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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Layout
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the
Notebook Adapters (WPC55AG, WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapters (WMP55AG, WMP54G,
WMP11) for your desktop PCs, and USB Adapters (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity.
The Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54GU2, WPS11) and Wireless Ethernet
Bridges (WET54G, WET11).
When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network, you can use the Compact Wireless-G
Broadband Router’s four LAN ports. To add more ports, any of the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router's LAN
ports can be connected to any of Linksys's switches (such as the EZXS55W or EZXS88W).
With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at
www.linksys.com
for more information about products that work with the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router.
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Back Panel
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G
Broadband Router
The Back Panel
The Router’s ports and Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router.
Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4
These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to your networked PCs and other Ethernet
network devices.
Internet
The
Internet
port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection.
POWER
The
POWER
port is where you will connect the power adapter.
Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel
broadband
: an always-on, fast Internet connection.
port
: the connection point on a computer or networking
device used for plugging in cables or adapters.
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Front Panel
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Front Panel
The Router’s LEDs, which indicate the status of the Router and network activities, are located on the front panel.
Wireless
Green. The
WLAN
LED flashes when there is a successful wireless connection.
Ethernet 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.
Internet
Green. The
Internet
LED lights up when there is a connection made through 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.
Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Bottom Panel
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Bottom Panel
The Router’s Reset button is located on the bottom panel. To access the button, turn the stand perpendicular to
the Router. Use a sharp object like a pencil to push in the button.
RESET Button
There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the
RESET button
,
for approximately eight seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration tab -
Factory Defaults in the Router's Web-based Utility.
IMPORTANT:
If you reset the Router, all of
your settings, including Internet
connection, wireless, and security, will be
deleted and replaced with the factory
defaults. Do not reset the Router if you want
to retain these settings.
Figure 3-3: The Router’s Bottom Panel
STAND
RESET BUTTON
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Top Panel
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Top Panel
The Router comes with a built-in antenna, but there is an optional high gain antenna, model number HGA7S, that
is available for longer range. The Router’s SMA Port (connector) for the optional antenna is located on the top
panel. To access the SMA Port, flip open the tab. To attach the antenna, insert the base of the antenna into the
SMA port and tighten it clockwise by hand.
Figure 3-4: The Router’s Top Panel
TAB
ANTENNA BASE
SMA Port
OPTIONAL LINKSYS LONGER RANGE
ANTENNA (HGA7S)
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