Linksys WRT54GX - Wireless-G Broadband Router Operation manual

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Wireless
WRT54GX
The Wireless-G Networking Solution
with SRX Speed and Range eXpansion
Internet-sharing Router,
4-port Switch, with a
built in speed and
range enhanced Wire-
less-G (802.11g)
Access Point
SRX also increases
wireless range by up
to 3 times and
reduces dead spots in
coverage area
Shares a single Inter-
net connection and
other resources with
Ethernet wired, Wire-
less-G, -B, and other
SRX devices
New SRX technology: the
farther away, the more
advantage -- up to 8
times faster than stan-
dard Wireless-G
(802.11g)
The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX is really three devices in one box.
First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G, Wire-
less-B, and other performance-enhanced SRX devices to the network.
There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-
Ethernet devices together. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and
lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX combines smart antenna technol-
ogy with standards-based Wireless-G (802.11g) networking. By overlaying the
signals of two Wireless-G compatible radios, the "Multiple In, Multiple Out"
(MIMO) technology effectively doubles the data rate. Unlike ordinary wireless
networking technologies that are confused by signal reflections, MIMO actu-
ally uses these reflections to increase the range and reduce "dead spots" in
the wireless coverage area. The robust signal travels farther, maintaining
wireless connections up to 3 times farther than standard Wireless-G. And the
farther away you are, the more advantage you get -- the higher data rate
and reflection-friendly technology can yield up to 8 times more throughput
than Wireless-G in some situations. The router avoids interference by dynami-
cally switching to the clearest channel available. Even your standard Wire-
less-G and -B equipment will work better when communicating with SRX-
enabled devices.
To help protect your data and privacy, the Router can encode all wireless
transmissions with industrial-strength WEP encryption. It can serve as your net-
work's DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against
intruders and most known Internet attacks, and supports VPN pass-through.
Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.
With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX at the center of your
home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection,
files, printers, and multi-player games with flexibility, speed, and security!
Broadband Router
Wireless-G
with SRX

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WRT54GX
Package Contents
• Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Speed and
Range eXpansion
• Setup CD-ROM with Symantec Internet Security
• User Guide on CD-ROM
• Power Adapter
• Ethernet Network Cable
• Quick Installation Guide for Router
Wireless-G
Minimum Requirements
• 200 MHz or faster processor
•64MBofRAM
• Internet Explorer 5.5 or Netscape Navigator
6.1 or higher for web-based configuratio
• CD-ROM Drive
• Windows 2000 or XP
• Network Adapter
Specifications
Model Number WRT54GX
Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada)
13 Channels (Europe)
Ports/Buttons Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port
LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports
One Power Port
One Reset Button
Cabling Type UTP CAT 5
LEDs Power, DMZ, Wireless, Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4), Internet
RF Power Output 18 dBm for Wireless-B/17 dBm for Wireless-G
UPnP able/cert Cert
Security Features Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall
Wireless Security TKIP, AES, 802.1x, WEP, Wireless MAC Filtering
Environmental
Dimensions 6.38" x 6.38" x 1.57"
W x H x D (162 mm x 162 mm x 40 mm)
Unit Weight 1 lb. (0.45 kg)
Power External, 12V DC, 1.0A
Certifications FCC, IC-03, CE
Operating Temp. 32ºF to 104F (0ºC to 40ºC)
Storage Temp. -14ºF to 149ºF (-10ºC to 65ºC)
Operating Humidity 15% to 95% Non-Condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 80% Non-Condensing
WRT54GX-DS-41220 KL
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004
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Broadband Router with SRX
Features
• Complies with 802.11g and
802.11b (2.4GHz) Standards
• SRX(Speed Range eXpansion)
technology increases wireless
performance
• Enhanced Internet Security
Management Functions
including DDoS and SPI
• All LAN Ports Support Auto-
Crossover (MDI/MDI-X) - No
Need for Crossover Cables