Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router - $49.99 Shipped AR - Buy.com

[GottaDEAL]

<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=RjWYtCqO0*M&offerid=28707&type=2&subid=0&url=retail/product.asp?sku=10336386" target="_blank"><img src="http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/prod_images/386/10336386.jpg" border="0"></a><br /><br />Buy.com has the very popular Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router for a low $49.99 after $10 mail-in rebate. Free shipping included as well. <a href="http://www.broadbandreports.com/shownews/38267">Hack it</a> with the latest third-party firmware.<br /><br />Wireless-G is the upcoming 54Mbps wireless networking standard that's almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country — but since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices can also interoperate with existing 11Mbps Wireless-B equipment. Since both standards are built in, you can protect your investment in existing 802.11b infrastructure, and migrate to the new screaming fast Wireless-G standard as your needs grow.<br /><br /><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=RjWYtCqO0*M&offerid=28707&type=2&subid=0&url=retail/product.asp?sku=10336386" target="_blank">Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router - $49.99 Shipped AR - Buy.com</a><br /><br /><b>Discuss the deal in this thread.</b>

[ActuaryTm]

<a href="http://www.broadbandreports.com/shownews/38267">Hack it</a> with the latest third-party firmware.

Was planning on posting this information after sighting the topic. Beaten by the thorough GottaDeal "user".

 

Excellent router, especially when coupled with any of the number of third party firmwares.

 

GS model is an additional $20 for those seeking such (link on picture below):

 

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[Brad]

Yeah, that GottaDeal "user" doesn't miss a beat.

[ActuaryTm]

Yeah, that GottaDeal "user" doesn't miss a beat.

For a bot, certainly.

 

Must be based on a verbose mod of the Jokersmoker bot.

[RossMAN]

How is this different from the GS model and is it worth the extra $20?

[i-bystander]

How is this different from the GS model and is it worth the extra $20?

Scott should be along shortly...

[ActuaryTm]

How is this different from the GS model

Likely more than you wish to know.

 

Depends greatly on the which version of the G and GS are being compared. Some models have more total RAM than others. One very nice feature of the GS is the larger flash memory size (8MB v 4MB), which may play a role in later firmware (does not make much difference at this present, however).

and is it worth the extra $20?

If you plan to make use of SpeedBooster, perhaps. Or want the latest and greatest bleeding edge.

 

Personally own the 54G, and find it extremely reliable and useful - especially in client/WDS mode.

[Scott]

Scott should be along shortly...

Did I hear someone say my name?

 

hehe... It is good to know that people recognize me.

 

First, the best place to check out some 3rd part firmwares is over at http://www.linksysinfo.org . They have links to many of the latestest firmwares as well as a helpful forum.

 

The differences between the G and the GS models have already been pointed out. The GS does offer more ram and the ability to use SpeedBooster. SpeedBoost will only work if you have a compatible NIC on the receiving end.

 

The extra ram in the GS "may" allow it to be upgraded further in the future.

 

I currently have mine hacked with the HyperWRT and I love the signal booster.