The Linksys WRE54Gv3 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 WRE54Gv3 Guides
This is the wifi guide for the Linksys WRE54Gv3. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys WRE54Gv3 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys WRE54Gv3 router
- Linksys WRE54Gv3 - Linksys WRE54Gv3 User Manual
- Linksys WRE54Gv3 - Linksys WRE54Gv3 Login Instructions
- Linksys WRE54Gv3 - How to Reset the Linksys WRE54Gv3
- Linksys WRE54Gv3 - Linksys WRE54Gv3 Screenshots
- Linksys WRE54Gv3 - Information About the Linksys WRE54Gv3 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 WRE54Gv3
To get started configuring the Linksys WRE54Gv3 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 WRE54Gv3, follow our Linksys WRE54Gv3 Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WRE54Gv3
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
After you have logged into the Linksys WRE54Gv3 you are placed on the Basic Setup page. This is the only page needed to configure the WiFi settings.
Change the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WRE54Gv3
On this page, find the box titled SSID. This is the name you are to create in order to identify your network. It doesn't matter what you enter here but we recommend avoiding personal information. Learn more in our How to Change your Wireless Name guide.
Below that is the Channel. Make sure you are using channels 1,6, or 11. Learn why in our WiFi Channels Guide.
Next is the Wireless Security setting. Go ahead and click the Enable button. This takes you to the Security page. We unfortunately do not have this screenshot. This particular version of Linksys WRE54G only allows for WPA and WEP. We recommend updating your firmware to allow for WPA2 PSK. To learn more, read our WEP vs. WPA guide.
Click the Save Settings button.
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 WRE54Gv3 Info
Don't forget about our other Linksys WRE54Gv3 info that you might be interested in.
This is the wifi guide for the Linksys WRE54Gv3. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys WRE54Gv3 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys WRE54Gv3 router
- Linksys WRE54Gv3 - Linksys WRE54Gv3 User Manual
- Linksys WRE54Gv3 - Linksys WRE54Gv3 Login Instructions
- Linksys WRE54Gv3 - How to Reset the Linksys WRE54Gv3
- Linksys WRE54Gv3 - Linksys WRE54Gv3 Screenshots
- Linksys WRE54Gv3 - Information About the Linksys WRE54Gv3 Router