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Model No . Router for Mobile Broadband Wir eless- G WR T54G3G-ST User Guide WIRELESS GHz 802.11g 2.4[...]

Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Copyright and T r ademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Co pyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc . All rights reserved. Other brands and product names a[...]

Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 6 The Router’s Ports 6 The Router’s[...]

Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 54 The Setup Tab - Mobile Network 59 The Setup Tab - DDNS 60 The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 61 The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 62 The Wireless Tab - Basi c Wireless Settings 63 The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 64 The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 67 The Wireless Tab - [...]

Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 106 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 106 For the Router’s We b-based Utility 107 Appendix F: Glossary 108 Appendix G: Specifications 113 Appendix H: Warranty Information 115 Appendix I: Regulatory Information 116 Appendix J: Contact Information 123[...]

Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Ports 6 Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel 6 Figure 3-3: The Router’s LEDs 7 Figure 3-4: The Router’s Data Card Slot 8 Figure 4-1: Connect Your Computer 10 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 10 Figure 4-3: Connect the Broadband Modem 11 Figure 4-4: Connect Your Com[...]

Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Figure 5-17: Mobile Broadband Connect ion Cannot be Established Screen 26 Figure 5-18: Congratulations Screen 26 Figure 6-1: Setup Wizard’s Welc ome - Start Wizard Screen 27 Figure 6-2: Select Service Screen 28 Figure 6-3: Disconnect the Mode m from the Computer Screen 28 Figure 6-4: Connect the Mode m to th[...]

Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Figure 7-11: Configure DSL (PPPoE) Settings Screen 45 Figure 7-12: Enter Static IP Address Settings Screen 46 Figure 7-13: Confirm New Settings Screen 46 Figure 7-14: Set the Router’s Password Screen 47 Figure 7-15: Wireless Settings Screen 47 Figure 7-16: Configure Wireless Security Settings Screen 48 Figur[...]

Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Figure 8-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Se curity (WPA Personal - TKIP) 64 Figure 8-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Se curity (WPA Personal - AES) 64 Figure 8-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise) 65 Figure 8-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise - TKIP) 65 Figure 8-24: Wireless Tab - [...]

Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 106 Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 106 Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 107 Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 107[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Chapter 1: Introduction We lc o m e Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband The Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever , sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely . How [...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router . If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband, [...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the Router should you need [...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers i[...]

5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band laptop computers, PCI adapters for your desktop PC s, and USB adapters when you want to enjoy USB connectivity . The Router will also communicate with t he Wireless PrintSer ver and Wireless Ethernet Bridges. When you wish to connect your wireless net[...]

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile B roadband The Router’s Ports Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband The Router’ s P orts The Router's ports and Reset button are locat ed on the side panel with the antenna port. Antenna The antenna port is [...]

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile B roadband The Router’s LEDs Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Router’ s LEDs The Router’ s LEDs are located on the Router’s other side panel. Data Card Button This button allows you to connect to and disconnect from the mobile network (you can also connect and disconne[...]

8 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile B roadband The Router’s Data Card Slot Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Router’ s Data Card Slot The Router’ s Data Card slot is located on the Router’ s top panel. Data Card Slot Insert the mobile broadband data card (available separa tely) into this slot if the Route[...]

9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ro uter for Mobile Broadband Overview Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Overview Most users who are connecting the Router to the Inter net for the first time can proceed to the appropriate chapter about the Setup Wizard and use this chapter[...]

10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ro uter for Mobile Broadband Hardware Installation for Use of the Mobile Broadband Service Only Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 4. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router ’ s numbered ports using sta ndard Ethernet network cabling. 5. Connect the power adapter to the Router's[...]

11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ro uter for Mobile Broadband Hardware Installation for Conn ection to Your Broadband Modem Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Hardwar e Installation for Conn ection to Y our Br oadband Modem 1. Power down your network devices. 2. Locate an optimum location for the Router . The best place for the Router i[...]

12 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ro uter for Mobile Broadband Hardware Installation for Conn ection to Your Broadband Modem Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router ’ s numbered ports using sta ndard Ethernet network cabling. 6. Connect the power adapter to the Router's Powe[...]

13 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ro uter for Mobile Broadband Hardware Installation for Conn ection to Another Rout er Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Hardwar e Installation for Connection to Another Router Before you install the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband, you will need to ch eck if the default IP address of the other Ro[...]

14 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ro uter for Mobile Broadband Hardware Installation for Conn ection to Another Rout er Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 9. Decide which network computers or Ethernet devices you want to connect to the Router . Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the other router , and then connect them to [...]

15 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ro uter for Mobile Broadband Placement Options Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Placement Options There are three w ays to place the Router . The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface , so it sits on its four rubber feet. The second way is to stand the Router vertically on a surface . The [...]

16 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ro uter for Mobile Broadband Placement Options Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band W all-Mount Option The Router has four wall-mount slots on its bottom panel. The distance between two adjacent slots is 68 mm (2.68 inches). Before you begin, make sure you have two screws that are size #4—this indicates [...]

17 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadban d Service Overview Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Ser vice Overview This chapter covers the steps for configuring the R outer for mobile broadband ser vice only . If you want to configure the Router for broadb[...]

18 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadban d Service Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Using the Setup Wizard 1. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive . The Setup Wizard should run automatically , and the Welcome screen should appear . If it does not, click the Start button and ch[...]

19 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadban d Service Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 3. Click the Mobile Broadband Only radio button to configure the Router for mobile broadband service . 4. Make sure the Router is powered off . Insert your mobile broadban d data card into the Router’ s Data [...]

20 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadban d Service Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 5. Connect the included Ethernet network cable to the Ether net network port of your compute r . (This cable is color -coded yellow to match the yellow Ethernet ports on the Router .) Click the Next button. 6. [...]

21 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadban d Service Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 7. Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Powe r port. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Click the Next button. 8. Make sure the LEDs on the Router light up . The Power LED will flash for a few[...]

22 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadban d Service Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 9. The Router provides a Web-based Utility you can use for configuring the Router from any networked PC. P assword - Enter a password that will control access to the Utility . Confirm - Then enter it again in t[...]

23 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadban d Service Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 11. Select the method of security you want to use: WP A 2-PSK , WP A-PSK , WEP (128-Bit ) , or WEP (64-Bit) . WP A stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, and WEP stands for Wi red Equivalent Privac y . WPA is a str[...]

24 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadban d Service Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band WP A-PSK T o use WPA-PSK security , enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length. P assphrase - Enter a passphrase , also called a pre-shared key , of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. The longer[...]

25 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadban d Service Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band WEP (64-Bit) Enter a passphrase or WEP key . P assphrase - Enter a passphrase , and then click the Generate button, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be lo[...]

26 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadban d Service Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 13. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it saves them. Click the Ye s button if you are satisfied with your settings, or click the No button if you do not want to save your new settings[...]

27 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Ro uter for Broadband WAN Service Only Overview Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadband W AN Ser vice Only Overview This chapter covers the steps for configuring the Rout er for broadband WAN service only , such as cable or DSL service. If you w ant to[...]

28 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Ro uter for Broadband WAN Service Only Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 3. Click the Broadband W A N Only radio button to configure the Router for broadband W AN serv ice . Make sure the Router is powered off . 4. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from your computer . (This i[...]

29 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Ro uter for Broadband WAN Service Only Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 5. Connect the cable from the modem to the Inter net port on the Router . (This is the same cable that you just disconnected from your computer .) Click the Ne xt button. 6. Connect the included Ethernet netw[...]

30 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Ro uter for Broadband WAN Service Only Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 7. Connect the other end of the cable to one of the Ethernet ports labeled 1-4 on the side panel of the Router . If necessary , connect any additional computers or other device s to the Router . Click the Nex[...]

