Linksys RB-WRT54GS2 User Guide - Page 5

Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use the Router to share resources, such as computers. A variety of security features help to protect your data and your privacy while online. Security features include WPA2 security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall, and NAT technology. Use the convenient, browser-based utility to configure the Router. Front Panel Product Overview Wireless (Green) The Wireless LED lights up when the wireless feature is enabled. If the LED is flashing, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over the network. Internet (Green) The Internet LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over the Internet port. Power (Green) The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. When the Router goes through its selfdiagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED will be solidly lit. Back Panel 1, 2, 3, 4 (Green) These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to a device through that port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network(s). To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, run the Setup Wizard, or refer to Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings, page 10. Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED (Green/ Amber) It lights up green when wireless security is enabled. The LED flashes green for two minutes during Wi-Fi Protected Setup. The LED lights up amber if there is an error during the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup process. Make sure the client device supports Wi‑Fi Protected Setup.Wait until the LED is off, and then try again. The LED flashes amber when a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup session is active, and a second session begins. The Router supports one session at a time. Wait until the LED is off before starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Internet The Internet port is where you will connect your cable or DSL Internet connection. 1, 2, 3, 4 These Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to PCs on your wired network and other Ethernet network devices. Reset There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press and hold the Reset Button for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from Administration > Factory Defaults in the Router's web-based utility. Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter. Placement Positions There are two ways to physically install the Router. The first way is to place the Router horizontally on a surface. The second way is to mount the Router on a wall. Horizontal Placement The Router has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place the Router on a level surface near an electrical outlet. 1