Chapter 1 Product Overview
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband
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. S ecurity 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 suppor ts 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 ser vice, 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.