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Model No.

Router for Mobile Broadband

Wireless-

WRT54G3G-ST

User Guide

WIRELESS

GHz

802.11g

2.4

Summary of Contents for WRT54G3G-ST

Page 1: ...Model No Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless G WRT54G3G ST User Guide WIRELESS GHz 802 11g 2 4...

Page 2: ...o each figure diagram screenshot or other image is provided with a figure number and description like this Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section in the Table...

Page 3: ...e of the Mobile Broadband Service Only 9 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 11 Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router 13 Placement Options 15 Chapter 5 Settin...

Page 4: ...4 The Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ 75 The Applications and Gaming Tab QoS 75 The Administration Tab Management 77 The Administration Tab Log 78 The Administration Tab Diagnostics 79 The Administrat...

Page 5: ...e Instructions 106 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 106 For the Router s Web based Utility 107 Appendix F Glossary 108 Appendix G Specifications 113 Appendix H Warranty Information 115 Appendix I Regul...

Page 6: ...Welcome Start Wizard Screen 18 Figure 5 2 Select Service Screen 19 Figure 5 3 Insert Mobile Broadband Data Card Screen 19 Figure 5 4 Connect the Router to a Computer Screen 20 Figure 5 5 Connect the...

Page 7: ...reless Settings Screen 34 Figure 6 15 Configure Wireless Security Settings Screen 35 Figure 6 16 Configure Wireless Security Settings WPA2 PSK Screen 35 Figure 6 17 Configure Wireless Security Setting...

Page 8: ...ty Screen 51 Figure 7 23 Confirm New Settings 51 Figure 7 24 Mobile Broadband Connection Cannot be Established Screen 52 Figure 7 25 Congratulations Screen 52 Figure 8 1 Password Screen 53 Figure 8 2...

Page 9: ...rictions Tab Internet Access 71 Figure 8 33 Internet Policy Summary 72 Figure 8 34 List of PCs 72 Figure 8 35 Port Services 72 Figure 8 36 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward 73 Figure 8 37...

Page 10: ...Wireless G Router for Mobile Broadband Figure E 2 MAC Address Adapter Address 106 Figure E 3 MAC Address Physical Address 106 Figure E 4 MAC Address Filter List 107 Figure E 5 MAC Address Clone 107...

Page 11: ...and offices they can also be fun PCs on a wired network create a LAN or Local Area Network They are connected with Ethernet cables which is why the network is called wired PCs equipped with wireless...

Page 12: ...of the Router Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Router for Mobile Broadband This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Router for Mob...

Page 13: ...P Address for your Ethernet Adapter This appendix 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...

Page 14: ...or Mobile Broadband which serves as the main point of communications in a wireless network The Router transmits data to PCs equipped with wireless network adapters which can roam within a certain radi...

Page 15: ...thernet Bridges When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network you can use the Wireless G Router for Mobile Broadband s four Ethernet LAN ports To add more ports any of the Rou...

Page 16: ...Router It covers the Reset button and the security slot on the Router s front panel You can remove the security bracket to access the Reset button To protect the Router from theft you can attach a lo...

Page 17: ...outer s back panel serve two purposes If the LED is continuously lit the Router is successfully connected to a device through that port A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port DMZ Gre...

Page 18: ...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 Data Card Slot Insert the mobile broadband data card available separately int...

Page 19: ...e Broadband Service This chapter includes three sets of instructions Follow the instructions for your configuration If the Router will use the mobile broadband service only follow the instructions in...

Page 20: ...abling 5 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 Use of a different adapter may result...

Page 21: ...ce for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network with line of sight to all of your mobile stations 3 Attach the antenna and fix its direction Try to place the Router in a position t...

Page 22: ...ing 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 Use of a different adapter may result in...

Page 23: ...Network Setup section there is a setting called Local IP Address which is set to 192 168 1 1 Change this to 192 168 2 1 4 Click the Save Settings button to save your change and then exit the Web based...

Page 24: ...m to the Router s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling 10 Connect the power adapter to the Router s Power port and plug the other end into an electrical outlet Only use the power ada...

Page 25: ...Option 1 Line up the center of the Router s stand with the center of the Router s labeled edge 2 Insert the Router into the stand If you want to configure the Router for mobile broadband service only...

Page 26: ...nches of its head exposed 4 Maneuver the Router so the top wall mount slots line up with the two screws 5 Place the wall mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the screws fit snug...

Page 27: ...n Before you begin make sure that you have the following your activated Mobile Broadband Data Card your Mobile Broadband Data Card Service information The information about your Mobile Broadband Data...

