Linksys WRT54G User Manual

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Package Contents
• One Wireless-G Broadband Router
• One Power Adapter
• One Ethernet Network Cable
• One Setup CD-ROM with User Guide and
Norton Internet Security
• One Quick Installation
• One Registration Card
2.4
GHz
Wireless-G
54Mbps
Broadband Router
Wireless Quick Installation
Model No.
Model No. WRT54G
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.
1
Connect the Broadband Router
A
Before you begin, make sure
that you have the setup infor-
mation for your specific type of
Internet connection. The instal-
lation technician from your ISP
should have left this informa-
tion 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 net-
work's hardware is powered off,
including the Router, PCs, and
cable or DSL modem.
C
Connect one end of an Ether-
net 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.
C
D
Repeat this step 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
E
panel. This is the only port that
will work for your modem con-
nection.
F
Connect the AC Power
Adapter to the Power port and
the other end into an electrical
outlet.
G
Power on the following devices
F
in this order: cable or DSL
modem, Router, and PCs.
H
Make sure the Power and Inter- IMPORTANT: Make sure to use the
net LEDs on the front panel
power adapter that is supplied
light up green. with the Router. Use of a differ-
ent power adapter could damage
I
The Power LED will flash green
the Router.
for a few seconds when the
Router goes through its self-
diagnostic test. This LED will stay
solid when the self-test is com-
plete. If it does not stop flash-
ing, refer to "Appendix A:
Troubleshooting" of the User
Guide on the Setup CD-ROM.
Proceed to Step 2.
2
Configure the PCs
For Windows 98, Millennium, and XP
Before setting up the
NOTE:
using the default interface, refer to
Router, make sure your PCs are
the User Guide on the Setup CD-ROM
configured to obtain an IP (or
or your Windows documentation.
TCP/IP) address automatically
from the Router.
The following instructions apply only
to Windows 2000 or XP using the
Classic interface (in which the icons
and menus look like previous Win-
dows versions).
A
Click the Start button. Select
Settings and click the Control
Panel icon. Double-click the
Network and Dial-up
Connections icon.
B
B
Select the Local Area Connec-
tion icon for the applicable
Ethernet adapter (usually it is
the first Local Area Connection
listed). Double-click the Local
Area Connection. Click the
Properties button.
C
Make sure the box next to Inter-
net Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked.
C
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/
IP), and click the Properties but-
ton.
D
Select Obtain an IP address
automatically. Once the new
window appears, click the OK
button. Click the OK button
again to complete the PC con-
figuration, then restart your
D
computer.
Proceed to Step 3.