Linksys WRT54G3GV2-ST - Wireless-G Router For Mobile Broadband... Original operating instructions

Wireless-G Router for
Mobile Broadband
Model No: WRT54G3GV2-ST
QUICK INSTALLATION
Package Contents
Wireless-G Router for
Mobile Broadband
Setup CD-ROM
Quick Install Guide
User Guide on CD-ROM
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
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Overview
There are two ways to set up the Router for Internet connection. Select one.
Broadband WAN and Mobile Broadband
Mobile Broadband Only
Before you begin, make sure that you have the following:
Broadband WAN and Mobile Broadband
Activated Sprint Mobile Broadband Device
Sprint Mobile Broadband Device Service information
Broadband modem
Settings for your broadband Internet connection
Mobile Broadband Only
Activated Sprint Mobile Broadband Device
Sprint Mobile Broadband Device Service information
Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard
should run automatically, and the
Welcome screen should appear. If it
does not, click Start and select Run.
In the field that appears, enter
D:\SetupWizard.exe (if“D” is the
letter of your CD-ROM drive).
Click the Click Here to Start
button.
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2.
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A.
B.
Insert the CDInsert the CD
Click Here to StartClick Here to Start

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Overview
To accept the license agreement,
click Next.
Make sure the Router is powered
off. Insert the Sprint Mobile
Broadband Device into the Router’s
PC Card slot or USB port.
Click Next.
If you have a cable or DSL
connection, keep the default, Yes,
and then click Next. Proceed to the
section, “1 Broadband WAN and
Mobile Broadband”.
If you do not have a cable or DSL
connection, select No, and then
click Next. Proceed to the section,
“2 Mobile Broadband Only”.
C.
D.
E.
Accept the License AgreementAccept the License Agreement
Insert the Sprint Mobile Broadband DeviceInsert the Sprint Mobile Broadband Device
Add Another Internet ConnectionAdd Another Internet Connection

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Make sure the Router is powered
off. Disconnect the network cable
from your computer. (This is the
cable that connects the computer
to your mod em.)
Click Next.
Connect the cable from the
modem to the Modem port on the
Router. (This is the same cable that
you just disconnected from your
computer in step A.)
Click Next.
Connect the included yellow
network cable to the Ethernet
network port of your computer.
Click Next.
A.
B.
C.
Disconnect the ModemDisconnect the Modem
Connect the Modem to the RouterConnect the Modem to the Router
Connect the Network Cable to
the Computer
Connect the Network Cable to
the Computer
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Broadband WAN and Mobile Broadband
Connect the other end of the cable
to one of the yellow Ethernet ports
labeled 1-4 on the side panel of the
Router.
Repeat steps C and D to connect
additional computers or other
devices to the Router. (Additional
network cables are not included.)
Click Next.
Connect the power adapter to the
Router’s Power port. Plug the other
end into an electrical outlet.
Click Next.
The Power LED will flash for several
seconds during the self-test. It will
be solidly lit when the self-test is
complete.
If the Power LED does not stop
flashing, refer to“Appendix A:
Troubleshooting” in the User Guide
on the CD-ROM.
Click Next.
D.
E.
F.
Connect the Network Cable to the RouterConnect the Network Cable to the Router
Connect to PowerConnect to Power
Check the Router’s StatusCheck the Router’s Status

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Broadband WAN and Mobile Broadband
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup and configuration.
NOTE: For advanced conguration changes, refer to “Chapter 3:
Advanced Conguration” in the User Guide on the CD-ROM.
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Connect the included yellow
network cable to the Ethernet
network port of your computer.
Click Next.
Connect the other end of the cable
to one of the yellow Ethernet ports
labeled 1-4 on the side panel of the
Router.
Repeat steps A and B to connect
additional computers or other
devices to the Router. (Additional
network cables are not included.)
Click Next.
Connect the power adapter to the
Router’s Power port. Plug the other
end into an electrical outlet.
Click Next.
A.
B.
C.
Connect the Network Cable to
the Computer
Connect the Network Cable to
the Computer
Connect the Network Cable to the RouterConnect the Network Cable to the Router
Connect to PowerConnect to Power
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Mobile Broadband Only
The Power LED will flash for several
seconds during the self-test. It will
be solidly lit when the self-test is
complete.
If the Power LED does not stop
flashing, refer to“Appendix A:
Troubleshooting” in the User Guide
on the CD-ROM.
Click Next.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup and configuration.
NOTE: For advanced conguration changes, refer to “Chapter 3:
Advanced Conguration” in the User Guide on the CD-ROM.
D.
E.
Check the Router’s StatusCheck the Router’s Status

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Notes
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