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Wireless-G BroadBand Router (WRT54G)
• Complies with 802.11g and 802.11b (2.4GHz) Standards
• All LAN Ports support auto-crossover (MDI/MDI-X)
• Supports Wired Equivalent Privacy™ (WEP), Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA) and Wi-Fi Protected Access™2 (WPA2)
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
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- Getting to know the WRT54G
- WRT54G Frequently Asked Questions
- Finding the model number and the 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
- Verifying the maximum wireless network connection speed
- 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 Linksys wireless router
- Connecting your iPad® to the wireless network
- Connecting iPad® to a wireless network with the SSID broadcast disabled
- Troubleshooting iPad® wireless connectivity issues
- Troubleshooting iPhone® and iPod® wireless connectivity on 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 router's wireless settings using an Android tablet
- Connecting your Android tablet to a wireless network with disabled SSID broadcast
- Checking the wireless settings on a Linksys router
- 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
- Configuring PS3™ to connect wirelessly to a Linksys router
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- 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
- Upgrading the Linksys router’s firmware
- Accessing the router’s web-based setup page
- Encountering difficulties accessing the router's web-based setup page
- Cascading (Connecting) a Linksys router to another router
- Setting up Port Range Forwarding for routers and gateways
- Resolving NAT type issues with gaming consoles through a Linksys router
- Product Information
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- Getting to know the WRT54G
- WRT54G Frequently Asked Questions
- Finding the model number and the 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
- Verifying the maximum wireless network connection speed
- 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 Linksys wireless router
- Connecting your iPad® to the wireless network
- Connecting iPad® to a wireless network with the SSID broadcast disabled
- Troubleshooting iPad® wireless connectivity issues
- Troubleshooting iPhone® and iPod® wireless connectivity on 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 router's wireless settings using an Android tablet
- Connecting your Android tablet to a wireless network with disabled SSID broadcast
- Checking the wireless settings on a Linksys router
- 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
- Configuring PS3™ to connect wirelessly to a Linksys router
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- 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
- Upgrading the Linksys router’s firmware
- Accessing the Router’s Web-Based Setup Page Using a Macintosh Computer
- Encountering difficulties accessing the router's web-based setup page
- Cascading (Connecting) a Linksys router to another router
- Setting up Port Range Forwarding for routers and gateways
- Resolving NAT type issues with gaming consoles through a Linksys router
- Forums
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Suggestions to prevent lost VPN client connections
Dropped VPN connections I experienced a similar issue a few years ago with my LinkSys WRT54G router with dropped connections...
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Why wont my Facetime from my Iphone work???
I have a WRT54G ver 6 router... My facetime will work everywhere but NOT at home! HELP!! Whats wrong???
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WRT54GR Firmware Upgrade problem
Yep, I have one. Found it some time ago on the internet.But if it works just fine now, it might be better to leave it alone....
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Can't connect to NOAA.gov, but OK on every other site...WRT54Gv6
I can't connect to the public weater site NOAA.gov, and weather.gov, but have no problem connecting to any other sites,...
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WRT54G Issue (or not?)
Hi. I used to own a wireless router (wrt54g) for a very long time. I can't recall what the model number or version number...
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Re: Using network printer with WRT54G router
I've had mixed results when trying to network share both Windows 7 and Windows XP. Most of the time the Windows 7 computer...
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WRT54G2 v1 Wireless Connection Problem
I think your computer does not have wireless adapter installed.Contact your computer vendor and see if you have wireless...
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Re: WEP Password Not Recognized
Hi, If you are gonna use WEP, just type anything in the PASSPHRASE field and then copy the KEY 1, because that will serve...
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No wireless connection
Whats the Model number of your Linksys Router? On your Laptop when you search for your Wireless Network, are you getting...
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WRT54G windows 7 no Internet
V1.1 Firmware 4.21.1 Hi Some background... as short but detailed as possible I have the following wired connections:Desktop...
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trying to block people frm using router
Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius....
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WRT54G (version 2) new firmware (Feb)
like many users with a WRT54G (version 2), firmware version 4.21.4 thoroughly pooched my router. Had to go through numerous...
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Fatal Security Flaw in WRT54GS?
It's not security flaw. It's an old router beginning to loose it's memory. If some parts of the configuration get corrupted...
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Router won't work after changing SSID
Seems like you have activated SES. If you want to set the SSID you should not use SES.
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Lost internet connection
Would love to know how to fix this. I've spent almost 10 hours in the last two days trying to figure this out. ...
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How to change internet providers
If you are changing the internet service provider from DSL to Cable then in that case you need to uninstall the existing...
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Relocated wireless wrt54gs from uk to australia
Again: it's not the WRT fault. The MAC address is the hardware address of the wireless in the WRT. That's not wrong. That's...
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WRT32ON Wireless - and iPad WiFi setup
Check SSID and and the encryption key from the Router setup page.... Then follow the following steps to connect the iPad2...Turn...
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WRT54G can't get to internet
Hi cellist.p and welcome to the forums! Have you tried power cycling? If not, try to turn off the computer router modem...
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WRT54G IPv6
I've been hearing a lot about IPv6 lately, and I was wondering if the IPv6 router supports it. Will there be any issue when...
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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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WRT54GR Firmware Upgrade
Hi,After nearly four years since I got the routers I finally managed to update the firmwares.I foud this thread on the net...
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Setting up Wireless Security/access for a WRT54GL?
Hello. Yes, it's under that tab. Basically, you just need to set up your own WPA/WPA2 personal key. Go to Wireless >...
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Suggestion for Configuring a Tightly Secured Router including Wireless...
1. Disabling the SSID broadcast is useless. Any driveby will still immediately detect the access point because it has to...
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Suggestion for Configuring a Tightly Secured Router including Wireless...
I have owned three LinkSys Wireless routers since May 2007: two WRT54G (V6 and V8) and my current E3000 V1. All...
- 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. 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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02/24/2012
Ver.4.21.5
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02/24/2012
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Ver.4.21.5
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Forums
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Suggestions to prevent lost VPN client connections
Dropped VPN connections I experienced a similar issue a few years ago with my LinkSys WRT54G router...
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Why wont my Facetime from my Iphone work???
I have a WRT54G ver 6 router... My facetime will work everywhere but NOT at home! HELP!! Whats wr...
-
WRT54GR Firmware Upgrade problem
Yep, I have one. Found it some time ago on the internet.But if it works just fine now, it might be better...
-
Can't connect to NOAA.gov, but OK on every other site...WRT54Gv6
I can't connect to the public weater site NOAA.gov, and weather.gov, but have no problem connecting to...
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