Page 28: ...d appear If it does not click the Start button and choose Run In the field that appears enter D SetupWizard exe if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive 2 On the Welcome screen click the Click Here to...

Page 29: ...op panel of the Router Then click the Next button Figure 5 2 Select Service Screen Figure 5 3 Insert Mobile Broadband Data Card Screen NOTE If you click the Broadband WAN Only radio button to configur...

Page 30: ...r This cable is color coded yellow to match the yellow Ethernet ports on the Router Click the Next button 6 Connect the other end of the cable to one of the Ethernet ports labeled 1 4 on the side pane...

Page 31: ...an electrical outlet Click the Next button 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 This LED will...

Page 32: ...work also called the SSID The name must be identical for all devices in the network The default setting is linksys all lowercase Channel Select the operating channel for your wireless network All of y...

Page 33: ...Next button You will see a warning message that recommends that you enable wireless security on your wireless network WPA2 PSK To use WPA2 PSK security enter a Passphrase that is 8 32 characters in le...

Page 34: ...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 ke...

Page 35: ...ly on those products Key 1 The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network For 64 bit encryption enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 a...

Page 36: ...ed 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 15 The Congratulations screen will appear Cl...

Page 37: ...ection should have been provided when your broadband modem was installed If you do not have this information contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for your settings Using the Setup Wizard 1 Inser...

Page 38: ...the computer to your modem Then click the Next button Figure 6 2 Select Service Screen NOTE If you click the Mobile Broadband radio button to configure the Router for mobile broad service only go to C...

Page 39: ...the Router This is the same cable that you just disconnected from your computer Click the Next button 6 Connect the included Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet network port of your computer This c...

Page 40: ...less 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...

Page 41: ...he 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 The Power LED will flash for a few seconds while the...

Page 42: ...SP Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP Confirm To confirm the Password enter it again in this field Click the Next button to continue Figure 6 9 Configure Cable or DHCP Settings Screen Fi...

Page 43: ...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 Click the Next button to continue 11 The Setu...

Page 44: ...Click the Next button 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...

Page 45: ...rase that is 8 32 characters in length Passphrase Enter a passphrase also called a pre shared key of 8 63 characters in the Passphrase field The longer and more complex your Passphrase is the more sec...

Page 46: ...sphrase Enter a passphrase and then click the Generate button so a WEP key is automatically generated The passphrase is case sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters It must...

Page 47: ...mpatible 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 netw...

Page 48: ...nal charges You are liable for any and all additional charges from your service provider Click the Exit button Proceed to step 17 17 The Congratulations screen will appear Click the Online Registratio...

Page 49: ...ttings for your broadband Internet connection type The information about your Mobile Broadband Data Card was included with your Mobile Broadband Data Card package If you do not have this information c...

Page 50: ...r If it does not click the Start button and choose Run In the field that appears enter D SetupWizard exe if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive 2 On the following Welcome screen click the Click Here...

Page 51: ...o the Router s Data Card Slot on the top panel of the Router Then click the Next button Figure 7 2 Select Service Screen Figure 7 3 Insert Broadband Mobile Data Card Screen NOTE If you click the Mobil...

Page 52: ...from your computer This is the cable that connects the computer to your modem Then click the Next button 6 Connect the cable from the modem to the Internet port on the Router This is the same cable th...

Page 53: ...computer This cable is color coded yellow to match the yellow Ethernet ports on the Router Click the Next button 8 Connect the other end of the cable to one of the Ethernet ports labeled 1 4 on the si...

Page 54: ...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 The Power LED will flash for a few seconds while the Rou...

Page 55: ...Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP Confirm To confirm the Password enter it again in this field Click the Next button to continue Figure 7 10 Configure Cable or DHCP Settings Screen Figu...

Page 56: ...ress 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 Click the Next button to continue 12 The Setup W...

Page 57: ...ick the Next button 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 al...

Page 58: ...rase that is 8 32 characters in length Passphrase Enter a passphrase also called a pre shared key of 8 63 characters in the Passphrase field The longer and more complex your Passphrase is the more sec...

Page 59: ...Passphrase Enter a passphrase and then click the Generate button so a WEP key is automatically generated The passphrase is case sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters It mu...

Page 60: ...ith 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 For 64...

Page 61: ...ed users may be able to access the Internet using your service and incur additional charges You are liable for any and all additional charges from your service provider Click the Exit button Proceed t...

Page 62: ...adband data card is activated or contact your mobile service provider 20 The Congratulations screen will appear Click the Online Registration button to register the Router or click the Exit button to...

