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Dell TrueMobile 2300 Faq

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Hardware Installation:
How do I install the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router for optimal coverage?
What is the maximum number of wireless, wired, and Internet users for each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless
Broadband Router?
Can the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router attach to a hub, switch, or router?
What is the physical connection from the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router to a wired
network?
Software Configuration
Internet Settings
Wireless Attributes
Supported Features
Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1 Hardware Installation: How do I install the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router for optimal coverage? What is the maximum number of wireless, wired, and Internet users for each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router? Can the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router attach to a hub, switch, or router?
  • Page 2 How do I install the Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router for optimal coverage? Each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router supports up to about a 150 to 200 foot radius, depending on obstacles and interference issues. For smaller installations a little experimentation provides good placement of the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router.

  • Page 3: Troubleshooting

    FAQs Hardware Installation Software Configuration: How can I manage the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router? How do I locate the MAC address for the Dell TrueMobile 2300? Internet Settings Wireless Attributes Supported Features Troubleshooting Other Glossary...
  • Page 4 How do I install TCP/IP? How do I enable Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)? How do I configure the Dell TrueMobile 2300 for either dynamic or static IP addresses? If I do not have a broadband connection, what do I do?
  • Page 5 Software Configuration Internet Settings Wireless Attributes: What is the practical coverage of the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router? Does the signal travel through walls? What devices cause interference? Can I roam to another subnet with the Dell TrueMobile 2300?
  • Page 6 Does the Dell TrueMobile 2300 support bridging of two or more Ethernet LANS? Does the Dell TrueMobile 2300 support repeating? Does the Dell TrueMobile 2300 support notebook computers with integrated wireless adapters and wireless adapters from vendors other than Dell?
  • Page 7 Supported Features Troubleshooting: I cannot access the Internet through the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router. What should I do? My computer is not connected to the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router, what should I do? There are only some clients on the LAN work. What should I do? My browser does not display the web-based configuration tool.
  • Page 8 How do I find out about firmware upgrades? What is the actual speed throughput for the Dell TrueMobile 2300? Are there any known health issues caused by Radio Frequency (RF) transmission from the Dell TrueMobile 2300? Is this a shared or switched technology medium? What is the difference between Bluetooth and 802.11?
  • Page 9 Glossary Access Point Cable Modem Client Domain Name System (DNS) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Encryption Ethernet Ethernet Address (MAC Address) Host Internet Protocol (IP) Internet Service Provider (ISP) IP Address Link Light Local Area Network (LAN) Network Adapter Network Address Translation (NAT) Network Name (SSID) Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Port...
  • Page 10 Hardware Installation: How do I install the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router for optimal coverage? What is the maximum number of wireless, wired, and Internet users for each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router? Can the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router attach to a hub, switch, or router?
  • Page 11 How can I manage the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router? The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router can be managed on your computer using the Windows-based Setup Wizard, Control Utility programs, or a web-based configuration tool. For detailed information, refer to the...
  • Page 12 6. To ensure that PPPoE is enabled and that the status shows a successful connection, click the Device Status tab. How do I configure the Dell TrueMobile 2300 for either dynamic vs. static IP addresses? The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router can be configured for either static or dynamic IP addresses. For static IP addresses: The computer's IP address should use the same network portion of the address as the access point.
  • Page 13 The computer's subnet mask should be the same as the access point's subnet mask. The computer's gateway IP address should match the IP Address for the access point. Make sure the IP address assigned by your ISP matches the DNS IP address for your computer. For dynamic IP addresses: Make sure your computer has successfully acquired an IP address from the DHCP server.
  • Page 14 Glossary Access Point Cable Modem Client Domain Name System (DNS) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Encryption Ethernet Ethernet Address (MAC Address) Host Internet Protocol (IP) Internet Service Provider (ISP) IP Address Link Light Local Area Network (LAN) Network Adapter Network Address Translation (NAT) Network Name (SSID) Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Port...
  • Page 15 What is the practical coverage of the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router? The coverage of each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router micro cell varies with physical objects and interference in the coverage area. The rated coverage is 1500 feet for line of site, open area, optimal conditions, and minimal throughput.
  • Page 16 2300) at the other end(s) of the bridge. Be sure to follow the instructions on how to use the bridging functions of AP/Bridges. Does the Dell TrueMobile 2300 support repeating? Yes, you can use the Dell TrueMobile 2300 as a repeater to extend the coverage range beyond the limits imposed by a single segment.
  • Page 17 The Dell TrueMobile 2300 operates in a Macintosh environment; however, the web-based configuration tool typically only functions with Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, both version 4.0 or higher. Dell does not provide support for Macintosh environments.
  • Page 18 Verify that the cable or DSL modem has a good physical cable or telephone connection. If you are not sure, review the documentation that was shipped with your modem. Make sure the cable or DSL modem is properly connected to the Internet port of the TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router.
  • Page 19 There are only some clients on the LAN that work. What should I do? If the wired clients work, but the wireless clients cannot access the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router: Make sure the network name (SSID), encryption method, and encryption key for the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband...
  • Page 20 Broadband Router. If you are using a DHCP server to provide an IP address to the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router, you must determine the address that was provided by the DHCP server. For assistance on getting the IP address from the DHCP server, see the documentation for your server or contact your network administrator.
  • Page 21 To restart the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router, unplug the power connector and plug it back in. To load the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router's default settings, hold down the reset button on the router for at least five seconds. While the unit resets, the Power light blinks.
  • Page 22 100 megawatts (MW), less than other 2.4 GHz products, such as microwave ovens or cordless phones. Is this a shared or switched technology medium? The wireless access point of the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router is similar to a hub, which is a shared medium.
  • Page 23 What settings do I change to play games with the router connected in the network? The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router supports many Internet games. Some Internet games may require the router to forward in-bound data to a computer through an application-specific port or ports. To enable the support for these Internet games, configure the Custom Port Forwarding Settings portion of the Port Forwarding section to open a specific port or a range of ports.

  • Page 24: Access Point

    Access Point: An access point is a device on the wireless network that receives and retransmits data. It allows computers with wireless network adapters to be connected, typically, to an Ethernet network. Cable Modem: A cable modem is a device that enables you to hook up your PC to the Internet via a local cable TV line. Client: A client is a computer on a network.
  • Page 25 169.254.10.2. None of the numbers can be greater than 255. Each Ethernet interface has an IP address. For the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router, there is a Ethernet interface and a Ethernet interface;...
  • Page 26 Network Adapter: A network adapter is a device expansion card that provides the physical connection between a computer and the network. There are many types of adapters. They include PC cards for laptops, a card that fits into a slot on your computer, just like you install a sound card or modem card, and embedded cards, embedded USB adapters, USB dongle adapters, and USB desktop adapters.

  • Page 27: Virtual Server

    data into small units, called "packets," to be sent to another computer and how the receiving computer reassembles the packets into a single file. IP determines how the packets are routed across the Internet. See Internet Protocol. Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN): A VLAN is a network of computers that behave as if they are connected to the same wire, even though they may be physically located on different segments of a LAN.