good ddwrt router Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
Pros: Works with DDWRT
USB connectivity for external storage
removable antenna
standard firmware has many pluses
Cons: asus firmware layout could use some work but functionality is great
Other Thoughts: This router works great with DDWRT v24 firmware. Good replacement for buffalo WHR-G54
[Asus WL-520gU Wireless Router IEEE 802.11b/g up to 125Mbps 4-Port W/ USB Print Server review by N/A can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 10.0  |
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| Reviewed by: | N/A | | Review Date: | 01/06/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review |  |  |
100% (3 of 3) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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. Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: DD-WRT builds v.24 RC5 and later run on this router. (That "RC" means "release candidate" - I did find a couple of bugs and rough edges, though no showstoppers.) It is the lowest-price router I could find with the 240 MHz Broadcom 5354 chipset, 16 MB RAM, and 4 MB flash - which is a great spec to support a standard DD-WRT install, and a much ...
[Asus WL-520gU Wireless Router IEEE 802.11b/g up to 125Mbps 4-Port W/ USB Print Server review by N/A can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 8.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | N/A | | Review Date: | 01/21/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (2 of 2) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Great DD-WRT router Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: less than 1 day
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Good wireless & wired speeds, DD-WRT compatible, USB port, external antenna.
Cons: Antenna isn't the greatest, Asus firmware is horrible.
Other Thoughts: I would highly recommend reading all of the documentation on flashing this router, it took me sometime and I almost bricked the router. I would also no...
[Asus WL-520gU Wireless Router IEEE 802.11b/g up to 125Mbps 4-Port W/ USB Print Server review by Bobby can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Bobby | | Review Date: | 01/11/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (2 of 2) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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solid so far + easy dd-wrt flash Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Relatively easy to flash with dd-wrt
great price
good signal strength and sensitivity
- I used these to do a 3 way point to point system between concrete houses about 600 feet apart from each other (using cantennas on the two recieve points) They were easy to flash and have been very reliable so far
Cons: No cons so ...
[Asus WL-520gU Wireless Router IEEE 802.11b/g up to 125Mbps 4-Port W/ USB Print Server review by Diarmuid can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 8.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Diarmuid | | Review Date: | 09/19/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (2 of 2) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Firmware Adventure Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Good inexpensive router, USB port, supports DD-WRT...
I had a bit of an adventure finding a build of DDWRT with USB support. After several failed attempts at using the JFFS/telnet route, I finally found a custom build.
Too small flash for mega builds, I think I wound up using CaScAdE's build from the forums.
Cons:
[Asus WL-520gU Wireless Router IEEE 802.11b/g up to 125Mbps 4-Port W/ USB Print Server review by Joel can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 8.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Joel | | Review Date: | 09/30/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
66% (2 of 3) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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USB Port is NOT for HD! Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: less than 1 day
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Works as it should, as a wireless router. Network printing only works on certain printer models. You might want to double check with Asus's site for their list.
Cons: USB port is not for HDs or usb sticks...its ONLY for network printing.
Other Thoughts: I haven't tried DD-WRT but from what I searched thi...
[Asus WL-520gU Wireless Router IEEE 802.11b/g up to 125Mbps 4-Port W/ USB Print Server review by Henry can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 6.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Henry | | Review Date: | 05/13/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (1 of 1) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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No manual included Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Great price for what it is and does. Previous D-Link had a loose screw ...no literally a loose screw inside shorted something out. This one is built much better.
Cons: No user manual included. D-link worked 1-2-3, Asus not so much. Had to go to the website after I was ready to chuck this in the can because I wasn't getting anyw...
[Asus WL-520gU Wireless Router IEEE 802.11b/g up to 125Mbps 4-Port W/ USB Print Server review by N/A can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 8.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | N/A | | Review Date: | 02/01/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (1 of 1) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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SLOooow Wireless Tech Level: average
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Wired connection speed is great; easy setup; looks good;
Cons: Wireless connection speed is about the same as dial-up. This turn into a downgrade from my Linksys Wireless-B instead of an upgrade.
Other Thoughts: I'm sure it will work faster with a ASUS wireless adapter but I don't own one. The in...
[Asus WL-520gU Wireless Router IEEE 802.11b/g up to 125Mbps 4-Port W/ USB Print Server review by N/A can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 4.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | N/A | | Review Date: | 09/08/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
25% (1 of 4) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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. Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: fantastic router. I immediately loaded DD-WRT on it as soon as i got it. Im using it as a repeater and it works great. It has a removable antenna which i've removed and connected the router to an high gain antenna and amplifier.
Cons: none at all
[Asus WL-520gU Wireless Router IEEE 802.11b/g up to 125Mbps 4-Port W/ USB Print Server review by N/A can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | N/A | | Review Date: | 07/03/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (1 of 1) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Exactly what I wanted Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: I was looking for a cheap router to install DD-WRT on to. Buffalo is out of the US market for the time being, so this fit the bill. Installing DD-WRT went without a hitch, and it functions perfectly.
-The power brick is more than manageable.
-Compatible with a third party antenna I bought a while back, unlike my WRT54Gv5.
Cons: The def...
[Asus WL-520gU Wireless Router IEEE 802.11b/g up to 125Mbps 4-Port W/ USB Print Server review by Stu L Tissimus can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Stu L Tissimus | | Review Date: | 08/28/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (1 of 1) Users Found This Review Helpful |