Setup CD, WRT54G2

I'm having quite a time getting an answer for this. 
I have ordered a WRT54G2 router for my home network.  We have a satellite connection, 1 wired computer and 2 laptops and an Xbox 360 console with with wireless connections.  My 3 yr old WRT54G has been acting up lately, although a firmware upgrade a couple of days ago may increase its lifespan a bit.
I've read that Netmagic software comes with the WRT54G2 setup CD.  One Amazon.ca reviewer said his network was 'hijacked' by this software, he was not pleased with it.  All I want to know is this: If I run the setup CD, will Netmagic be installed on my system, or is it an option which I would have to CHOOSE in order for it to be installed?  Same question for the Trend security software.  
On my old router, there was an OPTION to install the Norton firewall, which I did not choose.  
So...when you pop in that WRT54G2 setup CD, what do you see on the screen?  Are there screenshots somewhere?  
I do not want any extra software installed, I simply want the router and to keep my current network and security settings.  
Thanks in advance for any responses.  
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OK, thank you to both of you for your responses.  (I was going to click the green check for both your answers, but the second one disappeared when I clicked on the first one.)
I must say, I was hoping for a different answer.  
 This is really poor practice on the part of any company, to force additional software like this, and really, Linksys ought to know better.  Needless to say, I won't be using the installation CD. 
Message Edited by quartz on 01-16-2010 11:57 AM

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