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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband

The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings. Change these settings as described here, and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

Mobile Network Setup

Configure the mobile network settings for the Router in this section.

Mobile Connection. This button enables you to connect to and disconnect from the mobile network through the Web-based Utility (you can also connect and disconnect using the hardware button on the Router). It will also indicate the status of the Router’s mobile broadband data card connection.

Status

Network Name. Displayed here is the name of the mobile network the Router is using.

Signal Strength. This indicates the strength of the mobile broadband signal that the Router is receiving.

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your ISP.

Internet Connection Type

Choose the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu.

•DHCP. By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband

Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup

Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type

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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

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Linksys WRT54G3G-VN manual Setup Tab Basic Setup, Mobile Network Setup, Internet Setup, Status, Internet Connection Type

Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Router’s Ports List of Figures 17 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Router 51 Status Tab Wireless 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 Password Screen Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Mobile Network Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup Status Static IP Connection Type L2TP Connection Type Optional Settings Network Address Server Settings Dhcp Network SetupRouter IP 11 Time Setting 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 RoutingDynamic Routing Static 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 FirewallBlock WAN Requests 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 TriggeringTriggered Range Forwarded Range Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ Wired QoSApplications and Gaming Tab QoS Device Priority Ethernet Port Priority Wireless QoSApplication Priority 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? How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?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? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places For the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Figure 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