Linksys WRT54G3G-VN User manual

Model No.

Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband

Wireless-G

WRT54G3G (EU/UK/AU)

User Guide

WIRELESS

GHz

802.11g

2,4

Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband

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TableofContents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Welcome 1

What’s in this User Guide? 2

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4

Network Topology 4

Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4

Network Layout 4

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for

3G/UMTS Broadband 6

The Router’s Ports 6

The Router’s LEDs 7

The Router’s 3G/UMTS Slot 8

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 9

Overview 9

Hardware Installation for Use of the HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS Service 9

Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 11

Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router 13

Placement Options 15

Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for HSDPA/3G/UMTS or

GPRS Service 17

Overview 17

Before You Begin 17

Using the Setup Wizard 18

Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadband WAN Service Only 28

Overview 28

Before You Begin 28

Using the Setup Wizard 28

Chapter 7: Setting up the Wireless-G Router for Broadband WAN and

HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS Service 40

Overview 40

Before You Begin 40

Using the Setup Wizard 41

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Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband 55

Overview 55

The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 56

The Setup Tab - 3G/UMTS Network 62

The Setup Tab - DDNS 65

The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 66

The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 67

The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 68

The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 69

The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 73

The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 74

The Security Tab - Firewall 76

The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 77

The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 79

The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 81

The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 82

The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 83

The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS 83

The Applications and Gaming Tab - SMS 85

The Administration Tab - Management 86

The Administration Tab - Log 87

The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 88

The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 89

The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 89

The Administration Tab - Config Management 89

The Status Tab - 3G/UMTS 90

The Status Tab - Router 91

The Status Tab - Local Network 92

The Status Tab - Wireless 93

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 94

Common Problems and Solutions 94

Frequently Asked Questions 102

Appendix B: Wireless Security 111

Security Precautions 111

Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 111

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Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 114

Appendix D: Windows Help 115

Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your

Ethernet Adapter 116

Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 116

Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 116

For the Router’s Web-based Utility 117

Appendix F: Glossary 118

Appendix G: Specifications 123

Appendix H: Warranty Information 125

Appendix I: Regulatory Information 126

Appendix J: Contact Information 140

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ListofFigures

Figure 3-1: The Router’s Ports 6

Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel 6

Figure 3-3: The Router’s LEDs 7

Figure 3-4: The Router’s 3G/UMTS Data Card Slot 8

Figure 4-1: Connect Your Computer 10

Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 10

Figure 4-3: Connect the Broadband Modem 11

Figure 4-4: Connect Your Computer 12

Figure 4-5: Connect the Power 12

Figure 4-6: Diagram for Connection to Another Router 13

Figure 4-7: Connect Another Router 13

Figure 4-8: Connect Your Computer 14

Figure 4-9: Connect the Power 14

Figure 4-10: Stand Attached to the Router 15

Figure 4-11: Measurement between Wall-Mount Slots 16

Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Language Selection Screen 18

Figure 5-2: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start Wizard Screen 18

Figure 5-3: Select Service Screen 19

Figure 5-4: Insert Vodafone Mobile Connect Card Screen 19

Figure 5-5: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen 20

Figure 5-6: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen, Continued 20

Figure 5-7: Power on the Router Screen 21

Figure 5-8: Check the Router’s Status Screen 21

Figure 5-9: Insert Vodafone Mobile Connect Card Screen 22

Figure 5-10: Check SIM Card Screen 22

Figure 5-11: Configure Vodafone 3G/UMTS or GPRS Services Screen 23

Figure 5-12: Configure Vodafone 3G/UMTS or GPRS Services - Review

Settings Screen 23

Figure 5-13: Set the Router’s Password Screen 24

Figure 5-14: Wireless Settings Screen 24

Figure 5-15: Configure Wireless Security Settings Screen 25

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Figure 5-16: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WPA2-Personal Screen 25

Figure 5-17: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WPA-Personal Screen 26

Figure 5-18: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WEP (128-Bit) Screen 26

Figure 5-19: Confirm New Settings Screen 27

Figure 5-20: Congratulations Screen 27

Figure 6-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Language Selection Screen 28

Figure 6-2: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start Wizard Screen 29

Figure 6-3: Select Service Screen 29

Figure 6-4: Disconnect the Modem from the Computer Screen 30

Figure 6-5: Connect the Modem to the Router Screen 30

Figure 6-6: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen 31

Figure 6-7: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen, continued 31

Figure 6-8: Power on the Router Screen 32

Figure 6-9: Check the Router’s Status Screen 32

Figure 6-10: Configure Cable or DHCP Settings Screen 33

Figure 6-11: Configure DSL (PPPoE) Settings Screen 33

Figure 6-12: Enter Static IP Address Settings Screen 34

Figure 6-13: Confirm New Settings Screen 34

Figure 6-14: Set the Router’s Password Screen 35

Figure 6-15: Wireless Settings Screen 35

Figure 6-16: Configure Wireless Security Settings Screen 36

Figure 6-17: Warning about Disabled Wireless Security Screen 36

Figure 6-18: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WPA-Personal Screen 37

