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Linksys WRT54G3G-VN User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Wireless-G 802.11g Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband WIRELESS User Guide WRT54G3G (EU/UK/AU) Model No.
  • Page 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadbands Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Router’s Ports The Router’s LEDs...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadbands Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Overview The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The Setup Tab - 3G/UMTS Network The Setup Tab - DDNS The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadbands Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility Appendix F: Glossary Appendix G: Specifications Appendix H: Warranty Information...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Ports Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel Figure 3-3: The Router’s LEDs Figure 3-4: The Router’s 3G/UMTS Data Card Slot Figure 4-1: Connect Your Computer Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Figure 4-3: Connect the Broadband Modem Figure 4-4: Connect Your Computer Figure 4-5: Connect the Power...
  • Page 7 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Figure 5-16: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WPA2-Personal Screen Figure 5-17: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WPA-Personal Screen Figure 5-18: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WEP (128-Bit) Screen Figure 5-19: Confirm New Settings Screen Figure 5-20: Congratulations Screen Figure 6-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Language Selection Screen Figure 6-2: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start Wizard Screen Figure 6-3: Select Service Screen...
  • Page 8 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Figure 7-8: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen, continued Figure 7-9: Power on the Router Screen Figure 7-10: Check the Router’s Status Screen Figure 7-11: Insert Vodafone Mobile Connect Card Screen Figure 7-12: Check SIM Card Screen Figure 7-13: Configure Vodafone 3G/UMTS or GPRS Services Screen Figure 7-14: Configure Vodafone 3G/UMTS or GPRS Services - Review Settings Screen...
  • Page 9 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Figure 8-14: Time Setting Figure 8-15: Setup Tab - 3G/UMTS Figure 8-16: APN Selection Mode - Manual Figure 8-17: APN Selection Mode - Custom Values Figure 8-18: Setup Tab - DDNS (DynDNS.org) Figure 8-19: Setup Tab - DDNS (TZO.org) Figure 8-20: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone Figure 8-21: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway) Figure 8-22: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router)
  • Page 10 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Figure 8-48: Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS Figure 8-49: Applications and Gaming Tab - SMS Figure 8-50: Applications and Gaming Tab - SMS Message Figure 8-51: Administration Tab - Management Figure 8-52: Administration Tab - Log Figure 8-53: Administration Tab - Diagnostics Figure 8-54: Ping Test Figure 8-55: Traceroute Test...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband. The Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely.

  • Page 12: What's In This User Guide

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 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 3G/UMTS Broadband, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks.
  • Page 13 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband • 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 to do so. •...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology 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 in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the ssid (service set identifier): your wireless network’s name.
  • Page 15 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband your laptop computers, PCI adapters for your desktop PCs, and USB adapters when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer and Wireless Ethernet Bridges. When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network, you can use the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband’s four Ethernet LAN ports.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Router For 3G/Umts Broadband

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Router’s Ports The Router's ports and Reset button are located on the side panel with the antenna port. Figure 3-1: The Router’s Ports (Antenna) The antenna port is where you will attach the Router’s antenna.

  • Page 17: The Router's Leds

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Router’s LEDs The Router’s LEDs are located on the Router’s other side panel. Figure 3-3: The Router’s LEDs 3G/UMTS Button This button allows you to connect to and disconnect from the HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS network (you can also use the Basic Setup tab of the Router’s web-based utility).

  • Page 18: The Router's 3G/Umts Slot

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Router’s 3G/UMTS Slot The Router’s 3G/UMTS slot is located on the Router’s top panel. Figure 3-4: The Router’s 3G/UMTS Data Card Slot 3G/UMTS Slot Insert the Vodafone Mobile Connect HSDPA/3G/UMTS data card (available separately) into this slot if the Router will connect to a HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS service.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-G Router For 3G/Umts Broadband Overview

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Overview Most users who are connecting the Router to the Internet for the first time can proceed to the appropriate chapter about the Setup Wizard and use this chapter as reference on how to connect the hardware. There are three chapters about the Setup Wizard available.

  • Page 20: Figure 4-1: Connect Your Computer

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 4. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Figure 4-1: Connect Your Computer 5. Connect the power adapter to the Router's Power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Only IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power use the power adapter supplied with the Router.

  • Page 21: Hardware Installation For Connection To Your Broadband Modem

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 1. Power down your network devices. 2. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.

