Linksys WRT54G3G-VN manual Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband

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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband

RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires.

Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.

Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together.

Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet.

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol.

SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network.

SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name.

Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network. Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.

Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.

Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network.

Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.

TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability.

Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period.

Appendix F: Glossary

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpRouter’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 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network TopologyPlanning 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 BroadbandMobile Network Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup StatusStatic IP Connection Type L2TP Connection Type Optional SettingsNetwork Setup Network Address Server Settings DhcpRouter IP 11 Time Setting Time SettingMobile Network Connection Mode Setup Tab Mobile NetworkMobile Network Status Data Card StatusSetup Tab Ddns DynDNS.orgTZO.com MAC Clone Setup Tab MAC Address CloneAdvanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingDynamic Routing Static 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 Internet Access Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessTo create an Internet Access policy Security Tab VPN Passthrough33 Internet Policy Summary Port Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringTriggered Range Forwarded RangeApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Wired QoSApplications and Gaming Tab QoS Device PriorityWireless 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 Where is the Router installed on the network? Frequently Asked QuestionsIs IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?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? What are the advanced features of the Router? What is DMZ Hosting?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is roaming? What is infrastructure mode?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is WEP? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router?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