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Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband

The Setup Tab - 3G/UMTS Network

Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband

Values. Then complete the APN Name, User Name, Password, DNS Supplied by Network, and DNS 1-2 fields as

needed.

Home Network. If you selected Manual, select the Vodafone network that provides your service.

If you selected Custom Values, complete the following:

APN Name. The APN (Access Point Name) Name is automatically entered by the Router. Do not change this

setting unless told to do so by either Vodafone or LInksys technical support, or the IT manager of your

company. If you have access to a private APN, you can enter its name here.

User Name. The User Name is automatically entered by the Router. Do not change this setting unless told to

do so by either Vodafone or LInksys technical support, or the IT manager of your company. If you have access

to a private APN, you can enter the new User Name here.

Password. The Password is automatically entered by the Router. Do not change this setting unless told to do

so by either Vodafone or Linksys technical support, or the IT manager of your company. If you have access to

a private APN, you can enter the new Password here.

DNS Supplied by Network. If the network automatically supplies the DNS address(es), click the checkbox. If

you need to specify the DNS address(es), remove the checkmark, and enter the DNS address(es) in the DNS

1-2 fields.

DNS 1-2. Enter the DNS address(es) you want the Router to use.

Mobile Network Status

This section indicates whether the Router is using a mobile network bearer or a HSDPA/3G/UMTS or GPRS

network.

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.

Figure 8-17: APN Selection Mode - Custom Values