This document is the user guide for the Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router. It provides information on the features and characteristics of the router, as well as instructions on how to use it.
This user guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for planning a wireless network, installing the router, and configuring its wireless and security settings. It includes detailed chapters on hardware installation, the web‑based utility, and advanced features such as MAC address cloning, VPN passthrough, and QoS.
Appendices cover troubleshooting, firmware upgrades, regulatory information, and a full list of technical specifications, giving users everything needed to install, operate, and maintain the WRT54G router.
| Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b |
|---|---|
| Channels | 11 (Americas) / 13 (Europe, Asia) |
| Ports | 1 Internet 10/100 RJ‑45, 4 LAN 10/100 RJ‑45 switched ports |
| RF Power Output | 18 dBm |
| Dimensions | 7.32" x 1.89" x 7.87" (186 mm × 48 mm × 200 mm) |
| Weight | 17 oz (0.482 kg) |
| Power | External 12 V DC, 0.5 A |
| Certifications | FCC, IC‑03, CE, Wi‑Fi (802.11b/g), WPA, WPA2, WMM |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C to 70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F) |
The router supports IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g wireless standards.
It has one 10/100 Mbps Internet port and four 10/100 Mbps LAN switched ports.
The router’s RF power output is rated at 18 dBm.