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Hardware installation

1.

Connect the power adapter to the Power socket on the back of the 3G42WT.

2.

Plug the power adapter into the wall socket and switch on the power.

3.

Wait approximately 60 seconds for the 3G42WT to power up.

Connecting via a cable

1.

Connect the yellow Ethernet cable provided to one of the ports marked ‘LAN’ at the back of the 3G42WT.

2.

Connect the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable to your computer.

3.

Wait approximately 30 seconds for the connection to establish.

4.

Open your Web browser, and enter http://10.0.0.138 into the address bar and press enter.

5.

Follow the steps on the next page to set up your 3G42WT.

Connecting wirelessly

1.

Ensure Wi-Fi is enabled on your device (computer/laptop/Smartphone).

2.

Scan for wireless networks in your area and connect to the network name that matches the Wireless network name

configured on the 3G42WT.

Please note: Refer to the included Wireless Security Card to check your default Wireless Network Name (SSID)

3.

When prompted for your wireless security settings, enter the Wireless security key configured on the 3G42WT.

Please note: Refer to the included Wireless Security Card to check your default Wireless Security Key.

4.

Wait approximately 30 seconds for the connection to establish.

5.

Open your Web browser, and enter http://10.0.0.138 into the address bar and press enter.

6.

Follow the steps on the next page to set up your 3G42WT.

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Quick Setup

Setup Procedure

These steps explain how to quickly setup your Telstra Ultimate Gateway:

1.

Insert your SIM card (until you hear a click) into the USIM slot on the rear of the Router.

2.

Connect the yellow Ethernet cable to one of the yellow LAN ports found at the back of the Router.

3.

Connect the other end of the yellow networking cable to the Ethernet port on your computer.

4.

Connect the power adapter to the Power socket on the back of the Router.

5.

Plug the power adapter into a wall socket and press the power button into the ON position.

Select one of the following methods to configure your 3G42WT:

USB Setup Wizard

6.

Plug in the supplied USB key (as shown below) and run the setup wizard.

7.

Follow the steps displayed. These steps will configure your 3G42WT and configure it to connect to the Internet.

8.

The 3G42WT will then attempt to connect to the Internet with the setup information you entered.

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Web User Interface

6.

Configure the Router through the Web User Interface (WUI) using the steps on the following pages.

7.

Save the Router configuration and reboot.

8.

The 3G42WT will now attempt to connect to the Internet with the configuration settings you entered.

Web User Interface

What can you do from here?

By logging into the web user interface, you are able to configure your Telstra Ultimate Gateway with a wide array of basic and

advanced settings. From setting wireless security, to backing up your routers settings, uploading new firmware and setting parental

controls, the web user interface is a handy tool for personalizing your device to maximize its potential. Read on for a more advanced

description on all elements of the web user interface.

Logging into the web user interface

To login to the web user interface, follow the steps below:

Please note: The default settings can be found in the Default Settings section on page 7.

1.

Open a web browser and enter the default IP address for the Router in the web address field. In this case

Please note: For local administration (i.e. LAN access), the PC running the browser must be attached to the Ethernet port of

the router though not necessarily directly to the device. For remote access, use the WAN IP address shown on the WUI

Homepage screen and login with remote username and password.

2.

A dialog box will appear, as shown below. Enter the default username and password ‘admin’ (without the quotes). Click OK

to continue.

Please note: The login password can be changed later (see Access Control > Passwords)

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Basic

Home

The web user interface (WUI) is divided into two window panels, the main menu (on the top) and the display screen (on the bottom).

The main menu has the following options: Basic, Next G Settings, Wireless, Management, Advanced and Status.

Selecting one of these options will open a submenu with more options. Basic is discussed below while subsequent chapters

introduce the other main menu selections.

Please note: The menu options available within the web user interface are based upon the device configuration and user

privileges (i.e. local or remote).

The following table provides further details about the listed items:

PARAMETER

DEFINITION

Model Name

Model number of your device

Board ID

The unique number of the board inside your device

Gateway Firmware Version

The version of firmware currently being used on your device

Web UI Version

The current version of the Web UI interface

Bootloader (CFE) Version

The version of the bootloader

Wireless Driver Version

The current version of wireless driver being used by your device

MAC Address

The MAC address of the network interface

Serial Number

The serial number of the unit

System Up Time

The time the device has been operational since the last reboot

Network

The name of your 3G network

Link

The status of your 3G connection

Mode

The radio access technique currently used to enable internet access. It can be HSUPA, HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE,

GPRS or Disconnected.

Signal Strength

The mobile network (UMTS) signal quality available at the device location. This signal quality affects the

performance of the unit. If two or more bars are green, the connection is usually acceptable.

SIM Info

Shows the SIM card status on the device.

Connection Up Time

The length of time your device has been connected to your NextG service

LAN IP Address

Shows the IP address for LAN interface.

WAN IP Address

Shows the IP address for WAN interface.

Primary DNS Server

Shows the IP address of the primary DNS server.

Secondary DNS Server

Shows the IP address of the secondary DNS server.

Date/Time

The time according to the device’s internal clock

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Next G Settings

Setup

This page allows you to select your Next G service settings according to predefined or custom profiles. Setup instructions are

provided in the following sections for your assistance.

1.

If your SIM card is not inserted into the Router, then do so now.

2.

Select the appropriate 3G Settings Profile. You can select from the following pre-configured profiles:



Telstra.Bigpond



Telstra.Internet



Telstra.Datapack

Alternatively, enter a custom connection profile by selecting the “Custom APN” option, and then entering the details as supplied by

your 3G provider.

3.

Select to turn IP compression and Data compression to be On or Off. If you are unsure or have no preference, leave it as the

default value.

4.

Enter the MTU rate. If you are unsure or have no preference, leave it as the default value

5.

Click Save to save the new settings.

6.

Press the Connect button to connect to Internet. The Device Info for the 3G network status box in the WUI Basic screen

should indicate an active connection.

Network Selection

The Network Selection page enables you to scan for available Next G services in your area and manually select a specific service to

use.

The 3G42WT will automatically select the network with the best signal strength to use, however if required, select “Manual” and

click the “Scan Network” button to have the 3G42WT scan for available services.

After selecting the appropriate service to use, click Save/Apply.

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PIN Configuration

This screen allows for changes to the 3G SIM card PIN code protection settings.

Please note: If you have entered the incorrect PIN 3 times, your SIM card will be locked for your security. Please call Telstra

for assistance if this occurs.

PIN Code Protection

PIN code protection prevents the use of a SIM card by unauthorized persons. To use the 3G internet service with this router

however, the PIN code protection should be disabled. If the SIM card inserted into the router is locked with a PIN code, the web

user interface will display the following screen after first login.

Please input the PIN code, select Remember PIN code as Yes and click Apply.

PIN Lock Off

If you wish to always connect to the Internet using a PIN locked SIM card, you should first turn PIN code protection off. Please click

on PIN Configuration from the menu.

Select Change PIN Code Protection. Un-tick Enable PIN Lock and enter the PIN code twice. Please keep in mind you only have 3

attempts before your SIM card is locked.

The Times remaining shows how many attempts are left. (Contact Telstra if you require assistance with your PIN code).

Click Apply.

The following dialog box should now appear.