Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point 2.4GHz 54g 802.11g For Parts

Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point 2.4GHz 54g 802.11g For Parts

The Linksys WAP54G is a 2.4GHz 802.11g wireless access point from the Instant Wireless Series, designed to add or extend Wi-Fi connectivity to a wired LAN. This unit powers on but displays a red diagnostic light and may be defective. It is being sold AS-IS for parts or repair and is not guaranteed functional.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Linksys WAP54G (Instant Wireless Series)
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11g / 802.11b
• Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz
• Maximum Data Rate: 54 Mbps
• LAN Port: 1x RJ-45 (10/100 Ethernet)
• Antennas: Dual external dipole antennas
• Front-panel LEDs: Power, Act, Diag, Link, WLAN, Link/Act, Full/Col, 100
• Rear panel: Reset button, LAN port, DC power jack
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Country of Manufacture: Taiwan
• Included: Unit only — no power adapter, cables, or mounting hardware

Applications

The WAP54G was a popular standalone 802.11g wireless access point released in the early-to-mid 2000s, when 802.11g (54 Mbps, 2.4 GHz) was the prevailing Wi-Fi standard before 802.11n became mainstream. It connects to a wired router or switch via its single Ethernet port and broadcasts a wireless network, making it useful for extending coverage in homes, small offices, or labs. Units like this are still sought for legacy network setups, spare-parts inventory, hardware tinkering, and repair practice. This particular unit is sold for parts or repair due to the red-light fault observed at power-on.