Figure 6-19: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WEP (128-Bit) Screen 37

Figure 6-20: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WPA2-Personal Screen 38

Figure 6-21: Confirm New Settings Screen 38

Figure 6-22: Congratulations Screen 39

Figure 7-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Language Selection Screen 41

Figure 7-2: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start Wizard Screen 41

Figure 7-3: Select Service Screen 42

Figure 7-4: Insert Vodafone Mobile Connect Card Screen 42

Figure 7-5: Disconnect the Modem from the Computer Screen 43

Figure 7-6: Connect the Modem to the Router Screen 43

Figure 7-7: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen 44

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Figure 7-8: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen, continued 44

Figure 7-9: Power on the Router Screen 45

Figure 7-10: Check the Router’s Status Screen 45

Figure 7-11: Insert Vodafone Mobile Connect Card Screen 46

Figure 7-12: Check SIM Card Screen 46

Figure 7-13: Configure Vodafone 3G/UMTS or GPRS Services Screen 47

Figure 7-14: Configure Vodafone 3G/UMTS or GPRS Services - Review

Settings Screen 47

Figure 7-15: Configure Cable or DHCP Settings Screen 48

Figure 7-16: Configure DSL (PPPoE) Settings Screen 48

Figure 7-17: Enter Static IP Address Settings Screen 49

Figure 7-18: Confirm New Settings Screen 49

Figure 7-19: Set the Router’s Password Screen 50

Figure 7-20: Wireless Settings Screen 50

Figure 7-21: Configure Wireless Security Settings Screen 51

Figure 7-22: Warning about Disabled Wireless Security Screen 51

Figure 7-23: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WPA-Personal Screen 52

Figure 7-24: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WEP (128-Bit) Screen 52

Figure 7-25: Configure Wireless Security Settings - WPA2-Personal Screen 53

Figure 7-26: Confirm New Settings Screen 54

Figure 7-27: Congratulations Screen 54

Figure 8-1: Password Screen 55

Figure 8-2: Mobile Network Status 55

Figure 8-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup 56

Figure 8-4: DHCP Connection Type 56

Figure 8-5: Static IP Connection Type 57

Figure 8-6: PPPoE Connection Type 57

Figure 8-7: PPTP Connection Type 57

Figure 8-8: Telstra Connection Type 58

Figure 8-9: L2TP Connection Type 58

Figure 8-10: Optional Settings 59

Figure 8-11: Router IP 59

Figure 8-12: DHCP Server Settings 60

Figure 8-13: Network Address Server Settings 60

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Figure 8-14: Time Setting 61

Figure 8-15: Setup Tab - 3G/UMTS 62

Figure 8-16: APN Selection Mode - Manual 63

Figure 8-17: APN Selection Mode - Custom Values 63

Figure 8-18: Setup Tab - DDNS (DynDNS.org) 65

Figure 8-19: Setup Tab - DDNS (TZO.org) 65

Figure 8-20: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 66

Figure 8-21: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway) 67

Figure 8-22: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 67

Figure 8-23: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 68

Figure 8-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal - TKIP+AES) 69

Figure 8-25: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal - AES) 69

Figure 8-26: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal - TKIP+AES) 69

Figure 8-27: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal - AES) 70

Figure 8-28: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise - TKIP+AES) 70

Figure 8-29: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise - AES) 70

Figure 8-30: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise - TKIP+AES) 71

Figure 8-31: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise - AES) 71

Figure 8-32: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 72

Figure 8-33: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 72

Figure 8-34: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 73

Figure 8-35: MAC Address Filter List 73

Figure 8-36: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 74

Figure 8-37: Security Tab - Firewall 76

Figure 8-38: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 77

Figure 8-39: Security Tab - PPTP Mobile 78

Figure 8-40: Security Tab - L2TP Mobile 78

Figure 8-41: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 79

Figure 8-42: Internet Policy Summary 80

Figure 8-43: List of PCs 80

Figure 8-44: Port Services 80

Figure 8-45: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 81

Figure 8-46: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 82

Figure 8-47: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 83

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Figure 8-48: Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS 83

Figure 8-49: Applications and Gaming Tab - SMS 85

Figure 8-50: Applications and Gaming Tab - SMS Message 85

Figure 8-51: Administration Tab - Management 86

Figure 8-52: Administration Tab - Log 87

Figure 8-53: Administration Tab - Diagnostics 88

Figure 8-54: Ping Test 88

Figure 8-55: Traceroute Test 88

Figure 8-56: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 89

Figure 8-57: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 89

Figure 8-58: Administration Tab - Config Management 89

Figure 8-59: Status Tab - 3G/UMTS 90

Figure 8-60: Status Tab - Router 91

Figure 8-61: Status Tab - Local Network 92

Figure 8-62: Status Tab - DHCP Clients Table 92

Figure 8-63: Status Tab - Wireless 93

Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 114

Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 116

Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 116

Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 116

Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 117

Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 117

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