Customer Reviews
Great Travel Router 
2007-12-07
This has been the best compact/travel routers that I have used over the past couple of years. It is small enough to carry within my computer bag. The transmitter power can be enhanced by the external antenna jack, but I have found that the reach is sufficient enough to reach across to several adjoining hotel rooms. The four port switch allows for additional connections from non-wireless computers. This router can also be configured as a access point by enabling the wireless and connecting the network into one of the four hardwired jacks instead of the Internet port. I have used several of these routers to extend my wireless zones for trade shows. One drawback is that this router does not have the ability to disable the wireless function and work as a four port switch.
Not a happy experience 
2007-12-01
I bought this model about one year ago, and had very hard experience on it. Yes, it is compact and looks cute, but that's all. Because of the size, it comes with only an inner anntena. The signal is very poor and my Thinkpad always got discoonected in my bedroom, which is only 10 feet away from the router and there is no obivous obstacle between them. But my thinkpad works well in other wireless networks. Disconnections happened very often. I have three laptop in my home, two Thinkpads and one DELL, none of them can work well with the router, it was hard to get an IP when two laptops were working together. Now I'm using another router which is also made by Linksys, but it is very stable and I'm happy with the new one.
Crashes 2007-11-29
Works fine if you don't use WPA. As soon as I enabled WPA, it will crash every few days and require rebooting. Google it, I'm not the only one. (If you don't know what WPA is, learn - unless you don't mind people stealing your internet and passwords. Do not use WEP)
Now, what to do if you already have one? It seems to be the DHCP server that crashes. Here's a workaround: set all your IP's as static. I still can't believe linksys hasn't fixed this in a firmware upgrade.
No Range 
2007-10-14
I bought this a few months ago. It has no range whatsoever. It only really works in the room where it is placed. If I move rooms or stories within my house, I either get no signal or one that is weak and intermittan.
Don't waste your cash. 2007-10-04
I am deeply disappointed in this router. Its physical link is fine, but its wireless capabilities are horrible.
It doesn't have a long range. Two regular walls will kill the signal. But what really pissed me off is now quickly this router crashes and needs to be reset. The actual router doesn't crash, but the DHCP server does. Your laptop will take whole minutes trying to get an IP address, but eventually fails at obtaining one. No IP, no connection.
It will crash like this once every 2-3 days. Horrible compared to the other Linksys, Belkin, and sadly even Netgear and D-Link routers I have used which have uptimes in the weeks if not months.
If you just need a simple router that you don't mind restarting every 2-3 days, then I suggest getting a cheaper router. If you need something more, I suggest you spend a bit more and get a lot more value for your money.
In case you are wondering, my best router so far has been a Linksys WRT54GL with the custom Tomato firmware. Uptime close to a year with 4-5 wireless computers continuously flipping on and off line over the week
good coverage with a good price 
2008-07-14
the CD-based setup didn't work because it couldn't find out my connection maybe because it needs dialing, soI had to configure it myself but other than that everything was OK, maybe it's not that fast but till now it's stable.
Don't buy this! 2008-07-14
Having used many Linksys products for many years I have to say that this router is really crappy. Can't handle many wireless and wired connections at the same time and then freezes so you have to unplug and replug the power connector: Really annoying. It happens all the time. Save your many and frustations. Go buy another product, like the WRT54G (the non compact version) which has two antennas by the way.
Linksys Compact Wireless Router WRT54GC 2008-07-03
Router is working just fine. It did not come alive right out of the box using the provided CD-rom instructions and set up software. My more computer literate son-in-law was needed to do his magic.
Low lifespan 2008-06-06
Worked for about a year for me. Range was low without any separate antenna. Range is average with antenna. Interface is pretty simple for networking VPN and games.
Compact Router is a Good Value! 2008-02-13
I chose this Linksys router because of past experience with their products. In my opinion, they offer a good product for a modest price.
The Linksys WRT54GC is a compact router that is a good value for your money. It meets a need in my work that I have for a small router that easily fits in my laptop bag for travel.
The router is wireless and has excellent range using the built-in antenna. The router has capability for an external antenna (sold separately.) It has four wired ports for connection to any wired network devices. The wireless is easily secured using WEP or MAC address authentication.
All in all, if you have a need for a small portable router that is inexpensive, but has capabilities found in much more expensive units, I strongly recommend this one.
