Cisco Wrt54g 2 V15 Manual

USER GUIDE
Wireless-G Broadband Router
Model: WRT54G2 

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About This Guide
Icon Descriptions
While  reading  through  the  User  Guide  you  may  see 
various icons that call attention to specific items. Below is 
a description of these icons:
NOTE:  This  check  mark  indicates  that  there  is 
a  note  of  interest  and  is  something  that  you 
should pay special attention to while using the 
product.
 WARNING:  This  exclamation  point  indicates 
that  there  is  a  caution  or  warning  and  it  is...

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Chapter 1: Product Overview 
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Front Panel. .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Placement Options   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  ....

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Appendix D: Regulatory Information 
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FCC Statement  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 28
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 28
Safety Notices . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Industry...

Chapter 1Product Overview
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Chapter 1:  
Product Overview
Thank  you  for  choosing  the  Linksys  by  Cisco  Wireless-G 
Broadband Router. The Router lets you access the Internet 
via a wireless connection, broadcast at up to 54 Mbps, or 
through  one  of  its  four  switched  ports. You  can  also  use 
the Router to share resources such as computers, printers 
and files. 
A variety of security features help to protect your data and 
your privacy while online. Security...

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Wall-Mounting Placement
The  Router  has  two  wall-mount  slots  on  its  bottom 
panel.  The  distance  between  the  slots  is  152  mm 
 
(6 inches). 
Two screws are needed to mount the Router.
Suggested Mounting Hardware
2.5-3.0 mm4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm
Note: Mounting hardware illustrations are not   
†to scale.
NOTE:  Linksys  is  not  responsible  for  damages 
incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware.  Follow these instructions:
Determine where...

Chapter 2Wireless Security Checklist
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Chapter 2:  
Wireless Security Checklist
Wireless  networks  are  convenient  and  easy  to  install,  so 
homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them 
at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by 
sending  information  over  radio  waves,  it  can  be  more 
vulnerable  to  intruders  than  a  traditional  wired  network. 
Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals 
from your wireless network can...

Chapter 3Advanced Configuration
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Chapter 3:  
Advanced Configuration
After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located 
on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. If you’d 
like to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s web-
based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the 
utility  and  each  page’s  key  functions. You  can  access  the 
utility via a web browser on a computer connected to the 
Router.
The  web-based  utility  has  these...

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Static IP
If  you  are  required  to  use  a  permanent  IP  address  to 
connect to the Internet, select Static IP.
Internet Connection Type > Static IP
Internet IP Address 
This is the Router’s IP address, when 
seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the 
IP Address you need to specify.
Subnet  Mask  This  is  the  Router’s  Subnet  Mask,  as  seen 
by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will 
provide you...

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Keep  Alive:  Redial  Period If  you  select  this  option,  the 
Router  will  periodically  check  your  Internet  connection.  If 
you  are  disconnected,  then  the  Router  will  automatically 
re -establish  your  connection.  To  use  this  option,  select 
Keep Alive. In the  Redial Period field, specify how often the 
Router should check the Internet connection. The default is 
30 seconds.
L2TP
L2TP is a service that applies to...