About The Linksys WRT54G

The Linksys WRT54G (Linksys WRT54G) :

Linksys WRT54G is a 3-in-1 networking device that lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. It can act as a wireless access point, a 4-port Ethernet switch, or a router in one device.

 Product Features of Linksys wrt54g :

• Complies with 802.11g and 802.11b (2.4 GHz) standards
 • Wireless security with Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) 
• Enhanced Internet Security Management functions including Internet Access Policies with time schedules 
• All LAN Ports Support Auto-Crossover (MDI/MDI-X) - No Need for Crossover Cables 
• SecureEasySetup™ (SES) push button for easy configuration of wireless devices

Front Panel and LEDs of Linksys wrt54g :

SecureEasySetup™ (Orange/White) - The Cisco logo is the router’s SecureEasySetup™ button. It lights up and will stay orange when the WRT54G ( router) is powered ON. The color orange indicates that the WRT54G ( router) is not using the SecureEasySetup™ feature, otherwise, it will turn white indicating that the feature is in use.

• When the WRT54G ( router) enters SecureEasySetup™ mode, the Cisco logo will turn white and start flashing. After the router has generated the SSID and WPA Personal key, the Cisco logo will stop flashing and stay white. To clear the SSID and WPA Personal key, press and hold the Cisco logo for five (5) seconds. The Cisco logo will flash slowly as the router resets itself. The Cisco logo will turn orange to indicate a successful reset.
• NOTE: SecureEasySetup™ is a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless network. If you have SecureEasySetup™ devices, run the router’s setup wizard CD and follow the onscreen instructions to use SecureEasySetup™.

Power - The Power LED lights up green when the router is powered ON.

  Wireless - The Wireless LED lights up green if the wireless feature is enabled on the Linksys WRT54G ( router). 

  Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 - The Ethernet LEDs light up Green when there is a connection to a computer and/or a network device.

  Internet - The Internet LED lights up green if there is active connection to the modem.

Back Panel of the Linksys wrt54g :

Reset Button - Pressing this button for 10 seconds restores your Linksys ( router) back to its factory default settings.

  Internet Port - This is where you connect your broadband modem.

  Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 Ports - This is where you connect your computers or network devices using an Ethernet cable.

  Power Port - The Power port is where you connect the supplied power adapter (12 v 1 A).   Wireless - The Wireless LED lights up green if the wireless feature is enabled on the router.
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