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Wireless-G BroadBand Router (WRT54G)
• Complies with 802.11g and 802.11b (2.4GHz) Standards
• All LAN Ports support auto-crossover (MDI/MDI-X)
• Supports Wired Equivalent Privacy™ (WEP), Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA) and Wi-Fi Protected Access™2 (WPA2)
Support Sections
Guide Me provides step-by-step solutions and troubleshooting tips. FAQs are frequently asked product questions. Select Downloads for user guides and firmware updates.
- Overview
- Guide Me
- FAQs
- Product Information
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- Getting to know the WRT54G
- WRT54G Frequently Asked Questions
- How to find the model and serial number of your Linksys device
- Setting up your router
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Setting up a Linksys router with Cable Internet service
- Setting up a Linksys router for DSL Internet connection
- Setting up a router with a Static IP account
- Changing the LAN IP of a Linksys router to Work with a DSL Modem
- Checking the wireless connection speed of your computer
- Setting up WEP, WPA or WPA2 personal wireless security on a Linksys wireless router
- Changing the wireless network password of your Linksys router
- Resetting the router to factory defaults and changing the router’s password
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Connecting your iPhone® to your wireless network
- Connecting your iPad® to the wireless network
- Connecting your iPad® to a wireless network with disabled SSID broadcast
- Basic troubleshooting tips for iPad® wireless connectivity issues
- Troubleshooting iPhone® and iPod® wireless connectivity to a Linksys router
- Removing a network from the preferred network list on your iPad®
- Connecting your Android™ tablet to your wireless network
- Connecting your Android™ smartphone to your wireless network
- Checking the Linksys Wi-Fi Router’s wireless settings using an Android™ tablet
- Connecting your Android™ tablet to a wireless network with disabled SSID broadcast
- Checking the Linksys router’s wireless settings
- Connecting wireless computers to your network
- Connecting devices to a Linksys router using an Ethernet cable
- Connecting your Wi-Fi enabled devices to the wireless network
- Setting up an Xbox 360® behind a Linksys router
- Wirelessly connecting your PlayStation®3 to the Internet
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Upgrading the Linksys router’s firmware
- Getting poor or no signal from a wireless router
- Top causes of dropping wireless connection on a Linksys router
- Troubleshooting tips in wirelessly connecting to a Linksys router
- Blinking Power or Diag LED on a router
- Accessing the router’s web-based setup page
- Encountering difficulties accessing the router's web-based setup page
- Cascading or Connecting a Linksys router to another router
- Setting up port range forwarding on Linksys wireless-N routers and gateways
- Resolving NAT type issues with gaming consoles through a Linksys router
- Product Information
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- Getting to know the WRT54G
- WRT54G Frequently Asked Questions
- Finding the model and the serial number of your Linksys device
- Setting up your router
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Setting up a Linksys router with Cable Internet service
- Setting up a Linksys router for DSL Internet connection
- Setting up a router with a Static IP account
- Changing the LAN IP of a Linksys router to Work with a DSL Modem
- Checking the wireless connection speed of your computer
- Setting up WEP, WPA or WPA2 personal wireless security on a Linksys wireless router
- Changing the wireless network password of your Linksys router
- Resetting the router to factory defaults and changing the router’s password
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Connecting your iPhone® to your wireless network
- Connecting your iPad® to the wireless network
- Connecting your iPad® to a wireless network with disabled SSID broadcast
- Basic troubleshooting tips for iPad® wireless connectivity issues
- Troubleshooting iPhone® and iPod® wireless connectivity to a Linksys router
- Removing a network from the preferred network list on your iPad®
- Connecting your Android™ tablet to your wireless network
- Connecting your Android™ smartphone to your wireless network
- Checking the Linksys Wi-Fi Router’s wireless settings using an Android™ tablet
- Connecting your Android™ tablet to a wireless network with disabled SSID broadcast
- Checking the Linksys router’s wireless settings
- Connecting wireless computers to your network
- Connecting devices to a Linksys router using an Ethernet cable
- Connecting your Wi-Fi enabled devices to the wireless network
- Setting up an Xbox 360® behind a Linksys router
- Wirelessly connecting your PlayStation®3 to the Internet
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Upgrading the Linksys router’s firmware
- Getting poor or no signal from a wireless router
- Top causes of dropping wireless connection on a Linksys router
- Troubleshooting tips in wirelessly connecting to a Linksys router
- Blinking Power or Diag LED on a router
- Accessing the router’s web-based setup page using a Mac® computer
- Encountering difficulties accessing the router's web-based setup page
- Cascading or Connecting a Linksys router to another router
- Setting up port range forwarding on Linksys wireless-N routers and gateways
- Resolving NAT type issues with gaming consoles through a Linksys router
- Forums
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Router won't work after changing SSID
Seems like you have activated SES. If you want to set the SSID you should not use SES.
