Chapter 1: Product Overview; Front Panel; Back Panel; Side Panel - Linksys WRT54GH User Manual

Chapter 1
Chapter 1:
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-G
Home Router with SpeedBurst. 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, printers and files. A variety
of security features help to protect your data and your
privacy while you are 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

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.
Wireless (Green) The Wireless LED lights up
when the wireless feature is enabled. If the LED
is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving
data over the network.
Internet (Green) The Internet LED lights up
when there is a connection made through the
Internet port. It flashes to indicate 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 self-
diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this
LED will flash. When the diagnostic is complete,
the LED will be solidly lit.
Wireless-G Home Router with SpeedBurst

Back Panel

Internet The Internet port is where you will
connect your cable or DSL Internet connection.
4, 3, 2, 1
These Ethernet ports (4, 3, 2, 1)
connect the Router to computers on your wired
network and other Ethernet network devices.
On/Off Push the On/Off button to power on or
off the Router.
Power The Power port connects to the included
power adapter.

Side Panel

Reset There are two ways to reset the Router
to its factory defaults. Either press and hold the
Reset button for approximately five seconds, or
restore the defaults from the Administration >
Factory Defaults screen of the Router's
browser-based utility. (Refer to Administration
> Factory Defaults, page 20.)
Horizontal Placement
The Router has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place
the Router on a level surface near an electrical outlet.
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