Page 63: ...tab and then the Management tab The Router s default password is admin To secure the Router change the Password from its default There are seven main tabs Setup Wireless Security Access Restrictions A...

Page 64: ...isconnect using the hardware button on the Router It will also indicate the status of the Router s mobile broadband data card connection Status Network Name Displayed here is the name of the mobile ne...

Page 65: ...inactivity Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again If you wish to activate Connect on Demand click the ra...

Page 66: ...rovided by your ISP 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...

Page 67: ...r DHCP is enabled by factory default If you already have a DHCP server on your network or you don t want a DHCP server then click the Disable radio button no other DHCP features will be available Star...

Page 68: ...u 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...

Page 69: ...To manually connect to a mobile network click Manual You can use the Data Card button on the Router to connect and disconnect from the mobil network Mobile Network Status Network Name Displayed here...

Page 70: ...ce Internet IP Address This is the Router s current IP Address as seen on the Internet Status This displays the status of the DDNS connection User Name Password and Host Name Enter the User Name Passw...

Page 71: ...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 MAC Clone Enable Disable To have the...

Page 72: ...can also select LAN Wireless which performs dynamic routing over your Ethernet and wireless networks You can also select WAN which performs dynamic routing with data coming from the Internet Finally...

Page 73: ...es select B Only If you do not have any 802 11g and 802 11b devices in your network select Disable Wireless Network Name SSID The SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless networ...

Page 74: ...keys Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes WPA Personal WPA gives you two encryption methods TKIP an...

Page 75: ...ettings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes WPA Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS s...

Page 76: ...your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes WEP WEP is a basic encryption method which is not as secure as WPA To use WEP select a Default Transmit Key choose which Key to use and a level o...

Page 77: ...reless access by MAC Address Permit Only Clicking this button will allow wireless access by MAC Address Edit MAC Address Filter List Clicking this button will open the MAC Address Filter List On this...

Page 78: ...configure the Transmission Rate setting Transmission Rate The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network You can select from a range of transmission speed...

Page 79: ...S Threshold Should you encounter inconsistent data flow only minor reduction of the default value 2347 is recommended If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size the RTS CTS mech...

Page 80: ...ckmark to allow anonymous Internet requests Filter Multicast Multicasting allows for multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the same time If multicasting is permitted then the Router will al...

Page 81: ...and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes The Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access The Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow s...

Page 82: ...Internet such as FTP or telnet by selecting services from the drop down menus next to Blocked Services Then enter the range of ports you want to filter If the service you want to block is not listed o...

Page 83: ...ward a port enter the information on each line for the criteria required The criteria are described here Application In this field enter the name you wish to give the application Each name can be up t...

Page 84: ...ach application list the triggered port number range Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number s needed Start Port Enter the starting port number of the Triggered Range End...

Page 85: ...ngs as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes The Applications and Gaming Tab QoS Quality of Service QoS ensures better servic...

Page 86: ...uter to assign high or low priority to ports for applications that you specify Optimize Gaming Applications Click this checkbox if you want the Router to automatically assign higher priority to common...

Page 87: ...lic domain where you are giving wireless access to your guests you can disable wireless access to the Router s Web based Utility You will only be able to access the Web based Utility via a wired conne...

Page 88: ...nection Log Log To disable the Log function keep the default setting Disable To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet select Enable When you wish to view the logs click Incoming Log or...

Page 89: ...click the Ping button The Ping Test screen will then display the test results To stop the test click the Stop button Click the Clear Log button to clear the screen Click the Close button to return to...

Page 90: ...ur computer Do not upgrade your firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router Please select a file to upgrade Click the Browse button to find the extracted firmware file Then click the...

Page 91: ...cates the strength of the mobile broadband signal that the Router is receiving Connection Time This is the length of time the Router has been connected to the mobile network since your last connection...

Page 92: ...C Address This is the Router s MAC Address as seen by your ISP Router Name This is the specific name for the Router which you set on the Setup Tab Host Name If required by your ISP this would have bee...

Page 93: ...here DHCP Server If you are using the Router as a DHCP server that will be displayed here Start IP Address For the range of IP Addresses used by devices on your local Ethernet network the beginning o...

Page 94: ...play the wireless mode Mixed G Only or Disabled used by the network SSID As entered on the Wireless tab this will display the wireless network name or SSID DHCP Server If you are using the Router as a...

Page 95: ...l button Make sure the security level is Medium or lower Then click the OK button 2 I need to set a static IP address on a PC You can assign a static IP address to a PC by performing the following ste...

Page 96: ...dow Click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window 3 I want to test my Internet connection A Check your TCP IP settings For Windows 98SE Me 2000 and XP Refer to Windows Help for de...

