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Linksys WRT54G3GV2-ST User Manual

USER GUIDE
Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband
Model No: WRT54G3GV2-ST
About This Guide
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Product Overview 4
Top Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Opposite Side Panel with Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Placement Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 7
General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 3: Advanced Conguration 8
Setup > Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setup > Mobile Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setup > DDNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Setup > MAC Address Clone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Setup > Advanced Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Wireless > Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Security > Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Security > VPN Passthrough. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Access Restrictions > Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Applications and Gaming > DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Applications and Gaming > QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Administration > Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Administration > Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Administration > Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Administration > Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Administration > Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Status > Mobile Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Status > Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Status > Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Status > Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 31
Appendix B: Specications 3
Appendix C: Warranty Information 3
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Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Exclusions and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Obtaining Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Table of Contents
Appendix D: Regulatory Information 36
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Avis d’Industrie Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Appendix D: Software License Agreement 42
Software in Linksys Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Appendix E: Contact Information 49
Sprint Online Resource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Sprint Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
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Chapter 1
Product Overview

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband. The Router lets you access the Internet through either your mobile broadband service (requires a mobile broadband data card or USB adapter, available separately), or your cable or DSL broadband service. This access can be shared via a wireless connection or through one of the Router’s four switched ports.
A variety of security features help to protect your data and your privacy while online. Security features include WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall, and NAT technology. Configuring the Router is easy using the Setup Wizard or provided browser-based utility.

Top Panel

If you have a mobile broadband data card, use the PC Card slot. If you have a mobile broadband USB adapter, use one of the USB ports.

Side Panel

USB Port Reserved for future use.
Power (Green) The Power LED lights up and
stays on while the Router is powered on.
Ethernet 1-4 (Green) These numbered LEDs,
corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s back panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to a device through that port. It flashes to indicate network activity over that port.
Wireless (Green) The Wireless LED lights up
when the wireless feature is enabled. It flashes when the Router is actively sending or receiving data over the wireless network.
NOTE: The Router supports a single mobile
broadband device. Connect either a data card or a USB adapter—do not connect both at the same time.
Mobile USB Ports If the Router will connect to
a mobile broadband service, insert the mobile broadband USB adapter (available separately) into one of the USB ports. For more information, refer to the documentation of the mobile broadband USB adapter.
Mobile PC Card Slot If the Router will connect
to a mobile broadband service, insert the mobile broadband data card (available separately) into this slot. After the data card is inserted, the eject button will pop up. To remove the data card, press the eject button.
Mobile Connect/Disconnect Button Press
this button to connect to and disconnect from the mobile network. (You can also use the Basic Setup screen of the Router’s web-based utility.)
Modem Internet (Green) The Modem LED
lights up and stays on when there is a connection made through the Modem port. It flashes to indicate network activity over the Modem port.
Mobile Internet (Blue) The Mobile LED
flashes as the Router connects to the mobile network. When the LED stops flashing and stays on, then the connection is active.
If the LED flashes quickly, the Router is not connected to the mobile network. Before you press the Mobile Connect/Disconnect button, make sure the mobile broadband data card or USB adapter is already installed.

Opposite Side Panel with Antenna

Modem The Modem port is where you will
connect your cable or DSL modem.
Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 These Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3,
4) connect the Router to wired computers and other Ethernet network devices.
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Security Bracket The security bracket labeled
“Reset” clips onto the Router. It covers the Reset button and the security slot on the Router’s top panel. You can remove the security bracket to access the Reset button.
Reset There are two ways to reset the Router’s
factory defaults. Either press and hold the Reset button for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration > Factory Defaults screen of the Router’s web-based utility.
Power The Power port is where you will
connect the power adapter.

Front Panel

Placement Positions

There are three ways to physically install the Router. The first way is to place the Router horizontally on a surface. The second way is to stand the Router vertically on a surface. The third way is to mount the Router on a wall.
Horizontal Placement
The Router has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place the Router on a level surface near an electrical outlet.
Security Slot To protect the Router from theft,
you can attach a lock to the Router using the security slot.

