On my second Linksys router, this one is a WRT54G. The first one was not a G, but it worked great for four years. I avoided the S intentionally, didn't need it and I think the standard model is more robust. I had a D-Link four years ago, but couldn't make it work with a Toshiba laptop with built-in wi-fi and the dealer who sold me both recommended that he swap it for a Linksys, which he did at no charge.

All my wireless cards are Linksys, only one failure in four years.

I do find that while the wizards work fine, there are often more recent versions of drivers on the Linksys site. Easy to download, and a required step in installation IMO.

Good point on security and changing the SSID. Make sure you change the ADMIN password as well, and hide the SSID after you change it.

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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White

Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue