Linksys WRT54G User Manual

Wireless-G Broadband Router
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this User Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4
Network Topology 4
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4
Network Layout 4
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6
The Back Panel 6
The Front Panel 7
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 8
Overview 8
Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8
Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router 10
Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Router 12
Overview 12
Using the Setup Wizard 12
Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook 29
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 32
Overview 32
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 33
The Setup Tab - DDNS 37
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 38
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 39
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 40
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 41
The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 44
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 45
The Security Tab - Firewall 47
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 47
The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 48
The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 50

Linksys WRT54G Specifications

Power

power output	18 dBm
power supply	External, 12V DC, 0.5A

Operating Environment

operating temperature	0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F)
storage temperature	-20° C to 70° C (-4° F to 158° F)
operating humidity	10% to 85% Non-Condensing
storage humidity	5% to 90% Non-Condensing

Ports & Interfaces

internet port	One 10/100 RJ-45 Port
lan ports	Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports
power port	One Power Port

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	7.32” x 1.89” x 6.06” (186 x 48 x 154 mm)
weight	13.09 oz. (371 g)