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ASUS WL-520gC IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g 125 HSM Wireless Router / DD-WRT Open Source support - Retail

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ASUS WL-520gC 125 HSM Wireless Router / DD-WRT Open Source support - Retail
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Total Reviews: 51

white Reviewed By: on 11/13/2009
Rating + 1
Tech Level Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: work fine at first
Cons: 1need to install its software to setup
2fail to work after 3 days
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doesn't work

white Reviewed By: won't buy asus again on 11/4/2009
Rating + 1
Tech Level Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Looks nice.
I bought it from Newegg, so the RMA process kept me from getting irate about this unit's non-performance.
Cons: The original firmware on this device is useless.
It won't work right out of the box.
RMA
It appears that Asus is doing their best to support the open source community with this unit since the only way to make it work is to use 3rd party firmware.
Other Thoughts: I was looking for a plug and play wireless router, this isn't it.
I wasn't looking for something that requires 3rd party firmware to do its job. I replaced this with one that is ready to go right out of the box.
For me, this unit isn't worth the time (time = money) I spent trying to get it to work.
I can't call it DOA, but I would feel better if it was. The thing turns on and I can address it fine to change the settings, but if any of the settings are changed, like simply activating encryption, it won't access the internet.
Maybe this is the Asus way to greater online security; just don't get online.
When they say "DD-WRT open source support" what they seem to mean is "It won't work unless you use DD-WRT".
Because the original firmware on this thing is a joke.
Manufacturer Response:Dear Valued Customer,

We are sorry for this inconvenience. Please contact our Technical Support Department at http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx so that we may get more details about your configuration and assist you in resolving these issues you are experiencing.

Best Regards,

ASUS Support Team

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Solid and Cheap

white Reviewed By: Josh on 11/2/2009
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Works with dd-wrt micro build
Cons: No complaints, it just works
Other Thoughts: Have to downgrade firmware to install dd-wrt. Find version 2.0.0.8, rename the file to a version # higher than your current, and install it via the web interface. After that, just throw dd-wrt micro build at the web interface's firmware upgrade page and voila.

Sometimes when you hook it up for the very first time out of the box, it won't set itself up as the default 192.168.1.1 that it says it does. Using the setup cd, as much as I hate installing random software on my computer, works the kinks out in about 2 minutes. Had to do this with 2 out of the 3 I bought.
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Model
Brand ASUS
Model WL-520gC
Spec
Standards IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g
Network Protocols Support UPnP, DHCP, DNS Proxy, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Trigger, Virtual Server, Virtual DMZ, VPN Pass-Through, WDS
Security WEP, WPA, WPA2
WPA/WPA2 WPA2
Ports 1 x 10/100M WAN; 4 x 10/100M LAN
LEDs Power x 1, AIR x 1, WAN x 1, LAN x 4
Wireless Data Rates Up to 125Mbps
Frequency Band 2.4GHz - 2.5GHz
Antenna External Antenna
Channels 11 CH (US, Canada), 13 CH (ETSI), 14 CH (Japan)
Interface Ethernet Port
VPN support IPSec, L2TP, and PPTP VPN pass-through
Power Input WL-520GC: DC Input: +9V with max 1A current
Note: Use only the adapter included in the package. Using other adapters may damage the device.
Wireless Adapter included No
Dimensions 6.5" x 4.6" x 1.2"
Weight 0.58 lbs.
Temperature 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F)
Humidity 50~90%
Features
Features Support DD-WRT Open source code

Wi-Fi Enhancement:
BroadRange delivers 300% more signal coverage than standard 802.11g
125 High Speed Mode(HSM) technology enables 135% faster transfer speed when compared to standard 11g product

EZSetup Button:
Automatically SSID and WEP or WPA configuration

Quality of Service:
WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia)
Packaging
Package Contents WL-520gC
RJ45 Cable
Power Adapter
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 1 year limited
Labor 1 year limited
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