Linksys Router WRT54G2 User Manual

USER GUIDE
Wireless-G Broadband Router
Model: WRT54G2 

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About This Guide
Icon Descriptions
While  reading  through  the  User  Guide  you  may  see 
various icons that call attention to specific items. Below is 
a description of these icons:
NOTE:  This  check  mark  indicates  that  there  is 
a  note  of  interest  and  is  something  that  you 
should pay special attention to while using the 
product.
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Chapter 1: Product Overview 
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Front Panel. .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Placement Positions . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Appendix D: Regulatory Information 
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FCC Statement  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 28
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 28
Safety Notices . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Industry...

Chapter 1Product Overview
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Chapter 1:  
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Linksys 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....

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Wall-Mounting Placement
The  Router  has  two  wall-mount  slots  on  its  bottom 
panel.  The  distance  between  the  slots  is  152  mm 
 
(6 inches). 
Two screws are needed to mount the Router.
Suggested Mounting Hardware
2.5-3.0 mm4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm
Note: Mounting hardware illustrations are not  
†true to scale.
NOTE:  Linksys  is  not  responsible  for  damages 
incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware.  Follow these instructions:
Determine...

Chapter 2Wireless Security Checklist
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Chapter 2:  
Wireless Security Checklist
Wireless  networks  are  convenient  and  easy  to  install,  so 
homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them 
at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by 
sending  information  over  radio  waves,  it  can  be  more 
vulnerable  to  intruders  than  a  traditional  wired  network. 
Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals 
from your wireless network can...

Chapter 3Advanced Configuration
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Chapter 3:  
Advanced Configuration
After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located 
on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. However, 
if  you’d  like  to  change  its  advanced  settings,  use  the 
Router’s  web-based  utility.  This  chapter  describes  each 
web page of the utility and each page’s key functions. You 
can  access  the  utility  via  a  web  browser  on  a  computer 
connected to the Router.
The...

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Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP
Static IP
If  you  are  required  to  use  a  permanent  IP  address  to 
connect to the Internet, select Static IP.
Internet Connection Type > Static IP
Internet IP Address 
This is the Router’s IP address, when 
seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the 
IP Address you need to specify here.
Subnet  Mask  This  is  the  Router’s  Subnet  Mask,  as  seen 
by users on...

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automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you 
attempt  to  access  the  Internet  again.  To  use  this  option, 
select 
Connect  on  Demand.  In  the  Max  Idle  Time  field, 
enter  the  number  of  minutes  you  want  to  have  elapsed 
before  your  Internet  connection  terminates.  The  default 
Max Idle Time is 5 minutes.
Keep  Alive:  Redial  Period 
If  you  select  this  option,  the 
Router  will  periodically  check...