 
2006-11-07
We have been using this router for 1-1/2 years now and the hardware is flawless.
The setup requires someone with and IT background.
We could not upgrade the firmware above version 2.38.6 or the Quickvpn software would not function.
As for the Quickvpn software, Linksys needs to support it better.
The windows "hosts" file needs to be updated and security firewall settings must be set correctly.
Once done, the system works well.
Has to be one of the worst products on the market! 2006-10-26
This router has to be one of the worst made products on the market, and has the poor customer service. This router was defective out of the box, took 3 weeks of communication with Linksys's customer service before I finally just returned it and build my own router with the same functions.
