Linksys WRT54GS User Manual

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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings
The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.
Wireless Network Mode. From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your
network. If you have both 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you
have only 802.11g devices, select G-Only. If you have only 802.11b devices, select B-Only. If you do not have any
802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, select Disable. SpeedBooster works automatically with all
settings, providing the added bonus of increased speed across your entire network and even greater speed when
using SpeedBooster products only.
Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is the network name shared among all points in a wireless network.
The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32
characters (use any of the characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your
wireless network. For added security, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name.
Wireless Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network
settings. All devices in your wireless network must be broadcast on the same channel in order to function
correctly.
Wireless SSID Broadcast. When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with,
they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. To broadcast the Router's SSID, keep the default setting,
Enable. If you do not want to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disable.
Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Figure 6-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway)
Figure 6-16: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router)
default gateway: a device that forwards
Internet traffic from your local area network

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)