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Newr versions-Lower specs-Why is that?

Hi All

I'm looking to buy a used Linksys router (WRT54GS) but looking at the table below from wiki, the newer the version, the less impressive the specs look. Am I missing something here! Usually in the pc market the later hardware versions usually up the specs!

*As I'm new to wireless could someone please inform me of why that is?...(is it a case of flash and ram memory overkill, and unnecessary!) *Also important, what in your opinion is the version to go with for my use. It would be a great help for my limited knowledge as this info has thrown a spanner int the works for me. I usually would have got the latest version but now I'm unsure of what Ver to go for.

T.I.A.

(Intended network)...4 bed semi.

2X Desktop PC's upstairs 1X Desktop PC downstairs (Kids...optional) 1X Laptop roaming File sharing/Printer/music & video streaming.

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Version CPU speed RAM Flash memory S/N Prefix Notes 1.0 200 MHz 32 MB 8 MB CGN0 CGN1 Added SpeedBooster technology (Broadcom Afterburner technology), claims to boost the throughput of 802.11g by 30% (for maximum boost needs SpeedBooster technology on the other side, but will boost standard 802.11g as well) 1.1 200 MHz 32 MB 8 MB CGN2 Chipset changed from ADMtek 6996L to Broadcom BCM5325EKQM. 2.0 216 MHz 32 MB 8 MB CGN3 10 LED Front Panel (two new ones behind Cisco logo button). Also capable of SecureEasySetup, but use of the logo button and lighting of the new LEDs behind it requires firmware upgrade. 2.1 216 MHz 32 MB 8 MB CGN4 Radio chip is changed from BCM2050 to BCM2050KML. 3.0 200 MHz 32 MB 8 MB CGN5 Use System-on-Chip: processor, MAC, and switching are handled by Broadcom BCM5352EKBP. 4.0 200 MHz 16 MB 4 MB CGN6 Reduced RAM & Flash 5.0 200 MHz 16 MB 2 MB CGN7 Uses VxWorks OS and reduced Flash Memory; not compatible with most 3rd party firmware. 5.1 200 MHz 16 MB 2 MB CGN8 6.0 200 MHz 16 MB 2 MB CGN9 7.0 240 MHz 16 MB 2 MB CGNA CGNB Broadcom BCM5354KFBG Chipset