Linksys WRV54G Installation Instruction

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Model No.

Quick Installation

Model No.

• Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router
• Setup Wizard CD-ROM
• User Guide on CD-ROM
• Ethernet Network Cable
• Adapter Stands
• Power Supply
• Quick Installation
• Registration Card

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For Windows 98, Millennium, and XP 

using the default interface, refer to 

the User Guide on the Setup CD-

ROM or your Windows documenta-

tion.

The following instructions apply only 

to Windows 2000 or XP using the 

Classic interface (in which the icons 

and menus look like previous Win-

dows versions).

A

Click the Start button. Select 

Settings and click the Control 

Panel icon.  Double-click the 

Network and Dial-up

Connections icon.

B

Select the Local Area Connec-

tion icon for the applicable 

Ethernet adapter (usually it is 

the first Local Area Connection 

listed). Double-click the Local 

Area Connection. Click the 

Properties button.

C

Make sure the box next to Inter-

net Protocol (TCP/IP) is 

checked. Highlight Internet Pro-

tocol (TCP/IP), and click the 

Properties button.

D

Select Obtain an IP address 

automatically. Once the new 

window appears, click the OK 

button. Click the OK button 

again to complete the PC 

configuration, then restart your 

computer.

Proceed to Step 3. 

E

C

Configure the PCs

B

D

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There are two ways to configure the Router. Choose one of the following:

• Run the Setup CD-ROM - It is strongly recommended that you use the 

Setup CD-ROM to install the Router. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the 

CD-ROM drive, and follow the on-screen instructions.

 •Use this Quick Installation guide - If you wish, you can use the Router’s 

web-based utility to install the Router. Proceed to Step 1, and follow 

the Quick Installation’s instructions. 

A

Before you begin, make sure 

that you have the setup infor-

mation for your specific type of 

Internet connection. The instal-

lation technician from your ISP 

should have left this informa-

tion with you after installing 

your broadband connection. If 

not, you can call your ISP to 

request the settings.

B

Make sure that all of your net-

work’s hardware is powered off, 
including the Router, PCs, and 
cable or DSL modem.

C

Connect one end of an Ethernet 

network cable to one of the LAN 
ports (labeled 1-4) on the back of 
the Router (see Figure C), and the 
other end to an Ethernet port on a 
PC. 

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Connect the Router

D

Repeat this step to connect more 

PCs, a switch, or other network 
devices to the Router.

E

Connect a different Ethernet net-

work cable from your cable or DSL 
modem to the Internet port on the 
Router’s back panel (see Figure E.) 
This is the only port that will work for 
your modem connection. 

F

Power on the cable or DSL 

modem. 

G

Connect the power adapter to the 

Router’s Power port (see Figure G), 
and then plug the other end into 
an electrical outlet.  

H

Power on the following devices in 

this order: cable or DSL modem, 
Router, and PCs.

I

The Power and Internet LEDs on the 

front panel will light up green as 
soon as the power adapter is con-
nected properly.

The Power LED will flash for a few 
seconds. It will light up steady when 
the self-test is complete. If this LED 
stays on for one minute or longer, 
see “Appendix A: Troubleshoot-
ing.”in the User Guide on the Setup 
Wizard CD-ROM.

The Router’s hardware installation is 

now complete. 

Proceed to Step 2

 Before setting up the 

Router, make sure your PCs are 
configured to obtain an IP (or 
TCP/IP) address automatically 
from the Router.

 Make sure to use 

the power adapter that is sup-
plied with the Router. Use of a 
different power adapter could 
damage the Router.

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