LinkSys W/Less Router + Laptop PCMCIA Card £39.99p - PC World (merged)

mutley_UK

Can someone tell me if it can be used with telewest broadband, and can it be attached to a wired router .
Thanks

wiraone

Yes, the router is compatible with NTL & Telewest.

gromituk

dc2447 wrote:

I don't understand how this can work. The device is 54G which means it has a maximum of 54 Mb/sec - don't see how an OS could change the theoretical maximum throughput.

The maximum throughput is actually greater than 54 Mb/sec because of some proprietary additional capability it has (which will only be available if you are using Linksys equipment only). It is likely that there is no Linux driver provided, and the open-source ones are not able to support this proprietary extension. It is possible, though, that you will be able to use it under ndiswrapper in Linux, because this provides Windows driver interfaces to allow the Windows driver to be used. I don't know the situation with Macs.

CashBash

I think a better option is available at Currys over the weekend.

You can see the one on offer (Speed 125) on their website (https://www.currys.co.uk). On the main page, click where it says Mega Offers...Bank Holiday Brochure and navigate to page 7.

buggu

CashBash wrote:

I think a better option is available at Currys over the weekend.

You can see the one on offer (Speed 125) on their website (https://www.currys.co.uk). On the main page, click where it says Mega Offers...Bank Holiday Brochure and navigate to page 7.

Its seems they are showing the picture for the LINKSYS WAG54GS & WAG54GS kit yet stating the code for the above offer. i think they used the wrong picture since that kit is on at a higher price.

Dont think it matters since both 125g routers.

wiraone

WAG54GS is an ADSL modem/router/WIFI, if you in need of WAG54GS combo, guess just bring the catalogue with you and try to haggle the price (since WAG54GS is much more expensive than the WRT54GS one) .. but checking the product code, it goes to show the WRT54GS instead .. worth a try though.

Hintza

I picked up the WAG54GS and USB Adapter today but was £64.99. Ah well!!

watson26

This deal is also available in Dixons too where I had a wander in today

I bought the £49.99 deal as i'm on telewest but the BT line version (ADSL router and adapter) is £64.99

dvoodoo

This router is by far the best Cable ready router IMO. Especially once you get rid of the factor firmware and install the Sveasoft version with stacks of extra functionality.

wiraone

dvoodoo wrote:

This router is by far the best Cable ready router IMO. Especially once you get rid of the factor firmware and install the Sveasoft version with stacks of extra functionality.

I will suggest against installing Sveasoft firmware, instead, use HyperWRT's Thibro14 (https://www.thibor.co.uk). You need to pay subscription for Sveasoft and it has taken out the GPL clause from their code. But if you want the features that Sveasoft has to offer, check the DD-WRT firmware instead. More information can be found at https://www.linksysinfo.org.