Linksys WRT54G3G-VN manual Table of Contents

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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction	1
Welcome	1
What’s in this User Guide?	2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network	4
Network Topology	4
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode	4
Network Layout	4
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband	6
The Router’s Ports	6
The Router’s LEDs	7
The Router’s Data Card Slot	8
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband	9
Overview	9
Hardware Installation for Use of the Mobile Broadband Service Only	9
Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem	11
Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router	13
Placement Options	15
Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband	17
Overview	17
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup	18
The Setup Tab - Mobile Network	23
The Setup Tab - DDNS	24
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone	25
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing	26
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings	27
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security	28
The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter	31
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings	32
The Security Tab - Firewall	34
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough	35
The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access	35
The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward	37

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsRouter’s Ports List of Figures17 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Router 51 Status Tab Wireless Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s namePlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Router’s Ports Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile BroadbandRouter’s LEDs are located on the Router’s other side panel Router’s LEDsRouter’s Data Card Slot Overview Connecting the Wireless-G Router for Mobile BroadbandConnect Your Computer Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem Connect the Power Diagram for Connection to Another Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Another RouterConnect Your Computer Stand Option Placement Options11 Measurement between Wall-Mount Slots Wall-Mount OptionPassword Screen Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mobile BroadbandStatus Setup Tab Basic SetupMobile Network Setup Internet SetupStatic IP Connection Type L2TP Connection Type Optional SettingsNetwork Setup Network Address Server Settings DhcpRouter IP 11 Time Setting Time SettingData Card Status Setup Tab Mobile NetworkMobile Network Connection Mode Mobile Network StatusSetup Tab Ddns DynDNS.orgTZO.com MAC Clone Setup Tab MAC Address CloneStatic Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingAdvanced Routing Dynamic RoutingWireless Network Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Security Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityAES 25 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterAdvanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Security Tab Firewall FirewallBlock WAN Requests Security Tab VPN Passthrough Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessInternet Access To create an Internet Access policy33 Internet Policy Summary Port Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardForwarded Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringPort Triggering Triggered RangeDevice Priority Wired QoSApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Applications and Gaming Tab QoSWireless QoS Ethernet Port PriorityApplication Priority Administration Tab Management Router PasswordUPnP Log Administration Tab LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics Ping TestTraceroute Test Administration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeAdministration Tab Config Management 48 Status Tab Mobile Network Status Tab Mobile NetworkStatus Tab Router Router InformationInternet Local Network Status Tab Local NetworkWireless Status Tab WirelessAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default Need to upgrade the firmwareMy DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Power LED keeps flashing Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades?How can I avoid corrupted FTP downloads? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is Spread Spectrum? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?How do I reset the Router? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?How do I connect to the mobile network? What do the indicator LEDs signify on the Router?Whom should I call if there is a question or problem? How do I know which mobile network I am using?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places For the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFigure E-4 MAC Address Filter List Appendix F Glossary Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Appendix G Specifications FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi 802.11b, 802.11g, WPA Appendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Regulatory Information Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband