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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 Table of Contents INTRODUCTI ON ................ ............. ........... ............. ............. .............. ............. ............. ......... ....... .............. ....1 What is uniq ue about the TM-G5240 ......... .. .............. .......... ... ........... .. .......[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 TROUBL ESHOOTING ...................... .......... .............. ............. ............. .............. .......... .............. ..... ............ 73 I CAN ’ T CONNE CT TO THE I NTERNET ................. ............. ............. .............. ............. ........... .. [...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 1 Introduction TM-G5240 Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of the T-Mobile TM-G5240 wireless router (also referred to as TM-G5240). The TM-G5240 supports high-speed wireless netwo rking at home, at work, and in public places. The TM-G5240 wireless router us es the new 80[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 2 TM-G5240 Features • Fully compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 54Mbps.* • Backwards compatible with the 802.11b standard to pr ovide a wireless data rate of up to 11Mbps. • WPA (Wi Fi Protected Access) authorizes and identifies users ba[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 3 Technical specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u VPN Pass Through • PPTP • L2TP • IPSec Device Management • Web-Based- Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers • DHCP Se[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 4 Status Lights  Power  Internet  Wireless  Ports 1-4 (LAN 10/ 100)  Encryption Physical Dimensions  L = 5.6 inches (142mm)  W = 4.3 inches (109mm)  H = 1.2 inches (31mm) Wireless Transmit Pow er  19 dBm +1/-1.5 dBm Security  Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) [...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 5  48 Mbps  36 Mbps  24 Mbps  18 Mbps  12 Mbps  11 Mbps  9 Mbps  6 Mbps  5.5 Mbps  2 Mbps  1 Mbps Receiver Sensitivity • Better than -92dBm @ 6, 9Mbps • Better than -92dBm @ 12Mbps • Better than -88dBm @ 18Mbps • Better than -84dBm @ 24Mbps •[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 6 Panel components Back panel Reset Button Press and hold for 10 seconds to restore to ori g inal factor y settin g s. Powe r Plug the power adaptor to power on the TM- G5240. Internet Port Plug the network cable used to connect to the Internet into the TM- G5240. Antenn a Screw in th[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 7 Front panel Power Light Solid g reen if the power adaptor is plu gg ed into an electrical outlet and is receiving adequate power. Internet Light Blinking green if the modem is plugged into the Internet port and connection is good. Wireless Light Blinking green when there is connecti[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 8 Getting Started What you need before installing the TM-G5240 Before you install and use the TM-G5240, you must have: • Broadband Internet access (a cable or DSL-subscri ber line into your home or office) NOTE: Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation o f the[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 9 • Building materials can impede the wirele ss signal - a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that th e signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not ot her materia[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 10 Configuring TM-G5240 Configure the TM-G5240 The configuration of the TM-G5240 involves the following: 1. The Installation Wizard walks you through the steps to physically connect the hardware components (computer, TM-G5240, modem , cables). Note: The CD wizard is not compatible wit[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 11 Physical connection of hardware components To start the Installation Wizard, insert the CD into your comput er that is connected to your modem and click the Installation Wizard button. Follow the instructions on sc reen. Note: If the CD does not auto-start, try inserting the CD aga[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 12 1. Power off your modem, by unplugging the power cord. When done, click the Next button on the Wizard.[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 13 2. Unplug the network cable from your computer and plug the net work cable into the TM-G5240‘s Internet port. When done, click the Next button on the Wizard. 3. Plug in the power adapter to your modem. The lights on your modem should start flashing. When done, click the Next butt[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 14 4. Connect one end of t he blue cable that came with the TM-G5240 to any of the Ports (1-4) on the back o f the TM-G5240. Connect the other end of the bl ue cable to the computer’s network port. When done, click the Next button on the Wizard. 5. Plug the power adapter int o the b[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 15 6. Observe the status lights on the front of the rout er. The lights for Power, Internet, Wireless, and one of the numbered ports (1-4) should be lit. If not lit, make sure that all cables are securely connected and if necessary select back to check y our cabling. When done, click [...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 16 If you want to replace the existing router with the TM-G5240, c lick the Yes button on the Wizard. 1. Power off your modem, by unplugging the power cord. When done, click the Next button on the Wizard.[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 17 2. Unplug the network cable connected t o your computer from your old rout er and plug it into any of the Ports (1-4) on the TM-G5240. When done, click the Next button on the Wizard. 