Web-based Utility

{mosgoogle}To access the Linksys web-based utility, launch your web browser and enter the router's default IP address in the address field. A password request page will appear. Leave the user name field blank and enter admin for the password and click OK.The web-based utility allows you to set pretty every single feature the Linksys WRT54GC has to offer. The first thing you should do is change the password. Then you can set wireless network security.

To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Broadband Router can encode all wireless transmissions with WEP or industrial-strength WPA Personal encryption. The Router can serve as a 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.

Optional High Gain Antenna

The Linksys WRT54GC comes with a built in antenna, but there is an optional high gain antenna, model number HGA7S, that is available to extend the range if you need to turn the entire hotel floor into one big wireless hotspot.

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, just insert the base of the antenna into the SMA port and tighten it clockwise by hand.

While the option to use a high gain antenna is a nice feature, I highly doubt most mobile users will go for it. Those planning to use the Linksys WRT54GC in their home might find the high gain antenna a useful option, especially if your home of office have walls and fireplaces blocking the wireless signal.

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