Page 97: ...nnecting from your cable or DSL modem is connected to the Router s Internet port Verify that the Status page of the Router s web based utility shows a valid IP address from your ISP Turn off the compu...

Page 98: ...u to set up the Router to deliver incoming packets or data to a specific computer This also applies to the Internet applications you are using The best way to get the information on what port services...

Page 99: ...DMZ hosting 1 Access the Router s web based utility by going to http 192 168 1 1 or the IP address of the Router Go to the Applications Gaming Port Range Forward tab 2 Disable or remove the entries yo...

Page 100: ...remove any dial up pop ups for PPPoE users For Netscape 4 7 or higher 1 Start Netscape Navigator and click Edit Preferences Advanced and Proxies 2 Make sure you have Direct connection to the Internet...

Page 101: ...ntinue change the Size to different values Try this list of values one value at a time in this order until your problem is solved 1462 1400 1362 1300 15 The Power LED keeps flashing The Power LED flas...

Page 102: ...tWare communications protocol used only to route messages from one node to another and AppleTalk a communications protocol used on Apple and Macintosh networks can be used for LAN to LAN connections b...

Page 103: ...pports multi login with one public IP How do I get Half Life Team Fortress to work with the Router The default client port for Half Life is 27005 The computers on your LAN need to have clientport 2700...

Page 104: ...heck with your browser documentation and make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial up is disabled Make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dia...

Page 105: ...802 11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11g standard The 802 11g standard states a maximum da...

Page 106: ...eving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes In such a system the user s end node undertakes a search for the best possible acces...

Page 107: ...ta can be recovered Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the original data without the need for retransmission...

Page 108: ...ar the top of the screen The Router will connect to the mobile network via the mobile broadband data card If this is successful the Mobile Connection line will say Connected instead of Disconnected Th...

Page 109: ...the mobile network A data card must be inserted into the Router when you press the Data Card Connect Disconnect button How do I know which mobile network I am using Log onto the Router via the Web bas...

Page 110: ...ur network performance 7 Change the WEP encryption keys periodically For information on implementing these security features refer to Chapter 8 Configuring the Wireless G Router for Mobile Broadband S...

Page 111: ...ess to your wireless network will have to start from the beginning in trying to break in MAC Addresses Enable MAC Address filtering MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those...

Page 112: ...erprise This method is WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server Enter the IP address and port number of the RADIUS server Then enter the key shared between the Router and its RADIUS server Then e...

Page 113: ...ad the firmware from the website at www sprint com 2 Extract the firmware file on your computer 3 Open the Router s Web based Utility and click the Administration tab 4 Click Firmware Upgrade and the...

Page 114: ...ctions or protocol all PCs follow to communicate over a network This is true for wireless networks as well Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP IP enabled Window...

Page 115: ...the Enter key or the OK button 2 When the IP Configuration screen appears select the Ethernet adapter you have connected to the Router via a CAT 5 Ethernet network cable See Figure E 1 3 Write down t...

Page 116: ...ll use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering The example in Figure E 3 shows the Ethernet adapter s IP address as 192 168 1 100 Your computer may show something different For the Router s Web based...

Page 117: ...ions Broadband An always on fast Internet connection Browser An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web Byte A unit of data that...

Page 118: ...thernet IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium Firewall A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that...

Page 119: ...ata sharing storage and or transmission between users Packet A unit of data sent over a network Passphrase Used much like a password a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically...

Page 120: ...network s name Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network Static Routing Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path Subnet Mask An address cod...

Page 121: ...address of a file located on the Internet VPN Virtual Private Network A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network The Inter...

Page 122: ...5 Switched Ports One Power Port One SMA Port One Reset Button One Data Card Connect Disconnect Button Cabling Type UTP CAT 5 LEDs Power Ethernet 1 2 3 4 Wireless DMZ Data Card Internet RF Power Output...

Page 123: ...t 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 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Operating H...

Page 124: ...DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED Some jurisdictions do not allo...

Page 125: ...e user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Con...

Page 126: ...ansmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Avis d Industrie Canada L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivant...

Page 127: ...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...

Page 128: ...119 Appendix I Regulatory Information Wireless G Router for Mobile Broadband...

Page 129: ...120 Appendix I Regulatory Information Wireless G Router for Mobile Broadband...

Page 130: ...121 Appendix I Regulatory Information Wireless G Router for Mobile Broadband...

Page 131: ...122 Appendix I Regulatory Information Wireless G Router for Mobile Broadband...

Page 132: ...tion 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...

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