Linksys WRT54GS-FR Support Question
Linksys WRT54GS-FR Support Question
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Question posted by gmbegan on October 4th, 2011
I Do I Add A Password To Protect My Router From Others Using It.
I have an installed Linksys wireless router model number wrt 54G v4. I want to in add a password to protect my router from being used by others. How do I go about it?
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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on October 4th, 2011 10:45 AM
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The first thing to do is read the user manual. This is all explained there. http://ec1.images-amazon.com/media/i3d/01/A/man-migrate/MANUAL000000300.pdf
Everything else can be found here: http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WRT54GS
You need to log into the management interface.
There is a really good article here that shows how to do this. http://www6.nohold.net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?pid=80&app=vw&vw=1&login=1&json=1&docid=cfb50c0dc992443ab2405a782cca60f7_19073.xml
Assuming everything is at default, open a browser and connect to http://192.168.1.1. It's best to use a hard wired connection, not the wifi for this.
Log in as "admin" and use "admin" as the password.
From here the screens change depending on what firmware version you have. Click the Wireless tab, then the Wireless Security option.
Look for a WiFi tab and /or configuration or setup. The settings are there. You'll want to turn on "WPA2 personal" in the security mode pull down.
Enter a pass-phrase. This is the password you'll need to use to connect a laptop to the router. Click on Save Settings.
That should be it.
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User's Manual - Page 1
Instant Wireless® Series
Wireless-G Broadband Router
Use this guide to install: WRT54G
User Guide
User's Manual - Page 2
...every Instant Wireless Wireless-G Broadband Router will not occur in a particular installation. These limits are designed to be used within the European community and countries that the Instant Wireless® Series products included in the Instant Wireless® Series conform to obtain a RMA Number.
Canadian Department of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance...
User's Manual - Page 4
... a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
Finally, the Router function ties it all wireless transmissions.
The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is a snap with the flexibility, speed, and security you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to create as big a network as a DHCP Server, has NAT technology to protect against Internet intruders, supports VPN pass-through, and can...
User's Manual - Page 5
... for Easy Installation • Wireless Security with up to two sides. There are commonly used with
Time Schedules, Website Blocking, IP and MAC Address Filtering; Since the Router uses NAT technology,... DMZ Hosting • Web-based Utility for Easy Configuration from your network. The Router protects your network by inspecting every packet coming in your PCs.
The LAN ports connect to...
User's Manual - Page 6
... be DHCP clients, if you 're finished with the Router (see the DHCP section in the Quick Installation guide or this User Guide.
for setting up a network with these basic steps, you will only need to use the following chapters:
• Chapter 3: Connect the Router This chapter instructs you on how to connect a cable...
User's Manual - Page 10
... this LED stays on your modem connection.
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13 First, find out by step, how to communicate with the Router. Instant Wireless® Series
Wireless Connection to a PC
If you want to use IP addresses to configure your computer is running .
The Router's hardware installation is powered off when the selftest is complete...
User's Manual - Page 16
... each web page in the Password field. For added security, you want to "Appendix A: Troubleshooting." C. Click the Apply button to access these steps:
A. For more details and advanced settings information.
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Wireless-G Broadband Router
Chapter 6: The Router's Web-based Utility
Overview Use the Router's web-based utility to "Chapter 6: The Router's Webbased Utility."
7.
You've...
User's Manual - Page 17
...that the Internet configuration settings are using. Setup The Setup screen is ...installed and set to supply a host and domain name for the Router.
Configuration Type The Router supports four connection types: Automatic Configuration - Wireless-G Broadband Router...Wireless® Series
Note: For added security, you should be posted and available for download on the Linksys website at www.linksys...
User's Manual - Page 19
... you want to activate Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically reestablish your connection as soon as seen by external users on this page, click the Cancel button. If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand, click the radio button. Instant Wireless® Series
User Name and Password...
User's Manual - Page 20
...Wireless 2.4GHz, 54g, Wireless-G
MAC Address The MAC Address of your wireless network must use the same channel in the wireless network. SSID The SSID is the network name shared among all devices in order to protect... click the Cancel button. For added security, Linksys recommends that you want the Router to a unique name of the wireless interface is displayed here. All devices in your ...
User's Manual - Page 21
... to communicate with Linksys wireless products only. Enter the new Password in your WEP settings. VPN Pass-Through Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is typically used to use the same Passphrase or WEP key. If you are using the same key.
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User's Manual - Page 23
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User's Manual - Page 36
... an Ethernet adapter. Provided are installed box, select the TCP/IP->...sure the DNS Enabled option is not used by any unsaved changes on a PC...Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
1. Click the OK button in the TCP/IP properties window, and click Close or the OK button for the information. G. E. Wireless-G Broadband Router...PC or network device. Click the Add button to set a static IP ...
User's Manual - Page 40
... the windows to DMZ. If the port number that enters the Router will be checked first by pressing the Reset button for PPPoE users. Disable or remove the entries you want to the Internet. Keep this information in case you want exposed to successfully use it at www.linksys.com. C. In the DMZ Host IP Address...
User's Manual - Page 47
... command prompt, type ping -a 24.53.32.4, where 24.53.32.4 is the IP address you just pinged.
1. Step Two: Pinging for a Web Address
Instant Wireless® Series
While the IP address returned above would work as the following data will be permanent. Web addresses, however, usually don't. Follow the instructions...
User's Manual - Page 48
... enable you enter the Passphrase, click the Generate button to communicate with Linksys wireless products only. Figure C-1
3. If you want to create WEP keys. Next to the Setup screen. If you are "0"-"9" and "A"-"F".
6.
It is used when the Router sends data. Note: All Wireless-G and 802.11b devices in length. Then click the Edit WEP Settings...
User's Manual - Page 53
... memory (ROM) or programmable read-only memory (PROM). Unlike e-mail programs in both directions. The ability of encoding and decoding the data.
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Wireless-G Broadband Router
Full Duplex -
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User's Manual - Page 55
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User's Manual - Page 56
... useful in a network is part of a network switch to the PPP protocol but rather describes a "tunneling
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Wireless-G Broadband Router
service... have much lower throughput rates than bridges. It is secure access from the user to... authentication (username and password) in addition to transmit. RTS (Request To Send) -
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User's Manual - Page 57
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