Bottom Panel

To place the Router in a vertical position, rotate the stand 90 degrees.
Vertical Placement
The Router has a stand on the panel opposite to the antenna. Rotate the stand 90 degrees, and place the Router on a level surface near an electrical outlet.
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68 mm
Wall-Mounting Placement
The Router has four wall-mount slots on its back panel. The distance between two adjacent slots is 68 mm (2.68 inches).
Two screws are needed to mount the Router.
Suggested Mounting Hardware
Product Overview
4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm
Note: Mounting hardware illustrations are not
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true to scale.
NOTE: Linksys is not responsible for damages
incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware.
Follow these instructions:
Determine where you want to mount the Router. Make
1. sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Also make sure the location is within reach of an electrical outlet.
Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are
2. 68 mm (2.68 inches) apart.
Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm
3. (0.12 inches) of its head exposed.
Maneuver the Router so two of the wall-mount slots
4. line up with the two screws.
Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide
5. the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.
2.5-3.0 mm
Print this page at 100% size. Cut along the dotted line, and place on the wall to drill precise spacing.
Wall Mounting Template
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Wireless Security Checklist

Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist

Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted. Since you cannot physically prevent someone from connecting to your wireless network, you need to take some additional steps to keep your network secure.
1. Change the default wireless network name or SSID
Wireless devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. This is the name of your wireless network, and can be up to 32 characters in length. Linksys wireless products use linksys as the default wireless network name. You should change the wireless network name to something unique to distinguish your wireless network from other wireless networks that may exist around you, but do not use personal information (such as your Social Security number) because this information may be available for anyone to see when browsing for wireless networks.
2. Change the default password
For wireless products such as access points, routers, and gateways, you will be asked for a password when you want to change their settings. These devices have a default password set by the factory. The Linksys default password is admin. Hackers know these defaults and may try to use them to access your wireless device and change your network settings. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize the device’s password so it will be hard to guess.
4. Enable encryption
Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security for wireless communication.
A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. To protect the information as it passes over the airwaves, you should enable the highest level of encryption supported by your network equipment.
WEP is an older encryption standard and may be the only option available on some older devices that do not support WPA.

General Network Security Guidelines

Wireless network security is useless if the underlying network is not secure.
Password protect all computers on the network and
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individually password protect sensitive files.
Change passwords on a regular basis.
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Install anti-virus software and personal firewall
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software.
Disable file sharing (peer-to-peer). Some applications
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may open file sharing without your consent and/or knowledge.

Additional Security Tips

Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away
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from exterior walls and windows.
Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways
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off when they are not being used (at night, during vacations).
Use strong passphrases that are at least eight characters
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in length. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using standard words that can be found in the dictionary.
3. Enable MAC address filtering
Linksys routers and gateways give you the ability to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. The MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters assigned to every networking device. With MAC address filtering enabled, wireless network access is provided solely for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses. For example, you can specify the MAC address of each computer in your home so that only those computers can access your wireless network.
WEB: For more information on wireless
security, visit www.linksys.com/security
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Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration

After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. However, if you’d like to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s web-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions. You can access the utility via a web browser on a computer connected to the Router.
The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.
NOTE: When first installing the Router, you
should use the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you want to configure advanced settings, use this chapter to learn about the web-based utility.
Advanced Configuration
How to Access the Web-Based Utility
To access the web-based utility, launch the web browser on your computer, and enter the Router’s default IP address,
192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then, press Enter.
A login screen will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Enter admin (the default) in both the User name and Password fields. (You can set a new password on the Administration tab’s Management screen.) Click OK to continue.
Login Screen

