Overview

Linksys WRT54GL 54Mbps Broadband Wireless-G Linux Router

Carrying on the Linux heritage for enthusiasts is the WRT54GL, a device with essentially the same Linux kernel, 200MHz processor as the old WRT54G v4

The Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to the network. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices. Connect four PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router function within the Linksys WRT54GL ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed broadband connection.

To protect your data and privacy, the Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router can encrypt all wireless transmissions. The Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has NAT technology to protect against Internet intruders, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.

With the Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games with the flexibility, speed, and security you need!

Product Highlights

• All-in-one Internet-sharing Router, 4-port Switch, and Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point
• Wireless data rates up to 54Mbps - 5 times faster than Wireless-B (802.11b)
• Compatibility with 802.11g and 802.11b (2.4GHz) standards
• Shares a single Internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired and Wireless-G clients
• Advanced security: Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA), wireless MAC address filtering, powerful SPI firewall
• Access your corporate network remotely through Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
• Enhanced Internet Security Management Functions including Internet Access Policies with Time Schedules
• Setup wizard for easy installation

Routing Features

• Internet Protocols : PPPoE
• Static routing and Dynamic Routing with RIP v1 and v2
• DHCP Server
• Configurable MTU Size
• Mac Address Cloning
• Dynamic DNS
  - DynDSN.org
  - TZO.com

Wireless Features -

• Confirms to IEEE 11Mb/s 802.11b specification
  - Frequency band : 2.4GHz
  - Modulation : Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
  - Non Overlapping Channels : 3
• Confirms to IEEE 54Mb/s 802.11g specification
  - Frequency band : 2.4GHz
  - Modulation : Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
  - Non Overlapping Channels : 3
• Data rates of wireless : 54Mbps (Fallback to 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps, Automatic Rate Selection)
• Operating Modes : Infrastructure
• Disable Wireless
• Operating Channel 1 - 13
• Wireless Mode : g and b, g only or b only
• Wireless Access Point Security
  Encryption
  - 128-bit WPA-PSK
  - 128-bit WPA-802.1x
  - 128-bit WEP
  Authentication
  - Open System and Shared Key
  - 802.1x
  Access Control
  - MAC Address Control

Firewall and Security Features -

• Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall
  - Filter on destination port values
• Content Filtering
  - Keyword and URL blocking
  - Trusted IP access
  - Time scheduling

VPN (Virtual Private Network) Features -

• Single-session Virtual Private Network (VPN) Pass-through (IPSec, L2TP), PPTP

NAT (Network Address Translation) Features -

• Many-to-One (NAT)
• Non-NAT (Full Routing)

Applications & Gaming Features -

• Port Triggering
• Port Forwarding
• UPnP Support
• Single DMZ Support

Management Features

• Web Based Interface
  - Installation Wizard
• System performance and status monitoring
• Remote Management via Web services
  - Change Port number

LAN Ports -

• 4 Port 10/100 Ethernet switch
  - Auto Sensing
  - Auto Uplink
  - Half/Full Duplex Support

WAN Ports -

• RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet Port

System Requirements

• Broadband (cable, DSL) Internet service and modem with Ethernet connection
• 2.4 GHz wireless adapter or Ethernet adapter and cable for each computer
• Windows® 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Mac® OS, NetWare®, UNIX®, or Linux®
• Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape® 4.7 or higher

Manufactures Warranty

• 3 Years

Package Contents

• Linksys WRT54G 54Mbps Wireless-G Broadband Router
• UK external power adaptor
• CD-ROM with User Guide
• Quick Installation Guide
• 2m Ethernet cable