Linksys WRT54GS Quick Installation

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Model No.
Quick Installation
Model No.
Wireless
WRT54GS
Broadband Router
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A Before you begin, make sure
that you have the setup
information for your specific
type of Internet connection.
The installation technician from
your ISP should have left this
information with you after
installing your broadband
connection. If not, you can call
your ISP to request the settings.
B Make sure that all of your
network’s hardware is powered
off, including the Router, PCs,
and cable or DSL modem.
C Connect one end of an
Ethernet network cable to one
of the ports (labeled 1-4) on
the back of the Router, and the
other end to an Ethernet port
on a PC.
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Connect the Broadband Router
These instructions will show you how
to configure the Router. You only
need to configure it once.
A Open your web browser. Enter
http://192.168.1.1 in its Address
field. Press the Enter key.
B A password request screen will
appear. Leave the User Name
field empty, and enter the
default password, admin, in
lowercase letters in the
Password field. (For added
security, you should later set a
new password, using the
Administration tab’s
Management screen of the
Web-based Utility). Then, click
the OK button.
C The Web-based Utility will
appear with the Setup tab
selected. If requested by your
ISP (usually cable ISPs),
complete the Host Name and
Domain Name fields.
Otherwise, leave them blank.
C
Configure the Router
D Repeat step C to connect
additional PCs or other network
devices to the Router.
E Connect a different Ethernet
network cable from your cable
or DSL modem to the Internet
port on the Router’s back
panel. This is the only port that
will work for your modem
connection.
F Power on the cable or DSL
modem.
G Connect the AC power
adapter to the Router’s Power
port and the other end into an
electrical outlet.
H Make sure the Power and
Internet LEDs on the front panel
light up green.
I The Power LED will flash green
for a few seconds when the
Router goes through its self-
diagnostic test. This LED will stay
solidly lit when the self-test is
complete. If it does not stop
flashing, refer to “Appendix A:
Troubleshooting” of the User
Guide on the Setup CD-ROM.
J Power on the PC you wish to
use to configure the Router.
Proceed to Step 2.
NOTE: Make sure your PC’s Ethernet
adapter is set to obtain an IP address
automatically. For more information,
refer to Windows Help.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you use
the power adapter that is sup-
plied with the Router. Use of a
different power adapter could
damage the Router.
There are two ways to configure the Router. Choose one of the following:
• Run the Setup CD-ROM - It is strongly recommended that you use the
Setup CD-ROM to install the Router. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive, and follow the on-screen instructions.
•Use this Quick Installation guide - If you wish, you can use the Router’s
web-based utility to install the Router. Proceed to Step 1, and follow the
Quick Installation’s instructions.
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Package Contents
• Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster
• Setup CD-ROM with Symantec Internet Security
• User Guide on CD-ROM
• Power Adapter
• Ethernet Network Cable
• Quick Installation Guide
• Registration Card
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with SpeedBooster
NOTE: For information on con-
necting this Router behind
another router, refer to Chapter 4
in the User Guide on the Setup
CD-ROM.

Linksys WRT54GS Specifications

Power

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

Operating Environment

operating temperature	32ºF to 104ºF (0ºC to 40ºC)
storage temperature	-4ºF to 158ºF (-20ºC to 70ºC)
operating humidity	10~85% Non-condensing
storage humidity	5~90% Non-condensing

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	7.32” x 1.89” x 6.06” (186 mm x 48 mm x 154 mm)
weight	13.58 oz (385 g)