Linksys WRT54GH manual Front Panel, Back Panel, Side Panel, Horizontal Placement

Chapter 1

Product Overview

Chapter 1:

Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-G Home Router with SpeedBurst. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use the Router to share resources such as computers, printers and files. A variety of security features help to protect your data and your privacy while you are online. Security features include WPA2 security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall, and NAT technology. Configuring the Router is easy using the provided browser–based utility.

Front Panel

1, 2, 3, 4  (Green)  These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s back panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to a device through that port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port.

Wireless  (Green)  The Wireless LED lights up when the wireless feature is enabled. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over the network.

Internet  (Green)  The Internet LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet port. It flashes to indicate network activity over the Internet port.

Power  (Green)  The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. When the Router goes through its self- diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED will be solidly lit.

Back Panel

Internet  The Internet port is where you will connect your cable or DSL Internet connection.

4, 3, 2, 1  These Ethernet ports (4, 3, 2, 1) connect the Router to computers on your wired network and other Ethernet network devices.

On/Off  Push the On/Off button to power on or off the Router.

Power  The Power port connects to the included power adapter.

Side Panel

Reset  There are two ways to reset the Router to its factory defaults. Either press and hold the Reset button for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration > Factory Defaults screen of the Router’s browser‑based utility. (Refer to Administration > Factory Defaults, page 20.)

Horizontal Placement

The Router has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place the Router on a level surface near an electrical outlet.

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