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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband

7.Connect the included Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet network port of your computer. (This cable is color-coded yellow to match the yellow Ethernet ports on the Router.)

Click the Next button.

Figure 7-6: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen

8.Connect the other end of the cable to one of the Ethernet ports labeled 1-4 on the side panel of the Router. Connect additional computers or other devices to the Router.

Click the Next button.

Figure 7-7: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen,

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Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security 101 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 Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupMobile Network 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 TZO.com Setup Tab DdnsDynDNS.org 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 QoS Wired QoSApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Ethernet Port Priority Wireless QoS UPnP Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Log Administration Tab Log Traceroute Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsPing Test Administration Tab Config Management Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade 48 Status Tab Mobile Network Status Tab Mobile Network Internet Status Tab RouterRouter Information Local Network Status Tab Local Network Wireless Status Tab Wireless Need to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 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 My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware 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? How can I avoid corrupted FTP downloads? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?Does the Router support ICQ send file? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? What is DMZ Hosting?Is the Router cross-platform compatible? 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? How do I connect to the mobile network? Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my networkWhat 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? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions 102 103 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources 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