  • Page 22: Figure 4-4: Connect Your Computer

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Figure 4-4: Connect Your Computer 6. Connect the power adapter to the Router's Power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Only IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power use the power adapter supplied with the Router.

  • Page 23: Hardware Installation For Connection To Another Router

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router NOTE: Steps 1-4 are instructions for a typical Linksys router; however, if you are using a non- Linksys router, refer to the other router’s Before you install the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband, you must change the default IP address of the documentation for instructions on how to change its other router.

  • Page 24: Figure 4-8: Connect Your Computer

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 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 the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Figure 4-8: Connect Your Computer 10.

  • Page 25: Placement Options

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Placement Options There are three ways 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 third way is to mount it on a wall. The second and third options are explained in further detail below.

  • Page 26: Figure 4-11: Measurement Between Wall-Mount Slots

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wall-Mount Option The Router has four wall-mount slots on its bottom panel. The distance between two adjacent slots is 68 mm 68 mm (2,68 inches). (2,68 inches) Before you begin, make sure you have two screws that are size #4—this indicates a diameter measurement of 2,845 mm (0,112 inches).

  • Page 27: Chapter 5: Setting Up The Wireless-G Router For Hsdpa/3G/Umts Or Gprs Service

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS Service Overview This chapter covers the steps for configuring the Router for HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS service. If you want to configure the Router for broadband WAN service only, go to “Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadband WAN Service Only.”...

  • Page 28: Using The Setup Wizard

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 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 choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\SetupWizard.exe (if “D”...

  • Page 29: Figure 5-3: Select Service Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 4. Click the 3G/UMTS or GPRS radio button to configure the Router for HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS service. NOTE: If you click the Broadband WAN Only radio button to configure the Router for broadband WAN service only, go to “Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadband WAN Service Only.”...

  • Page 30: Figure 5-5: Connect The Router To A Computer Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS 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 5-5: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen 8.

  • Page 31: Figure 5-7: Power On The Router Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 9. Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Power port. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Click the Next button. Figure 5-7: Power on the Router Screen 10. Make sure the LEDs on the Router light up. The Power LED will flash for a few seconds while the Router goes through its self-diagnostics test.

  • Page 32: Figure 5-9: Insert Vodafone Mobile Connect Card Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 11. If you do NOT see the Insert Vodafone Mobile Connect Card screen, proceed to step 13. If the Vodafone Mobile Connect HSDPA/3G/UMTS Card is not inserted or recognized, you will be prompted to insert your Vodafone Mobile Connect HSDPA/3G/UMTS Card. Follow the Vodafone instructions to insert the SIM card into your Vodafone Mobile Connect HSDPA/3G/UMTS Card.

  • Page 33: Figure 5-11: Configure Vodafone 3G/Umts Or Gprs Services Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 13. Based on the settings of the SIM card, the following information will be displayed: Home Network, Service, 3G/UMTS/GPRS Connection, APN, APN Username (depending on the country), Password (depending on the country), and Pin Code (depending on the SIM card). DNS supplied by network will be automatically selected. Service - Select the appropriate services from the Service options: 3G/UMTS Preferred (Recommended), 3G/UMTS Only, or GPRS Only.

  • Page 34: Figure 5-13: Set The Router's Password Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 15. The Router provides a web-based utility you can use for configuring the Router from any networked PC. Password - Enter a password that will control access to the Utility. Confirm - Then enter it again in the Confirm field. Click the Next button.

  • Page 35: Figure 5-15: Configure Wireless Security Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband wpa (wi-fi protected access: a wireless security protocol 17. Select the method of security you want to use: WPA-Personal (also called WPA-PSK), WEP (64-Bit), or WEP using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, (128-Bit). WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, and WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. WPA is a stronger security method than WEP.

  • Page 36: Figure 5-17: Configure Wireless Security Settings - Wpa-Personal Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband WPA-Personal To use WPA-Personal security, enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length. Passphrase - Enter a passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 37: Figure 5-19: Confirm New Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 18. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it saves them. Click the Yes button if you are satisfied with your settings, or click the No button if you do not want to save your new settings. Figure 5-19: Confirm New Settings Screen 19.

  • Page 38: Chapter 6: Setting Up The Wireless-G Router For Broadband Wan Service Only

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadband WAN Service Only Overview This chapter covers the steps for configuring the Router for broadband WAN service only, such as cable or DSL service. If you want to configure the Router for HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS service only, go to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS Service.”...

