again ... a direct hit

That may be childish, but it is much difficult for me to separate myself from the Linksys WRT54GS-EU Router. the funny blue plastic part for me was the perfect combination of logical operation and at the same time a vast range of expert settings that are not necessary, but if required to be set as desired.

because of the conversion to DSL 16000 would in any case at least one new DSL modem has become necessary, this Linksys combination cost only 20 euros more than my favorite router, so I grabbed at this current successor to.

In fact, the browser admin interface is very similar, but this time the factory completely in German. the device is more silver than blue, and much smaller, it makes sense to hang on a wall at.

Unlike other devices that I have used during the unexpectedly complicated setting up my new DSL connection, has the Linksys router and a continuously updated status window and above all sufficient ports. in addition to the usual high-performance Wi-Fi are 4 LAN ports free, I needed at least 2 (PC + network hard drive), an extension is possible.

everything summarized again: The device has an ADSL2 + modem, ready for DSL 16000, as well as lower bandwidth can also be controlled. the router functions are just as extensive as in the acclaimed only routers from Linksys previously.

The unit has a great wireless performance and connections for four additional LAN connections (print server, PC, network hard drives etc.)

what is negative? the supplied cables are too short, since my tel connection and therefore also the DSL splitter in the hallway, but it is PC in the living room, but in between I want a cable connection, as is naturally a corner faster than radio transmission.

otherwise: amazingly simple, as usual. all the problems that I had with DSL 16000, a) were due to obvious hiccups at the T-Com and b) an ancient splitter, which has never been replaced since DSL 2000 (it please think). the current rates for down- / upload and ping results are underwhelming for a 5th floor in the old building.

Here someone brand loyalty has earned.