The Setup Tab - Basic Setup; Figure 8-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup; Figure 8-4: Dhcp Connection Type - Linksys WRT54G3G User Manual

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. This button enables you to connect to and disconnect from the HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS
network through the web-based utility (you can also connect and disconnect using the hardware button on the
Router). It will also indicate the status of the Router's HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS connection.
Service. Select HSDPA/3G/UMTS Preferred (recommended) if you want the Router to connect to a
HSDPA/3G/UMTS signal when available. If the HSDPA/3G/UMTS signal is not available, then Router will use a
GPRS connection. If the Router is having problems maintaining a connection, you can select HSDPA/3G/UMTS
Only or GPRS Only. Then the Router will be able to connect to only one type of signal.
Mobile Network Bearer. Displayed here is the name of the mobile network bearer the Router is using.
Network Name. Displayed here is the name of the HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS network the Router is using.
Signal Strength. This indicates the strength of the HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS signal that the Router is receiving.
Internet Setup
The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be
obtained through your ISP.
Internet Connection Type
Choose the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu.

Figure 8-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup

• DHCP. By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP, which
should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.

Figure 8-4: DHCP Connection Type

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