Setup > Basic Setup

Internet Setup
The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your ISP.
Internet Connection Type
Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. These are the available types:
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
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Static IP
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PPPoE
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PPTP
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L2TP
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Telstra Cable
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Automatic Configuration - DHCP
Setup > Basic Setup
The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the Router’s general settings.
By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address. (This option usually applies to cable connections.)
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Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP
Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.
Internet Connection Type > Static IP
Internet IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, when
seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here.
Advanced Configuration
select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 15 minutes.
Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the
Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.
Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen
by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the IP
address of the ISP server.
DNS 1-3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS
(Domain Name System) server IP address.
PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE.
Internet Connection Type > PPPoE
Username and Password Enter the Username and
Password provided by your ISP.
Service Name If provided by your ISP, enter the Service
Name.
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 connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option,
Internet Connection Type > PPTP
Server IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, as seen
from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen
by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the IP
address of the ISP server.
Username and Password Enter the Username and
Password provided 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 connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 15 minutes.
Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the
Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.
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L2TP
L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.
Internet Connection Type > L2TP
Server IP Address This is the IP address of the L2TP
Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here.
Username and Password Enter the Username and
Password provided 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 connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 15 minutes.
Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the
Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.
Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.
packet size that is transmitted. To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the default, Auto.
Size When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option
is enabled. Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The default size depends on the Internet Connection Type:
DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500
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PPPoE: 1492
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PPTP or L2TP: 1460
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Network Setup
The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to the Router’s Ethernet ports. Wireless setup is performed through the Wireless tab.
Router IP
This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network.
Router IP
DHCP Server Settings
This setting determines how the clients (network devices) use DNS/WINS.
Mode 1 - Fixed configuration (Default) Select this option
if you want the Router to advertise itself as the DNS server to use and handle upstream changes automatically.
Mode 2 - Network Supplied Select this option if you want
the Router to pass through the DNS server values (learned from the Modem port or mobile network) to the client, depending on how the Router is currently connected.
NOTE: If the upstream DNS servers change
between connections, the clients may become unable to resolve addresses because they have valid DHCP leases that use the old server values.
Optional Settings
Host Name and Domain Name These fields allow you to
supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.
MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies
the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest
Mode 3 - Manual configuration Select this option if you
want to set arbitrary DNS/WINS values for the clients to use. These values are not validated by the Router.
DHCP Server Settings
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Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)
The settings allow you to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network. If you choose to enable the Router’s DHCP server option, make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network.
Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)
DHCP Server 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 select Disabled (no other DHCP features will be available).
the Assign IP Address field. Enter its MAC address in the To This MAC Address field. Then click Add.
Clients Already Reserved
A list of DHCP clients and their fixed local IP addresses will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. If you want to remove a client from this list, click Remove.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. To view the most up-to-date information, click Refresh. To exit this screen, click Close.
Start IP Address Enter a value for the DHCP server to
start with when is default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.253. The default is 192.168.1.100
Maximum Number of Users Enter the maximum
number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. The default is 50.
IP Address Range Displayed here is the range of available
IP addresses.
suing IP addresses. Because the Router’s
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DHCP Reservation Click this button if you want to assign
a fixed local IP address to a MAC address.
DHCP Reservation
You will see a list of DHCP clients with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address.
DHCP Reservation
Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount
of time a network user will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be “leased” this dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day.
Static DNS 1-3 These settings are available if you
selected Mode 3 - Manual configuration for the DHCP Server Setting. Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS server IP address. If you wish to use another, enter that IP address in one of these fields. You can enter up to three DNS server IP addresses here. The Router will use these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers
WINS 0-1 These settings are available if you selected
Mode 3 - Manual configuration for the DHCP Server Setting. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC’s interaction with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter that server’s IP address. You can enter up to two WINS server IP addresses here. Otherwise, leave these fields blank.
The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the
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Select Clients from DHCP Table Click the Select
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check box to reserve a client’s IP address. Then click
Add Clients.
Manually Adding Client To manually assign an IP
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address, enter the client’s name in the Enter Client Name field. Enter the IP address you want it to have in
Time Setting
Time Zone Select the time zone in which your network
functions from this drop-down menu. (You can even automatically adjust for daylight saving time.)
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Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
Advanced Configuration
terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your mobile network connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 60 minutes.

Setup > Mobile Network

Configure mobile network settings and view status information for your mobile broadband service and device (data card or USB adapter). Some of these settings will be automatically configured by the Router and, in most cases, should not be changed unless you are instructed to do so.
Keep Alive: Redial Period
the Router will periodically check your connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, specify how often you want the Router to check the connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.
Modem Backup validation site To use the default
Network Time Protocol (NTP) server, keep the default, NTP. To use a different time server, select Custom, and enter its IP address.
If you select this option,
mobile network
mobile network
Mobile Network Status
Network Name The name of the mobile network the
Router uses is displayed.
Service Type The type of mobile service is displayed.
Signal Strength The strength of the mobile broadband
signal that the Router receives is displayed.
Connection Time The length of time the Router has
been connected to the mobile network since your last connection is displayed.
Current Session Usage The amount of data that has
been sent to and received from the mobile network since your last connection is displayed.
Setup > Mobile Network
Mobile Network Connection Mode
Auto Connect If you want the Router to automatically
connect to the default mobile network when it powers on, keep the default, Auto. To manually connect to a mobile network, select Manual. You can use the Mobile Connect/Disconnect button on the Router to connect and disconnect from the mobile network.
Modem Backup When the cable/DSL modem is the
primary connection, the Router can use the mobile network connection as a backup if the primary connection fails. To use this feature, select Enable. Otherwise, keep the default, Disable.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure
the Router to cut the mobile network connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your mobile network connection has been
Data Card Status
Card Manufacturer The manufacturer of your mobile
broadband device is displayed.
Card Model The model number of your mobile
broadband device is displayed.
Card Firmware The firmware version of your mobile
broadband device is displayed.
Phone Number The phone number of your mobile
broadband account is displayed.
ESN The Electronic Serial Number (ESN) of your mobile
broadband device is displayed. The ESN is a unique identification number given to each device by its manufacturer.
PRL Version Your mobile broadband device contains a
PRL (Preferred Roaming List) that was programmed by the service provider. The version of the PRL specifies the radio frequency channels that the device is permitted to use, and it also instructs your device which cell towers to look for when establishing a connection.
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Active Vision User Name The user name of your Active
Vision account is displayed after the account has been provisioned by Sprint.
Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

Setup > DDNS

The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router.
Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service with a DDNS service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com. If you do not want to use this feature, keep the default, Disabled.
DDNS
DDNS Service
If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS.org, then select DynDNS.org from the drop-down menu. If your DDNS service is provided by TZO, then select TZO.com. The features available on the DDNS screen will vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you use.
Mail Exchange (Optional) Enter the address of your mail
exchange server, so e-mails to your DynDNS address go to your mail server.
Backup MX This feature allows the mail exchange server
to be a backup. To disable this feature, keep the default, Disabled. To enable the feature, select Enabled. If you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default,
Disabled.
Wildcard This setting enables or disables wildcards
for your host. For example, if your DDNS address is
myplace.dyndns.org and you enable wildcards, then x.myplace.dyndns.org will work as well (x is the wildcard).
To disable wildcards, keep the default, Disabled. To enable wildcards, select Enabled. If you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default, Disabled.
Internet IP Address The Router’s Internet IP address is
displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.
Status The status of the DDNS service connection is
displayed here.
Update To manually trigger an update, click this button.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
TZO.com
DynDNS.org
Setup > DDNS > DynDNS
Username Enter the Username for your DDNS account.
Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account.
Host Name This is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS
service.
System Select the DynDNS service you use: Dynamic,
Static, or Custom. The default is Dynamic.
Setup > DDNS > TZO
E-mail Address, TZO Key, and Domain Name Enter the
settings of the account you set up with TZO.
Internet IP Address The Router’s Internet IP address is
displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.
Status The status of the DDNS service connection is
displayed here.
Update To manually trigger an update, click this button.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

Setup > MAC Address Clone

A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will require
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you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. If you do not wish to re-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.
Setup > MAC Address Clone
MAC Address Clone
Enabled/Disabled To have the MAC Address cloned,
select Enabled.
MAC Address Enter the MAC Address registered with
your ISP here.
Clone My PC’s MAC Click this button to clone the MAC
address of the computer you are using.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

Setup > Advanced Routing

This screen is used to set up the Router’s advanced functions. Operating Mode allows you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use. Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel on your network. Static Routing sets up a fixed route to another network destination.
Advanced Routing
NAT
Enabled/Disabled If this Router is hosting your network’s
connection to the Internet, keep the default, Enabled. If another router exists on your network, select Disabled. When the NAT setting is disabled, dynamic routing will be enabled.
Dynamic Routing (RIP)
Enabled/Disabled This feature enables the Router to
automatically adjust to physical changes in the network’s layout and exchange routing tables with the other router(s). The Router determines the network packets’ route based on the fewest number of hops between the source and the destination. When the NAT setting is enabled, the Dynamic Routing feature is automatically disabled. When the NAT setting is disabled, this feature is available. Select Enabled to use the Dynamic Routing feature.
Static Routing
A static route is a pre-determined pathway that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network. Enter the information described below to set up a new static route.
Route Entries To set up a static route between the Router
and another network, select a number from the drop­down list. Click Delete This Entry to delete a static route.
Enter Route Name Enter a name for the Route here,
using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters.
Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP is the address
of the remote network or host to which you want to assign a static route.
Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask determines which
portion of a Destination LAN IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.
Setup > Advanced Routing
Gateway This is the IP address of the gateway device that
allows for contact between the Router and the remote network or host.
Interface This interface tells you whether the Destination
IP address is on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the WAN (Internet).
Click Show Routing Table to view the static routes you have already set up.
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