Wireless Cable/DSL Router: D-Link DI-524 Vs. Linksys WRT54G

Earlier I have used D-Link DI-524 for a year and now I am using Linksys WRT54G. Both are 54Mbps wireless router for Cable or DSL. When you buy any wireless router you should look for few things. The speed or data rate of the router and security features are the two most important specifications you should check before hand. These two routers are almost same in features, but I found lot of differences in efficiency or performance between these two routers. Here are the manufactures specifications for these two wireless routers from tigerdirect.com:

WRT54G - Linksys Wireless Router

"Standards:
- IEEE 802.3
- IEEE 802.3u
- IEEE 802.11g Draft
- IEEE 802.11b

Channels:
- 11 Channels (US, Canada)
- 13 Channels (Europe)
- 14 Channels (Japan)

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: Ethernet Network Cable
RF Power Output: 15 dBm

Security:
- Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall
- Internet Policy
- Packet Filters
- Wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
- Wireless MAC Filtering

Power: External 5V DC, 2.0A
Certifications: FCC
Operating Temperature: 32°F~104°F (0°C~40°C)
Storage Temperature: -4°F~158°F (-25°C~70°C)
Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% Non-Condensing
Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% Non-Condensing"

DI-524 D-Link Wireless Router

"Standards:
- IEEE 802.11G
- IEEE 802.11B
- IEEE 802.2
- IEEE 802.3u

Data Transfer Rate:
- 54Mbps

Security:
- 802.1X
- 64-bit Wireless Encryption Protocol
- 128-bit Wireless Encryption Protocol
- WPA-WiFi Protected Access

Modulation Technology: OFDM
Device Management: Web Based
Indoor Wireless Range: Up To 328ft.
Outdoor Wireless Range: Up To 1312ft.
Wireless Frequency Range: 2.4GHz~2.462GHz
Wireless Transmit Power: 15dBm ± 2dBm
External Antenna Type: Single detachable reverse SMA
Operating Temperature: 32°F~131°F (0°C~55°C)
Humidity: 95% maximum (non-condensing)"