  • Page 39: Figure 6-2: Setup Wizard's Welcome - Start Wizard Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 3. On the following Welcome screen, click the Click Here to Start button if this is the first time you are running the Setup Wizard. These are your other choices: User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide. Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

  • Page 40: Figure 6-4: Disconnect The Modem From The Computer Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 5. Make sure the Router is powered off. 6. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from your computer. (This is the cable that connects the computer to your modem.) Then click the Next button. Figure 6-4: Disconnect the Modem from the Computer Screen 7.

  • Page 41: Figure 6-6: Connect The Router To A Computer Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 8. 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 6-6: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen 9.

  • Page 42: Figure 6-8: Power On The Router Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 10. Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Power port. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Click the Next button. Figure 6-8: Power on the Router Screen 11. Make sure the Power, Internet, and at least one of the numbered LEDs on the Router light up. If they do not light up, make sure the cables are securely connected.

  • Page 43: Figure 6-10: Configure Cable Or Dhcp Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 12. Select the Internet connection type you use: Cable (DHCP), DSL (PPPoE), or Static IP. Proceed to the appropriate section for your Internet connection type. NOTE: If the Internet connection type you use is not listed here, keep the default, Cable (DHCP) for now, and click the Next button.

  • Page 44: Figure 6-12: Enter Static Ip Address Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Static IP IP Address - Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask- Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP. Gateway - Enter the Gateway IP address provided by your ISP. DNS 1-2 - Enter the DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address(es) provided by your ISP. You need to enter at least one DNS address.

  • Page 45: Figure 6-14: Set The Router's Password Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 14. The Router provides a web-based utility you can use for configuring the Router from any networked PC. Password - Enter a password that will control access to the Utility. Confirm - Then enter it again in the Confirm field. Click the Next button.

  • Page 46: Figure 6-16: Configure Wireless Security Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband wpa (wi-fi protected access: a wireless security protocol 16. Select the method of security you want to use: WPA-Personal (also called WPA-PSK), WEP (64-Bit), or WEP using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, (128-Bit). WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, and WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. WPA is a stronger security method than WEP.

  • Page 47: Figure 6-18: Configure Wireless Security Settings - Wpa-Personal Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband WPA-Personal To use WPA-Personal security, enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length. Passphrase - Enter a passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 48: Figure 6-20: Configure Wireless Security Settings - Wpa2-Personal Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband WPA2-Personal To use WPA2-Personal security, enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length. Passphrase - Enter a passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 49: Figure 6-22: Congratulations Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 18. The Congratulations screen will appear. Click the Online Registration button to register the Router, or click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard. Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband is complete. If you want to make advanced configuration changes, proceed to “Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband.”...

  • Page 50: Chapter 7: Setting Up The Wireless-G Router For Broadband Wan And Hsdpa/3G/Umts Or Gprs Service

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadband WAN and HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS Service Overview This chapter covers the steps for configuring the Router for broadband WAN and HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS service. To configure the Router for HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS service only, go to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS Service.”...

  • Page 51: Using The Setup Wizard

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 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 choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\SetupWizard.exe (if “D”...

  • Page 52: Figure 7-3: Select Service Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 4. Click the Broadband WAN and 3G/UMTS or GPRS radio button to configure the Router for both broadband WAN and HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS service. NOTE: If you click the 3G/UMTS or GPRS radio button to configure the Router for HSDPA/3G/ UMTS or GPRS service only, go to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for HSDPA/3G/ UMTS or GPRS Service.”If you click the Broadband WAN Only radio button to configure the Router for broadband WAN service only, go to “Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for...

  • Page 53: Figure 7-5: Disconnect The Modem From The Computer Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 7. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from your computer. (This is the cable that connects the computer to your modem.) Then click the Next button. Figure 7-5: Disconnect the Modem from the Computer Screen 8. Connect the cable from the modem to the Internet port on the Router. (This is the same cable that you just disconnected from your computer.) Click the Next button.

  • Page 54: Figure 7-7: Connect The Router To A Computer Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 9. 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 7-7: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen 10.

  • Page 55: Figure 7-9: Power On The Router Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 11. Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Power port. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Click the Next button. Figure 7-9: Power on the Router Screen 12. Make sure the Power, Internet, and at least one of the numbered LEDs on the Router light up. If they do not light up, make sure the cables are securely connected.

