What to do with retired Linksys WRT54GL?

[Bob Waltenspiel]

I actually have three of them that are no longer in service.

What interesting things can I do with them?

 

[FattysGoneWild]

Donate? Those are ancient now.

 

[TheManFromUncle]

Install DD-WRT on them and learn new things.

 

[CaptainSTX]

Install DD-WRT on them and learn new things.

Turn off the radios and DHCP server and use them as switches where fast Ethernet is all that's needed. I use them in media cabinets where I need multiple Ethernet connections for TV, radios, Rokus, etc.

 

[sfx2000]

These still have value - Linksys still sells the WRT54GL new...

Many find their way into industrial applications where they're tightly integrated into vertical solutions.

Before tossing them into the eWaste/recycle bin, I would suggest putting them on eBay.

 

[hggomes]

Use it as a wireless repeater.

 

[pege63]

Connect the printer to it.

 

[Bob Waltenspiel]

Install DD-WRT on them and learn new things.

Thanks for this suggestion. I was running DD-WRT before I retired them. I had also used Tomato in one of them.

 

[Bob Waltenspiel]

Donate? Those are ancient now.

I want to do this but haven't found anyone who wants them. Any suggestion of someone who might be able to use them?

 

[Bob Waltenspiel]

Connect the printer to it.

Thanks. The printer is connected to the router that replaced these.

 

[Bob Waltenspiel]

Use it as a wireless repeater.

I like this idea and, in fact, is why I had multiple devices before retiring them.

The replacement, ASUS AC1900 RT-AC68u (running Merlin), is giving me very good coverage, at a higher speed, throughout my house. I don't know what adding them as a repeater would give me. Can you tell me more?

 

[Bob Waltenspiel]

These still have value - Linksys still sells the WRT54GL new...

Many find their way into industrial applications where they're tightly integrated into vertical solutions.

Before tossing them into the eWaste/recycle bin, I would suggest putting them on eBay.

On ebay and craigslist they are not worth much: ~$10.

Barely worth the trouble to sell them but I understand that if it puts them into the hands of someone who could use them, that's a good thing.

 

[pege63]

Thanks. The printer is connected to the router that replaced these.

If its a G printer use this G router then instead, so its not slow down the new one witch are a N/AC router, yes?

 

[Bob Waltenspiel]

If its a G printer use this G router then instead, so its not slow down the new one witch are a N/AC router, yes?

Good point if my printer was connected to network wirelessly. Mine is wired.

 

[sfx2000]

On ebay and craigslist they are not worth much: ~$10.

Barely worth the trouble to sell them but I understand that if it puts them into the hands of someone who could use them, that's a good thing.

Is it a GL or a G - and what version?

Might be interested...

 

[Bob Waltenspiel]

Is it a GL or a G - and what version?

Might be interested...

All three are WRT54GL v1.1

 

[sfx2000]

All three are WRT54GL v1.1

They're worth at least $25 a piece...

I'd list them on eBay with a BIN of $25, payer pays shipping..

 

[Bob Waltenspiel]

They're worth at least $25 a piece...

I'd list them on eBay with a BIN of $25, payer pays shipping..

Thanks. I had forgotten that these are the more desirable WRT54 routers.

 

[Bob Waltenspiel]

They're worth at least $25 a piece...

I'd list them on eBay with a BIN of $25, payer pays shipping..

Done: Linksys WRT54GL

 

[RMerlin]

Viking funeral!