31 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Ro uter for Broadband WAN Service Only Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 8. Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Powe r port. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Click the Next button. 9. Make sure the Power , Internet, and at least one of th e numbered LEDs on th[...]

32 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Ro uter for Broadband WAN Service Only Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 10. Select the Internet connection type you use: Cable (DHCP ) , DSL (PPP oE) , or Stati c IP . Proceed to the appropriate section fo r your Internet connection type. Cable (DHCP) Click the Next button. DSL ([...]

33 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Ro uter for Broadband WAN Service Only Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Static IP IP Address - Enter the IP address provided b y your ISP . Subnet Mask - Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP . Gateway - Enter the Gatew ay IP address provided by your ISP . DNS 1-2 - Enter th[...]

34 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Ro uter for Broadband WAN Service Only Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 12. The Router provides a W eb-based Utility you can use for configuring the Router from any networked PC. P assword - Enter a password that will control access to the Utility . Confirm - Then enter it again [...]

35 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Ro uter for Broadband WAN Service Only Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 14. Select the method of security you want to use: WP A 2-PSK , WP A-PSK , WEP (128-Bit ) , or WEP (64-Bit) . WP A stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, and WEP stands for Wi red Equivalent Privac y . WPA is a s[...]

36 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Ro uter for Broadband WAN Service Only Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band WP A-PSK T o use WPA-PSK security , enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length. P assphrase - Enter a passphrase , also called a pre-shared key , of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. The long[...]

37 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Ro uter for Broadband WAN Service Only Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band WEP (64-Bit) Enter a passphrase or WEP key . P assphrase - Enter a passphrase , and then click the Generate button, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be [...]

38 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Ro uter for Broadband WAN Service Only Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 16. If you do not use any wir eless security method, you will see a warning message that recomm ends that you enable wireless security on your wireless network. Otherwise, unauthorized users may be able to ac[...]

39 Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadban d WAN and Mobile Broadband Ser- vice Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadband W AN and Mobile Broadband Ser vice Overview This chapter covers the steps for configuring the Router for broadband WA N and mobile broadband service. If yo[...]

40 Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadban d WAN and Mobile Broadband Ser- vice Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Using the Setup Wizard 1. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive . The Setup Wizard should run automatically , and the Welcome screen should appear . If it does not, click the Start button and choos[...]

41 Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadban d WAN and Mobile Broadband Ser- vice Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 3. Click the Broa dband W AN and Mo bile Br oadb and radio button to configure the Router for both broadband W AN and mobile broadband ser vice . 4. Make sure the Router is powered off . Insert your mobile broadba[...]

42 Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadban d WAN and Mobile Broadband Ser- vice Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 5. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from your computer . (This is the cable that connects the computer to your modem.) Then click the Next button. 6. Connect the cable from the modem to the Inter net port on [...]

43 Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadban d WAN and Mobile Broadband Ser- vice Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 7. Connect the included Ethernet network cable to the Ether net network port of your compute r . (This cable is color -coded yellow to match the yellow Ethernet ports on the Router .) Click the Next button. 8. Con[...]

44 Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadban d WAN and Mobile Broadband Ser- vice Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 9. Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Powe r port. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Click the Next button. 10. Make sur e the Power , Internet, and at least o ne of the numbered LEDs on the R[...]

45 Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadban d WAN and Mobile Broadband Ser- vice Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 11. Select the Internet connection type you use: Cable (DHCP ) , DSL (PPP oE) , or Stati c IP . Proceed to the appropriate section fo r your Internet connection type. Cable (DHCP) Click the Next button. DSL (PPPoE[...]

46 Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadban d WAN and Mobile Broadband Ser- vice Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Static IP IP Address - Enter the IP address provided b y your ISP . Subnet Mask - Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP . Gateway - Enter the Gatew ay IP address provided by your ISP . DNS 1-2 - Enter the DNS[...]

47 Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadban d WAN and Mobile Broadband Ser- vice Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 13. The Router provides a W eb-based Utility you can use for configuring the Router from any networked PC. P assword - Enter a password that will control access to the Utility . Confirm - Then enter it again in th[...]

48 Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadban d WAN and Mobile Broadband Ser- vice Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 15. Select the method of security you want to use: WP A 2-PSK , WP A-PSK , WEP (128-Bit ) , or WEP (64-Bit) . WP A stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, and WEP stands for Wi red Equivalent Privac y . WPA is a strong[...]

49 Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadban d WAN and Mobile Broadband Ser- vice Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band WP A-Personal T o use WPA-PSK security , enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length. P assphrase - Enter a passphrase , also called a pre-shared key , of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. The long[...]

50 Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadban d WAN and Mobile Broadband Ser- vice Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band WEP (64-Bit) Enter a passphrase or WEP key . P a ssphrase - Enter a passphrase , and then click the Generate button, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and s hould not be lon[...]

51 Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadban d WAN and Mobile Broadband Ser- vice Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 17. If you do not use any wireless security method, you will see a warning message that recommends that you enable wireless security on your wireless network. Otherwise, unauthorized users may be able to access th[...]

52 Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadban d WAN and Mobile Broadband Ser- vice Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 19. If your mobile broadband connection cannot be established, a warning message will appear . Make sure that your card is inserted correctly and tr y again. If the warning appears again, make sure that your mobil[...]

53 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband Overview Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router . If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then y[...]

54 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Setup T ab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allo ws you to change the Router's general settings. Change these settings as described here, and click the Save Setti[...]

55 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band • Static IP . If you are required to use a permanent IP address to conn ect to the Internet, select Static IP . Internet IP Address. This is the Router ’ s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Y our ISP [...]

56 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time . Y ou can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Ti me). If your Internet connection has been te[...]

57 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band MTU . MTU is the Maximum T ransmission Unit. It specif ies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. The default setting, Manual , allows you to enter the largest packet size that will be tran[...]

58 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band WINS . The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) m anages each PC’ s interaction with the Internet. If you use a WINS server , enter that ser ver’s IP Address here . Otherwise, leave this blank. Time Settin[...]

59 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Setup Tab - Mobile Network Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Setup T ab - Mobile Network On this screen, you can configure mobile network settin gs and view mobile broadband status in formation for the Router . Some of these settings will be automatically configured[...]

60 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Setup Tab - DDNS Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Setup T ab - DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDN S) feature . DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own websi[...]

61 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Setup Tab - MAC Ad dress Clone Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Setup T ab - MA C Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the I[...]

62 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Setup Tab - Advan ced Routing Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Setup T ab - Advanced Routing This tab is use d to set up the Rout er’s advanced functions. Operating Mod e allows you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use . Dynamic Ro uting will autom[...]

63 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Interfa ce . This interface tells yo u whether the Destinat ion IP Address is on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) , the WA N (Inter net), or Loopback (a dummy network in whic[...]

64 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Wireless T ab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of y our wireless network. There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WP A Personal[...]

65 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band WP A2 E nterprise . This option features WP A2 used in coordination with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS ser ver is connected to the Router .) WP A2 automatically uses TKIP + A[...]

66 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band RADIUS . This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is conn ected to the Router .) First, en ter the RADIUS server ’ s IP Addre[...]

67 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Wireless T ab - Wireless MA C Filter Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’ s radius. Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MA[...]

68 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Wireless T ab - Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router’s adv anced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorr[...]

69 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value . Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1 . Fragmentation Threshold . This [...]

70 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Security Tab - Firewall Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Security T ab - Firew all Fire wal l Firewall Protection . Enable this feature to employ Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment. Block W AN[...]

71 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Security T ab - VPN P assthrough Use this screen to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec , PPT P , or L2TP protocols to pass through the Route r’ s firew all. VPN Passthrough IPSec P assthrough . Internet P[...]

72 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Figure 8-34: List of PCs Figure 8-35: P ort Services 2. T o enable this policy , click the radio bu tton beside Enable . 3. Enter a Policy Name in the field provided. 4. Click the Edit List of P[...]

73 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Fo rward Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Applications and Gaming T ab - P ort Range Forward The Applications and Gaming T ab allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web ser vers, ftp servers, e-mail se[...]

74 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Applications & Ga ming Tab - Port Triggering Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Applications & Gami ng T ab - P ort T r iggering The Port T riggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer tha[...]

75 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Applications and Gaming T ab - DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network user to be exposed to the Inter net for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoco nferencing. DMZ host[...]

76 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Ethernet Port Priority P ort 1-4, Priority , and Flow Control . Ether net Port Priority QoS allows you to prioritize perfor mance for four of the Router’s ports, Ethernet (LAN) Port s 1-4. For each of[...]

77 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Administration Ta b - Management Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Administration T ab - Management This section of the Administration tab allows the network’ s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security . Router Password Local Route[...]

78 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Administration T ab - Log Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Administration T ab - Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. Log Log . T o disable the Log function, keep the default setting, Disable . T o monitor traffic between the ne[...]

79 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Administration Tab - Diagnostics Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Administration T ab - Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping and T raceroute) a llow you to check the connections of your network components. The reboot Ping T est Ping Par ameters . The Ping test wi[...]

80 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Administration T ab - Factory Defaults Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults . Click the Ye s button to reset all configuration settings to th eir default values, and then click the Save Set[...]

81 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Status Tab - Mobile Network Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Status T ab - Mobile Netw ork The Mobile Network screen on the Status T ab displays the Router ’ s current mobile network and mobile broadband data card status. Mobile Network Status Network Name . Disp[...]

82 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Status Tab - Rou ter Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Status T ab - Router The Router screen on the Status T ab displays the Router ’ s current status. Router Information Firmware Version . This is the Router’ s current firmware . Current Time . This shows the [...]

83 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Status Tab - Loca l Network Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Status T ab - Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status T ab displays the status of your network. Local Network MAC Address . This is the Router’ s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Etherne[...]

84 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mo bile Broadband The Status Tab - Wireles s Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The Status T ab - Wir eless The Wireless screen on the Status T ab displays the status of your wireless network. Wireless MAC Address . This is the Router’ s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network.[...]

85 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occu r during the installation and operation of the R[...]

86 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface . If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000. 1. C[...]

87 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band • If you get a reply , the computer is connected to the Internet. If you cannot open a webpage, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that yo ur original computer is not the cause of the problem. • If you do NOT get a reply [...]

88 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 2. Enter any name you want to use for the Application. 3. Enter the Start and End Port range of the ser vice you are using. For e xample , if you have a web server , you would enter the range 80 to 80. 4. Select the protocol(s) you will be using, [...]

89 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 6. Chec k the Enable option for the port services you want to use . Consider the example below: When you have completed the configuration, click the Save Settings button. 8. I can’t get the Intern et game, serve r , or application to work. If yo[...]

90 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 1. Access the Router’ s web-based utility by going to http ://192.168.1.1 or the IP addr ess of the Router . Enter the default password admin, and click the Administration => Management tab. 2. Enter a different password in the Router Passwor[...]

91 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 2. Enter the password, if asked. (The default password is admin.) 3. On the Setup screen, select the option Kee p A li ve , and set the Redial Period option at 20 (seconds). 4. Click the Save Settings button. 5. Click the Status tab, and click the[...]

92 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band • Make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled. For Internet Explorer , click T ools , Inter net Options , and then the Connection tab . Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to Never dia l a connection .[...]

93 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Does the Router suppor t ICQ send file? Y es, with the following fix: click ICQ menu -> preference -> connections tab->, and check I am behind a firewall or proxy . Then set the firewall time-out to 80 seconds in the firewall setting. The Int[...]