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E4200 causing DynDNS Abuse
Well after spending a good half hour arguing with a first level tech and then holding for another 20-30 min, I finally got...
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Suggestion for Configuring a Tightly Secured Router including Wireless...
I have owned three LinkSys Wireless routers since May 2007: two WRT54G (V6 and V8) and my current E3000 V1. All...
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PPTP or L2TP or SSTP VPN Connection
As far as I know, IPSEC, PPTP or L2TP pass-through is supported by all Cisco-Linksys routers. Just like this E4200. But...
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WAP54G as range expander for E4200
1. You have to run a wire between both and then you can use the WAP54G as second access point.2. The WAP54G only repeats...
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Suggestion for Configuring a Tightly Secured Router including Wireless...
Regarding the drive-by, casual wireless user: they are not able to connect because your network is WPA2 protected. They...
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WAP54GX connection problems. Help!
On a modem setup, you'd normally connect a router instead of an access point (WAP54GX). If you're planning on connecting...
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How to set beacon interval and dtim interval settings?
It actually depends. If you play online gaming using your PC/ console wired to your router, then tweaking the MTU settings...
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No Internet connection when WRT54G cascaded to E3000
You mentioned that you will be able to go online when connected directly to the E3000. If your setup is : MODEM...
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Connecting to Wireless Network
Hey, I've been having a ton of problems with fixing my connection with my wireless network. A few months ago, I lost...
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WRT160N v2 Xbox Live Strict Nat and Need Open Nat.
Uncheck all options under Port Triggering and try Port Range Forwarding... Port Range Forwarding - Application...
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WRT54G wireless connection issues
There are many causes for poor wireless connections, and many solutions:First of all, give your network a unique SSID. Do...
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Possibility of two networks with different WEP/WPA encryptions
The wireless security settings only apply to wireless links to the router, i.e. wireless computers or other wireless devices....
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WRT54G dhcp clients table missing linux boxes - only windows listed...
Well,it turns out that my linksys router requires the dhcp option Option 61: Client identifier Hardware type: Ethernet Client...
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Sharing resources between computers
You have set your system up as two separate subnets. This is why you are having trouble sharing resources. What...
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Intermittent Connection After Upgrading
After every firmware upgrade you must hard reset the router and reconfigure it. Press and hold the reset button for...
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IIssue with Nat type 3 on PS3
*THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN SOLVED* I solved this issue after it seemed like I tryed everything but nothing worked....
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Unable to view all bands WPC600N & WUSB600N
Bands are backward compatible you will see both the bands but within each band you will have access to the protocols listed...
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[ASK] About WRT350N
I have just brought a WRT350N, but I have some problems here. Before I use WRT350N, I've already use a WRT54G (Ver....
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WRT54G Wireless Router
Run ethernet wires. The WRTs require a wired connection to the internet. They won't connect wireless to other routers. The...
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WRT54G and laptop
As I wrote before: some wireless adapters connect to SSIDs not broadcast and some don't. If yours does not it is most likely...
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Upgrading to G
I am thinking of replacing my older linksys router (BEFW11S4) and access point (WAP11) with the WRT54G and WAP54G -- how...
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WRT54G port range opened
Log on to http://192.168.1.1Leave username and password - admin (lower case)Click on Applications and Gaming TabClick on...
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Can't VPN through WRT54G
The WRT54G supports PPTP pass-through. Check the Security tab of the routers's web interface.
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WRT54G IPv6
If the hardware standards are the same and only a firmware update is needed to support the connection then YES but if this...
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is M20.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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E-Series
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. The serial number is located underneath the device. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is WRT54G ver 6.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Silver
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRT54GX4.
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Wireless Routers with Voice Ports
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRTP54G V.2.
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Wireless VPN Routers
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRV54G.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is BEFSR41 ver.4.1.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PC Card or Card Bus
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WPC54G ver.7NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PCI Adapter
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WMP54G ver.4.1.
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USB Wireless Adapter
Step 1:
Look for the sticker around the device.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WUSB54G ver.4.
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PCI Adapters
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please take note of the exact model number and version. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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SE Switches
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located underneath the device. In this example, the model number of the device is SE1500.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is NMH410.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is DMC250.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Router won't work after changing SSID
Seems like you have activated SES. If you want to set the SSID you should not use SES.
-
E4200 causing DynDNS Abuse
Well after spending a good half hour arguing with a first level tech and then holding for another 20-30...
-
Suggestion for Configuring a Tightly Secured Router including Wireless...
I have owned three LinkSys Wireless routers since May 2007: two WRT54G (V6 and V8) and my current...
Guide Me
Get quick solutions and troubleshooting tips.





