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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Wireless-G 802.11g Router for Mobile Broadband WIRELESS User Guide WRT54G3G-ST Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Copyright and Trademarks 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 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 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 Mobile Broadband The Router’s Ports The Router’s LEDs The Router’s Data Card Slot...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The Setup Tab - Mobile 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 The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 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 Appendix I: Regulatory Information Appendix J: Contact Information...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 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 Mobile Broadband Figure 5-17: Mobile Broadband Connection Cannot be Established Screen Figure 5-18: Congratulations Screen Figure 6-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start Wizard Screen Figure 6-2: Select Service Screen Figure 6-3: Disconnect the Modem from the Computer Screen Figure 6-4: Connect the Modem to the Router Screen Figure 6-5: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen Figure 6-6: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen, continued...
  • Page 8 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Figure 7-11: Configure DSL (PPPoE) Settings Screen Figure 7-12: Enter Static IP Address Settings Screen Figure 7-13: Confirm New Settings Screen Figure 7-14: Set the Router’s Password Screen Figure 7-15: Wireless Settings Screen Figure 7-16: Configure Wireless Security Settings Screen Figure 7-17: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WPA2-PSK Screen Figure 7-18: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WPA-PSK Screen Figure 7-19: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WEP (128-Bit)
  • Page 9 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Figure 8-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal - TKIP) Figure 8-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal - AES) Figure 8-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise) Figure 8-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise - TKIP) Figure 8-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise - AES) Figure 8-25: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) Figure 8-26: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP)

  • Page 10: Figure 8-28: Mac Address Filter List

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

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome 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.

  • Page 12: What's In This User Guide

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 Mobile Broadband, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks.
  • Page 13 • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this User Guide?

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 Mobile Broadband’s four Ethernet LAN ports. To add more ports, any of the Router's LAN ports can be connected to any of Linksys's switches. With these, and many other Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband.

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

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 Mobile 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 Data Card Button This button allows you to connect to and disconnect from the mobile network (you can also connect and disconnect using the Basic Setup tab of the Router’s Web-based Utility).

  • Page 18: The Router's Data Card Slot

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

  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-G Router For Mobile Broadband Overview

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 Mobile 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 IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power 5. Connect the power adapter to the Router's Power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Only adapter that is supplied with the Router.

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

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 Mobile Broadband 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. 6. Connect the power adapter to the Router's Power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Router.

  • Page 23: Hardware Installation For Connection To Another Router

    IP address of the existing Router to 192.168.2.1. 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 documentation for instructions on how to change its local IP address to 192.168.2.1.

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

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 IMPORTANT: Make sure that you use the power 10.

  • Page 25: Placement Options

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 Mobile 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 Mobile Broadband Service

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Service Overview This chapter covers the steps for configuring the Router for mobile broadband service only. 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 Mobile 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 5-2: Select Service Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 3. Click the Mobile Broadband Only radio button to configure the Router for mobile broadband 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 5-4: Connect The Router To A Computer Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 5. 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 5-4: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen 6.

  • Page 31: Figure 5-6: Power On The Router Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 7. Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Power port. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Click the Next button. Figure 5-6: Power on the Router Screen 8. 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 5-8: Set The Router's Password Screen

    10. The Setup Wizard will ask you to enter the settings for your wireless network. Wireless Network Name - In the Wireless Network Name field, enter the name of your wireless network, also called the SSID. The name must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase).

  • Page 33: Figure 5-10: Configure Wireless Security Settings Screen

    Figure 5-10: Configure Wireless Security Settings IMPORTANT: Linksys strongly recommends that you enable wireless security on your Screen wireless network. Otherwise, unauthorized users may be able to access the Internet using your service and incur additional charges.

  • Page 34: Figure 5-12: Configure Wireless Security Settings - Wpa-Psk Screen

    The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (For any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) Key 1- The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network.

  • Page 35: Figure 5-14: Configure Wireless Security Settings - Wep (64-Bit) Screen

    Figure 5-14: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WEP (64-Bit) Screen 12. If you do not use any wireless security method, you will see a warning message. Linksys strongly recommends that you enable wireless security on your wireless network. Otherwise, unauthorized users may be able to access the Internet using your service and incur additional charges.

  • Page 36: Figure 5-16: Confirm New Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 13. 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. 14.

  • Page 37: Chapter 6: Setting Up The Wireless-G Router For Broadband Wan Service Only

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 mobile broadband service only, go to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Service.”...

  • Page 38: Figure 6-2: Select Service Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 3. Click the Broadband WAN Only radio button to configure the Router for broadband WAN service. Make sure the Router is powered off. NOTE: If you click the Mobile Broadband radio button to configure the Router for mobile broad service only, go to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Service.”...

  • Page 39: Figure 6-4: Connect The Modem To The Router Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 5. 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. Figure 6-4: Connect the Modem to the Router Screen 6.

  • Page 40: Figure 6-6: Connect The Router To A Computer Screen, Continued

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 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 devices to the Router. Click the Next button.

