Linksys WRT54G3G - User Manual

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Model No.

Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband

Wireless-G

WRT54G3G (EU/UK/AU)

User Guide

WIRELESS

GHz

802.11g

2,4

Table of Contents

Default Chapter1
- User Guide1
- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome11
- Chapter 1: Introduction11
  - Welcome11
  - What's in this User Guide12
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network14
- Network Topology14
- Ad-Hoc Versus Infrastructure Mode14
- Network Layout14
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband16
- The Router's Ports16
- Figure 3-1: the Router's Ports16
- Figure 3-2: the Router's Front Panel16
- The Router's Leds17
- Figure 3-3: the Router's Leds17
- The Router's 3G/UMTS Slot18
- Figure 3-4: the Router's 3G/UMTS Data Card Slot18
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Overview19
- Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband19
Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS Service27
- Overview27
- Before You Begin27
- Using the Setup Wizard28
- Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome - Language Selection Screen28
- Figure 5-2: Setup Wizard's Welcome - Start Wizard Screen28
- Figure 5-3: Select Service Screen29
- Figure 5-4: Insert Vodafone Mobile Connect Card Screen29
- Figure 5-5: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen30
- Figure 5-6: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen, Continued30
- Figure 5-7: Power on the Router Screen31
- Figure 5-8: Check the Router's Status Screen31
- Figure 5-9: Insert Vodafone Mobile Connect Card Screen32
- Figure 5-10: Check SIM Card Screen32
- Figure 5-11: Configure Vodafone 3G/UMTS or GPRS Services Screen33
- Figure 5-12: Configure Vodafone 3G/UMTS or GPRS Services - Review33
- Figure 5-13: Set the Router's Password Screen34
- Figure 5-14: Wireless Settings Screen34
- Figure 5-15: Configure Wireless Security Settings Screen35
- Figure 5-16: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WPA2-Personal Screen35
- Figure 5-17: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WPA-Personal Screen36
- Figure 5-18: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WEP (128-Bit) Screen36
- Figure 5-19: Confirm New Settings Screen37
- Figure 5-20: Congratulations Screen37
Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadband WAN Service Only38
- Overview38
- Before You Begin38
- Using the Setup Wizard38
- Figure 6-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome - Language Selection Screen38
- Figure 6-2: Setup Wizard's Welcome - Start Wizard Screen39
- Figure 6-3: Select Service Screen39
- Figure 6-4: Disconnect the Modem from the Computer Screen40
- Figure 6-5: Connect the Modem to the Router Screen40
- Figure 6-6: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen41
- Figure 6-7: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen, Continued41
- Figure 6-8: Power on the Router Screen42
- Figure 6-9: Check the Router's Status Screen42
- Figure 6-10: Configure Cable or DHCP Settings Screen43
- Figure 6-11: Configure DSL (Pppoe) Settings Screen43
- Figure 6-12: Enter Static IP Address Settings Screen44
- Figure 6-13: Confirm New Settings Screen44
- Figure 6-14: Set the Router's Password Screen45
- Figure 6-15: Wireless Settings Screen45
- Figure 6-16: Configure Wireless Security Settings Screen46
- Figure 6-17: Warning about Disabled Wireless Security Screen46
- Figure 6-18: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WPA-Personal Screen47
- Figure 6-19: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WEP (128-Bit) Screen47
- Figure 6-20: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WPA2-Personal Screen48
- Figure 6-21: Confirm New Settings Screen48
- Figure 6-22: Congratulations Screen49
Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadband WAN and HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS Service50
- Overview50
- Before You Begin50
- Using the Setup Wizard51
- Figure 7-1: Setup Wizard's Welcome - Language Selection Screen51
- Figure 7-2: Setup Wizard's Welcome - Start Wizard Screen51
- Figure 7-3: Select Service Screen52
- Figure 7-4: Insert Vodafone Mobile Connect Card Screen52
- Figure 7-5: Disconnect the Modem from the Computer Screen53
- Figure 7-6: Connect the Modem to the Router Screen53
- Figure 7-7: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen54
- Figure 7-8: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen, Continued54
- Figure 7-9: Power on the Router Screen55
- Figure 7-10: Check the Router's Status Screen55
- Figure 7-11: Insert Vodafone Mobile Connect Card Screen56
- Figure 7-12: Check SIM Card Screen56
- Figure 7-13: Configure Vodafone 3G/UMTS or GPRS Services Screen57
- Figure 7-14: Configure Vodafone 3G/UMTS or GPRS Services - Review57
- Figure 7-15: Configure Cable or DHCP Settings Screen58
- Figure 7-16: Configure DSL (Pppoe) Settings Screen58
- Figure 7-17: Enter Static IP Address Settings Screen59
- Figure 7-18: Confirm New Settings Screen59
- Figure 7-19: Set the Router's Password Screen60
- Figure 7-20: Wireless Settings Screen60
- Figure 7-21: Configure Wireless Security Settings Screen61
- Figure 7-22: Warning about Disabled Wireless Security Screen61
- Figure 7-23: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WPA-Personal Screen62
- Figure 7-24: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WEP (128-Bit) Screen62
- Figure 7-25: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WPA2-Personal Screen63
- Figure 7-26: Confirm New Settings Screen64
- Figure 7-27: Congratulations Screen64
Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband65
- Overview65
- Figure 8-1: Password Screen65
- Figure 8-2: Mobile Network Status65
- The Setup Tab - Basic Setup66
- Figure 8-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup66
- Figure 8-4: DHCP Connection Type66
