Narrowing down my wireless router/ap selection! Linksys... ?

So far I'm looking at the Linksys WRT54GX and WRT54GX4 routers as well as the WAP54GX access point.

I like the idea of an AP since it is easier to add to a network. But can anyone give me any reason to take any one of these over the other? Also would someone care to clear up the security specs for me? It's been a while since I last caught up with wifi security and since then a few updates have been implemented.

BTW I checked the faq sticky and a few security keywords where not found.

SPECS:
Model Number WRT54GX
Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada)
13 Channels (Europe)
Ports/Buttons Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port
LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports
One Power Port
One Reset Button
Cabling Type UTP CAT 5
LEDs Power, DMZ, Wireless, Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4), Internet
RF Power Output 18 dBm for Wireless-B/17 dBm for Wireless-G
UPnP able/cert Cert
Security Features Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall
Wireless Security TKIP, AES, 802.1x, WEP, Wireless MAC Filtering


Model Number WRT54GX4
Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada)
13 Channels (Europe)
Ports/Buttons Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port
LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports
One Power Port
One Reset Button
Cabling Type UTP CAT 5
LEDs Power, DMZ, Wireless, Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4), Internet
RF Power Output 18 dBm for Wireless-B/17 dBm for Wireless-G
UPnP able/cert Able
Security Features Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall
Wireless Security WPA, WPA2, 802.1x, WEP, and Wireless MAC Filtering


Model Number WAP54GX
Standards IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u
Ports Ethernet, Power
Buttons Reset
Cabling Type UTP CAT 5
LEDs Power, Ethernet, Wireless
Transmit Power 802.11g: Typ. 19dBm @ Normal Temp Range
802.11b: Typ:19dBm @ Normal Temp Range
Security features WPA/WPA2, WEP Encryption, MAC Filtering, SSID
Broadcast enable/disable
WEP key bits 64, 128

 

uh, the WPA security is far better than the WEP by my understanding, so unless the first one has it, nix it. I went with a wireless router to add into my exiting wired network instead of an access point, because I can use it when I move out or whatever. Basically it gives you more flexibility.

http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin...3NlYXJjaF90ZXh0PXBvcnQgMTEz&p_li=&p_topview=1

^ that is the linksys-approved way to connect two routers together. basically you disable the internal DHCP server on the wireless router and hook the exisiting wired network into the LAN side of the new router.

 

What would you like me to add to my guide since you didnt find it helpful?

 

TKIP and AES for example.

 

So go with the WRT54GX4?

 

Anything else you would like me to add to the guide??

 

I would, yes.

 

Note sure. But if I run into anything while setting up my WRT54GX4 when I get it, I will be sure to let you know!

 

Ok thanks alexjl, i appreciate it!