  • Page 56: Figure 7-11: Insert Vodafone Mobile Connect Card Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 13. If you do NOT see the Insert Vodafone Mobile Connect Card screen, proceed to step 15. If the Vodafone Mobile Connect HSDPA/3G/UMTS Card is not inserted or recognized, you will be prompted to insert your Vodafone Mobile Connect HSDPA/3G/UMTS Card. Follow the Vodafone instructions to insert the SIM card into your Vodafone Mobile Connect HSDPA/3G/UMTS Card.

  • Page 57: Figure 7-13: Configure Vodafone 3G/Umts Or Gprs Services Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 15. Based on the settings of the SIM card, the following information will be displayed: Home Network, Service, 3G/UMTS/GPRS Connection, APN, APN Username (depending on the country), Password (depending on the country), and Pin Code (depending on the SIM card). DNS supplied by network will be automatically selected. Service - Select the appropriate services from the Service options: 3G/UMTS Preferred (Recommended), 3G/UMTS Only, or GPRS Only.

  • Page 58: Figure 7-15: Configure Cable Or Dhcp Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 17. Select the Internet connection type you use: Cable (DHCP), DSL (PPPoE), or Static IP. Proceed to the appropriate section for your Internet connection type. NOTE: If the Internet connection type you use is not listed here, keep the default, Cable (DHCP) for now, and click the Next button.

  • Page 59: Figure 7-17: Enter Static Ip Address Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Static IP IP Address - Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask- Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP. Gateway - Enter the Gateway IP address provided by your ISP. DNS 1-2 - Enter the DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address(es) provided by your ISP. You need to enter at least one DNS address.

  • Page 60: Figure 7-19: Set The Router's Password Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 19. The Router provides a web-based utility you can use for configuring the Router from any networked PC. Password - Enter a password that will control access to the Utility. Confirm - Then enter it again in the Confirm field. Click the Next button.

  • Page 61: Figure 7-21: Configure Wireless Security Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband wpa (wi-fi protected access: a wireless security protocol 21. Select the method of security you want to use: WPA-Personal (also called WPA-PSK), WEP (64-Bit), or WEP using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, (128-Bit). WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, and WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. WPA is a stronger security method than WEP.

  • Page 62: Figure 7-23: Configure Wireless Security Settings - Wpa-Personal Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband WPA-Personal To use WPA-Personal security, enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length. Passphrase - Enter a passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 63: Figure 7-25: Configure Wireless Security Settings - Wpa2-Personal Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband WPA2-Personal To use WPA2-Personal security, enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length. Passphrase - Enter a passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 64: Figure 7-26: Confirm New Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 22. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it saves them. Click the Yes button if you are satisfied with your settings, or click the No button if you do not want to save your new settings. Figure 7-26: Confirm New Settings Screen 23.

  • Page 65: Chapter 8: Configuring The Wireless-G Router For 3G/Umts Broadband Overview

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband NOTE: For first-time installation, Linksys Overview recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you want to configure advanced settings, use this chapter to learn about the web-based utility. Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router.

  • Page 66: The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Basic Setup tab, which lets you change the Router's general settings. 3G/UMTS Setup Configure the HSDPA/3G/UMTS and/or GPRS settings for the Router in this section. Mobile Connection.

  • Page 67: Figure 8-5: Static Ip Connection Type

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband • Static IP. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP. Internet IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

  • Page 68: Figure 8-8: Telstra Connection Type

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again.

  • Page 69: Figure 8-10: Optional Settings

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.

  • Page 70: Figure 8-12: Dhcp Server Settings

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband DHCP Server Settings The Router can be used as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network. Select the mode you want the Router to use for its DHCP server function.

  • Page 71: Figure 8-14: Time Setting

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Static DNS (1-3). The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. If you wish to use another, type that IP Address in one of these fields.

  • Page 72: The Setup Tab - 3G/Umts Network

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Setup Tab - 3G/UMTS Network On this screen, you can configure mobile network settings and view mobile status information for the Router. Some of these settings will be automatically configured by the Router and, in most cases, do not need to changed unless you are instructed to do so.

  • Page 73: Figure 8-16: Apn Selection Mode - Manual

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 4. The router will disconnect the connection automatically if it doesn't receive the reply from Keep Alive Server2. (Total time => Server1: 6 times, Server2: 5 times) 5. The Router will try to reconnect after the keep alive redial period. (Redial period is a parameter of keep alive on the 3G/UMTS Network page.
  • Page 74 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband DNS Supplied by Network. If the network automatically supplies the DNS address(es), click the checkbox. If you need to specify the DNS address(es), remove the checkmark, and enter the DNS address(es) in the DNS 1-2 fields. DNS 1-2.