94 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? All firmware upgrades are posted on the Sprint website at www .sprin t.com, where they can be downloaded for free . T o upgrade the Router ’ s fir mware , use the Adm inistration - Firmware Upg[...]

95 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band What are the advanced features of the Router? The Router’ s advanced features include advanced wireless settings, filters, access restriction policies, port forwarding , advanced routing , and DDNS . How do I g et mIRC to work with th e Router? Unde[...]

96 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band • Fragmentation • Power Management What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode , the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other . The ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with [...]

97 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band What is Spread Spec trum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency tec hnique developed by the militar y for use in reliable , secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliab[...]

98 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band I have excellent signal strength , but I cannot see my network. Wireless security is probably enabled on the Router , but not on your wireless adapter (or vice versa). Verify that the same wireless security metho d and passphrase/keys are being used o[...]

99 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band DMZ This green, De-Militarized Zone (DMZ) LED will be solidly lit when the Router ’ s DM Z function is active . The DMZ function allows one local computer to be exposed to the Internet. Data Card Blue . The Data Card LED flashes as the Router connec[...]

101 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Appendix B: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implem[...]

102 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band person who can change network settings. If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator’s password, he , too, can change those settings. So, make it har der for a hacker to get that information. Change the administrator’s password r[...]

103 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band provide protection against hackers, and AES (Advanced Encr yption System), which utilizes a symmetric 128-Bit block data encryption. (AES is stronger than TKIP .) WP A2 uses TKIP + AES for encr yption. WP A Enterprise and WP A2 Ente [...]

104 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administration tab . Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from the website at www .sprint.com . 2. Extract the firmware file on your computer . 3. Open [...]

105 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Appendix D: Windows Help Most Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most predominate operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier . These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described[...]

106 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Y our Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filte[...]

107 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter For the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen (Figure E-3); it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter . This appears as a serie s of numbers and letters. The MAC a[...]

108 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Appendix F: Glossar y This glossary contains som e basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. Access P oint - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless ne[...]

109 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band DMZ ( D e m ilitarized Z one) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS ( D omain N ame S erver) - The IP address of your ISP's server , which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain -[...]

110 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec ( I nter net P rotocol Sec urity) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets [...]

111 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band RJ-45 ( R egistered J ack -45 ) - An Ethernet connecto r that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together . S[...]

112 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity P rotocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encr yption keys for each packet transmitted. T opology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - T ransmission Rate . Upgrade - T o replace existing software or firmware with a newe[...]

113 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT54G3G-ST Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US , Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) Ports/Buttons Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port or PC Card Slot for Mobile Broadband Data Card L[...]

114 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band Unit Weight 12.35 oz. (0.35 kg) Power External 12 V DC, 1.0 A Certifications FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi (802.11b , 802.11g), WPA Operating T emp . 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C) Storage T emp . -4° F to 158° F (-20° C to 70° C) Operating Humidity 20% to 80% Non-Condensing S[...]

115 Appendix H: Warranty Informat ion Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Appendix H: Warrant y Information Contact you r service provider as th e warr anty support issues ar e to be handled b y them as per y our service agreements. LIMITED W ARRANTY Linksys warr ants to Y ou that, for a period of one year (the “W arr anty Period”), your Lin[...]

116 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Appendix I: Regulator y Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm ful interference , and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in[...]

117 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Industr y Canada ICES-003 and RSS210 rules. Déclaration d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux nor mes NMB003 et RSS210 d'Industrie Canada. Industry Canada Statement Operation is subject to the followi[...]

118 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains importa nt information for u sers with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are requi[...]

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123 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Appendix J: Contact Info rmation Appendix J: Contact Information Visit us online for information on the latest products and update s to your existing products at: http://www .sprint.com or SPRINT TECHNICAL SU PPORT A T 1-888-211-4727 Be sure to have the Sprint phone number of your mobile broadband connecti[...]