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Wireless-G BroadBand Router with SpeedBooster™ (WRT54GS)
• Supports WEP, WPA, WPA2, and 802.1x wireless security
• Supports wireless MAC address filtering and powerful SPI firewall
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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 WRT54GS v3
- WRT54GS 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
- 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 WRT54GS v3
- WRT54GS 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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Everything works but not connected?
I've been using this router which is a WRT54GS and Network Magic is ver:5.5.9195? for a few years now and have had no problems...
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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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wrt54gs bricked... I flashed the firmware v4 via tftp
As long as you are able to ping it, you can reflash the firmware. You may have to use a JTAG cable &...
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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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WRT54GS and wireless phone interference
I don't know where you found a "2.9 GHz" phone, unless perhaps you are outside the U.S. In the...
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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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WRT54GS and ADSL2MUE Connectivity
My Modem (ADSL2MUE) is set up and working fine, I have Internet access. When I go to connect my Wireless router (Wrt54gs)...
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WRT54GS- Issue with changing router's IP
Here is my issue: I want to change the router (and subnet) IP from 192.168.1.1 to (for example) 192.168.28.1 (long...
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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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Can a USB300M adapter connect to a WRT54GS Router
Hi:I'm attempting to setup my Tivo to my wireless network. Tivo offers a Linksys USB300M adapter and I just need to know...
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WRT54GS and wireless Xbox
Turn ON your xbox and go to the xbox settings, click the System tab, and then click Network Settings, on the Network Settings...
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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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Help Setup WRT54GS
You dont need to use the Setup Disk.Check if the cable from the modem is connected to the Internet Port of the WRT54GS.Than...
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NAT problem on Xbox Live with WRT54GS
Firstly Upgrade the Firmware on the Router...Download the Firmware from here , after downloading the firmware you need to...
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WRT54GS help
Reset the router and then reconfigure it . 1. Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds.2. Then, unplug...
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WRT54GS v1 and WPA
To verify what version of the WRT54GS you have, go to Wikipedia.org and search for WRT54GS, then, using your router's serial...
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Configuring DSL for Two Computers
Your WRT54GS router is designed to allow you to share one DSL line with several home computers. The computers...
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WRT54GS, ADSL2MUE and PPPOE
Hi all. Apologies if this has been answered before, but I've searched around and couldn't find any solution. Even the Linksys...
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WPS54G Connect Fail
Hello All, I purchased the WPS54G Printer Server to connect to my Canon MP160 Printer. I use a Linksys Wireless Router...
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WRT 54G as a Hub
Thank you. I tried your fix yesterday, but it didn't work - no internet. Then I remember I futzed with some settings on...
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Advantage of cloning the MAC Address
There is no "advantage" of cloning the MAC address. The only advantage would be to have internet or not.In many...
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Lost internet access via wireless connection to WRT54GS
I have had a home network for the last two years.ISP is Virgin Media (was Blueyonder) cable broadband.Router is Linksys...
- Downloads
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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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03/01/2010
Ver.7.2.08
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Ver.7.50.8
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Firmware
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Ver.1.52.8
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1.68 MB(Firmware)
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Firmware
03/01/2010
Ver.1.52.8
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Firmware
03/01/2010
Ver.1.52.8
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Ver.1.06.3
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Setup Wizard
10/01/2002
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Setup Wizard
10/01/2002
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1.79 MB(Setup Wizard)
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Setup Wizard
10/01/2002
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1.79 MB(Setup Wizard)
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1.79 MB(Setup Wizard)
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1.79 MB(Setup Wizard)
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Everything works but not connected?
I've been using this router which is a WRT54GS and Network Magic is ver:5.5.9195? for a few years now...
-
E4200 causing DynDNS Abuse
Well after spending a good half hour arguing with a first level tech and then holding for another 20-30...
-
wrt54gs bricked... I flashed the firmware v4 via tftp
As long as you are able to ping it, you can reflash the firmware. You may have to use...
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