  • Page 75: The Setup Tab - Ddns

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Setup Tab - DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) 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 website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router.

  • Page 76: The Setup Tab - Mac Address Clone

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Setup Tab - MAC 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 Internet. If you do not wish to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you have currently registered with your ISP to the Router with the MAC Address Clone feature.

  • Page 77: The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced functions. Operating Mode allows you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use. Dynamic Routing will automatically adjust how packets travel on your network. Static Routing sets up a fixed route to another network destination.

  • Page 78: The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Interface. This interface tells you whether the Destination IP Address is on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks), the WAN (Internet), or Loopback (a dummy network in which one PC acts like a network— necessary for certain software programs).

  • Page 79: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Enterprise (also known as WPA- RADIUS), WPA2 Enterprise, RADIUS, and WEP.

  • Page 80: Figure 8-27: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Wpa2 Personal - Aes)

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Figure 8-27: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal - AES) WPA Enterprise. This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) First, select the type of WPA algorithm you want to use, TKIP + AES, or AES.

  • Page 81: Figure 8-30: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Wpa2 Enterprise - Tkip+Aes)

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband WPA2 Enterprise. This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA2 automatically uses TKIP + AES or AES with dynamic encryption keys.

  • Page 82: Figure 8-32: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Radius)

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband RADIUS. This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) First, enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the Router and the server.

  • Page 83: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Mac Filter

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC 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 MAC Filter. To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, click Enable. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, select Disable.

  • Page 84: The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. Advanced Wireless Authentication Type.
  • Page 85 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 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 value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets.

  • Page 86: The Security Tab - Firewall

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Security Tab - Firewall Firewall Firewall Protection. Enable this feature to employ Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment. Block WAN Requests Block Anonymous Internet Requests. Use this feature to prevent your network from being “pinged,” or detected, by other Internet users.

  • Page 87: The Security Tab - Vpn Passthrough

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Use this screen to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router’s firewall. VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough. Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.

  • Page 88: Figure 8-39: Security Tab - Pptp Mobile

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Security Tab - PPTP Mobile Login Status. To log in to PPTP Mobile, click Connect. User Name. Enter your PPTP Mobile user name in the field. Password. Enter your PPTP Mobile password in the field. PPTP Server.

  • Page 89: The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access The Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated services, websites, and inbound traffic during specific days and times. Internet Access Internet Access Policy.

  • Page 90: Figure 8-42: Internet Policy Summary

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband To add a service, enter the service’s name in the Service Name field. Select its protocol from the Protocol drop-down menu, and enter its range in the Port Range fields. Then click the Add button. To modify a service, select it from the list on the right.

  • Page 91: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward The Applications and Gaming Tab allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming.

  • Page 92: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.

  • Page 93: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Dmz

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC. The Port Range Forward feature is more secure because it only opens the ports you want to have opened, while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer, exposing the computer to the Internet.
  • Page 94 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Ethernet Port Priority Port 1-4, Priority, and Flow Control. Ethernet Port Priority QoS allows you to prioritize performance for four of the Router’s ports, Ethernet (LAN) Ports 1-4. For each of these ports, select High or Low for Priority. For Flow Control, if you want the Router to control the transmission of data between network devices, select Enable.

  • Page 95: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Sms

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Applications and Gaming Tab - SMS The Router allows SMS (Short Message Service) commands to phones. Click New to send a new message, then click the Send button or to cancel the message, click the Cancel button. To reply to someone’s message, click Reply.

  • Page 96: The Administration Tab - Management

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Administration Tab - Management This section of the Administration tab allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security. Router Password Local Router Access Router Password and Re-enter to confirm. You can change the Router’s password from here. Enter a new Router password and then type it again in the Re-enter to confirm field to confirm.

  • Page 97: The Administration Tab - Log

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Mobile The Router allows SMS (Short Message Service) commands through your mobile phone. This feature allows you to select authorized users who can then command the Router to reboot, connect to a mobile network, or send a WOL packet to a device or all devices on the network.