3. Unplug the cable connected to your modem from your old router and plug it into the TM-G5240’s [...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 18 4. Plug in the power adapter to your modem. The ligh ts on your modem should start flashing. When done, click the Next button on the Wizard. 5. Plug the power adapter into t he back of the TM-G5240. When done, click the Next button on the Wizard.[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 19 6. Observe the status lights on the fr ont of the router. The lights f or Power, Internet, Wireless, and one of the numbered ports (1-4) should be lit. If not lit, make sure that all cables are securely connected and if necessary select back to chec k y our cabling. When done, clic[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 20 Checks Internet Connection Type After you have finished connecting the cables, the Installation Wizard will check your Internet connection and display the foll owing screen while detecting the type of internet connection you have.. Note: If you do not get this screen that m eans so[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 21 Configuration of TM-G5240 7. After successfully detecting your Int ernet type you will see one of the following three screens. If you are unsure of the setting, DO NOT change it. • Most Cable users s hould have DHCP (Cable) • Most DSL users will have either PPPOE (DSL) or DHCP [...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 22 Static IP If you select Stat ic IP from the drop-down box, you must complete the information on this screen. Refer to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for information on IP address, subnet mask, and so on. When done, click the Next button on the Wizard. PPPOE (DSL) If you selec[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 23 8. Create a unique name to identify your wi reless network from other wireless networks around you. This name will also display on your T-Mobile phone’s main screen under “T-Mobile” when you are c onnected to your Wi-Fi network. When done, click the Next button on the Wizard.[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 24 10. To protect your router settings from un- authorized access, change the administrative password. You will see a confirmation of settings page where you can print this information for future reference. When done, c lick the Next button on the Wizard. Please note that passwords ar[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 25 12. You will see saving settings and restarting while the router st ores all your settings. You may see the router lights bli nking and pop-ups on your computer screen task bar mentioning Internet connectivity. This is all normal. 13. When the router is setup you will see th is Con[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 26[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 27 Encryption for y our wireless computers 1. With a T-Mobile router and phone you do NOT have to enter the security key or passphrase into your phone manually. Follow these steps to share the e ncryption settings with your phone: • Turn on your T-Mobile phone and go to Menu > Se[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 28 3. Review your settings and either print or save a copy for your records. • Click the Save a copy button to save your security settings to your computer. You will see a pop-up with open, save, cancel. Select save. • Click the Prin t Settin gs button to prin t your security sett[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 29 Advanced Settings Configuration menu The Configuration menu allows you to adjust network and TM-G5240 settings. To access the Configuration menu: 1. Open a Web browser. 2. Type http://192.168.0.1/ . This is the default IP address of the TM-G5240. If you have changed the default, ma[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 30 Click OK . The Configuration menu opens. The Configuration menu has the following tabs: • Home • Advanced • Tools • Status • Help[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 31 Home tab Home > Wizar d The Home tab introduces you to the Configuration menu and allows you to access the Instal lation Wizard. The following buttons appear on most of the Configuration screens after you have made a configuration change: Click Apply to save changes made to the [...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 32 Home > Wireless At the Home > Wireless tab, you can adjust: • Wireless Radio - This option turns off and on t he wireless connection feature of the router. If this is not enabled, you cannot connect using a wireless network adapter. • SSID - Service Set Identifier (SSID) [...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 33 Shared Secret - Enter the shared secret. The S hared Secret must the same as the Shared Secret on your RADIUS server. o WPA-PSK – Wi-Fi Protected Access – Pre-Shared Key mode means that the wireless client and the router must have the same passphrase in order to establish the w[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 34 • WEP - Wired Equivalen t Privacy (WEP) is a wi reless security protocol for Wireless Local Area Netw orks (WLAN). WEP provides security b y encrypting the data that is sent over the WLAN. Select Enabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting. (Note: If you enable encryptio[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 35 Home > WAN Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address At Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address , you can adjust: • Dynamic IP Address - Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain IP Address information automatically fr om your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP n[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 36 “Clone MAC Address” button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MA C address with the MAC address of the router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by y our ISP. • Primary DNS Address[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 37 Home > WAN > Static IP Address At Home > WAN > Static IP Address , you can adjust: • Static IP Address - Choose Static IP Address if all WAN IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS [...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 38 Home > WAN > P PPoE At Home > WAN > PPPoE , you can adjust: • PPPoE – Point to Point Protocol over Et hernet. Choose this option if your ISP uses PPPoE connection (Most DSL users will select this option.) Your ISP provider will provide you with a username an d paswo[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 39 • Primary DNS Address - Primary DNS IP address provided by our ISP • Secondary DNS Address - This option is only available for Static PPP oE. Enter the static IP A ddress for the PPPoE connection. • Maximum Idle Time - Enter a maximum idle time during which Int ernet connecti[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 40 Home > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the TM-G5240. These settings may be referred to as Private settings. You may change the LA N IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is p[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 41 Home > DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol . The TM-G5240 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP sett[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 42 • Static DHCP - Used to allow the DHCP server to assign the same IP address to a specified MAC address. Enter the name, IP address, and MAC address in to the fields. Select which DHCP client to clone. • Host Name – The name to be used to reference t he specific stat ic DHCP c[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 43 Advanced tab Advanced > Virtual Server The TM-G5240 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirec ted to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network). The TM-G5240 firewall feature[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 44 At the Advanced > Virtual Server tab, you can adjust: • Virtual Server - Select En able d or Disabled . • Name - Enter the name referencing the virtual service. • Private IP - The server computer in the LAN (Local Area Network) that will be providing the virtual services. [...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 45 EXAMPLE 2 If you have an FTP server that you wanted Internet users to access by WAN port 2100 and only during the weeken ds, you would need to enable it a s such. FTP server is on LAN computer 192.168.0.30. FTP uses port 21, TCP. Name: FTP Server Private IP: 192.168.0.30 Protocol T[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 46 Advanced > Applications Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. T hese applications have di fficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Sp ecial Applications makes so me of thes[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 47 • Public Port - This is the port number on the WAN side that will be used to access the application. You may define a single port or a range of ports. You can use a comma to add multiple ports or port ranges. • Public Type - This is the protocol used for the special application[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 48 Advanced > Filters Advanced > Filters > IP Filters Filters are used to deny or allow LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing the Internet. The TM-G5240 can be setup to deny internal computers by their IP or MAC addresses. The TM-G5240 can also block users from ac[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 49 Advanced > Filters > URL Blocking URL Blocking is used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by the URL. A URL is a specially formatted text string that defines a location on the Internet. If any part of the URL contains the blocked wo rd, the site will not [...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 50 Advanced > Filters > Domain Blocking Domain Blocking is used to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing specific domains on the Internet. Domain blocking will deny all requests to a specific domain such as http and ftp. It can also allow computers to a[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 51 Advanced > Parental Control Parental Control filters are used to allow or deny LAN users from accessing the Inter net by either blocking URL’s or Specific Domains. At Advance d > Parental Control , you can adjust: • URL Blocking - Use URL blocking to deny LAN computers fr[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 52 Advanced > Firewall Firewall Rules is an advanced fea ture used to deny or allow traffic from pa ssing through the TM-G5240. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed access rules for the TM-G5240. When virtual services are cre[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 53 At the Advanced > Firewall tab, you can adjus t: • Firewa ll Rul es - Enable or disable the Firewall. • Name - Enter the name. • Action - Allow or Deny. • Source - Enter the IP Address range. • Destination - Enter the IP Address range, the Protocol, and the Port Range.