Linksys WRT54G3G - Wireless-G Router For Verizon Wireless... 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 66
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 67
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 68
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 69
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 70
The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 74
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 75
The Security Tab - Firewall 77
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 78
The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 80
The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 82
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 83
The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 84
The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS 84
The Applications and Gaming Tab - SMS 86
The Administration Tab - Management 87
The Administration Tab - Log 89
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 90
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 91
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 91
The Administration Tab - Config Management 91
The Status Tab - 3G/UMTS 92
The Status Tab - Router 93
The Status Tab - Local Network 94
The Status Tab - Wireless 95
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 96
Common Problems and Solutions 96
Frequently Asked Questions 104

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Appendix B: Wireless Security 113
Security Precautions 113
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 113
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 116
Appendix D: Windows Help 117
Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your
Ethernet Adapter 118
Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 118
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 118
For the Router’s Web-based Utility 119
Appendix F: Glossary 120
Appendix G: Specifications 125
Appendix H: Warranty Information 127
Limited Warranty 127
Appendix I: Regulatory Information 130
Appendix J: Software License Agreement 144
Software in Linksys Products 144
Software Licenses 144
Appendix K: Contact Information 155

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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 64
Figure 8-18: Setup Tab - DDNS (DynDNS.org) 66
Figure 8-19: Setup Tab - DDNS (TZO.org) 66
Figure 8-20: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 67
Figure 8-21: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway) 68
Figure 8-22: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 68
Figure 8-23: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 69
Figure 8-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal - TKIP+AES) 70
Figure 8-25: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal - AES) 70
Figure 8-26: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal - TKIP+AES) 70
Figure 8-27: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal - AES) 71
Figure 8-28: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise - TKIP+AES) 71
Figure 8-29: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise - AES) 71
Figure 8-30: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise - TKIP+AES) 72
Figure 8-31: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise - AES) 72
Figure 8-32: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 73
Figure 8-33: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 73
Figure 8-34: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 74
Figure 8-35: MAC Address Filter List 74
Figure 8-36: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 75
Figure 8-37: Security Tab - Firewall 77
Figure 8-38: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 78
Figure 8-39: Security Tab - PPTP Mobile 79
Figure 8-40: Security Tab - L2TP Mobile 79
Figure 8-41: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 80
Figure 8-42: Internet Policy Summary 81
Figure 8-43: List of PCs 81
Figure 8-44: Port Services 81
Figure 8-45: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 82
Figure 8-46: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 83
Figure 8-47: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 84

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Figure 8-48: Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS 84
Figure 8-49: Applications and Gaming Tab - SMS 86
Figure 8-50: Applications and Gaming Tab - SMS Message 86
Figure 8-51: Administration Tab - Management 87
Figure 8-52: Administration Tab - Log 89
Figure 8-53: Administration Tab - Diagnostics 90
Figure 8-54: Ping Test 90
Figure 8-55: Traceroute Test 90
Figure 8-56: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 91
Figure 8-57: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 91
Figure 8-58: Administration Tab - Config Management 91
Figure 8-59: Status Tab - 3G/UMTS 92
Figure 8-60: Status Tab - Router 93
Figure 8-61: Status Tab - Local Network 94
Figure 8-62: Status Tab - DHCP Clients Table 94
Figure 8-63: Status Tab - Wireless 95
Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 116
Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 118
Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 118
Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 118
Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 119
Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 119