  • Page 98: The Administration Tab - Diagnostics

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Diagnostics screen lets you reboot the Router and run diagnostic tests, which allow you to check the connections of your network components. Reboot Reboot. To reboot the Router, click the Reboot button. Ping Test Ping Parameters.

  • Page 99: The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults. Click the Yes button to reset all configuration settings to their default values, and then click the Save Settings button. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. This feature is disabled by default.

  • Page 100: The Status Tab - 3G/Umts

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Status Tab - 3G/UMTS The 3G/UMTS screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current mobile network and HSDPA/3G/UMTS card status. Mobile Network Status Mobile Network Bearer. Displayed here is the name of the mobile network bearer the Router is using. Network Name.

  • Page 101: The Status Tab - Router

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Status Tab - Router The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current status. Router Information Firmware Version. This is the Router’s current firmware. Current Time. This shows the time, as you set on the Setup Tab. MAC Address.

  • Page 102: The Status Tab - Local Network

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Status Tab - Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network. Local Network MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network. IP Address.

  • Page 103: The Status Tab - Wireless

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The Status Tab - Wireless The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your wireless network. Wireless MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network. Mode.

  • Page 104: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router. Read the descriptions below to help you solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international.
  • Page 105 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband • For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. 3.
  • Page 106 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband B Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows 2000 and XP: •...
  • Page 107 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 5. I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router’s web-based utility. • Refer to “Problem #3, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Router. •...
  • Page 108 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 7. I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications. If you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting. There may be cases when you want to host an online game or Internet application.
  • Page 109 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting: 1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forward tab. 2.
  • Page 110 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 11. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default. Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds and then release it. This will return the password, forwarding, and other settings on the Router to the factory default settings. In other words, the Router will revert to its original factory configuration.
  • Page 111 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 3. Look for the MTU option, and select Manual. In the Size field, enter 1492. 4. Click the Save Settings button to continue. • If your difficulties continue, change the Size to different values. Try this list of values, one value at a time, in this order, until your problem is solved: 1462 1400...

  • Page 112: Frequently Asked Questions

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Frequently Asked Questions What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Router will support? The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses. Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Yes, it is a built-in feature that the Router automatically enables. Where is the Router installed on the network? In a typical environment, the Router is installed between the cable/DSL modem and the LAN.
  • Page 113 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband I set up an Unreal Tournament Server, but others on the LAN cannot join. What do I need to do? If you have a dedicated Unreal Tournament server running, you need to create a static IP for each of the LAN computers and forward ports 7777, 7778, 7779, 7780, 7781, and 27900 to the IP address of the server.
  • Page 114 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband newer firmware version, unless that version contains new features that you would like to use. Downloading a more current version of Router firmware will not enhance the quality or speed of your Internet connection, and may disrupt your current connection stability.
  • Page 115 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband How do I get mIRC to work with the Router? Under the Port Forwarding tab, set port forwarding to 113 for the PC on which you are using mIRC. Can the Router act as my DHCP server? Yes.
  • Page 116 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 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 any wired network. What is infrastructure mode? When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point.
  • Page 117 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband transmission, but the trade-off produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise.
  • Page 118 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? There are eleven available channels, ranging from 1 to 11, in North America. There are thirteen available channels, ranging from 1 to 13, in most of Europe. There may be additional channels available in other regions, subject to the regulations of your region and/or country.
  • Page 119 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 3G/UMTS The 3G/UMTS LED flashes as the Router connects to the mobile network. It is solidly lit when the connection is established. The LED lights up blue if the Router connects to a HSDPA/3G/UMTS network. The LED lights up green if the Router connects to a GPRS network. If the LED quickly flashes, alternating between blue and green, and the Router does not have a connection to the mobile network, then either the Router’s PIN code is incorrect, or there is no Vodafone Mobile Connect HSDPA/3G/UMTS data or SIM card inserted when you push the...
  • Page 120 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband How do I know which mobile network I am using? Log onto the Router via the web-based utility at http://192.168.1.1. The username and password should be admin unless you have changed them. Click the Status tab, and then click the 3G/UMTS tab. In the Mobile Network Status section, on the Network Name line, you will see the name of the network you are currently using.

  • Page 121: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless 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 implementation.
  • Page 122 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 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 harder for a hacker to get that information. Change the administrator’s password regularly.
  • Page 123 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband provide protection against hackers, and AES (Advanced Encryption System), which utilizes a symmetric 128-Bit block data encryption. (AES is stronger than TKIP.) WPA2 uses TKIP + AES for encryption. WPA Enterprise and WPA2 Enterprise use a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) server for authentication.

  • Page 124: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 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 Linksys's website at www.linksys.com/international. 2. Extract the firmware file on your computer. 3.

  • Page 125: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Appendix D: Windows Help Almost Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used 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 in this appendix.

  • Page 126: Appendix E: Finding The Mac Address And Ip Address For Your Ethernet Adapter

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router. You can also find the IP address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 127: For The Router's Web-Based Utility

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 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 series of numbers and letters. The MAC address/Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering. NOTE: The MAC address is also called the Physical Address.

  • Page 128: Appendix F: Glossary

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Appendix F: Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.
  • Page 129 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
  • Page 130 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 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 (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.
  • Page 131 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector 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. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
  • Page 132 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.

  • Page 133: Appendix G: Specifications

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT54G3G 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 the Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G/UMTS Data Card LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports One Power Port, One SMA Port, One Reset Button, One 3G Connect/Disconnect Button...
  • Page 134 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Unit Weight 0,35 kg (12,35 oz.) Power External 12 V DC, 1,0 A Certifications FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi (802.11b, 802.11g), WPA Operating Temp. 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage Temp. -20°...

  • Page 135: Appendix H: Warranty Information

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Appendix H: Warranty Information Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.

  • Page 136: Appendix I: Regulatory Information

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Appendix I: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 137 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband IC Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Règlement d’Industry Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes : 1.
  • Page 138 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Compliance Information for 2,4-GHz and 5-GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 139 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband NOTE: For all products, the Declaration of Conformity (DofC) is available through one or more of these options: • A pdf file is included on the product's CD. • A print copy is included with the product. •...
  • Page 140 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband National Restrictions This product may be used in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Ce produit peut être utilisé dans tous les pays de l’UE (et dans tous les pays ayant transposés la directive 1999/5/CE) sans aucune limitation, excepté...
  • Page 141 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The following countries have restrictions and/or requirements in addition to those given in Table 1: Denmark In Denmark, the band 5150 - 5350 MHz is also allowed for outdoor usage. I Danmark må frekvensbåndet 5150 - 5350 også anvendes udendørs. France For 2,4 GHz, the output power is restricted to 10 mW eirp when the product is used outdoors in the band 2454 - 2483,5 MHz.
  • Page 142 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Latvia The outdoor usage of the 2,4 GHz band requires an authorization from the Electronic Communications Office. Please check http://www.esd.lv for more details. Notes: (1) Although Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein are not EU member states, the EU Directive 1999/5/EC has also been implemented in those countries.
  • Page 143 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless Adapters For wireless adapters operating in the 2,4-GHz band, the typical radiated output power is 18 dBm EIRP, while the maximum radiated output power will not exceed 20 dBm (100 mW) EIRP. For wireless adapters operating in the 5-GHz band, the typical radiated output power is 20 dBm EIRP, while the maximum radiated output power will not exceed 23 dBm (200 mW) EIRP.
  • Page 144 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless Access Points, Routers, or Other Wireless Products If you have a different wireless product, use its web-based utility to configure its power output setting (refer to the product’s documentation for more information). Technical Documents on www.linksys.com/international Follow these steps to access technical documents: 1.
  • Page 145 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol: Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 146 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 147 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 148 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 149 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Wireless Disclaimer The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access point, volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions.

  • Page 150: Appendix J: Contact Information

    Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Appendix J: Contact Information Need to contact Vodafone? If you have any questions about your Vodafone card and HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS service, you can call Vodafone at: Region Telephone Number Vodafone Germany 0800-172-1234 Vodafone Greece 800 11 127 127 Vodafone Ireland 1800 30 80 20...
  • Page 151 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband In Europe E-mail Address Germany support.de@linksys.com Greece support.gr@linksys.com (English only) Hungary support.hu@linksys.com Ireland support.ie@linksys.com Italy support.it@linksys.com Netherlands support.nl@linksys.com Norway support.no@linksys.com Poland support.pl@linksys.com Portugal support.pt@linksys.com Russia support.ru@linksys.com Spain support.es@linksys.com Sweden support.se@linksys.com Switzerland support.ch@linksys.com United Kingdom support.uk@linksys.com Russia support.ru@linksys.com Outside of Europe...

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