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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband

Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadband WAN and Mobile Broadband Service

Overview

This chapter covers the steps for configuring the Router for broadband WAN and mobile broadband service. If you want to configure the Router for mobile broadband service only, go to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Service.” If you want to configure the Router for broadband WAN service only, go to “Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadband WAN Service Only.”

Before You Begin

Before you begin, make sure that you have the following:

•your activated Mobile Broadband Data Card

•your Mobile Broadband Data Card Service information.

•broadband modem

•settings for your broadband Internet connection type.

The information about your Mobile Broadband Data Card was included with your Mobile Broadband Data Card package. If you do not have this information, contact the mobile broadband service provider’s customer support.

IMPORTANT: If you do NOT have your Mobile Broadband Data Card you cannot configure the Router for mobile broadband service. However, you can configure the Router for broadband WAN service; for instructions, proceed to “Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadband WAN Service Only.”

IMPORTANT: If you do NOT have broadband WAN service, then you cannot configure the Router for broadband WAN service. However, you can configure the Router for mobile broadband service; for instructions, proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Service.”

IMPORTANT: Make sure your Mobile Broadband Data Card is activated before starting the setup. If you have not already done so, follow the instructions provided in your Card’s documentation.

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Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security 101 Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Router’s Ports List of Figures 18 Congratulations Screen 11 Configure DSL PPPoE Settings Screen 22 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise Figure E-2 MAC Address/Adapter Address 106 Welcome Introduction What’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 Topology Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Router’s Ports Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Router’s LEDs are located on the Router’s other side panel Router’s LEDs Router’s Data Card Slot Overview Connecting the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Connect 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 Router Connect Your Computer Stand Option Placement Options 11 Measurement between Wall-Mount Slots Wall-Mount Option Before You Begin Setup Wizard’s Welcome Start Wizard Screen Using the Setup Wizard Select Service Screen Connect the Router to a Computer Screen Check the Router’s Status Screen Set the Router’s Password Screen WPA2-PSK Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network WEP 128-Bit WEP 64-Bit 14 Configure Wireless Security Settings WEP Bit Screen 16 Confirm New Settings Screen Overview Disconnect the Modem from the Computer Screen Connect the Router to a Computer Screen Connect the Router to a Computer Screen Check the Router’s Status Screen DSL PPPoE Cable Dhcp Static IP 11 Enter Static IP Address Settings Screen 14 Wireless Settings Screen 15 Configure Wireless Security Settings Screen 17 Configure Wireless Security Settings WPA-PSK Screen 19 Configure Wireless Security Settings WEP Bit Screen 21 Warning about Disabled Wireless Security Screen Overview Using the Setup Wizard Insert Broadband Mobile Data Card Screen Connect the Modem to the Router Screen Connect the Router to a Computer Screen Check the Router’s Status Screen 10 Configure Cable or Dhcp Settings Screen 12 Enter Static IP Address Settings Screen 15 Wireless Settings Screen WPA2-Personal 16 Configure Wireless Security Settings Screen WPA-Personal 18 Configure Wireless Security Settings WPA-PSK Screen 20 Configure Wireless Security Settings WEP 64-Bit 22 Warning about Disabled Wireless Security Screen 24 Mobile Broadband Connection Cannot be Established Screen Password Screen Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Mobile Network Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup Static IP Connection Type Optional Settings Network Address Server Settings Dhcp Network Setup Time Setting Mobile Network Connection Mode Setup Tab Mobile NetworkMobile Network Status Data Card Status DynDNS.org Setup Tab DdnsTZO.com MAC Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Advanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced Routing Wireless Network Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Security Wireless Tab Wireless Security AES 25 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Advanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Firewall Security Tab Firewall Internet Access Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessTo create an Internet Access policy Security Tab VPN Passthrough 33 Internet Policy Summary Port Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Port Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ Wired QoSApplications and Gaming Tab QoS Ethernet Port Priority Wireless QoS Router Password Administration Tab ManagementUPnP Log Administration Tab Log Ping Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsTraceroute Test Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Config Management 48 Status Tab Mobile Network Status Tab Mobile Network Router Information Status Tab RouterInternet Local Network Status Tab Local Network Wireless Status Tab Wireless Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed 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 Enabled Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy 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? Does the Router support ICQ send file? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?How can I avoid corrupted FTP downloads? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is DMZ Hosting?How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hoc mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is Spread Spectrum?What is WEP? What is a MAC Address? What do the indicator LEDs signify on the Router? Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my networkHow do I connect to the mobile network? Whom should I call if there is a question or problem? How do I know which mobile network I am using? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks 102 103 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Figure E-4 MAC Address Filter List For the Router’s Web-based Utility 108 Appendix F Glossary 109 110 111 112 Appendix G Specifications 114 Limited Warranty Appendix H Warranty Information 116 Appendix I Regulatory Information 117 118 119 120 121 122 Sprint Technical Support AT Appendix J Contact Information