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Wireless-G Broadband Router (WRT54G2)
• Freedom to go online from anywhere around your home
• Easy to set up and use
• Powerful security that's easy to configure
• Share your high-speed Internet connection among several computers
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
- Getting to know the Linksys WRT54G2
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- WRT54G2 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
- Getting to know the Linksys WRT54G2
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- WRT54G2 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 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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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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Getting your wireless router to work with the mini computers and...
I have one on the new Dell Mini computers. I purchased the Wireless-G Broadband Router model #WRT54G2 and had the...
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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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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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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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WRT310Nv2 Sporadically pointing domains to different websites...
Just wanted to provide everyone with an update on this. A few months ago I switched my DNS from my ISP over to Google DNS....
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WRT54G2 V1 wireless only mode
In that case you can simply change the WRT54G2's IP to 192.168.1.2 and disable the DHCP. Set up your SSID and...
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WRT54G2 webpages not fully downloaded
Whenever you Upgrade the firmware of your Router, You need to Reset your Router and Re-configure all the settings on your...
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WRT54G2 Locks up
After a firmware upgrade, you must reset the router to factory defaults, the setup the router again from scratch. ...
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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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WRT54G2 not connecting.
I presume you setup a PPPoE connection on your main computer. It will not work with your router. You will either...
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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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Can't Get Online With WRT54G2 But Everything Seems to Work
Hope everyone sees this that has intermittent problems with their wireless router. I just noticed this on the DHCP...
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Wireless Security Settings Not Valid
You don't write which wireless security you want to use.For WPA and WPA2 Personal the passphrase must be at least 8 characters...
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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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Connecting iPad to wifi
Another thought -- Does your network password have any bizarre characters in it? I have heard of situations where due to...
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WRT54G2 with Subnetted Virtual Machines
Linksys routers are consumer routers. They don't really support more complex network configurations.In your case, the problem...
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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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Problems with Port Scan and Syn Flood
O.K. That's why it is always better to post logs in the beginning: Go to the Status page of your router and check the IP...
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I Pushed The Reset Button
Connect your computer directly to the router. Follow the procedure below. For DSL connection, here's the procedure.For...
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Cable Internet Connection
Hi lasthippie and welcome to the forums! Please follow this link and see if it gets you online. Setting-Up...
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Not Fully Loaded Configuration Screen of a WRT54G v5 WIFI Router
Download the Setup wizard from here also download the firmware for WRT54 v5. Follow these steps to upgrade the...
- 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.
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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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Downloads
Please ensure you select the correct hardware version as not all downloads are compatible with your device.
Free Software notice for certain products, click here.
Firmware
03/19/2012
Ver.1.5.02 (Build 5)
Download
1.62 MB(Firmware)
Release Notes
Firmware Upgrade Instructions
Download
(Firmware Upgrade Instructions)
Setup Wizard
Download
282 MB(Setup Wizard)
XP, Vista Setup Wizard
Ver.4.9.9020
Download
104 MB(Setup Wizard)
Firmware
12/05/2008
Ver.1.3.00
(Build 28)
Download
(Firmware)
Release Notes
Mac Setup Wizard
05/20/2008
Ver.
Download
3.39 MB(Setup Wizard)
Firmware Upgrade Instructions
Download
(Firmware Upgrade Instructions)
Firmware
07/08/2009
Ver.1.0.04 (Build 5)
Download
1.71 MB(Firmware)
Release Notes
Firmware Upgrade Instructions
Download
(Firmware Upgrade Instructions)
Mac Setup Wizard
05/20/2008
Ver.
Download
3.39 MB(Setup Wizard)
XP, Vista Setup Wizard
Ver.4.9.9020
Download
104 MB(Setup Wizard)
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Forums
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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...
-
Getting your wireless router to work with the mini computers and...
I have one on the new Dell Mini computers. I purchased the Wireless-G Broadband Router model #WRT54G2...
-
Connecting to Wireless Network
Hey, I've been having a ton of problems with fixing my connection with my wireless network. A few...
Guide Me
Get quick solutions and troubleshooting tips.
