Linksys WRT54G access point

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The Linksys WRT54G access point is a legendary device. It allows the connection onto its network via both wires (4 RJ45 sockets) and wireless (802.11b/g). You can connect to a broadband router via the uplink or onto another access point if you're forming a bigger network. Costing about 50 pounds, it's become the base unit for many community networks because Linksys opened up the source code, allowing various hacker communities to hack away and create their own versions of the OS. Open WRT, DD-WRT, and freifunk are a few to try. This means that the humble 50 pound box has been extended to work in a similar manner to many proprietary units ten times its price. If you're looking to build a community network and want to get right in and change parameters, add custom firmware, creating a mesh - this box is for you. We've set up networks where these boxes have been outside in plastic or metal casings in all weathers, supporting 50-100 people for five years or more.

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