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Linksys WRTP54G Wireless-G Broadband Router for Vonage Internet Phone Service

Linksys WRTP54G Wireless-G Broadband Router for Vonage Internet Phone Service

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Brand: Linksys
Category: CE

List Price: $129.99
Buy New: $49.00
You Save: $80.99 (62%)



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Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars 57 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 11.4 x 9.6 x 2.5

MPN: WRTP54G
Model: WRTP54G
UPC: 745883564903
EAN: 0745883564903
ASIN: B0009P657S

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • All-in-one Internet-sharing router, 4-port switch, and 54 Mbps Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point
  • Shares a single Internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired and Wireless-G and B devices
  • Two standard phone jacks enable feature-rich telephone service over your cable or DSL Internet connection
  • Supports two independent telephone numbers
  • High security: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), wireless MAC address filtering, powerful SPI firewall

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Use the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router at the center of your home-office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games, and Internet phone service!

The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really four devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect both screaming fast Wireless-G (802.11g at 54Mbps) and Wireless-B (802.11b at 11Mbps) devices to the network. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Connect four PCs directly, or attach more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. The Router function lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. The fourth function is the phone adapter which enables high-quality feature-rich telephone service through your high-speed connection even while you're surfing the Internet. There are two standard telephone jacks, each operating independently -- like having two phone lines. With Vonage Service, you'll get low domestic and international phone rates, Caller ID, Call Waiting, Voicemail, Call Forwarding, Distinctive Ring, and lots of other available special phone features. Choose any free local dialing US area code, regardless of where you live. Add a virtual phone number in any area code, or even a US-wide toll-free number. To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Broadband Router can encode all wireless transmissions with up to 128-bit encryption, and supports both Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and the industrial-strength wireless security of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, 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 configur


Customer Reviews:   Read 52 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars I Hope This Router Burns Forever   October 31, 2008
Robert (NC)
If you want a crappy product here ya go, this is the definition of it!
The phone service was laughable (such as when someone called when you were talking to someone else it would disconnect you. Sometimes you would sound like Barry White but only like 1% of the time. I personally found this funny when calling my friends.) The Wireless is horrendous if you want to anything else than E-mail or IM. Yet the wired speed wasn't bad, but neither is my modem... If you have to buy this router buy it for looks even though it's kinda ugly.

If your looking for a fast wireless hookup with great phone i'd reccomend the DIR-625 Router and the VTA-VR phone adapter. This combo gives you crystal clear phone calls and amazing wireless gaming capability.



1 out of 5 stars Most of the negatives have already been stated!   August 3, 2008
Jeremy Morton
I had this router for ~2 years. Thankfully it finally died in a power outage we had. The concept is great and the outside appearance is good as well. The functionality left a lot to be desired.

I have used Vonage since 2005 and have been more than happy with them. The service is great and the price is right. This Linksys router would occassionally go out or drop all of the wireless connections when I received a phone call. This was a pain because I have to use a VPN system for my work laptop.

I went a different route now and it seems to be more robust. I bought the cheap D-Link hardwired Vonage box and the Linksys WRT54GS wireless router. It adds an additional piece of hardware, but so far it seems to work much better.



5 out of 5 stars Works perfectly for us   June 30, 2008
Mr. Real (NH)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I was browsing around when I ran across this router that I've been using for 3+ years. I was stunned at it's user rating. I have never had ANY issues with it. It works perfectly wirelessly with 2 computers, the phone connection has never been a problem. And I've had no issues faxing. I have a great wireless range. I've been outside with my laptop and used the internet up to 150 feet away with no problem. Setting up for basic use or advanced security settings is simple to fairly simple. The only reason I may replace it is so we can upgrade to a wireless N router. And that may be turn out to be a mistake, since we've never had problems with this router. We've even moved from a Comcast area to a Metrocast Cablevision area. So no issues with either broadband provider. As I've said, it's been flawless. For what it's worth, those are my two cents about this router.

9/22/08 UPDATE
Have upgraded to a Netgear Wireless "N". Am still using Linksys router though. I kept the router since my Vonage needs it. But to keep the linksys wireless G from interfering with my N, I shut the linksys' wireless signal off. And by plugging a network cable from the linksys to the netgear... I still have my vonage! Happy Networking!



1 out of 5 stars stay away from vonage   June 19, 2008
Fun Guy (Orlandizzle, floridizzle)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I would rather use Morse code than Vonage.
I dont care which router you buy from Vonage, you will certainly regret it. I have had Vonage for about 4 years now and once a year no matter what, your router will go bad and you will have to get on the phone with these people. The customer service could no be any worse. My router stopped working again for about the 5th time since i started the service. Today I was on the phone for more than an hour and the rep told me that if I had any more problems that they would not be able to replace my router again. Please keep in mind that they have never replaced a router for free since the very first year. I have never, never been so frustrated in my life with any other customer service. Not to mention the fact that my phone will be down for about 7 days while I wait for my new equipment. The service is so bad, that the last time this happened I didnt even bother calling customer service until I know I had about 1.5 hrs free to deal with them. Trust me, it is not worth it in my opinion. As soon as I get this new eqipment, i will throw it on ebay and go back to my old hardline service. Even if you see good reviews on here, I can assure you that those people are new to the service and have not had to deal with them on the phone yet. Buyer beware, buy at your own risk.



1 out of 5 stars Worthless junk and now...Vonage does not support   April 23, 2008
Bruce A. Ades (Carrollton, TX United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

It's a pity Amazon does not have zero to negative 5 stars!

I am one of the first Vonage clients (5 years now), and have always had a multi-computer wired + wireless network. Originally, I used the Linksys WRT54G with signal booster hooked through Vonage's PAP2. The PAP2 failed, and Vonage replaced it with an RTP300. The RTP300 was never supported by Linksys or Vonage. It failed twice in a year. Next up was the current subject: WRTP54G-VR. It has now failed twice. AGAIN, unsuppported by both Vonage and Linksys. If you go to their websites, you will not even find this item listed. Vonage also due to their continuing cash and legal probelms NO LONGER CARRIES any multi port routers. I had to buy a DLink VWR (also not listed by DLINK) and a Motorola 2542 (ditto Motorola) through Amazon and eBay, respectively, or face the horrible prospect of switch phone carriers. Linksys used to build great products. Do not know what happened, but it is awful now and customer service (oxymoron) is worse. After 3 straight hours on the phone, bumped from one tech to another (with 15 to 30 minute wait times), no resolution - except to send me a replacement under warranty.

I'm going to sell it on eBay or Amazon when I get it. I am done with Linksys - another once respected company outsourcing (and we consiumers paying for) junk (how appropriate - as in a junk is a rat infested Chinese intercoastal barge) from China.


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