Linksys WRT54GC manual What’s in this Guide?

Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router

What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router.

•Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide.

•Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.

•Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router.

•Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router

This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network.

•Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router

This chapter explains how to use the Web-Based Utility to configure the settings on the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router.

•Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router.

•Appendix B: Wireless Security

This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks.

•Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the Router should you need to do so.

•Appendix D: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.

•Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter.

This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router.

•Appendix F: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

Chapter 1: Introduction 2

What’s in this Guide?