Linksys WRT54GS 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, 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 features include WPA2 security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology. Configuring the Router is easy using the provided browser-based utility. Front Panel Secure Easy Setup (Orange/White) The Cisco logo is the Router's SecureEasySetup button. It lights up and will stay orange when the Router is powered on. The color orange indicates that the Router is not using the SecureEasySetup feature, while the color white indicates that the Router is using the SecureEasySetup feature. When the Router enters SecureEasySetup mode, the Cisco logo will turn white and start flashing. After the Router has generated the SSID and WPA Shared Key, the Cisco logo will stop flashing and stay white. To clear the SSID and WPA Shared Key, press and hold down the Cisco logo for five seconds. The Cisco logo will flash slowly as the Router resets itself. The Cisco logo will turn orange to indicate a successful reset. NOTE: SecureEasySetup is a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless network. If you have SecureEasySetup devices, run the Router's Setup Wizard CD-ROM and follow the onscreen instructions to use SecureEasySetup. Product Overview 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. DMZ (Green) The DMZ LED indicates when the DMZ function is being used. This LED will remain lit as long as DMZ is enabled. WLAN (Green) The WLAN 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. 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. Internet (Green) The Internet LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet port. Back Panel 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. 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. Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster