Linksys WRT54G2 - Wireless-G Broadband Router, User Manual

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Chapter 1
Product Overview
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Wireless-G Broadband Router
Chapter 1:
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-G
Broadband Router. The Router lets you access the Internet
via a wireless connection, broadcast at up to 54 Mbps, or
through one of its four switched ports. You can also use
the Router to share resources such as computers, printers
and files.
A variety of security features help to protect your data and
your privacy while online. Security features include WPA2
security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and
NAT technology. Configuring the Router is easy using the
provided browser-based utility.
Front Panel
1, 2, 3, 4
(Green) These numbered LEDs,
corresponding with the numbered ports on the
Router’s back panel, serve two purposes. If the
LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully
connected to a device through that port. A
flashing LED indicates network activity over
that port.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button If you have
client devices, such as wireless adapters, that
support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can
use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically
configure wireless security for your wireless
network(s).
To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, run the Setup
Wizard, or refer to Wi-Fi Protected Setup , page
10 .
Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED (Green/
Amber) It lights up green when wireless
security is enabled. The LED flashes green for
two minutes during Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
The LED lights up amber if there is an error
during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process. Make
sure the client device supports Wi-Fi Protected
Setup. Wait until the LED is off, and then try again.
The LED flashes amber when a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup session is active, and a second session
begins. The Router supports one session at a
time. Wait until the LED is off before starting the
next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session.
Wireless
(Green) The Wireless LED lights up
when the wireless feature is enabled. If the LED
is flashing, the Router is actively sending or
receiving data over the network.
Internet
(Green) The Internet LED lights up
when there is a connection made through the
Internet port. A flashing LED indicates network
activity over the Internet port.
Power (Green) The Power LED lights up
and will stay on while the Router is powered
on. When the Router goes through its self-
diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this
LED will flash. When the diagnostic is complete,
the LED will be solidly lit.
Back Panel
Internet The Internet port is where you
connect your cable or DSL Internet connection.
1, 2, 3, 4
These Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect
the Router to PCs on your wired network and
other Ethernet network devices.
Reset There are two ways to reset the Router’s
factory defaults. Either press and hold the Reset
Button for approximately five seconds, or restore
the defaults from Administration > Factory
Defaults in the Router’s web-based utility.
Power
The Power port is where you connect
the power adapter.
Placement Options
There are two ways to physically install the Router. The
first way is to place the Router horizontally on a surface.
The second way is to mount the Router on a wall.
Horizontal Placement
The Router has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place
the Router on a level surface near an electrical outlet.