How do I setup my Linksys WRT54GS router?

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How do I setup my Linksys WRT54GS router?

How to Set Up a Linksys WRT54G Wireless G Router

  1. Step 1: Connect the Modem. Plug the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem into the Internet port on the router.
  2. Step 2: Connect Your Computers.
  3. Step 3: Connect the Power.
  4. Step 1: Log In.
  5. Step 2: Open Wireless Settings.
  6. Step 3: Name the Network.
  7. Step 4: Set Up Security.

How old is the WRT54G?

The original WRT54G was first released in December 2002. It has a 4+1 port network switch (the Internet/WAN port is part of the same internal network switch, but on a different VLAN).

What is 54g router?

The 54g WAP connects to your network switch and lets you join your wireless-equipped PCs to your wired network. 54g technology is backward-compatible with the 802.11b Wi-Fi networking standard, so it allows you to implement faster wireless technologies in combination with existing 802.11b Wi-Fi networks.

How do I setup a Linksys router on my home network?

  1. On the web-based setup page, click the Wireless tab.
  2. Select Manual for the Configuration View.
  3. Select Mixed on the Network Mode drop-down list.
  4. Enter your desired Network Name (SSID) in the field provided.
  5. Select Auto (20MHz or 40MHz) from the Channel Width drop-down list.
  6. Select a Channel from the drop-down list.

How fast is 802.11 g?

54 Mbps
Different Wi-Fi Protocols and Data Rates

Protocol Frequency Maximum data rate (theoretical)
802.11g 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps
802.11a 5 GHz 54 Mbps
802.11b 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps
Legacy 802.11 2.4 GHz 2 Mbps

Can I use Linksys router without a modem?

If your Internet connection is through satellite, T1 or fiber optic that doesn’t have a modem, connect the existing Ethernet cable to the yellow Internet port of the router. Click Next. NOTE: Linksys Connect will then start configuring your network.