- Figure 8-5: Static IP Connection Type67
- Figure 8-6: Pppoe Connection Type67
- Figure 8-7: PPTP Connection Type67
- Figure 8-8: Telstra Connection Type68
- Figure 8-9: L2TP Connection Type68
- Figure 8-10: Optional Settings69
- Figure 8-11: Router IP69
- Figure 8-12: DHCP Server Settings70
- Figure 8-13: Network Address Server Settings70
- Figure 8-14: Time Setting71
- The Setup Tab - 3G/UMTS Network72
- Figure 8-15: Setup Tab - 3G/UMTS72
- Figure 8-16: APN Selection Mode - Manual73
- Figure 8-17: APN Selection Mode - Custom Values74
- The Setup Tab - DDNS76
- Figure 8-18: Setup Tab - DDNS (Dyndns.org)76
- Figure 8-19: Setup Tab - DDNS (Tzo.org)76
- The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone77
- Figure 8-20: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone77
- The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing78
- Figure 8-21: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway)78
- Figure 8-22: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router)78
- The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings79
- Figure 8-23: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings79
- The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security80
- Figure 8-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal - TKIP+AES)80
- Figure 8-25: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal - AES)80
- Figure 8-26: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal - TKIP+AES)80
- Figure 8-27: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal - AES)81
- Figure 8-28: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise - TKIP+AES)81
- Figure 8-29: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise - AES)81
- Figure 8-30: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise - TKIP+AES)82
- Figure 8-31: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise - AES)82
- Figure 8-32: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS)83
- Figure 8-33: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP)83
- The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter84
- Figure 8-34: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter84
- Figure 8-35: MAC Address Filter List84
- The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings85
- Figure 8-36: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings85
- The Security Tab - Firewall87
- Figure 8-37: Security Tab - Firewall87
- The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough88
- Figure 8-38: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough88
- Figure 8-39: Security Tab - PPTP Mobile89
- Figure 8-40: Security Tab - L2TP Mobile89
- The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access90
- Figure 8-41: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access90
- Figure 8-42: Internet Policy Summary91
- Figure 8-43: List of Pcs91
- Figure 8-44: Port Services91
- The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward92
- Figure 8-45: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward92
- The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering93
- Figure 8-46: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering93
- The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ94
- The Applications and Gaming Tab - Qos94
- Figure 8-47: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ94
- Figure 8-48: Applications and Gaming Tab - Qos94
- The Applications and Gaming Tab - SMS96
- Figure 8-49: Applications and Gaming Tab - SMS96
- Figure 8-50: Applications and Gaming Tab - SMS Message96
- The Administration Tab - Management97
- Figure 8-51: Administration Tab - Management97
- The Administration Tab - Log99
- Figure 8-52: Administration Tab - Log99
- The Administration Tab - Diagnostics100
- Figure 8-53: Administration Tab - Diagnostics100
- Figure 8-54: Ping Test100
- Figure 8-55: Traceroute Test100
- The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults101
- The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade101
- The Administration Tab - Config Management101
- Figure 8-56: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults101
- Figure 8-57: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade101
- Figure 8-58: Administration Tab - Config Management101
- The Status Tab - 3G/UMTS102
- Figure 8-59: Status Tab - 3G/UMTS102
- The Status Tab - Router103
- Figure 8-60: Status Tab - Router103
- The Status Tab - Local Network104
- Figure 8-61: Status Tab - Local Network104
- Figure 8-62: Status Tab - DHCP Clients Table104
- The Status Tab - Wireless105
- Figure 8-63: Status Tab - Wireless105
Appendix A: Troubleshooting106
- Common Problems and Solutions106
- Frequently Asked Questions114
Appendix B: Wireless Security123
- Security Precautions123
- Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks123
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware126
- Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware126
Appendix D: Windows Help127
Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter128
- Windows 98SE or Me Instructions128
- Windows 2000 or XP Instructions128
- Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen128
- Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address128
- Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address128
- For the Router's Web-Based Utility129
- Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List129
- Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone129
Appendix F: Glossary130
Appendix G: Specifications135
Appendix H: Warranty Information137
- Limited Warranty137
Appendix I: Regulatory Information140
Appendix J: Software License Agreement154
- Software in Linksys Products154
- Software Licenses154
Appendix K: Contact Information165

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Brand	Linksys
Model	WRT54G3G
Category	Wireless Router
Language	English

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