The Linksys WET54Gv2 router is considered a wireless router because it offers WiFi connectivity. WiFi, or simply wireless, allows you to connect various devices to your router, such as wireless printers, smart televisions, and WiFi enabled smartphones.
Other Linksys WET54Gv2 Guides
This is the wifi guide for the Linksys WET54Gv2. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys WET54Gv2 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys WET54Gv2 router
- Linksys WET54Gv2 - Linksys WET54Gv2 User Manual
- Linksys WET54Gv2 - Linksys WET54Gv2 Login Instructions
- Linksys WET54Gv2 - How to Reset the Linksys WET54Gv2
- Linksys WET54Gv2 - Linksys WET54Gv2 Screenshots
- Linksys WET54Gv2 - Information About the Linksys WET54Gv2 Router
WiFi Terms
Before we get started there is a little bit of background info that you should be familiar with.
Wireless Name
Your wireless network needs to have a name to uniquely identify it from other wireless networks. If you are not sure what this means we have a guide explaining what a wireless name is that you can read for more information.
Wireless Password
An important part of securing your wireless network is choosing a strong password.
Wireless Channel
Picking a WiFi channel is not always a simple task. Be sure to read about WiFi channels before making the choice.
Encryption
You should almost definitely pick WPA2 for your networks encryption. If you are unsure, be sure to read our WEP vs WPA guide first.
Login To The Linksys WET54Gv2
To get started configuring the Linksys WET54Gv2 WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Linksys WET54Gv2, follow our Linksys WET54Gv2 Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WET54Gv2
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
Beginning on the Setup page of the Linksys WET54Gv2 router, scroll down this page until you come to the section titled Wireless.
Change the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WET54Gv2
Use the first box labeled SSID to enter an appropriate name for your network. It doesn't matter what you enter here but we recommend avoiding personal information. To learn more, read our Wireless Names Guide.
Below that is the Network Type. You have the choice of Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. Most of you will use the option of Infrastructure.
If you do choose the option of Ad-hoc you will need to select a Channel. Make sure you use channel 1,6, or 11. Learn why you should use these three channels in our WiFi Channels Guide.
Next is the WEP section. This is the security you are going to use for your network. Do not use WEP, it is an extremely weak form of security. We recommend updating your firmware to allow for WPA2. Learn the difference between these options in our WEP vs. WPA guide.
That's it, just click the option at the bottom of the page labeled Apply.
Possible Problems when Changing your WiFi Settings
After making these changes to your router you will almost definitely have to reconnect any previously connected devices. This is usually done at the device itself and not at your computer.
Other Linksys WET54Gv2 Info
Don't forget about our other Linksys WET54Gv2 info that you might be interested in.
This is the wifi guide for the Linksys WET54Gv2. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys WET54Gv2 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys WET54Gv2 router
- Linksys WET54Gv2 - Linksys WET54Gv2 User Manual
- Linksys WET54Gv2 - Linksys WET54Gv2 Login Instructions
- Linksys WET54Gv2 - How to Reset the Linksys WET54Gv2
- Linksys WET54Gv2 - Linksys WET54Gv2 Screenshots
- Linksys WET54Gv2 - Information About the Linksys WET54Gv2 Router