  • Page 41: Figure 6-7: Power On The Router Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 8. Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Power port. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Click the Next button. Figure 6-7: Power on the Router Screen 9. 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 42: Figure 6-9: Configure Cable Or Dhcp Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 10. 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 43: Figure 6-11: Enter Static Ip Address Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 44: Figure 6-13: Set The Router's Password Screen

    13. The Setup Wizard will ask you to enter the settings for your wireless network. Wireless Network Name - In the Wireless Network Name field, enter the name of your wireless network, also called the SSID. The name must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase).

  • Page 45: Figure 6-15: Configure Wireless Security Settings Screen

    IMPORTANT: Linksys strongly recommends that you enable wireless security on your wireless network. Otherwise, unauthorized users may be able to access the Internet using your service and incur additional charges.

  • Page 46: Figure 6-17: Configure Wireless Security Settings - Wpa-Psk Screen

    The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (For any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) Key 1- The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network.

  • Page 47: Figure 6-19: Configure Wireless Security Settings - Wep (64-Bit) Screen

    The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (For any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) Key 1 - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network.

  • Page 48: Figure 6-21: Warning About Disabled Wireless Security Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 16. 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 the Internet using your service and incur additional charges.

  • Page 49: Chapter 7: Setting Up The Wireless-G Router For Broadband Wan And Mobile Broadband Service

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadband WAN and Mobile Broadband Service Overview This chapter covers the steps for configuring the Router for broadband WAN and mobile broadband service. If you want to configure the Router for mobile broadband service only, go to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Service.”...

  • Page 50: Using The Setup Wizard

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 51: Figure 7-2: Select Service Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 3. Click the Broadband WAN and Mobile Broadband radio button to configure the Router for both broadband WAN and mobile broadband service. NOTE: If you click the Mobile Broadband Only radio button to configure the Router for mobile broadband service only, go to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 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 52: Figure 7-4: Disconnect The Modem From The Computer Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 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. Figure 7-4: Disconnect the Modem from the Computer Screen 6. 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 53: Figure 7-6: Connect The Router To A Computer Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 7-6: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen 8.

  • Page 54: Figure 7-8: Power On The Router Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 7-8: Power on the Router Screen 10. 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 55: Figure 7-10: Configure Cable Or Dhcp Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 11. 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 56: Figure 7-12: Enter Static Ip Address Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 57: Figure 7-14: Set The Router's Password Screen

    14. The Setup Wizard will ask you to enter the settings for your wireless network. Wireless Network Name - In the Wireless Network Name field, enter the name of your wireless network, also called the SSID. The name must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase).

  • Page 58: Figure 7-16: Configure Wireless Security Settings Screen

    IMPORTANT: Linksys strongly recommends that you enable wireless security on your wireless network. Otherwise, unauthorized users may be able to access the Internet using your service and incur additional charges.

  • Page 59: Figure 7-18: Configure Wireless Security Settings - Wpa-Psk Screen

    The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (For any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) Key 1- The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network.

  • Page 60: Figure 7-20: Configure Wireless Security Settings - Wep (64-Bit)

    The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (For any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) Key 1 - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network.

  • Page 61: Figure 7-22: Warning About Disabled Wireless Security Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 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 the Internet using your service and incur additional charges.

  • Page 62: Figure 7-24: Mobile Broadband Connection Cannot Be Established Screen

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 19. If your mobile broadband connection cannot be established, a warning message will appear. Make sure that your card is inserted correctly and try again. If the warning appears again, make sure that your mobile broadband data card is activated or contact your mobile service provider.

  • Page 63: Chapter 8: Configuring The Wireless-G Router For Mobile Broadband

    Web-based Utility. 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 you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For advanced users, you may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility.

  • Page 64: The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

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

  • Page 65: Figure 8-4: Static Ip Connection Type

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 66: Figure 8-7: L2Tp Connection Type

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 67: Figure 8-9: Router Ip

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband MTU. MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. The default setting, Manual, allows you to enter the largest packet size that will be transmitted. The recommended size, entered in the Size field, is 1492. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, select Auto.

  • Page 68: Figure 8-11: Time Setting

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband WINS. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC’s interaction with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter that server’s IP Address here. Otherwise, leave this blank. Time Setting Change the time zone in which your network functions from this pull-down menu. Click the checkbox to have the Router automatically adjust the clock for daylight savings time.

  • Page 69: The Setup Tab - Mobile Network

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

  • Page 70: The Setup Tab - Ddns

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 71: The Setup Tab - Mac Address Clone

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 72: The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 73: The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

    (use any of the characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your wireless network. For added security, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name. Figure 8-18: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Channel.

  • Page 74: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

    Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) These four are briefly discussed here. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router, turn to “Appendix B: Wireless Security.” IMPORTANT: Linksys strongly recommends that you enable wireless security on your wireless network. Otherwise, unauthorized users may be able to access the Internet using your service and incur additional charges.

