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The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
Factory Defaults
Restore Factory Defaults
. Click the
Yes
button to reset all configuration settings to their default values, and then
click the
Save Settings
button. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored.
This feature is disabled by default. Click the
Cancel Changes
button to cancel your change.
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade
Upgrade Firmware
To upgrade the Router’s firmware, first download the firmware from the Linksys website. Then extract the file on
your 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
Upgrade
button. For more information about upgrading firmware, refer to “Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware”.
The Administration Tab - Config Management
This screen is used to back up or restore the Router’s configuration file.
Backup Configuration
To back up the Router’s configuration file, click the
Backup
button. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
Router Configuration
To restore the Router’s configuration file, click the
Browse
button to locate the file, and follow the on-screen
instructions. After you have selected the file, click the
Restore
button.
Figure 8-56: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
Figure 8-57: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade
Figure 8-58: Administration Tab - Config Management
IMPORTANT:
After you upgrade the Router’s firmware, follow these instructions:
1.
Unplug its power adapter to power off the Router.
2.
Plug in the power adapter to power on the Router.
3.
Access the Router’s web-based utility.
4.
Click the
Administration
tab.
5.
Click the
Factory Defaults
tab.
6.
Click the
Yes
button to reset the Router to its factory default settings.
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The Status Tab - 3G/UMTS
Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband
The Status Tab - 3G/UMTS
The
3G/UMTS
screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current mobile network and HSDPA/3G/UMTS card
status.
Mobile Network Status
Mobile Network Bearer
. Displayed here is the name of the mobile network bearer the Router is using.
Network Name
. Displayed here is the name of the HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS network the Router is using. To
select a different network, click the
Select Network
button and follow the on-screen instructions.
Signal Strength
. This indicates the strength of the HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS signal that the Router is receiving.
Connection Time
. This is the length of time the Router has been connected to the HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS
network since your last connection.
Current Session Usage
. Displayed here is the amount of data that has been sent to and received from the
HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS network since your last connection.
3G/UMTS Card Status
Card Model
. Displayed here is the model number of your Vodafone card.
Card Revision
. This is the revision number of your Vodafone card.
Card Firmware
. This is the firmware version of your Vodafone card.
Click the
Refresh
button to view the latest status information.
Figure 8-59: Status Tab - 3G/UMTS
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The Status Tab - Router
Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband
The Status Tab - Router
The
Router
screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current status.
Router Information
Firmware Version
. This is the Router’s current firmware.
Current Time
. This shows the time, as you set on the Setup Tab.
MAC 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 been entered on the Setup Tab.
Domain Name
. If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup Tab.
Internet
Configuration Type
. Displayed here is the information required by your ISP for connection to the Internet. This
information was entered on the Setup Tab. Depending on the type of connection you use, the
Connect
or
Disconnect
button will appear so you can start or end your Internet connection, or the
DHCP Release
and
DHCP
Renew
buttons will appear so you can release or renew the Internet IP address from this screen.
Click the
Refresh
button to view the latest status information.
Figure 8-60: Status Tab - Router
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The Status Tab - Local Network
Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband
The Status Tab - Local Network
The
Local Network
screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network.
Local Network
MAC Address
. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network.
IP Address
. This shows the Router’s IP Address, as it appears on your local, Ethernet network.
Subnet Mask
. When the Router is using a Subnet Mask, it is shown 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
of that range is shown here.
End IP Address
. For the range of IP Addresses used by devices on your local, Ethernet network, the end of that
range is shown here.
DHCP Clients Table
. Clicking this button will open a screen to show you which PCs are utilizing the Router as a
DHCP server. You can delete PCs from that list, and sever their connections, by checking a
Delete
box and
clicking the
Delete
button.
Click the
Refresh
button to view the latest status information.
Figure 8-61: Status Tab - Local Network
Figure 8-62: Status Tab - DHCP Clients Table
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The Status Tab - Wireless
Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband
The Status Tab - Wireless
The
Wireless
screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your wireless network.
Wireless
MAC Address
. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network.
Mode
. As selected from the Wireless tab, this will display 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 DHCP server, that will be displayed here.
Channel
. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the channel on which your wireless network is
broadcasting.
Encryption Function
. As selected on the Wireless Security Tab, this will display what type of encryption the
Router uses for security.
Click the
Refresh
button to view the latest status information.
Figure 8-63: Status Tab - Wireless
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