This small tutorial will guide you in setting up your Linksys WET54G without the use of the setup CD. It is handy for those of you using Linux or MacOS, or do not have a computer at all; only a games console. The Linksys WET54G is also useful for converting network printers to WiFi.
The first thing to make sure of, is that the device has its factory default settings. You can reset to factory defaults by holding the reset switch in with a pen for 10 seconds. If the device resists or seems stuck, then hold it in while turning the device on.
The WET54G has a default IP address of 192.168.1.226
In order to connect to it, it is best you set up your PC, Mac or Games console with a static IP. For example, 192.168.1.23. If you are asked for a subnet mask, use 255.255.255.0
Enter http://192.168.1.226/ into the web browser and ensure popups are allowed temporarily.
Select Automatic (DHCP) and click Apply.
Wait for the router to reboot. This takes about 1 minute.
Log back into the router.
Click on “Site Survey”, then wait for it to scan.
Click on the SSID of your network.
Select and input your security settings manually.
Wait for the device to reboot.
The WET54G's IP will change and no longer be 192.168.1.226. In order to find out what it is, you will need to look at your WiFi router's log under a heading such as DHCP Table or ARP Table.
Set your computer or gaming device back to DHCP.
The IP the computer or gaming device receives will be one returned by your WiFi router. The WET54G is merely a bridge, and your computer or gaming device will act exactly as if was hardwired.
If there are problems setting it up, reset to factory and use the setup CD-ROM on a Windows based PC instead.
Firmware updates are available, but do not update the firmware unless absolutely necessary.