Installing The Wireless 3G Broadband Router; System Requirements - SMC Networks WBR14S-3GN User Manual

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YSTEM EQUIREMENTS
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NSTALLING THE WIRELESS
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ROADBAND
The wireless 3G Broadband Router has two basic operating modes that can
be set through the web-based management interface. For information on
setting the mode suitable for your network environment.
Mode" on page 46
Router Mode — A router mode that connects a wired LAN and wireless
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clients to an Internet access device, such as a cable or DSL modem.
This is the factory set default mode.
Bridge Mode — An access point mode that extends a wired LAN to
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wireless clients.
In addition to these basic operating modes, the wireless interface supports
a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) link to another wireless 3G
Broadband Router. These advanced configurations are not described in this
section. See "Network Planning" on page 25
In a basic configuration, how the wireless 3G Broadband Router is
connected depends on the operating mode. The following sections describe
connections for basic Router Mode and Bridge Mode operation.
You must meet the following minimum requirements:
An Internet access device (DSL or Cable modem) with an Ethernet port
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connection.
An up-to-date web browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or above or Mozilla
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Firefox 2.0 or above.
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for more information.
3G
See "Operation