[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 54 Advanced > DMZ If you have a client PC that cannot run Inte rnet applications properly from behind the TM- G5240, then you can set the clien t up for unr estricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for gaming purposes. En[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 55 Advanced > Performance Displayed in this windo w are the Wireless Performance features for the Access Point portion of the TM-G5240. At the Advance > Performance tab, you can adjust: • Beacon Interval - Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless n[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 56 • Preamble Type - Select Short or Long Preamble . The Preamble defines the length of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) for communic ation between the wireless router and the roaming wireless network adapters. Auto[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 57 Tools tab Tools > Admin At this page, the TM-G5240 adm inistrator can change the system password. There are two accounts that can access the wireless router’s Web-Management interface. They are admin and user. Admin has read/write access while user has read-only access. User c[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 58 This feature enables you to perf orm Administrator tasks from the remote (Internet) host. • IP Address – The I nternet IP address of the computer that has access to the Wireless router. If you input an aster isk (*) into this field, then any comput er will be able to access the[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 59 Tools > Time At the Tools > Time tab, you can adjust: • Time Zone – S elect the time from the pull-down menu. • Default NTP Server – NTP is sh ort for Network Time Proto col. NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers. This field is optional . •[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 60 Tools > Sy stem The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. The saved file or any other saved setting file c an be loaded back on the wireless router. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate th[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 61 Tools > Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of th e Router here. Make su re the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link suppor[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 62 Tools > DDNS When an IP address i s automati cally assi gned by a DHCP server, DDNS automatically updates the DNS server. Select Disabled to Enable. Users who have a Dy namic DNS account may use this feature.[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 63 Tools > Misc At the Tools > Misc tab, you can adjust: • Ping Test – The Ping Test is used to send Ping pack ets to test if a c omputer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping . • Restart Device – Click Reboot to re start the TM-G[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 64 Enabled . If you are not using a Gaming applicat ion, it is recommended that you Disable Gaming Mode. • Dynamic DNS – Dynamic Doma in Name System is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP Address. Th is is a useful feature since many computers do not use a st[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 65 Tools > Cable Test Diagnostic cable tester is an advanced feature that integrates a LAN cable tester on every Ethernet Port on the router. Through t he graphical user interface (GUI), Cable Tester can be used to remotely diagnose and r eport cable faults such as opens, shorts, s[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 66 Tools > Pairing Pairing is the process of securing the TM-G5240 with your T-Mobile phone. It is a process where the security settings of the TM-G5240 get transmitted to the phone.[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 67 Status tab Status > Dev ice Inf o This page displays the current information for the TM-G5240. It will di splay the LAN, WAN, and MAC address information.If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Rel[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 68 Domain Name S erver : WAN/ Public DNS IP Addres sWAN S tatus : WAN Connection Status • Wireless – MAC Address: Di splays the MAC address SSID: Displays the current SSID Channel: Displays the current channel WEP: Indicates whether WEP i s enabled or disabled[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 69 Status > Log The wireless router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the log files under Log Settings. At the Status > Log tab, you can select View Log to vi ew first[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 70 Status > Statistics The screen above displays theTraffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the TM-G5240 on both the WA N and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted .[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 71 Status > Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of cu rrent connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC a ddress of the connected wireless client. Click Help at any time for more information.[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 72 Help tab On the Help tab, you can click on the links to quickly access information.[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 73 T roubleshooting Introduction This section provides solut ions to problem s that can occur during the in stallation and operation of the TM-G5240. Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the TM-G5240 wireless router. I can’t connect to the Int ern[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 74 When running the CD Install Wizard I can’t get past the cabling steps This means the computer you are running the CD with can not communicate with the wireless router. Try the following: 1. Check that your cables are correct bas ed on the images in the CD Wiz ard and then see the[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 75 I can’t wirelessly connect to t he TM-G5240 • Verify your wireless settings on your computer. Make sure the SSID and security settings are the same as the TM-G5240. • Change the channel on the TM-G5240 to reduce interference. For best results, use channels 1, 6, or 11. • Ke[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 76 I want to modify TM-G5240 settings To modify settings, you must log on to the TM-G5240: 1. Open your Web browser and type the IP address of the TM-G5240 in the address bar. The default IP address is 1 92.168.0.1 . You are prompted for your password. 2. Type your password. Default p[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 77 How do I find the IP address Windows 95, 98, and ME 1. On the computer’s taskbar, click Start > Run. The Run Dialogue box opens. 2. At the Run Dialogue box, type winipcf g in the window as shown then click OK . The IP Configuration dialog box opens displaying your Ethernet Ada[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 78 Windows Vista 1. Click on Start . 2. In the Start Search dialog box, type cm d and press Ente r . See Step 3 below and continue from there. Windows 2000 and XP 1. Click on Start and select Run . 2. Type cmd then click OK. 3. From the Command Prompt, enter ipconfig . It will return [...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 79 6. Make sure you take note of your computer´s Default Gateway IP Address . The Default Gateway is the IP Address of the T-Mobile router. By default, it should be 192.168.0.1. How do I assign a static IP address Windows Vista 1. Click the Windows Logo (Start) > Control Panel >[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 80 3. Click Specify an IP Address . 4. Enter in an IP address that is on the same subnet as the LAN IP address on your router. Example: If the router´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is between 2-99. Make sure that the number y ou choose is no[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 81 How can I set up TM-G5240 to work with a cable modem Dynamic cable connection Note: Please configure the TM-G5240 with the computer that was last connec ted directly to the cable modem. Try running the CD that came with the router firs t. If that does not work, follow the steps bel[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 82 Static cable connection 1. Access the TM-G5240’s Configuration menu by typing the TM-G5240’s IP address in your Web browser. 2. Login using your password. The default us ername is “admin” and the password is blank. 3. Click the Home tab and click the WAN butt on. 4. Select [...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 83 How can I set up my router to work with Earthlink DSL or any PPPOE connection Make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to c onnect to the Internet. 1. Upgrade the firmware if needed. Visit the D[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 84 5. Click the WAN button on the Home screen and select PPPoE . 6. Select Dynamic PPPoE (unless your ISP supplied you with a static IP address). 7. In the username field, type ELN/username@earthlink.net and your password (where username is your own username). o For SBC Global users, [...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 85 10. Turn off your DSL modem for 2-3 minutes and then turn it back on. Once the modem has established a link to y our ISP, plug the power back into t he TM-G5240. Wait about 30 seconds and log back into the router. 11. Click the Status tab on the Configuration menu where you can vie[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 86 How do I open ports on the TM-G5240 To allow traffic from the Internet to enter your local network, you will need to open up ports or the TM-G5240 w ill block the request . 1. Access the TM-G5240’s Configuration menu by typing the TM-G5240’s IP address in your Web browser. The [...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 87 6. At Private IP, type the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the inco ming service to. 7. Select TCP , UDP , or Both for the protocol type. If you are not sure, select Both . 8. Type the port information next to Private P ort and Public Port . [...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 88 How do I open a range of port s on the TM-G5240 using firewall rules 1. Access the TM-G5240’s Configuration menu by typing the TM-G5240’s IP address in your Web browser. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1 . 2. Login using your password. The default us ername is “admin” a[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 89 6. Select LAN as the Destination and type the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. This will not work with a range of IP addresses. 7. Type the port or range of ports th at are required to be open for the i ncoming service[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 90 Limited W arranty (USA only) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Li mited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor, an d[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 91 Submitting A Claim : The customer may obtain warranty service by calling customer care at 1-800 -937-8997 or may, subject to applicable return polici es, return the product to the original place of purchase What Is Not Covered: The Limited Warranty provided herein by D-Link does no[...]

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    T-Mobile TM-G5240 Wireless Router User Manual Version 0.7 041807 92 Trad emarks : D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trade marks or registered trademarks are the property of their re spective owners. Copyright Statement: No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in any form [...]