linksysinfo
join:2005-03-14
UK
1 edit | WRT54G v5 Warning
NO 3rd Party Firmware exists for this model. the problem is the amount of RAM (2/8Mb) and the OS is VxWorks and not Linux.
If you want to use 3rd Party Firmwares, DO NOT BUY A WRT54G v5
To find out which WRT54G you are buying look at the Serial number on the box or the Unit itself.
There are serveral versions of the WRT54G, different powersupplies, chipsets, features, though all based on similar firmware.
To find out which model you have please go by the Serial Number of your WRT54G.
This is the only true way of finding out what one you have.
Known serial numbers (first 4 characters) vs versions / Chipsets:
CDF0 = WRT54G v1.0 / ADM6996L Chipset
CDF1 = WRT54G v1.0 / ADM6996L Chipset
CDF2 = WRT54G v1.1 / ADM6996L Chipset
CDF3 = WRT54G v1.1 / ADM6996L Chipset
CDF5 = WRT54G v2.0 / ADM6996L Chipset
CDF7 = WRT54G v2.2 / BCM5325EKQM Chipset
CDF8 = WRT54G v3.0 / BCM5325EKQM Chipset
CDF9 = WRT53G v3.1 / BCM5325EKQM Chipset
CDFA = WRT54G v4.0 / BCM5352E Chipset
CDFB = WRT54G v5.0 / BCM5352EKPB Chipset --
upi have been warned  |
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Lanik
Lab-nik
Premium,ExMod 2002-03
join:2001-06-25
Bay Area | Thank you for the heads up I added it to the FAQ.
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grcore
New and Improved
join:2003-12-06
usa | reply to linksysinfo
Looks like they may be continuinmg to support the development community with a new version, the WRT54GL (Linux).
Interesting... |
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pipdipchip
8 Megabits A Second
Premium
join:2003-12-04
Hanover, MN
| said by grcore  :Looks like they may be continuinmg to support the development community with a new version, the WRT54GL (Linux). Interesting... Where did you hear this?
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grcore
New and Improved
join:2003-12-06
usa
1 edit | reply to linksysinfo
linksys has a unit called the WRT54GL on their italian web site....
"Router Larga Banda Wireless 802.11g con Linux"
»www.linksys.it/products/prod_wir···p_rt.htm |
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Eko
Premium
join:2004-05-04
Slovenia
| said by grcore :linksys has a unit called the WRT54GL (Linux) on their italian web site.... ... but when you click on it, it goes to normal WRT54G. |
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koitsu
Premium
join:2002-07-16
Mountain View, CA
| reply to grcore
Except that the entire WRT54G* (G* = G and GS) series already runs Linux and has since day 1.
So, uh, yeah... Italy......
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grcore
New and Improved
join:2003-12-06
usa
| said by koitsu :Except that the entire WRT54G* (G* = G and GS) series already runs Linux and has since day
As far as I know, Linksys has never marketed a product using Linux as an advertised feature. It may be that due to the increased sales of the WRT series (the models that have 3rd party development firmwares), they wish to keep those sales going. Which only makes perfect sense.
Note, this is all speculation for now but it is the only explanation I can offer....
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MSN
join:2004-05-15
Osgoode, ON
| I did a Google on WRT54GL and it would seem that the WRT54GL is simply a WRT54GS with an ADSL modem built in...thus the "L".
/Eric
For example --> »www.geizhals.at/eu/a52893.html
also --> »www1.alternate.co.at/html/shop/p···=O1SL73& |
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Avenger20
Premium
join:2004-07-27
Belgium
| That site calls everything a DSL router, even the WRT54GS :
»www1.alternate.co.at/html/shop/p···=O1SL70&
According to linksys.it it is a "Wireless G Router With Linux". No idea what that means... We'll have to wait and see.
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will792
join:2003-11-18
Stamford, CT
| It is very possible that Linksys would regret the decision to switch from Linux to VxWorks for WRT54G(S) routers. The street price for WRT54G(S) router is consistently higher than for similar models from Netgear and D-Link. The only distinguishing factor was open source firmware and therefore third party versions.
If a new version of WRT54G is similar to Netgear RP614 the street price should reflect that. I see RP614 for ~$20 very often. |
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mb
join:2000-07-23
Washington, NJ | I'd bet their VxWorks license from Wind River costs more. Then again, the component integration on the new boards probably saves them more than that. |
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Innuendo
Premium
join:2002-12-20
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Sales figures are going to fall once the news of this gets out. The enthusiast demographic has been keeping the sales of these routers higher than what's normal.
Once the stock of the older revisions dry up then you're going to start seeing crazy bidding on eBay for these things.
This should give a kick in the pants, though, to third-party development on non-Linksys Linux-based routers, though. |
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jamesn
join:2002-11-25
Hamburg, IA
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I received this after contacting Linksys Sales:
James,
Actually, the Linux version is still in production for companies and
people such as yourself. The model number is WRT54GL.
Tyler
...I'd estimate around 2-3 weeks for this router to be available through
distribution (Ingram Micro, Tech Data or D&H). Also, check with our
customer service team to see if they can swap out a version 5 WRT54G for
a previous version.
Tyler |
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Free2fly wLinksys
@195.246.x.x | reply to linksysinfo
Dear friends,
Truth is that WRT54G v5 isn´t Linux any more, but Linksys lounched new product WRT54GL, wich has all features of WRT54G v4...including Linux.
And it works BRILLIANT. For same price!
Linksys rocks! |
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Innuendo
Premium
join:2002-12-20
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I have to commend Linksys for such a move, but it would have been more logical to leave things as is regarding Linux and model numbers. It's very confusing doing it the way they did.
The VxWorks model should have been the one assigned a new model number. |
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cowboy
So Much For Subtlety
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join:2000-03-14
Morgan Hill, CA
 ·Covad Communications
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| said by Innuendo :I have to commend Linksys for such a move, but it would have been more logical to leave things as is regarding Linux and model numbers. It's very confusing doing it the way they did. I'll second both thoughts - but... I'll wager this was
done on purpose !
The VxWorks model should have been the one assigned a new model number.
However, now they have a way to quantify what share of the market is buying because of the Linux support!
Had they given the VxWorks model a new number, then it'd be harder to tell if recomendations/buys came directly from Linux support
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Doc Caliban
@com.b
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I just spoke with a sales rep at Linksys and he said that they are creating a new SKU to separate the V4 and V5 into separate products and will continue to sell both.
Now the problem is to get newegg to go look on the shelf and tell me what they're going to send me if I order one! |
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bwarden
join:2001-08-02
Hillsboro, OR
| reply to jamesn
said by jamesn :Also, check with our
customer service team to see if they can swap out a version 5 WRT54G for
a previous version. Has anyone actually gotten anywhere with an exchange of the WRT54Gv5? |
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jsolo1
Premium
join:2001-07-01
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FWIW, places that don't sell large volumes of routers still have the v4 models around.
IE, walmart, office depot, samsclub, etc.
All the other big stores around here (chicago burbs) have already depleted their old v4 inventory.
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