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    Is it OK to buy a refurbished Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless G Router

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by imar3l, Dec 1, 2008.

  1. imar3l

    imar3l Notebook Evangelist

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    imar3l, Dec 1, 2008
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's probably ok to get it, as the buyer reviews are 3/4 positive (i.e., 1 negative and 3 positive).

    The only thing to make sure you pay attention to is, it was returned to the manufacturer for a reason, and that reason might have been that it wasn't working properly to begin with because it's a lemon, so you'll need to pay careful attention to it during that precious 30-day return window, and it would probably be advisable to return it if it gives you any trouble whatsoever, no matter how small.
     
    Shyster1, Dec 1, 2008
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    I have had a WRT54G (the original version 1) running since it first came out. No problems, so i would say go for it.
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 1, 2008
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    It looks good to me for $25, it also has WPA2.
     
    Wirelessman, Dec 1, 2008
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    $25 isnt really a big gamble though you make sure you inspect it well.
     
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    imar3l, Dec 1, 2008
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