Linksys announces wireless-G router

MUMBAI, INDIA: Linksys announced the new wireless-G broadband router WRT54G2—the successor of Linksys by CiscoWRT54G router.

The new router features the same sleek industrial design as sported by the recent Ultra RangePlus family of wireless-N routers (WRT160N and WRT310N).

The wireless-G broadband router WRT54G2 features the new slim and curved profile that has graced the Linksys by Cisco WRT160N and WRT310N routers.

This emphasis on design is not just a statement on form, but also an evolution of the functional aspects of the router.

The new design features an internal antenna technology, which integrates the antenna into the router body without compromising signal coverage.

"The Linksys by Cisco WRT54G wireless-G broadband router is an iconic product in home networking. We have taken that high benchmark and improved further upon its performance, ease-of-use and updated it with our latest industrial design. The result is the WRT54G2, and we believe this router will continue to be a hallmark of the home networking environment, like its predecessors," said Sanjeev Gupta, channel director, Linksys Asia-Pacific.

Besides the new design, the WRT54G2 is shipped with the Linksys EasyLink Advisor (LELA) application, which is a technology advisor that makes life easier for the consumer.

LELA will automatically check for updates for all Linksys by Cisco products on the network, and can configure other connected devices and computers. The interface will help simplify set-up and maintenance of a home network.

Helping to keeping a network safe and secure can be configured with just one button on the WRT54G2. The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) feature is designed to help make securing wireless devices easier. Simply push the WPS button on the router and on another WPS-enabled wireless device to create an encrypted wireless connection between them.