WRT54G3 - Router LINKSYS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wireless Router
Brand	Linksys
Model	WRT54G3
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11g, compatible 802.11b
Maximum Data Rate	54 Mbit/s
Frequency	2.4 GHz
LAN Ports	4 Ethernet 10/100 ports (RJ-45)
WAN Port	1 Ethernet 10/100 port (RJ-45)
Antennas	2 removable antennas
Wireless Security	WEP 64/128 bits, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, RADIUS
VPN	Pass-through IPSec, PPTP, L2TP
Power	External power adapter 12 V DC
Dimensions (W x D x H)	200 x 150 x 30 mm (estimated)
Weight	300 g (estimated)
Package Contents	Router, power adapter, Ethernet cable, installation CD-ROM, quick installation guide
Configuration	Via CD wizard or Web interface (http://192.168.1.1)
Main Functions	Router, access point, NAT firewall, DHCP server
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 °C
Storage Temperature	-20 to 70 °C
Operating Humidity	10 to 85 % (non-condensing)
Maintenance and Cleaning	Unplug before cleaning, use a dry cloth
Spare Parts and Repairability	Power adapter available; removable antennas

Frequently Asked Questions - WRT54G3 LINKSYS

How to configure the Linksys WRT54G3 router for the first time?

Insert the supplied installation CD-ROM and follow the instructions. Alternatively, connect the router according to the diagram, open a browser and go to http://192.168.1.1. Leave the username blank and enter admin as the default password. Follow the setup wizard.

What types of Internet connection are supported by the WRT54G3?

The router supports Dynamic DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP (Europe), L2TP (Israel) and Telstra Cable (Australia/New Zealand). Select the appropriate type in the Setup tab.

How to configure WPA/WPA2 wireless security on the router?

Log into the Web interface (192.168.1.1), go to the Wireless tab then Wireless Security. Choose WPA/WPA2 Personal, select the algorithm (TKIP or AES), enter a shared key of 8 to 63 characters, then click Save Settings.

How to configure WEP security on the router?

In the Wireless Security tab, choose WEP. Select the default transmit key (1), the encryption level (64 or 128 bits). Enter a passphrase to generate keys or manually enter hexadecimal keys. Click Save Settings.

How to use the SecureEasySetup (SES) button on the router?

Press the orange Cisco logo on the front of the router for at least 2 seconds. The logo turns white and blinks. Within 2 minutes, press the SES button on your compatible wireless adapter. The logo stops blinking once the connection is established.

What to do if I forget the router administrator password?

You must reset the router to factory defaults. Hold down the Reset button on the back of the router for about 10 seconds. The password will return to admin. Caution: this erases all configuration.

How to change the wireless network name (SSID)?

Access the Wireless tab then Basic Wireless Settings. Change the Network Name (SSID) field (default 'linksys'). Use up to 32 characters. Click Save Settings.

Why does my router not detect my Internet connection?

Check that the Ethernet cable is properly connected from the modem to the Internet port of the router. Ensure the modem is on. In the Web interface, verify the connection type (DHCP, PPPoE, etc.) and credentials if needed. Restart the modem and router.

What is the default password to access the Web interface?

The default password is admin. The username field must remain blank. It is recommended to change it in the Administration > Management tab after configuration.

How to reset the router to factory defaults?

Hold down the Reset button located on the back of the router for at least 10 seconds, then release. The lights will flash. The router will restart with default settings.

USER MANUAL WRT54G3 LINKSYS

Wireless-G Broadband Router
- Setup CD-ROM with User Guide
Power Adapter
- Ethernet Network Cable
- Quick Installation (some models may only have the Quick Installation on the Setup CD)

2,4GHz

Wireless-G

Broadband Router

Wireless

Quick Installation Guide

There are two ways to configure the Router. Choose one of the following:

• Run the Setup CD-ROM - 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. Proceed to Step 1 of this Quick Installation.

Connect the Router

A Power down your network devices.
B Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place for theRouter is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.
Fix the direction of the antennas. Normally, the higher you place the antennas, the better the performance will be.
D Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Router's Internet port. Then connect the other end of the network cable to your broadband modem.
E Connect your computers or Ethernet devices to the Router's numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling.

D

E

F Power on the broadband modem.
Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet.
H Power on the PC you wish to use to configure the Router.

Proceed to Step 2.

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IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter that is supplied with the Router. Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router.

NOTE: Make sure your PC's Ethernet adapter is set to obtain an IP address automatically. For more information, refer to Windows Help.

A Open your web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1 in its Address field. Press the Enter key.
A password request screen will appear. Leave the User name field blank, and enter the default password, admin, in the Password field. (For added security, you should later set a new password, using the Administration tab's Management screen of the Web-based Utility). Then click the OK button.

The Web-based Utility will appear with the Setup tab selected. If requested by your Internet Service Provider (ISP), complete the Host Name and Domain Name fields. (These are usually requested by cable ISPs.) Otherwise, leave them blank.