  • Page 75: Figure 8-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Wpa2 Enterprise)

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 with dynamic encryption keys.

  • Page 76: Figure 8-25: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Radius)

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 77: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Mac Filter

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 78: The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 79 Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 80: The Security Tab - Firewall

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 81: The Security Tab - Vpn Passthrough

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 82: Figure 8-33: Internet Policy Summary

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 2. To enable this policy, click the radio button beside Enable. 3. Enter a Policy Name in the field provided. 4. Click the Edit List of PCs button to select which PCs will be affected by the policy. The List of PCs screen will appear.

  • Page 83: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 84: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 85: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Dmz

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 86 Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 87: The Administration Tab - Management

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 88: The Administration Tab - Log

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband The Administration Tab - Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. Log. To disable the Log function, keep the default setting, Disable. To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, select Enable.

  • Page 89: The Administration Tab - Diagnostics

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network components. The reboot Ping Test Ping Parameters. The Ping test will check the status of a connection. Click the Ping button to open the Ping Test screen.

  • Page 90: The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

    The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade Upgrade Firmware To upgrade the Router’s firmware, first download the firmware from the Linksys website. Then extract the file on your computer. Do not upgrade your firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router.

  • Page 91: The Status Tab - Mobile Network

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband The Status Tab - Mobile Network The Mobile Network screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current mobile network and mobile broadband data card status. Mobile Network Status Network Name. Displayed here is the name of the mobile network the Router is using. Signal Strength.

  • Page 92: The Status Tab - Router

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 93: The Status Tab - Local Network

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 94: The Status Tab - Wireless

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 95: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 Sprint website at www.sprint.com.
  • Page 96 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 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.
  • Page 97 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband • 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 your original computer is not the cause of the problem. •...
  • Page 98 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 2. Enter any name you want to use for the Application. 3. Enter the Start and End Port range of the service you are using. For example, if you have a web server, you would enter the range 80 to 80. 4.
  • Page 99 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 6. Check the Enable option for the port services you want to use. Consider the example below: Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled 7777 to 27900 Both 192.168.1.100 Halflife 27015 to 27015 Both 192.168.1.105 PC Anywhere 5631 to 5631...
  • Page 100 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Enter the default password admin, and click the Administration => Management tab. 2. Enter a different password in the Router Password field, and enter the same password in the second field to confirm the password.
  • Page 101 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 2. Enter the password, if asked. (The default password is admin.) 3. On the Setup screen, select the option Keep Alive, and set the Redial Period option at 20 (seconds). 4. Click the Save Settings button. 5.

  • Page 102: Frequently Asked Questions

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband • Make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled. For Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options, and then the Connection tab. Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to Never dial a connection.

  • Page 103: Frequently Asked Questions

    Ethernet adapter as a temporary measure. (Please look at the Network Control Panel in your Ethernet adapter’s Advanced Properties tab.) Make sure that your proxy setting is disabled in the browser. Check our website at www.linksys.com for more information. If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? Reset the Router by holding down the reset button until the Power LED fully turns on and off.
  • Page 104 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? All firmware upgrades are posted on the Sprint website at www.sprint.com, where they can be downloaded for free. To upgrade the Router’s firmware, use the Administration - Firmware Upgrade tab of the Router’s web- based utility.
  • Page 105 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 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 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.
  • Page 106 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband • 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 any wired network.
  • Page 107 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband 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.
  • Page 108 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 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 method and passphrase/keys are being used on all devices of your wireless network. How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? There are eleven available channels, ranging from 1 to 11, in North America.
  • Page 109 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband This green, De-Militarized Zone (DMZ) LED will be solidly lit when the Router’s DMZ 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 connects to the mobile network. It is solidly lit when the connection is established.

  • Page 110: Security Precautions

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 111: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 112 Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 113: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 the website at www.sprint.com. 2. Extract the firmware file on your computer. 3.
  • Page 114 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 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 in this appendix.

  • Page 115: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 116: Appendix E: Finding The Mac Address And Ip Address For Your Ethernet Adapter

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 117 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Appendix F: Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. Access Point - 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 network. Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.

  • Page 118: Appendix F: Glossary

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 119 Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 120 Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 121 Wireless-G Router for Mobile 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 122 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 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...

  • Page 123: Appendix G: Specifications

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 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 Temp. 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C) Storage Temp. -4°...
  • Page 124 LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year (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 125: Appendix H: Warranty Information

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Appendix I: Regulatory 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 harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 126: Appendix I: Regulatory Information

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-003 and RSS210 rules. Déclaration d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB003 et RSS210 d'Industrie Canada. Industry Canada Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
  • Page 127 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:...
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  • Page 132: Appendix J: Contact Information

    Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Appendix J: Contact Information Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.sprint.com or SPRINT TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-888-211-4727 Be sure to have the Sprint phone number of your mobile broadband connection card ready before calling. To get the phone number, start the Connection Manager, then click on Menu, Device Info &...

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