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Question posted by kchristie62 on February 21st, 2012

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I installed and didn't put in a key code and now I need to do so, what do I do and how do I do it?

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Answer #1: Posted by UsPinay on February 21st, 2012 2:52 PM

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SETTING UP WIRELESS SECURITY ON YOUR ROUTER

1. connect your laptop with the WRT54GS at port no. 1 it is very imp. to hardwire your computer, also check for the light status of the router to ensure that it is connected.
2. access the router setup from a web browser http://192.168.1.1 , the default address of your router, and “admin” as the password.). You can also go to kb.linksys.com if you need more help to access your router setup.
3. at the top click on wireless on the BLACK bar at the top.
4. under wireless click on wireless security on the blue bar.
5. select the security mode as WPA-PERSONAL (best encryption and supported by all devices).
6. select WPA ALGORITHUM as TKIP.
7. in WPA Shared Key type: "(any word you want). It should be at least 8 characters long. and you should remember it as this will be your wireless password.
8. the Group Renewal key should be 3600.
9. Click on save settings at the bottom.

PERSONALIZING YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK NAME

1. Under Wireless, click on Basic wireless settings.
2. MODE: mixed
3. NAME: (whatever you want) change it 4. Channel: 11
5. SSID BROADCAST: ENABLED

NOW YOUR ROUTER IS CONFIGURED.

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Related Linksys WRT54GS Manual Pages

User Guide - Page 1

USER GUIDE Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Model No: WRT54GS

User Guide - Page 2

....linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G Broadband Router About This Guide and certain other countries. Online Resources Most web browsers allow you to enter the web address without notice. and/or its affiliates...

User Guide - Page 4

Table of Contents Appendix C: Warranty and Regulatory Information 23 Limited Warranty 23 Wireless Disclaimer 24 FCC Statement 24 Safety Notices 24 Industry Canada (Canada 24 IC Statement 24 Règlement d'Industry Canada 24 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 25 Wireless-G Broadband Router iii

User Guide - Page 5

... Cisco logo is enabled. After the Router has generated the SSID and WPA Shared Key, the Cisco logo will flash slowly as the Router resets itself. The Cisco logo will ...up when the wireless feature is where you have SecureEasySetup devices, run the Router's Setup Wizard CD-ROM and follow the onscreen instructions to indicate a successful reset. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster. ...

User Guide - Page 6

... device's password so it can access your consent and/or knowledge. With MAC address filtering enabled, wireless network access is a unique series of encryption supported by sending information over radio waves, it will be intercepted. Wireless-G Broadband Router with high-speed Internet access are at a rapid pace. To protect the information as the default...

User Guide - Page 7

... applies to the Router. Then, press ...Wireless-G Broadband Router with EasyLink Advisor or the Setup Wizard (located on the Setup CD-ROM. The available types are connecting through your ISP. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with SpeedBooster However, if you should be kept only if your Internet connection. NOTE: When first installing the Router...

User Guide - Page 8

.... The default Redial Period is 30 seconds. To use PPPoE. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Advanced Configuration Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, select Keep...-based ISPs use this option, the Router will automatically re-establish your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here. Internet Connection Type...

User Guide - Page 9

... Keep Alive. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the IP Address you attempt to automatically re-establish your Internet connection terminates. Optional Settings Router Name In this option, the Router will automatically re...connection. If you need to represent the Router. L2TP L2TP is a service that is the IP address of minutes you can configure the Router to cut the Internet...

User Guide - Page 10

...is 192.168.1.100. The Router will be greater than 192.168.1.253. Time Setting Select the time zone in which your network, or you need to each PC's interaction ... enable the Router's DHCP server option, make sure there is performed through the Wireless tab. The default Starting IP Address is 50. Wireless-G Broadband Router with at least one day. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a ...

User Guide - Page 11

...Routing This screen is used to set up with your network. Wireless-G Broadband Router with your changes. Click the Save Settings button to apply ...cancel your changes. Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, TZO Key, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the computer you to ... Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to the Router with the MAC Address Clone feature. If you do...

User Guide - Page 12

... is chosen, Dynamic Routing will function. Wireless-G Broadband Router with all devices in the wireless network. If you whether the Destination IP Address is on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the WAN (Internet). SpeedBooster works automatically with SpeedBooster Advanced Configuration • Default Gateway This is the IP address of the gateway device that...

User Guide - Page 13

..., Enable. WPA Shared Key Enter a WPA Shared Key of the RADIUS server. The default Group Key Renewal period is connected to run SecureEasySetup again on each device on your wireless network. Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of algorithm, TKIP or AES. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Advanced Configuration...

User Guide - Page 14

... Server Address Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server. Wireless-G Broadband Router with dynamic encryption keys. Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to the Router.) Advanced Configuration RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. Key 1-4 If you are using WEP encryption, always remember that each...

User Guide - Page 15

... Generate button. Chapter 3 WEP WEP is a basic encryption method, which Key to use). On this button will allow wireless access by MAC Address. WEP Encryption Select a level of network users by MAC Address, to whom you can list users, by MAC Address. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 11 Permit Only Clicking this screen, you wish...

User Guide - Page 16

...setting is Default, when the Router can transmit at all wireless clients and wireless devices on your network with greater performance, depending on the Wireless-G Broadband Router with a Clear to Send...can select from each other wireless devices in your Wireless-G products not being able to transmit to cancel your wireless network. With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient...

User Guide - Page 17

... Access The Access Restrictions > Internet Access screen allows you to enable VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Access Restrictions > Internet Access Internet Access Internet Access Policy Access can be managed by devices outside users to pass through the...

User Guide - Page 18

... with SpeedBooster Advanced Configuration 6. Then click the Modify button. Then click the Delete button. Then click the Close button. Click the Edit List of PCs. Wireless-G Broadband Router with specific URL addresses, enter each URL in effect, or select Everyday. Then click the Add button. When you want to be affected by default...

User Guide - Page 19

...application. Enable Select Enable to enable port forwarding for the applicable application. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Applications and Gaming > Port Triggering Port Triggering Application Enter the... name can be up public services on each line for the port number(s) needed . Check with the Internet application documentation for specific port numbers. Start Port ...

User Guide - Page 25

.../DSL modem and high-speed Internet connection. You need to use the Router, you need your DSL modem in the address field (the default IP address is flashing, then power off all of the ports numbered 1-4 on the Router. The Router does not replace your modem. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 21 Connect your computer, and then follow...

User Guide - Page 26

Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WRT54GS Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe, Japan) ... 40ºC) Storage Temp. -4 to 158ºF (-20 to 70ºC) Operating Humidity 10 to 85%, Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90%, Noncondensing Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Specifications 22

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