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Model No.

Router for Mobile Broadband

Wireless-

G

WRT54G3G-VN

User Guide

WIRELESS

GHz

802.11g

2,4

Содержание WRT54G3G-VN

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

Страница 2: ...so 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 Tabl...

Страница 3: ...Only 9 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 11 Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router 13 Placement Options 15 Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Router for Mo...

Страница 4: ...twork 45 The Status Tab Router 46 The Status Tab Local Network 47 The Status Tab Wireless 48 Appendix A Troubleshooting 49 Common Problems and Solutions 49 Frequently Asked Questions 56 Appendix B Wir...

Страница 5: ...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 Password Screen 17 Figure 5 2 Setup Tab Basic Setup 18 Figure 5 3 DH...

Страница 6: ...dvanced Wireless Settings 32 Figure 5 30 Security Tab Firewall 34 Figure 5 31 Security Tab VPN Passthrough 35 Figure 5 32 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access 35 Figure 5 33 Internet Policy Summary...

Страница 7: ...1 Status Tab Wireless 48 Figure C 1 Upgrade Firmware 67 Figure E 1 IP Configuration Screen 69 Figure E 2 MAC Address Adapter Address 69 Figure E 3 MAC Address Physical Address 69 Figure E 4 MAC Addres...

Страница 8: ...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...

Страница 9: ...ting to Know the Wireless G Router for Mobile Broadband This chapter describes the physical features of the Router Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Router for Mobile Broadband This chapter instruct...

Страница 10: ...outer Appendix F Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking Appendix G Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router Appen...

Страница 11: ...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...

Страница 12: ...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...

Страница 13: ...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...

Страница 14: ...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...

Страница 15: ...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...

Страница 16: ...ons in Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem If you want to install the Wireless G Router for Mobile Broadband behind another router in your network then follow the instructions...

Страница 17: ...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...

Страница 18: ...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...

Страница 19: ...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...

Страница 20: ...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...

Страница 21: ...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...

Страница 22: ...it horizontally on a surface so it sits on its four rubber feet The second way is to stand the Router vertically on a surface The third way is to mount it on a wall The second and third options are ex...

Страница 23: ...ates a diameter measurement of 2 845 mm 0 112 inches 1 Determine where you want to mount the Router 2 Drill two holes into the wall Make sure adjacent holes are 68 mm 2 68 inches apart 3 Insert a scre...

Страница 24: ...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...

Страница 25: ...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...

Страница 26: ...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...

Страница 27: ...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...

Страница 28: ...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...

Страница 29: ...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...

Страница 30: ...work 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 is the name of the mobile network th...

Страница 31: ...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...

Страница 32: ...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...

Страница 33: ...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...

Страница 34: ...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...

Страница 35: ...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...

Страница 36: ...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...

Страница 37: ...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...

Страница 38: ...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...

Страница 39: ...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...

Страница 40: ...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...

Страница 41: ...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...

Страница 42: ...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...

Страница 43: ...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...

Страница 44: ...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...

Страница 45: ...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...

Страница 46: ...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...

Страница 47: ...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...

Страница 48: ...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...

Страница 49: ...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...

Страница 50: ...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...

Страница 51: ...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...

Страница 52: ...adband 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 Current Session Usage Displayed her...

Страница 53: ...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...

Страница 54: ...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...

Страница 55: ...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...

Страница 56: ...el 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 st...

Страница 57: ...ur TCP IP settings For Windows 2000 and XP Refer to Windows Help for details Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings B Open a command prompt Click Start and Run In the Op...

Страница 58: ...tab of the Router s web based utility to see if you get an IP address 5 I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router s web based utility Refer to Problem 3 I want to test my Internet connectio...

Страница 59: ...to the website of the online game or application you want to use Follow these steps to set up online game hosting or use a certain Internet application 1 Access the Router s web interface by going to...

Страница 60: ...you have entered for forwarding Keep this information in case you want to use it at a later time 3 Go to the Applications Gaming DMZ tab 4 Select Enable next to DMZ In the Client PC IP Address field...

Страница 61: ...outer to factory default Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds and then release it This will return the password forwarding and other settings on the Router to the factory default settings In other wor...

Страница 62: ...After finishing the checking procedure the LED stays solid to show that the system is working fine If the LED keeps flashing after this time the device is not working properly Try to flash the firmwa...

Страница 63: ...e Router s current hardware design supports up to 100Mbps Ethernet on its Internet port however the Internet connection speed will vary depending on the speed of your broadband connection The Router a...

Страница 64: ...with the same CD key connect at the same time even if on the same LAN not a problem with 1 0 1 3 As far as hosting games the HL server does not need to be in the DMZ Just forward port 27015 to the lo...

Страница 65: ...nection For Netscape Navigator click Edit Preferences Advanced and Proxy Make sure that Netscape Navigator is set to Direct connection to the Internet What is DMZ Hosting Demilitarized Zone DMZ allows...

Страница 66: ...e 802 11g standard The 802 11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz What is the IEEE 802 11b standard It is one of the IEEE standards for wireles...

Страница 67: ...ess to the system First it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality as well as the message load currently being carried by each access point and the distance of each access point to the w...

Страница 68: ...eivers What is WEP WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy a data privacy mechanism based on a 64 bit or 128 bit shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 802 11 standard What is a MAC Address The Media A...

Страница 69: ...he Router s Auto Connect feature This will enable the Router to automatically connect to the mobile network whenever it is powered on As with the second option this can be done using the Web based Uti...

Страница 70: ...bile network I am using Log onto the Router via the Web based Utility at http 192 168 1 1 The username and password should be admin unless you have changed them Click the Status tab and then click the...

Страница 71: ...r 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 Se...

Страница 72: ...ss 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...

Страница 73: ...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...

Страница 74: ...mware from the Linksys website at www linksys com downloads 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...

Страница 75: ...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...

Страница 76: ...er key or click the OK button 2 At the command prompt enter ipconfig all Then press the Enter key 3 Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen Figure E 3 it is the MAC address fo...

Страница 77: ...dix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter For the Router s Web based Utility Wireless G Router for Mobile Broadband Figure E 4 MAC Address Filter List Figure E 5 MAC Addre...

Страница 78: ...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...

Страница 79: ...hernet 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 p...

Страница 80: ...ta 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...

Страница 81: ...etwork 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 code...

Страница 82: ...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 Intern...

Страница 83: ...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...

Страница 84: ...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 Hu...

Страница 85: ...Y PERIOD ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how lon...

Страница 86: ...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...

Страница 87: ...nsmitter 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 suivante...

Страница 88: ...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 p...

Страница 89: ...82 Appendix I Regulatory Information Wireless G Router for Mobile Broadband...

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