Linksys WRT54G - Manual
The Linksys WRT54G series is a family of consumer-grade wireless routers known for pioneering open-source firmware adoption in home networking. This hardware spans multiple revisions, offering varying CPU speeds, RAM capacities, and flash storage tailored to 802.11g standards while balancing performance with cost efficiency. The documentation highlights its role as a foundational device for third-party firmware projects, emphasizing customization over proprietary features. Key topics include hardware specifications, compatibility with alternative software stacks, and practical considerations like antenna configurations and overclocking potential.
Table of Contents:
- Page 1 – Linksys WRT54G Series Overview and Structure
- Page 2 – Technical Specifications for Router Models
- Page 3 – Router Model Specifications and Performance
- Page 4 – Router Version Specifications and Firmware Projects
- Page 5 – Hardware Performance Tuning and Compatibility
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Linksys WRT54G series
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Linksys WRT54G
(and variants
WRT54GS
,
WRT54GL
, and
WRTSL54GS
) is a Wi-Fi capable residential gateway from Linksys. The
device is capable of sharing Internet connections amongst several computers via 802.3 Ethernet and 802.11b/g wireless data links.
The WRT54G is notable for being the first consumer-level network device that had its firmware source code released to satisfy the
obligations of the GNU GPL. This allows programmers to modify the firmware to change or add functionality to the device. Several
third-party firmware projects provide the public with enhanced firmware for the WRT54G.
See Third party firmware projects.
This
product has been known to be well suited for small businesses.
The WRT54G is also quite notable for being a piece of networking equipment that even novice home computer u sers understand and use each day. The WRT54G can be thought of
as bridging the gap between high-end commercial networking and the now-booming home networking.
Contents
1 Hardware and revisions
1.1 WRT54G
1.2 WRT54GS
1.3 WRT54GL
1.4 WRTSL54GS
1.5 WRT54GX
1.6 WRT54GP2
1.7 WRT54GX2
1.8 WRT54GX4
1.9 WRT51AB
1.10 WRT55AG
1.11 WTR54GS
1.12 WRT54GC
1.13 WRT54G3G Mobile Broadband router
1.14 WRT54G-TM
2 Third-party firmware projects
3 Hardware versions affect firmware compatibility
4 CPU
5 Performance
6 References
7 See also
8 External links
Hardware and revisions
Linksys WRT54G version 3.1
Linksys WRT54G version 1.0
Linksys WRT54GS version 1.1
Linksys WRT54GX version 2
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About this manual
- Brand
- Linksys
- Model
- WRT54G
- Document type
- Manual
- Language(s)
- English
- Pages
- 6
- File size
- 70.4 KB
- Format
Summary
Overview of the Linksys WRT54G series, including hardware revisions, third-party firmware options, performance metrics, and references.
Detailed specifications for router models including WRT54G, WRT54GS, and WRT54GL, detailing CPU speed, RAM, flash memory, serial numbers, chipsets, and hardware changes.
Specifications for various Linksys models such as WRTSL54GS, WRT54GX, and others, covering CPU speed, RAM, flash memory, S/N prefix, antenna count, chipsets, firmware capabilities, and 802.11g performance claims.