B

C

D For the Internet Connection Type setting, six connection types are offered through the drop-down menu, five of which are covered here. Each Setup screen and available features will differ depending on which connection type you select.

Internet Configuration Type

Automatic Configuration - DHCP:

If you are connecting through DHCP or a dynamic IP address from your ISP, keep this default setting.

Static IP: If your ISP assigns you a static IP address, select Static IP from the drop-down menu.

Complete the Internet IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS fields. You need to enter at least one DNS address.

PPPoE: If you are connecting through PPPoE, select PPPoE from the drop-down menu. Complete the User Name and Password fields.

Select Keep Alive if you always want to be connected to your ISP, or select Connect on Demand if you are charged for the time that you are connected to your ISP.

PPTP: PPTP is a service used in Europe only.

Complete the Internet IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields.

Complete the User Name and Password fields.

Select Keep Alive if you always want to be connected to your ISP, or select Connect on Demand if you are charged for the time that you are connected to your ISP.

Telstra Cable: Telstra is a service used in Australia and New Zealand only. If you are using an HBS connection, check with your ISP for setup information.

L2TP: L2TP is a service used in Israel only. If you are using an L2TP connection, check with your ISP for setup information.

When you have finished entering your Internet connection settings, click the Save Settings button to save your changes.

To configure the Router for your wireless network, select the Wireless Tab's Basic Wireless Settings screen.

PPTP

Telstra Cable

L2TP

Select the Wireless Network Mode:

Mixed: If your network has Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices, then keep the default setting, Mixed.

G-Only: If your network only has Wireless-G devices, select G-Only.

B-Only: If your network only has Wireless-B devices, select B-Only.

Disable: If you want to disable wireless networking, select Disable.

Wireless Network Name (SSID).

The SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not have more than 32 characters (use any keyboard character). 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 broadcast on the same channel in order to function correctly.

J 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.
K Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes.
Power your broadband modem off and back on again.
M Restart or power on your PCs so they can obtain the Router's new settings.
N To test the Router's settings, open your web browser from any computer. In the browser's Address field, enter www.linksys.com/registration and press the Enter key.

Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-G Broadband Router is complete.

IMPORTANT: Once the Router is configured, wireless security, either WEP or WPA, should be configured to prevent security breaches in your network.

NOTE: If your wireless adapters support Secure Easy Setup (SES), you can use the SES button on the Router to set them up.

To do this: Press the orange Cisco logo on the Router's front panel for at least two seconds. Wait about 10 seconds. When the logo turns white and begins to flash, press the adapter's SecureEasySetup button. The Router's Cisco logo will stop flashing when the device has been added to the network. Repeat this procedure for any additional SecureEasySetup device.

Refer to the User Guide for further instructions.

A Open the Router's Web Utility as shown in Step 2, and click the Wireless tab.
B Click the Wireless Security tab.
C Select the security method you want to use: WPA/WPA2 Personal, WEP, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, or RADIUS.

For WPA/WPA2 Personal and WEP, proceed to the appropriate instructions.

For WPA/WPA2 Enterprise or RADIUS, refer to the User Guide (English only) on the CD-ROM.

WPA/WPA2 Personal

Select the option you want, WPA or WPA2 Personal. Then configure the following:

WPA Algorithm - Select the method you want to use, TKIP or AES.

WPA Shared Key - Enter a Shared Key of 8-63 characters.

Group Key Renewal - Enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. In most cases, you can keep the default, 3600 seconds.

NOTE: If your wireless adapters support Secure Easy Setup (SES), you can use the SES button on the Router to set up wireless security.

WEP

Configure the Default Transmit Key and WEP Encryption settings. Then enter a passphrase or WEP key(s).

Default Transmit Key - Select a Default Transmit Key to use. In most cases, you should keep the default, 1.

WEP Encryption - Select the level of encryption you want to use, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits.

Passphrase - To automatically generate WEP keys, enter a Passphrase and then click Generate.

Key 1-4 - To manually enter WEP keys, complete these fields. For 64-bit encryption, a WEP key should have exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, a WEP key should have exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to "F".

D Click the Save Settings button.

Congratulations! Wireless Security is now configured on the Router.

WEP Security Settings

LINKSYS

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

For additional information or troubleshooting help, refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM or the Technical Support Insert. You can also e-mail for further support.

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Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

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H Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Wireless Channel (Wireless-Kanal):

WPA/WPA2 Personal (WPA-/WPA2-Personal)

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Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Wireless Channel (Canal

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(Langaton SSID-lahetys).

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Telstra Cable (Cable Telstra)

L2TP

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Wireless Channel (Canal sans fil):

J Wireless SSID Broadcast

WPA/WPA2 Personal (WPA/WPA2 personnel)

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Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Wireless Channel (Canale

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Wireless Network Name (SSID)

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Wireless Network Name (SSID)

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G-Only (Endast G-lage):

B-Only (Endast B-lage):

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Wireless Channel (Trädlös

Wireless SSID Broadcast

WPA/WPA2 Personal (WPA/WPA2 - privat)

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