[WXC/VFX] WAG54GP2v2 and WAG54GP2. Difference?

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jermsie

302 posts

Ultimate Geek

#28630 6-Dec-2008 16:11

WAG54GP2v2 and WAG54GP2. The difference?

I've found a WAG54GP2 online and I'm wondering if all that's needed is a firmware upgrade? I rang xnet this morning and the man I spoke to wasn't too sure of the difference.

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Niel

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#182509 6-Dec-2008 18:52

jermsie: WAG54GP2v2 and WAG54GP2. The difference?

I've found a WAG54GP2 online and I'm wondering if all that's needed is a firmware upgrade? I rang xnet this morning and the man I spoke to wasn't too sure of the difference.

No, V1 had hardware issues. V2 is the one you want. All units sold in NZ is v2 if it has a VFX sticker on it, i.e. if it is preconfigured..

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kerrin

165 posts

Master Geek

#183290 10-Dec-2008 11:20

Had 3 attempts at the v2 model, and in the end after much frustration with disconnects asked for my money back.

In the end I went with a PAP2T and Dlink DSL-G604T.

antbs

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#183358 10-Dec-2008 18:20

V2 I think is the best. Since it is very common around. I also like it as it is compatible with external firmaware such as Tomato or DD-WRT. There is also a V3 model as well. This looks a bit more "stylish", I have this model at the moment.

But yes the best model to go with is the V2.

Sarge

37 posts

Geek

#183399 10-Dec-2008 22:06

Any V2 disconnections are probably caused by overheating and can be sovled by means of a fan. I used to have disconnects every 30 - 90 minutes. Since placing a 60mm fan under it (not attached to it however), I have never had a disconnection since.