Linksys WRT54G3GV2-ST manual Chapter Product Overview, Top Panel, Side Panel

Chapter 1

Product Overview

Chapter 1:

Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband. The Router lets you access the Internet through either your mobile broadband service (requires a mobile broadband data card or USB adapter, available separately), or your cable or DSL broadband service. This access can be shared via a wireless connection or through one of the Router’s four switched ports.

A variety of security features help to protect your data and your privacy while online. Security features include WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall, and NAT technology. Configuring the Router is easy using the Setup Wizard or provided browser-based utility.

Top Panel

If you have a mobile broadband data card, use the PC Card slot. If you have a mobile broadband USB adapter, use one of the USB ports.

NOTE: The Router supports a single mobile broadband device. Connect either a data card or a USB adapter—do not connect both at the same time.

Mobile USB Ports  If the Router will connect to a mobile broadband service, insert the mobile broadband USB adapter (available separately) into one of the USB ports. For more information, refer to the documentation of the mobile broadband USB adapter.

Mobile PC Card Slot  If the Router will connect to a mobile broadband service, insert the mobile broadband data card (available separately) into this slot. After the data card is inserted, the eject button will pop up. To remove the data card, press the eject button.

Mobile Connect/Disconnect Button  Press this button to connect to and disconnect from the mobile network. (You can also use the Basic Setup screen of the Router’s web-based utility.)

Side Panel

USB Port  Reserved for future use.

Power  (Green) The Power LED lights up and stays on while the Router is powered on.

Ethernet 1-4 (Green) These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s back panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to a device through that port. It flashes to indicate network activity over that port.

Wireless  (Green) The Wireless LED lights up when the wireless feature is enabled. It flashes when the Router is actively sending or receiving data over the wireless network.

Modem Internet  (Green) The Modem LED lights up and stays on when there is a connection made through the Modem port. It flashes to indicate network activity over the Modem port.

Mobile Internet  (Blue) The Mobile LED flashes as the Router connects to the mobile network. When the LED stops flashing and stays on, then the connection is active.

If the LED flashes quickly, the Router is not connected to the mobile network. Before you press the Mobile Connect/Disconnect button, make sure the mobile broadband data card or USB adapter is already installed.

Opposite Side Panel with Antenna

Modem  The Modem port is where you will connect your cable or DSL modem.

Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4  These Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3,

4)connect the Router to wired computers and other Ethernet network devices.

Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband