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... you install the router. Installation Guide 3G+ Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Package Contents Step 1: Activate your modem Note: Your modem has to configure your router Wait until the Power LED turns solid green. Then see "Router Setup" on your router. For a list... of this document to be activated with docking station Step 2: Connect your router Power adapter Step 3: Connect your computer Power On/Off Step 4: Power on the back of compatible modems, see the NETGEAR...
... you install the router. Installation Guide 3G+ Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Package Contents Step 1: Activate your modem Note: Your modem has to configure your router Wait until the Power LED turns solid green. Then see "Router Setup" on your router. For a list... of this document to be activated with docking station Step 2: Connect your router Power adapter Step 3: Connect your computer Power On/Off Step 4: Power on the back of compatible modems, see the NETGEAR...
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... device), open the software that your modem is compatible with the Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router? Look for selecting NETGEAR products. If you connect to the router and select Setup Wizard from the router menu. Within 2 minutes, follow the software instructions on your product at http://www.netgear.com/3G. - Make sure that manages your Internet Service Provider for technical...
... device), open the software that your modem is compatible with the Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router? Look for selecting NETGEAR products. If you connect to the router and select Setup Wizard from the router menu. Within 2 minutes, follow the software instructions on your product at http://www.netgear.com/3G. - Make sure that manages your Internet Service Provider for technical...
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Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA June 2010 202-10578-01 v1.0
Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA June 2010 202-10578-01 v1.0
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.... Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use or application of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 © 2010 NETGEAR, Inc.© 2010 by any form or by NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
.... Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use or application of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 © 2010 NETGEAR, Inc.© 2010 by any form or by NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
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..., WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 19 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network . . . . 19 WPS Button 20 WPS PIN Entry 21 Adding Wireless Computers that Do Not Support WPS 22 Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router 23 Changing the Built-In Password 23 Changing the Administrator Login Time-out...
..., WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 19 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network . . . . 19 WPS Button 20 WPS PIN Entry 21 Adding Wireless Computers that Do Not Support WPS 22 Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router 23 Changing the Built-In Password 23 Changing the Administrator Login Time-out...
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Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Restoring the Configuration from a File 31 Erasing the Configuration 31 Upgrading the Router Firmware 31 Router Status 33 Showing Statistics 35 Connection Status 36 Viewing Attached Devices 37 Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information 37 Examples of Log Messages 38 Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification 39 Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Router... 40 Enabling Remote Management 41 Configuring Remote Management 42 Chapter 5 Advanced Advanced Wireless Settings 43 Wireless Station Access Control...
Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Restoring the Configuration from a File 31 Erasing the Configuration 31 Upgrading the Router Firmware 31 Router Status 33 Showing Statistics 35 Connection Status 36 Viewing Attached Devices 37 Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information 37 Examples of Log Messages 38 Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification 39 Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Router... 40 Enabling Remote Management 41 Configuring Remote Management 42 Chapter 5 Advanced Advanced Wireless Settings 43 Wireless Station Access Control...
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Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings 63 Technical Specifications 65 Appendix B Related Documents Appendix C Notification of Compliance Index Table of Contents | 5
Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings 63 Technical Specifications 65 Appendix B Related Documents Appendix C Notification of Compliance Index Table of Contents | 5
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... connections. 1. For help with installation, see the Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Installation Guide. The following table lists and describes each LED and button on the front panel of the router. Connecting to the Internet 1 This chapter describes how to configure your NETGEAR Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Internet connection. Hardware Features Router Front Panel The router front panel shown below contains status LEDs.
... connections. 1. For help with installation, see the Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Installation Guide. The following table lists and describes each LED and button on the front panel of the router. Connecting to the Internet 1 This chapter describes how to configure your NETGEAR Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Internet connection. Hardware Features Router Front Panel The router front panel shown below contains status LEDs.
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...to open a 2-minute window for 6 seconds. Off No Internet connection detected or device in the router on page 19. Solid green WPS wireless security is being enabled. USB Off Solid blue • No USB device is not supplied to Configure Your...about using the WPS method to implement security, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to the router Restore Factory Settings Press button for the router to synchronize security. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Table 1. LED and Front Panel Button Descriptions LED LED Activity Description Solid green Solid green. Power...
...to open a 2-minute window for 6 seconds. Off No Internet connection detected or device in the router on page 19. Solid green WPS wireless security is being enabled. USB Off Solid blue • No USB device is not supplied to Configure Your...about using the WPS method to implement security, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to the router Restore Factory Settings Press button for the router to synchronize security. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Table 1. LED and Front Panel Button Descriptions LED LED Activity Description Solid green Solid green. Power...
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Figure 3 Bottom label 8 | Chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Router Back Panel The back panel of the router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. USB port for 6 seconds. Restore Factory Settings: Press for Ethernet LAN ports USB docking cable Figure 2 Back panel Power On/Off Power adapter input button Router Label The label on the bottom of the router contains port connections.
Figure 3 Bottom label 8 | Chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Router Back Panel The back panel of the router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. USB port for 6 seconds. Restore Factory Settings: Press for Ethernet LAN ports USB docking cable Figure 2 Back panel Power On/Off Power adapter input button Router Label The label on the bottom of the router contains port connections.
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... it automatically logs you first connect to your router during installation, a Setup Wizard appears. Note: Your computer must be configured for your home network. Logging In to Your Router When you out. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Using the Router Stand You can use your Web browser to... log into the slots on the router main menu. Links to Knowledge Base and documentation are also ...
... it automatically logs you first connect to your router during installation, a Setup Wizard appears. Note: Your computer must be configured for your home network. Logging In to Your Router When you out. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Using the Router Stand You can use your Web browser to... log into the slots on the router main menu. Links to Knowledge Base and documentation are also ...
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...Default Settings " in the address field of your Internet connection and wireless network configuration. If the router has not been configured, the Smart Wizard screen displays. You can manually configure the router settings. See "Accessing the Setup Wizard After Installation" on page ... initial setup, this screen displays unless you can restore the router to set up your browser, and then press Enter. See "Router Status" on page 23. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 To log in checkbox. • Router Status screen. Enter admin for the user name and your password...
...Default Settings " in the address field of your Internet connection and wireless network configuration. If the router has not been configured, the Smart Wizard screen displays. You can manually configure the router settings. See "Accessing the Setup Wizard After Installation" on page ... initial setup, this screen displays unless you can restore the router to set up your browser, and then press Enter. See "Router Status" on page 23. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 To log in checkbox. • Router Status screen. Enter admin for the user name and your password...
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... and ISP, some fields might not be available. 4. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Accessing the Setup Wizard After Installation 1. Select Mobile Broadband Settings. 3. Log in to set up your Internet connection and wireless network as needed based on page 9. 2. The Setup... • Refresh: Update the connection status. The fields in the Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Installation Guide. Select Setup Wizard: 3. Chapter 1: Connecting to the network, and active broadband service account is required. Click Next. Please contact your Internet connection...
... and ISP, some fields might not be available. 4. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Accessing the Setup Wizard After Installation 1. Select Mobile Broadband Settings. 3. Log in to set up your Internet connection and wireless network as needed based on page 9. 2. The Setup... • Refresh: Update the connection status. The fields in the Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Installation Guide. Select Setup Wizard: 3. Chapter 1: Connecting to the network, and active broadband service account is required. Click Next. Please contact your Internet connection...
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Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Table 2. Reconnect automatically when connection is lost If this checkbox is lost. Roaming automatically If this check box is selected, the modem will attempt to ... up. This should be selected after login information is selected, the modem automatically connects to the Internet Under normal situation, this setting should be selected. Broadband Settings fields Fields and Checkboxes Description Username Internet account login username Password Internet account password for authentication PIN code Pin code of the SIM card...
Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Table 2. Reconnect automatically when connection is lost If this checkbox is lost. Roaming automatically If this check box is selected, the modem will attempt to ... up. This should be selected after login information is selected, the modem automatically connects to the Internet Under normal situation, this setting should be selected. Broadband Settings fields Fields and Checkboxes Description Username Internet account login username Password Internet account password for authentication PIN code Pin code of the SIM card...
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... region must be the same for the router is NETGEAR-3G. - SSID. Wireless security option. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to automatically set correctly. To configure the wireless network, you can allow others outside of several hundred feet. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter supports. - Planning Your Wireless Network For compliance and compatibility between similar...
... region must be the same for the router is NETGEAR-3G. - SSID. Wireless security option. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to automatically set correctly. To configure the wireless network, you can allow others outside of several hundred feet. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter supports. - Planning Your Wireless Network For compliance and compatibility between similar...
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... detail in a horizontal position to provide the best up to your needs. 14 | Chapter 2: Wireless Network Configuration Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines The range of your wireless connection can take slightly longer to establish. For this chapter. The Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router provides highly effective security features which your PCs will operate. • In an elevated location...
... detail in a horizontal position to provide the best up to your needs. 14 | Chapter 2: Wireless Network Configuration Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines The range of your wireless connection can take slightly longer to establish. For this chapter. The Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router provides highly effective security features which your PCs will operate. • In an elevated location...
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... address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the most determined eavesdropper. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 There are making changes. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption block all but the data broadcast over the wireless link is still exposed. • WEP. The very strong authentication along with an Ethernet cable...
... address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the most determined eavesdropper. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 There are making changes. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption block all but the data broadcast over the wireless link is still exposed. • WEP. The very strong authentication along with an Ethernet cable...
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...2. The default is interference, adjust the channel. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 To view or manually configure the wireless settings: 1. Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in which the router will operate. 4. If this screen are able to the router as described in Table 3. 3. Log in to ... Name (SSID) The SSID is used by the gateway. Region The location where the Router is also known as your router. Wireless Settings Settings Wireless Network Description The green radio button shows which works best. Do not change the channel unless...
...2. The default is interference, adjust the channel. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 To view or manually configure the wireless settings: 1. Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in which the router will operate. 4. If this screen are able to the router as described in Table 3. 3. Log in to ... Name (SSID) The SSID is used by the gateway. Region The location where the Router is also known as your router. Wireless Settings Settings Wireless Network Description The green radio button shows which works best. Do not change the channel unless...
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... WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2. You can use this setting to the router. In the main menu, under Setup, select Wireless Settings: 2. See Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you have finished making changes, click Apply. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Table 3. Allow only computers configured with either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security...
... WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2. You can use this setting to the router. In the main menu, under Setup, select Wireless Settings: 2. See Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you have finished making changes, click Apply. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Table 3. Allow only computers configured with either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security...
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... data transmissions unencrypted. Note: The authentication is Open System. To use a passphrase to display the Wireless Settings screen. 3. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 6. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Configuring WEP Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when you use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption...
... data transmissions unencrypted. Note: The authentication is Open System. To use a passphrase to display the Wireless Settings screen. 3. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 6. Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Configuring WEP Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when you use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption...