NetComm NB3300 User's Manual
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1. hb Boh 192108110 b fo Both 192368 1 Both 192 168 1 0 Protocol Select the protocol type as TCP or UDP from the drop down box If you are not sure which one to choose select Both Filter Group LAN IP Range Enter the range of IP addresses which you want to have the same access limitation a group Block Port Range Enter the range of port numbers which are used by the applications you wish to be blocked For example 23 for Telnet Here is an example for IP Access Setting Enter the range of 51 80 in the Filter Group column and 20 80 in the Block Port Range column then click the Apply button As a result the user s computers which have IP Addresses in the range of 192 168 1 51 to 192 168 1 80 will not be able to use the applications which use port numbers from 20 to 80 such as FTP Telnet and web browsing UR To change to URL Access Settings select from the menu at the top of the page IP Access Setting You can use this function to restrict access to listed URL s or give access ONLY to listed URL s Lol Site 1 Delete Site 2 Delete Site 3 Delete Site 4 Delete Site 5 Delete Site 19 Delete Site 20 Delete Apply Undo Show URL Log www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 26 ADSL Modem Router LO This function allows network administrators to restrict access to listed URLs or give access O2. Password Enter the password your ISP provide to you www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 22 ADSL Modem Router 88 Connect on demand Is a utility to trigger the PPPoE session to connect if in a disconnected status when Internet access is being attempted Choose Enable to make this function active and enter the number of minutes you wish to wait after network idle time in the Max Idle Time location This function is for PPPoE only Keep Alive This function keeps your PPPoE connection always on even during a period of no WAN activity In some situations the PPPoE session can not be restored immediately after disconnection because the ISP s system may need time to restore Check with your ISP to ascertain how much time is required before the router starts to re build the PPPoE session and enter this into the Redial Period field Gateway using PPPOA Choose this setting if 1 You want to employ NAT to share Internet access for all of your computers as well as protect them for outside intruders 2 Your ISP uses PPPoA as its connection mode You can find more information in the RFC 2684 standard wing TITA mm Jan User Name Enter the user name your ISP provide to you Password Enter the password your ISP provide to you Connect on demand Is a utility to trigger the PPPoA session to connect if in a disconnected status when Internet access is being attempted C
3. Note The DHCP Server can support a maximum pool of 253 IP Addresses Dynamic IP Address Select Enable to set your Router to act as a DHCP server If you already have a DHCP server on your network set the router s DHCP option to Disable Starting IP Address Enter a numerical value from 2 to 254 for the DHCP server to start at when assigning IP Addresses Number of Users Enter the maximum number of computers that you want the DHCP server to assign IP Addresses to with the absolute maximum being 253 E DNS1 2 3 Enter the DNS numbers you wish to be assigned to DHCP clients WINS Enter the WINS number you wish to be assigned to DHCP clients 4 DHCP Clients Table Click the DHCP Clients Table button to show current DHCP client information 4 2 Access Control The Access Control feature allows administrators to block certain users from accessing the Internet or specific applications Before using this function the network computers which you want to control the access limitation should be assigned fixed IP Addresses IP Access Setting Network administrators can restrict access of up to five groups of specified network users computers Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 25 122177 URL Access Setting Insert the LAN IPs and the port numbers you wish to be blocked Protocol Filter Group 1 5 LAN IP Range Blocked Port Range Both E 31923683 J p W 19210810
4. Bandwidth The amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time Browser A software application used to locate and display Web pages Examples include Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer BSS BSS is the acronym of Basic Service Set that 18 consisted a wireless access point and a group of wireless client computers Communications Protocols Communication between devices requires they agree on the format in which the data is to be transmitted sent and received The communications protocols are a set of rules that define the data format DHCP DHCP short for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP Addresses to devices on a network Dynamic Addressing means that a device can have a different IP Address each time it connects to the network Domain Name A name that identifies one or more IP Addresses For example the domain name microsoft com represents about a dozen IP Addresses Domain names are used in URLs to identify particular Web pages For example in the URL http www pcwebopedia com index html the domain name is pewebopedia com DNS Short for Domain Name Server translates domain names into IP Addresses To help us recognize and remember domain names they are alphabetic in form however the Internet actually runs on numbered IP Addresses DNS servers translate domain names into their respective IP Addresses www netcomm com au P
5. VC Setting Enter the VPI and VCI values provided by your ISP As for the Operation Mode this ADSL Switch Router supports ANSI T1 413 G dmt and G lite You can choose one of those modes from the pop down list if you exactly know which mode your ISP used Otherwise leave it as default setting Auto rn E WAN Connection Type WAN Connection type is the way the ADSL Switch Router works with DSLAM equipped in your ISP side This ADSL Switch Router supports seven connection types listed as below Gateway using LLC Encaps Dynamic IP Gateway using LLC Encaps Static IP Gateway using Classical IP 8 Gateway using PPPoE E Gateway using PPPoA E Router using Classical IP Modem using LLC Encaps www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 20 ADSL Modem Router Gateway Router and Modem are different working modes that the ADSL Switch Router can use It is highly recommend that you use the Gateway mode which is NAT enabled It not only allows LAN users to share a single IP Address but also protects your LAN network from outside intruders If the ADSL Switch Router is set to the Router mode or the Modem mode all the PCs in the LAN will have to be assigned fixed IP Addresses The Router mode allows users to specify which routing path data packets should take If setting to the Modem mode the Public IP Address setting is not necessary LLC Encaps Classical IP PPPoE and PPPo
6. Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address Disable DNS DNS Server Search Order __________ REE Remove Domain Suffis Search Order j Add EE Remove tees Note No two computers on the same LAN can have the same IP address but they should have the same Subnet Mask 2 Select Enable DNS in the DNS Configuration tab and enter the DNS IP Address obtained from your ISP in the Server Search Order location Click OK TCP IP Properties 2 xl Bindings Advanced NeBios DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address The first gateway in the Installed Gateway list will be the default The address order in the list will be the order in which these machines are used New gateway 192 168 1 1 Installed gateways 192 168 1 1 3 Click Gateway tab and enter the NetComm ADSL Modem Router s default gateway value 192 168 1 1 in the New gateway field then click Add Button Click Restart your computer to complete the TCP IP installation Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 17 Chapter 3 Internet Access This chapter describes the procedures necessary to configure the basic functions and to start up your NetComm ADSL Modem Router On successful completion of these procedures you will be able to ac
7. 2 2 Front Panel LEDs zd 2 3 What is a Micro filter for 21 2 3 System Requirements and Setup 13 Chapter 3 Internet Access 18 3 1 Prepare your network information 18 3 2 Web based User Interface 19 3 3 Initial Configuration Setup 20 Chapter 4 Advanced Applications 25 4 1 DHCP Configuration 25 4 2 Access Control 25 4 3 Port Forwarding Settings 28 4 4 Special Application 29 4 5 Dynamic Routing 30 4 6 Static Routing 31 4 7 Administration Settings 32 4 8 Status Monitor 33 4 9 DMZ Host 34 4 10 Log 34 4 11 VPN Passthrough 2 99 Chapter 5 Macintosh Setup 36 5 1 Hardware Connections 36 5 2 Computer Network Configuration 36 5 3 NetComm ADSL Modem Router Configuration 37 5 4 Adding NetComm ADSL Modem Router to an Existing Network 37 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting 38 Hardware 38 Client Side Computers 39 Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions 40 Appendix B Technical Specifications 42 Appendix C Glossary 43 Appendix D Registering your NetComm Product 46 Conta
8. COL Green On when operating at full duplex mode 10 100M Blinking when a collision is occurring on the port Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 11 88 2 3 What is a Micro filter for Micro filters are used to prevent common telephone equipment such as phones answering machines and fax machines from interfering with your ADSL service If your ADSL enabled phone line is being used with any other equipment other than your ADSL Router then you will need to use one micro filter for each phone device Splitters may be installed when your ADSL line is installed or when your current phone line is upgraded to ADSL If your telephone line is already split you will not need to use a microfilter check with your ADSL service provider if you are not sure Each micro filter is connected in line with your telephone or fax machine so that all signals pass through it Telephones and or facsimiles in other rooms that are using the same extension will also require microfilters The following diagram gives an example of connecting your ADSL Modem Router using a Microfilter Old Style Wall Socket Adaptor Double Adaptor Wall Socket 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2nd Microfilter 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 connected to an extension Telephone ADSL Modem Router Telephone www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 12 ADSL Modem Router 7 2 3 Sy
9. another Government the relevant acts in certain circumstances imply mandatory conditions and warranties which cannot be excluded This warranty is in addition to and not in replacement for such conditions and warranties To the extent permitted by the Relevant Acts in relation to your product and any other materials provided with the product the Goods the liability of NetComm under the Relevant Acts is limited at the option of NetComm to Replacement of the Goods or Repair of the Goods or Payment of the cost of replacing the Goods or Payment of the cost of having the Goods repaired All NetComm ACN 002 490 486 products have a standard 12 months warranty from date of purchase However some products have an extended warranty option refer to packaging To be eligible for the extended warranty you must supply the requested warranty information to NetComm within 30 days of the original purchase by registering on line via the NetComm web site at www netcomm com au NetComm reserves the right to request proof of purchase upon any warranty claim Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 47 NETWORKING amp COMMUNICATIONS CONVERGED All you ever wanted in high speed networking and Internet access With this NetComm NB3300 you can quickly and easily create a high speed Local Area Network LAN connect it to a broadband ADSL service available from many Australian ISPs and enjoy the ultimate in speed se
10. log on It is popular because it can save a lot of IP configuration A Virtual Private Network VPN allows workers to securely access your LAN from remote locations such as their homes via the Internet The NetComm NB3300 is VPN ready and supports a single session IPSec or PPTP pass through The NetComm NB3300 can be set up to allow remote administration from anywhere on the Internet or the local network Installing the NetComm NB3300 couldn t be easier with a web browser set up and simple one page set up screen You can connect any system that runs the Internet protocol TCP IP including PCs Macs and Linux The NetComm NB3300 can be set up to allow remote administration from anywhere on the Internet ADSL Line NetComm NB3300 ADSL Modem Router Switch Connect up to 253 users Power 4 Port 10 100 Switch ADSL Line Power NetComm is Australia s dynamic data communications and networking solutions provider For more information on this and other NetComm products please visit www netcomm com au PHONE 02 9424 2070 FAX 02 9424 2010 EMAIL sales netcomm com au www netcomm com au YEAR WARRANTY 1 year warranty out of the box Extra 2 years FREE with online registration at www netcomm com au ional upon registration online Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of NetComm Ltd or their respective owners Specifications are subject to change without notice Images
11. to communicate with Taking the above diagram as an example enter 792 168 2 0 in the Destination LAN IP field and 255 255 255 0 in the Subnet Mask field Default Gateway Enter the IP Address of the router that forwards data packets to the destination LAN For the above example enter 792 168 1 2 in the Default Gateway field Hop Count Enter the number of hops required between the LANs to be connected The Hop Count represents the cost of the routing transmission The default value is 1 E Interface Choose LAN if the Destination LAN is on your Router s LAN side and choose WAN if the Destination LAN is on the Router s WAN side Referring back to the above diagram with proper setting PC1 would be able to access LAN 1 LAN 2 and the Internet while PC2 can only access LAN 2 and LAN 1 Click Apply after making any changes Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 31 4 7 Administration Settings This feature allows the administrator to manage the NetComm ADSL Modem Router by setting certain parameters For security reasons it is strongly recommended that you set a Password and SNMP communities so that only authorized persons are able to manage your NetComm ADSL Modem Router If the Password is left blank all users on your network can access the router simply by entering the unit s IP Address into their web browser s location window Firmware Version This field shows the i
12. A are different connection modes that are different protocols of making the initial session between your ADSL Switch Router and ISP s equipment Your ISP may provide the information that which connection mode you should set If you don t know which one to choose you have to call your ISP to get this information Gateway using LLC Encaps Dynamic IP This connection type is the default setting of this ADSL Switch Router Choose this setting if 1 You want to employ NAT to share Internet access for all of your computers as well as protect them for outside intruders 2 Your ISP uses LLC Encapsulation and DHCP to assign IP addresses when you connect LLC encapsulation allows multiplexing of multiple protocols over a single ATM virtual connection VC You can find more information in the RFC 2684 standard Gateway using LLC Encaps Static IP Choose this setting according if 1 You want to employ NAT to share Internet access for all of your computers as well as protect them for outside intruders 2 Your ISP uses LLC Encapsulation and provides you with one or more IP addresses when you apply for the service You can find more information in the RFC 2684 standard E Specify WAN IP Address Enter one IP address provided by your ISP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask values provided by your ISP Default Gateway IP Address Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server DNS Your ISP will
13. ML632 ADSL Modem Router Network Protocol Network protocols encapsulate and forward data packets from one interface to another PAP CHAP Short for Password Authentication Protocol and Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol Most ISPs use either one for user identification If your ISP doesn t support these two protocols contact them for an authentication script PPP Short for Point to Point Protocol a communications protocol for transmitting information over standard telephone lines between devices from different manufacturers PPPoE Short for PPP over Ethernet relying on two widely accepted standards Ethernet and the Point to Point Protocol PPPoE is a communications protocol for transmitting information over the Ethernet between devices from different manufacturers PPTP The acronym of Point to Point Tunnelling Protocol PPTP encapsulates the packet for transmission over the Internet It creates a private tunnel through the large public network to have similar security of private network without actually leasing a private line PPTP is normally used for VPN connections Protocol An agreed format for transmitting sending and receiving data between two devices Roaming The ability for a wireless device moves from one access point s range to another without losing the connection Rev 1 YML632 ADSL Modem Router Met An Internet device that routes requests for information to other route
14. NLY to listed URLs URL Access Limit Check Enable or Disable to make this function active or inactive Website Access Check Allow to allow users on the network to access a specific website listed on the location only In contrast to restrict users on the network access to the websites listed check Block in this item E URL List Enter the website addresses to be accessed blocked in the locations field Up to twenty website addresses can be entered Show URL Log allows network administrators to check the URL access records Click the button of Show URL Log to go to the URL Filter Log table This table lists the users computers by their IP Addresses the access status and their URL Access destinations Private MAC Filter This function allows network administrators to insert the MAC addresses that need to be managed E Filtered MAC Address There are fifty sets divided into five groups of ten in this function You can choose each group by selecting from the drop down list Enter the MAC addresses of the computers you wish to block in the columns and then those users computers cannot access Internet at all Click Apply after making any changes Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 27 7 4 3 Port Forwarding Settings The Port Forwarding Settings application allows you to set up to ten public ports such as a HTTP web SMTP email FTP etc that can be accessed by exter
15. Z host Enable DMZ host when you want to have unrestricted communication between your computer and the Internet for example playing Internet game i e Ages of Empire or having multimedia conference i e NetMeeting Q Does the NetComm ADSL Modem Router support PPTP of VPN packets pass through Yes The NetComm ADSL Modem Router supports single session PPTP pass through Does the NetComm ADSL Modem Router series support IPsec Yes The NetComm ADSL Modem Router supports single session IPsec pass through Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 41 07 Appendix B Technical Specifications Standards Compliance IEEE 802 3 10BASE T IEEE 802 3u I00BASE TX Interface One 10Mbps Ethernet RJ45 port on WAN Four 10 100Mbps auto sensing Ethernet RJ 45 ports and one uplink port on LAN Management Web based UI Management LED Display Power DIAG Link Activity for both WAN and LAN port s Full Duplex Collision for LAN ports Environment Operation Temperature 0 45 degrees C Storage Temperature 20 70 degrees C Humidity 0 90 non condensing Dimension 145 L x 260 W x 38 H mm Power External DC 5 2 5 Mounting Desktop Wall mounting www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 42 ADSL Modem Router Appendix C Glossary 10Base T 100Base T The adaptation of the Ethernet standard for Local Area Networks LANs 10Base T uses a twisted pair cable with maximum lengths o
16. abel and does not govern the function of the settings Outgoing Port Range Enter the port number or range of numbers this application uses when it sends packets outbound The Outgoing Control port numbers act as the trigger When the NetComm ADSL Modem Router detects the outgoing packets with these port numbers it will allow the inbound packets with the Incoming Port Numbers that you set in the next column to pass through the NetComm ADSL Modem Router Incoming Control Enter the port number or range of numbers the inbound packets carry Click Apply after making any changes Followings are port numbers list of some popular application Application Outgoing Control Incoming Data Battle net 6112 6112 DialPad 7175 51200 51201 51210 4000 4000 ICUII 2019 2000 2038 2050 2051 2069 2085 3010 3030 IRC 6667 531 6666 6667 MSN Gaming Zone 47624 2300 2400 28800 29000 PC to Phone 12053 12120 12122 24150 24220 Quick Time4 554 6970 6999 wowcall 8000 4000 4020 4 5 Dynamic Routing The Dynamic Routing feature allows your NetComm ADSL Modem Router to exchange routing information with other routers in the network Enabling this feature is likely to enhance performance of your NetComm ADSL Modem Router Disabled g Disabled Show Routing Table E TX From the drop down list select one of the routing information types RIP 1 RIP 1 Compatible or RIP 2 to enable the TX transmit function RIP 1 is the pro
17. age 43 Weld DSSS Also known as Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum it is a radio transmission method that continuously changes frequencies Ethernet One of the most common Local Area Network LAN standards Ethernet uses a bus topology which supports a data transfer rate of 10 or 100 Mbps ESS ESS is the acronym of Extend Service Set that consists of several BSS Firewall A security system used to enforce an access control policy between an organisation s networks and the Internet IEEE Short for Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers an organization best known for developing standards for the computer and electronics industry Internet A global network connecting millions of computers for the exchange of data news and opinions Intranet A network based on TCP IP Protocol belonging to an organization and accessible only by that organization s members employees or others with authorization Infrastructure Network Unlike an ad hoc network where users on a wireless LAN send data to each other directly users on an infrastructure network send data through a dedicated access point Additionally the access point enables users on a wireless LAN to access an existing wired network to take advantage of sharing the wired networks resources such as files printers and Internet access www netcomm com au Page 44 IP Address An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP IP network N
18. ame in the Domain Name Search Suffix location Client Side Computers T I can t browse the Internet via the NetComm ADSL Modem Router Ensure your computer can ping or access the Router See the previous section entitled Why can t I configure the NetComm ADSL Modem Router for more information Check the status page of the Router to ensure connection to your ISP has been established T I get a time out error when I enter URL or IP address Check if other computers on the LAN are experiencing the same problem If not ensure the computer s IP settings are correct IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address and DNS Check the NetComm ADSL Modem Router s settings are correct 3 3 Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 39 Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Q What is the maximum number of IP Addresses the NetComm ADSL Modem Router can support The NetComm ADSL Modem Router can support up to 253 IP Addresses in the range of 192 168 1 2 192 168 1 254 Q Where should the NetComm ADSL Modem Router be installed on the network In a typical environment the NetComm ADSL Modem Router should be installed between the ISP and your LAN Connect the NetComm ADSL Modem Router to the phone jack which supplies the ADSL signal and connect your computers to the 5 jack on the LAN side Q Does the NetComm ADSL Modem Router support IPX or AppleTalk No The NetComm ADSL Modem Router was designed
19. ces 32bit Settings Select the Configuration tab Note For Windows 2000 amp Windows XP the settings can be reached by Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 13 Click the Local Area Connection icon on the right bottom side of your desktop screen In the Local Area Connection Status window click Properties button then your Network window will appear 2 Check whether the TCP IP Protocol has already been installed and bound to your Network Interface Card IPX SPX compatible Protocol gt NETGEAR FA311FastE TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 14 ADSL Modem Router Jfyes go to step 7 Ifno click the Add button 3 Double click Protocol on the Select Network Component Type or highlight Protocol then click Add Select Network Component Type 2 x Click the type of network component you want to install Add Cancel Protocol is a language a computer uses Computers must use the same protocol to communicate 4 Highlight Microsoft under the list of manufacturers Select Network Protocol F3 Click the Network Protocol that you want to install then click OK If you have an installation disk for this device click Have Disk Manufacturers Network Protocols ATM Call Manager ATM LAN Emulation Client IPX SPX compatible Protocol NetBEUI PPP over
20. cess the Internet via your NetComm ADSL Modem Router 3 1 Prepare your network information When setting up your NetComm ADSL Modem Router in order to allow a quick reference point it is suggested you complete the table below with the necessary information which should be supplied by your ISP Provided by some ISPs V tick indicates common minimal requirements Host Name Domain Name WAN Public IP address given by ISP 4 Dynamic Static IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server Primary 4 DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Third VPI and VCI values Working mode 4 Gateway using LLC Encap with Dynamic IP Gateway using LLC Encap with Static IP Gateway using Classical IP Gateway using PPPoE Gateway using PPPoA Router using Classical IP Modem using LLC Encaps PPP authentication Login Name 4 Password d www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 18 ADSL Modem Router 3 2 Web based User Interface The NetComm ADSL Modem Router is designed to use a Web based User Interface for configuration Start your web browser and type http 192 168 1 1 in the browser s address box This address is the factory default IP Address of your NetComm ADSL Modem Router Press Enter The Username and Password Required prompt box will appear Leave the User Name empty and type admin default pass
21. ct Information 46 Product Warranty 46 Limitations of Warranty AT www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 2 ADSL Modem Router 5 7 Default Settings amp Facts The following lists the default settings of your NetComm ADSL Modem Router Note It is highly recommended that you enable security settings in the router before connecting your router to your network Router LAN IP 192 168 1 1 Username none Password admin WAN port ADSL only built inADSL modem Resetting While using or installing your NetComm ADSL Modem Router you may need to utilise the reset feature There are two types of reset Soft A soft reset will restart the unit and reconnect to the internet using the settings stored previously none of your settings are deleted To perform a soft reset briefly press the reset button on the back of the unit Hard A hard reset will return your unit to its factory default setting meaning that you will loose all configurations and logs set stored previously To perform a hard reset press and hold in the reset button on the back of the unit for 10 seconds Power Ensure that you only use the Power Adaptor supplied 5V DC 3amps Center pole positive with your NetComm ADSL Modem Router Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 3 y 88 NetComm ADSL Modem Router Quick Start The following Quick Start pages are intended
22. curity and control If you already have a LAN you can connect it to ADSL plus add four extra highs speed Switched ports and a DHCP server to your network DSL Digital Subscriber Line is a technology used to carry high speed data transmissions over the standard twisted pair copper wires that connect to the telephone network DSL technology allows you to use the phone line for ordinary voice or fax traffic at the same time as it is used for this high speed data transmission DSL has become popular because it provides high speed Internet access without the need for new cabling or even an extra telephone line Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line ADSL is an asymmetrical data transmi n technology with higher traffic rates downstream and lower traffic rates upstream ADSL is suitable for Internet users because information is usually downloaded more often than uploaded such as when browsing the web or downloading files You can build or expand a wired network by connecting other LAN devices via the NB3300 s built in 10 100 4 port Ethernet Switch KE YO ADSL 1 You use just ADSL ISP account for all your Internet requirements yet still have everyone on your network have their own e mail addresses The NB3300 has been specially engineered to work with all Australian ADSL ISPs To make operation even simpler the NB3300 also acts as a DHCP server DHCP assigns IP addresses automatically as users
23. ect to ISPs Built in web based user interface for easy configuration and management through common web browsers like Netscape or Internet Explorer Supports DHCP client to use either a dynamic IP Address or a fixed IP Address from your ISP Built in DHCP server to automatically assign and manage LAN IP addresses www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 8 ADSL Modem Router y 777 70 Allows administrators to block specific LAN users from accessing specified applications or services Allows external Internet users to access information from an internal computer Virtual Server or Port Forwarding Provides unrestricted two way communication between one computer on your LAN and certain Internet services like conferencing video and gaming applications Enhances routing performance by using Dynamic or Static routing Allows administrators to change WAN MAC address Compatible with all popular Internet applications Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 9 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation amp Setup This chapter provides information about your NetComm ADSL Modem Router s physical features and gives step by step installation instructions 2 1 Rear Panel amp Connections The following figure shows the rear view of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router and illustrates how the cables connect to the interfaces on the rear panel Plug one end of the UTP cable into the WAN port the other into
24. etworks using the TCP IP Protocol route messages based on the IP Address of the destination The format of an IP address is a 32 bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods Each number can be from zero to 255 IPSec Internet Protocol Security is a security standard for network transmission which is often used for VPN connections It provides authentication and packet encryption over the Internet ISP Short for Internet Service Provider a company that provides access to the Internet for a fee Local Area Network LAN A computer network that spans a relatively small area Most LANs are confined to a single building or group of buildings However one LAN can be connected to other LANS over any distance A system of LANs connected in this way is called a wide area network WAN MAC Address Short for Media Access Control Address a hardware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network NAT Short for Network Address Translation a routing protocol that allows global IP Addresses to be translated into multiple private IP Addresses for use on internal LAN networks The explosion in the use of the Internet has created a critical problem for the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority IANA which is in charge of assigning IP Addresses to Internet users ISPs etc NAT is a technology that has been introduced to help maximize the utilization of assigned IANA and global IP Addresses Rev 1 Y
25. f 100 meters and transmits data at 10Mbps maximum 100Base T is similar but uses two different twisted pair configurations and transmits at 100 maximum Ad hoc Network Also known as the peer to peer network an ad hoc network allows all computers participating in a wireless network to communicate each other without an AccessPoint Adapter A device that makes the connection to a network segment such as Ethernet and modem cards ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line ADSL as its name indicates is an asymmetrical data transmission technology with higher traffic rate downstream and lower traffic rate upstream ADSL technology satisfies the bandwidth requirements of applications which demand asymmetric traffic such as web surfing file downloads and telecommuting ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode is a network technology supports real time voice video and data transmission The topology uses switches that establish a logical circuit from end to end which guarantees quality of service QoS ATM works by transmitting all traffic as fixed length 53 byte cells This fixed unit allows very fast switches to be built ATM is widely used as a backbone technology in carrier networks and large enterprises ATM is highly scalable and supports transmission speeds of 1 5 25 100 155 622 2488 and 9953 Mbps ATM is also running as slow as 9 6 Kbps between ships at sea Rev 1 YML632 ADSL Modem Router
26. ge 192 168 1 2 to 192 168 1 253 and thus compatible with the NetComm ADSL Modem Router s default IP address of 192 168 1 1 Finally use Ping command in MS DOS mode to verify the network connection Ping 127 0 0 1 to check the TCP IP stack of your computer www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 38 ADSL Modem Router Ping Router s IP address Default 192 168 1 1 to check for IP connectivity between your computer and the Router Note f you are not able to get to the web configuration screen for the NetComm ADSL Modem Router make sure that you disable the proxy setting within your Internet browser and set your browser to access the Internet via the LAN T What can I do if I have forgotten the password for NetComm ADSL Modem Router You have to reset the Router back to its factory default setting by pushing the Reset button for over 3 seconds Note You will lose all previous settings T I cannot access my ISP s home page why Some ISPs such as Telstra BigPond require their host name be specifically configured into your computer before you can surf their local web pages If you are unable to access your ISP s home page enter your ISP s Domain Name into the OnePage Setup 3 3 to enable all computers in your LAN to access it If you only want to allow computers to access these home pages open the TCP IP Properties window 2 4 on these computers click open the DNS Configuration tab and enter your ISP s Domain N
27. he Configure location from the drop down list No other data needs to be entered Close the window 4 Click Save from the file menu then Quit 5 Restart the computer 5 2 2 Manual Configuration of Fixed IP Addresses 1 From the Apple menu select Control Panel and click on TCP IP 2 Inthe TCP IP A New Name For Your Configuration window select Ethernet in the Connect via location from the drop down list 3 In the Setup area Select Manually in the Configure location from the drop down list Inthe IP Address location enter the IP Address that you want to assign to the computer for example 192 168 1 2 Enter 255 255 255 0 in the Subnet Mask location Enter 192 168 1 1 the NetComm ADSL Modem Router s default IP Address in the Router Address location www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 36 ADSL Modem Router Enter the ISP s IP Address in the Server location if your ISP has provided the information This is the DNS address provided by your ISP Close the window 4 Click Save from the file menu then Quit TCP IP 5 Restart the computer 5 3 NetComm ADSL Modem Router Configuration To configure your NetComm ADSL Modem Router launch your Web Browser and follow the instructions given in Chapter 3 Internet Access section 3 3 5 4 Adding NetComm ADSL Modem Router to an Existi
28. hoose Enable to make this function active and enter the number of minutes you wish to wait after network idle time in the Max Idle Time location Keep Alive This function keeps your PPPoA connection always on even it sites idle However in some situation PPPoA session can not be built immediately after disconnection because the system on ISP site may need a little time to restore You may need to check your ISP to get the information that how much time it need to wait before the router start to re build the PPPoE session and fill it in the Redial Period Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 23 Met Router using Classical IP Choose this setting if 1 You want this device acting as a router without NAT function 2 Your ISP uses Classical IP connection type use LLC encapsulation and routing protocol and provides you one or more IP addresses when you apply for the service You can find more information in the RFC 2684 standard Poona using IP 3 E Specify WAN IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask values provided by your ISP Default Gateway IP Address Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server DNS Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS IP Address Multiple DNS IP settings are common The first available DNS entry is used in most cases Note You have to set p
29. lds to the phone network In addition this technology allows simultaneous voice and high speed data transmission over a single pair of telephone wires There are seven kinds of DSL service each with its own compromises between speed distance cost and reliability These services are either symmetrical data flows at the same speed in both directions or asymmetrical the downstream capacity is higher than the upstream capacity What is ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line ADSL as it s name indicates is an asymmetrical data trasmission technology with higher traffic rates downstream and lower traffic rates upstream It 18 suitable for Internet users because information is usually downloaded more often than uploaded such as when surfing the web or downloading files 1 2 Contents of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router Package After carefully unpacking the shipping carton check the contents listed below NetComm ADSL Modem Router Power Adapter 5VDC Center Pole Positive This Manual 1 3 Features of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router Your NetComm ADSL Modem Router contains the following features Asymmetrical data rates of up to 8 000kbps downstream and 640kbps upstream Supports ITU G dmt ITU G lite and ANSI T1 413 issue 2 standards Integrates four 10 100BASE T TX auto sensing switch ports Uses NAT to allow all of your network s computers to connect to the Internet using only one public IP address Supports to conn
30. ly you can print out a copy of the Warranty Registration Form and mail it to NetComm Limited PO Box 1200 Lane Cove NSW 2066 Note The Warranty Registration Form can be found at D Manuals Warranty Registration Form pdf where D is the letter of your CD ROM drive Contact Information If you have any technical difficulties with your produce please do not hesitate to contact NetComm s Customer Support Department Email support netcomm com au Fax 02 9424 2010 Web Www netcomm com au Product Warranty The warranty is granted on the following conditions This warranty extends to the original purchaser you and is not transferable 2 This warranty shall not apply to software programs batteries power supplies cables or other accessories supplied in or with the product 3 The customer complies with all of the terms of any relevant agreement with NetComm and any other reasonable requirements of NetComm including producing such evidence of purchase as NetComm may require 4 The cost of transporting product to and from NetComm s nominated premises is your responsibility and 5 NetComm does not have any liability or responsibility under this warranty where any cost loss injury or damage of any kind whether direct indirect consequential incidental or otherwise arises out of events beyond NetComm s reasonable control This includes but is not limited to acts of God war riot embargoes acts of civil or military auth
31. n NAT the ADSL Modem Router serves as an Internet firewall protecting your network from access by outside users and can also be configured to block internal users access to the Internet Unlike other routers which often only share 10Mbps over all of their connections the NetComm ADSL Modem Router is equipped with a 4 port 10M 100Mbps auto sensing switch dedicating possible100Mbps to each and every ethernet connected computer Not only will all of your computers be able to enjoy lightning fast Broadband Internet connections but they will also be able to share internal network data at high speed With a web based UI User Interface this NetComm ADSL Modem Router is easy to setup and maintain via web browsers such as Netscape Communicator and Internet Explorer www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 6 ADSL Modem Router About this Guide This guide contains information about installing and configuring your NetComm ADSL Modem Router It is designed to guide users through the correct setup procedures for both hardware installation and basic configuration Later it shows how to complete advanced configuration to get the best operating performance from the NetComm ADSL Modem Router Chapter 1 Get to know your NetComm ADSL Modem Router This chapter describes the package contents and provides a list of features of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router Chapter 2 Hardware Installation amp Setup This chapter describes the step
32. nal users of the Internet Each service is forwarded to a dedicated network computer server configured with a fixed LAN IP Address Although the internal service addresses are not directly accessible to the external user NetComm ADSL Modem Router is able to redirect requests to the appropriate internal IP Address server To use this application it is recommended you use a fixed Public IP Address from your ISP 192 16 1 Note Your NetComm ADSL Modem Router supports only one forward to one IP Address for each port service Setup individual network computers to act as servers and configure each with a fixed IP Address In the One Page Setup screen ensure the Private IP Address is set to the NetComm ADSL Modem Router s default setting of 192 168 1 1 If a fixed Public IP Address is to be used select Specify an IP address and enter the IP Address and other necessary information provided by your ISP Incoming Ports Enter the desired service port numbers in the Ports fields You can specify the protocol type as TCP or UDP from the drop down list If you are not sure which one to select choose Both A selection of commonly used port numbers is provided on the right of this screen Redirect IP Address Enter the appropriate IP Addresses of the service computers in the Redirect IP Address locations Example If the service port number 80 80 representing an HTTP web address is entered in P
33. nced Menu Enter the fixed IP Address of the Exposed Host computer in the DMZ Host IP Address location Remember entering 0 will disable this application 4 Click Apply 4 10 Log The Log application allows the administrator to trace Internet access You can send the record to specific LAN computers for remote monitoring but can also watch the incoming WAN to LAN and outgoing LAN to WAN traffic in the Log Settings page www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 34 ADSL Modem Router Access Log Set to Enable if you want to activate this function Send Log To Enter the IP address of the computer that you want to send the Log information to Incoming Access log Click this button to go to the incoming WAN to LAN traffic log table This Table records information on the last fifty incoming packets including source IP address destination IP address and port number Outgoing Access log Click this button to go to the outgoing LAN to WAN traffic log table This Table records information on the last fifty outgoing packets including source IP addresses destination IP addresses and port numbers Click Apply after making any changes 4 11 VPN Passthrough Virtual Private Networking VPN is a system which allows remote networks to privately exchange data over an existing public network usually the Internet One VPN client can be used to make one VPN connection Tunnel to a VPN Server on the I
34. ng Network If the NetComm ADSL Modem Router is to be added to an existing Macintosh computer network the computers will have to be configured to connect to the Internet via the NetComm ADSL Modem Router 1 From the Apple menu select Control Panel and click on TCP IP 2 From the File menu select Configurations and select your existing network configuration Click Duplicate 3 Rename your existing configuration Click OK and Make Active In the Setup area Select Manually in the Configure location from the drop down list Inthe IP Address location enter the IP Address that you want to assign to the computer for example 192 168 1 2 Enter 255 255 255 0 in the Subnet Mask location Enter 192 168 1 1 the NetComm ADSL Modem Router s default IP Address in the Router Address location Enter the ISP s IP Address in the Name Server location if your ISP has provided the information Close the window Click Confirm TCP IP is now configured for manual IP Addressing Configure your NetComm ADSL Modem Router see 5 3 above Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 37 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting This chapter provides solutions to problems you may encounter during installation and operation of your NetComm ADSL Modem Router Hardware T The Power LED is off Check the power cable i
35. nstalled version of the firmware Administrator Password Enter the password you want to use into the Password Change field and re enter it into the Password Confirm field for confirmation Be sure that the password is less than 64 characters long and without any spaces WAN MAC Change The WAN MAC address can be changed from the original values if necessary Some ISPs require users to change the WAN MAC address to a registered one when users change their access equipment External Admin Check Enable to allow you to configure the NetComm ADSL Modem Router from WAN side To access the setting page from external side enter http lt WAN IP Address gt 8080 into the web browser address column and press the Enter key MTU Check Enable if you want to set the limitation of maximum packet size incoming and outgoing the router Enter the maximum packet size you wish to set in the Size column This can assist with the transmission of emails with attachments etc Reset Device Select Yes if you want to clear connections reboot and re initialize the unit without affecting any of your configuration setting Factory Defaults Select Yes if you want to return all the router s current settings to their factory default settings Note Do not restore to the factory defaults unless it is absolutely necessary Click Apply to make any changes www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 32 ADSL Modem Rou
36. nternet The NetComm ADSL Modem Router supports one single session VPN Passthrough PPTP or L2TP IPSec There is no configuration necessary for VPN Passthrough Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 35 Chapter 5 Macintosh Setup This chapter provides information on using Macintosh computers in your network The instructions given here are for system software version 8 0 or above which comes with the TCP IP Protocol preloaded and supports DHCP Addressing 5 1 Hardware Connections Connect your Macintosh computer to your NetComm ADSL Modem Router If you have a newer computer there will be a 10Base T Ethernet port on the back Older computers will need to have an Ethernet card installed Refer to your computer s User Manual for instructions on Ethernet card installation 5 2 Computer Network Configuration It is assumed that your computer s system software already has TCP IP installed You may manually configure your computer with a fixed IP Address for example 192 168 1 2 or have an IP Address dynamically assigned to it by the NetComm ADSL Modem Router s DHCP server 5 2 1 Dynamic IP Addressing using DHCP Server 1 From the Apple menu select Control Panel and click on TCP IP 2 Inthe TCP IP A New Name For Your Configuration window select Ethernet in the Connect via location from the drop down list 3 In the Setup area Select Using DHCP Server in t
37. o PPPoE ADSL Set your User Name and Password as provided by your ISP 6 If you wish to make services available to external Internet users even when you are not using Internet services from inside your network you can choose Keep Alive Alternatively for extra security you can choose Connect on Demand www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 4 ADSL Modem Router 7 Click Apply Your NetComm ADSL Modem Routerwill attempt to use your settings to connect to your ISP You can check the results on the Status Monitor page 8 Ifyou have a DHCP server already active on your network it is recommended that you disable either the NetComm ADSL Modem Router s built in DHCP server or the existing DHCP server Please note that Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing is a DHCP server Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 5 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router The ADSL Modem Router is the perfect solution for connecting a small group of computers to a high speed Broadband Internet connection or to a remote LAN via an ADSL line The ADSL Modem Router supports a maximum downstream data transmission rate of 8Mbps and an upstream rate of 640Kbps Configured as a DHCP server the ADSL Switch Router assigns an IP Address to every connected computer and acts as the only externally recognized Internet device on your Local Area Network LAN With built i
38. ol which translates Domain Names to IP addresses that an Internet host can handle Addressing system using Domain names like www yahoo com is easier to use than its IP address 204 71 177 70 www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 40 ADSL Modem Router 2 7 What operating systems does NetComm ADSL Modem Router series support The NetComm ADSL Modem Router uses standard TCP IP protocol It can be operated as long as you have TCP IP protocol installed on your operating system For example Windows 9x Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP etc Can I use multiple E mail accounts if I use ADSL Modem Router Yes you can Some people think having one Internet account means that they can have only one E mail account However E mail is set by mailbox accounts and different to the account you use to connect to your ISP If you want more E mail accounts you can contact with your ISP or you can browse the Internet to apply for free E mail account Q Can Internet users access LAN computers The NetComm ADSL Modem Router uses NAT to route all in out band packets All external users can only see the IP of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router but cannot access LAN computers The LAN computers are well protected with the NetComm ADSL Modem Router s natural firewall NAT You can allow Internet users access to specific computers by using the Port Forwarding DMZ Host and Special Application options Q When should I use DM
39. opino HEJS 6 5 5 41 471 Aue pue xnur ejqneduioo jjeisui 0 se3 jeujeju y ei uoneJjsiumupy 5520 didd 8 29531 NdA SHOddns 1 1 221AJ8S ISAY II Sy10M 1 5 EGZ dn uonoeuuo2 ISAY Jno oot Jaynoy wapow waun Savy ocean 4no Suipuedxa 10 Suipjing 104 5 001 01 1104 5 Slapnijul ysulese 51291010 IYN sdqwe 0 dn SdS uerjensny sofew uy SOM 1Sqv 8 1 1 039 1ANO2 SNOILVIINIWWOD 9 ININYOMLIN Contents Default Settings amp Facts 3 crise EE 3 POW i erm 3 NetComm ADSL Modem Router Quick Start 4 One page setup for most ADSL services 4 0 io DDR 6 Chapter 1 Getting to know your NetComm ADSL Modem Router 8 jussi EDD 8 1 2 Contents of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router Package 8 1 3 Features of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation amp Setup 10 2 1 Rear Panel amp Connections 10
40. orities fire floods electricity outages lightning power surges or shortages of materials or labour 6 The customer is responsible for the security of their computer and network at all times Security features may be disabled within the factory default settings NetComm recommends that you enable these features to enhance your security www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 46 ADSL Modem Router The warranty is automatically voided if 1 You or someone else use the product or attempts to use it other than as specified by NetComm 2 The fault or defect in your product is the result of a voltage surge subjected to the product either by the way of power supply or communication line whether caused by thunderstorm activity or any other cause s 3 The fault is the result of accidental damage or damage in transit including but not limited to liquid spillage 4 Your product has been used for any purposes other than that for which it is sold or in any way other than in strict accordance with the user manual supplied 5 Your product has been repaired or modified or attempted to be repaired or modified other than by a qualified person at a service centre authorised by NetComm and 6 The serial number has been defaced or altered in any way or if the serial number plate has been removed Limitations of Warranty The Trade Practices Act 1974 and corresponding State and Territory Fair Trading Acts or legalisation of
41. orts and 192 168 1 100 is entered in Redirect IP Address then all HTTP requests from external Internet users will be directed to port 80 of the computer server with the 192 168 1 100 fixed IP Address www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 28 ADSL Modem Router y 5 7 Here is a list of the protocols and port ranges that used by some common applications Note Port 8080 on the Public IP Address is used for Remote Management and can not be redirected if remote management is enabled Application Protocol Port Range FTP Server TCP 21 Half Life UDP 6003 7002 27010 27015 27025 MSN Messenger TCP 6891 6900 File send TCP 1863 UDP 1863 UDP 5190 UDP 6901 Voice TCP 6901 Voice PC Anywhere host TCP 5631 UDP 5632 Quake 2 UDP 27910 Quake UDP 27660 first player C MProgram Files Quake Arena quake3 exe set net port 27660 27661 second player Telnet Server TCP 23 Web Server TCP 80 4 4 Special Application Some applications use multiple TCP UDP ports to transmit data Due to the use of NAT in the router these applications may not work Port Triggering allows these applications to work properly i Note Only one computer can use each Port Triggering setting at any time Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 29 88 Application Name Enter the name of the application you wish to configure in the Application Name column to identify this setting This is just a l
42. protocol Have Disk Double click TCP IP from the list on the right or highlight TCP IP then click OK to install TCP IP 5 After a few seconds you will be brought back to the Network window The TCP IP Protocol should now be on the list of installed network components refer to point 2 6 Click the Properties button Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 15 The Properties window consists of several tabs Choose the Address tab TCP IP Properties 7 Select Obtain IP address automatically Click Restart your computer to complete the TCP IP installation Fixed IP Addresses Configuration TCP IP Properties 192 168 1 2 Fixed IP addresses may be assigned to network devices for many reasons such as the server computers or printers which are consistently accessed by multiple users To set up computers with fixed IP Addresses go to the IP Address tab ofthe TCP IP Properties window as shown above www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 16 ADSL Modem Router V 1 Select Specify an IP address and enter 192 168 1 in the IP Address location where is a number between 2 and 254 used by the NetComm ADSL Modem Router to identify each computer and the default Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 TCP IP Properties 2 x Bindings Advanced NetBIOS DNS Configuration
43. provide you with at least one DNS IP Address Multiple DNS IP settings are common The first available DNS entry is used in most cases Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 21 Met Gateway using Classical IP Choose this setting to meet the following conditions 1 You want to employ NATto share Internet access for all of your computers as well as protect them for outside intruders 2 Your ISP uses Classical IP connection type use LLC encapsulation and routing protocol and provides you with one or more IP addresses when you apply for the service You can find more information in the RFC 2684 standard etemay uu Classical F E Specify WAN IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask values provided by your ISP Default Gateway IP Address Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server DNS Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS IP Address Multiple DNS IP settings are common The first available DNS entry is used in most cases Gateway using PPPOE Choose this setting if 1 You want to employ NAT to share Internet access for all of your computers as well as protect them for outside intruders 2 Your ISP uses PPPoE as connection mode You can find more information in the RFC 2516 standard Caray using TTF orator oro User Name Enter the user name your ISP provide to you
44. rs until the information s location is found and the data can be transmitted back to the origin of the request TCP IP Short for Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol the suite of communications protocols that enable hosts on the Internet to connect and exchange streams of data VPN The acronym for Virtual Private Network Via access control and encryption VPN brings the security to the data transmission through the Internet as it is transmitted through a private network It not only takes advantage of economies of scale but also secures a high level of security while the packet is sent over the large public network Wide Area Network WAN A system of LANs being connected by telephone lines and radio waves Although some WANs may be privately owned they are usually considered a means of public access WEP The acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy It is an encryption mechanism used to protect your wireless data communications WEP uses a combination of 64 bit 128 bit keys to encrypt data that is transmitted between all points in a wireless network to ensure data security It is described in the IEEE 802 11 standard Router www netcomm com au Page 45 Appendix D Registering your Product To ensure that the conditions of your warranty are complied with please go to the NetComm web site for quick and easy registration of your product at www netcomm com au Alternative
45. s for hardware installation of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router Chapter 3 Internet Access This chapter describes the steps for basic configuration and start up of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router Chapter 4 Advanced Applications This chapter describes how to configure advanced functions in order to get the most from your NetComm ADSL Modem Router Chapter 5 Macintosh Setup This Chapter provides instructions on how to set up Macintosh computers in your network Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting This chapter describes potential problems you may run into and the suggested remedies Conventions The following explains the conventions used throughout this document Italics New words terms or special emphasis E g Getting to know your NetComm ADSL Modem Router Boldface Buttons checkboxes or items that you can select from screens menus or dialog boxes E g Click OK to restart Boldface Italics Items in Bold Italics are samples only and you should enter other names numbers or words to substitute Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 7 Chapter 1 Getting to know your NetComm ADSL Modem Router This chapter describes the package contents and provides a list of features of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router 1 1 What is xDSL DSL Digital Subscriber Line refers to a technology used to increase the data capacity of standard twisted pair wires that are generally used to connect most househo
46. s properly connected to the NetComm ADSL Modem Router the power adapter and the socket T The LAN Link LED is off Check the computer hub or switch is properly connected to the NetComm ADSL Modem Router Check the computer s Ethernet card is properly installed Check the UTP cable connecting the computer to the Router is connected This cable should not be a crossover cable T The DIAG LED stays lit The DIAG LED should light up when the device is first powered up to indicate it is checking for proper operation After a few seconds the LED should go off If it stays on the device is experiencing a problem Please contact your dealer T Why can t I configure the NetComm ADSL Modem Router First check whether the NetComm ADSL Modem Router is properly installed or not including the LAN and WAN connections and all devices power Next check the IP configuration of your computer For Windows 95 98 users run Winipcfg exe or Winipcfg from Run on the Start menu If there are no IP addresses click Release All and then click Renew All to get an IP address For Windows NT 4 0 2000 XP users Open a command prompt and run IpConfig Ensure that your computer and the NetComm ADSL Modem Router are on the same network segment If you are not sure initiate the DHCP function and let the computer get an IP address automatically from the router Ensure that your computer is using an IP Address within the ran
47. shown may vary slightly from the enclosed product Product Code NB3300
48. stem Requirements and Setup To connect to the Internet an ADSL enabled phone line and an Internet access account from an ISP are required In order to operate with the ADSL Modem Router each computer that is to be connected to the ADSL Modem Router should have the following items installed 1 Ethernet NIC Network Interface Card a 10Base T or 10 100Base T TX Ethernet card 2 Standard twisted pair Ethernet cable UTP network cable with RJ 45 connectors 3 System OS Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT4 0 Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows XP or Macintosh 4 TCP IP network protocol 5 Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator Installing the TCP IP Protocol in Windows If you are not sure whether the TCP IP Protocol has been installed follow these steps to check and if necessary install TCP IP onto your computer 1 Click the Start button Choose Settings then Control Panel Double click the Network icon Your Network window should appear File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ea Accessibility Add Remove Adobe Gamma D ptions Hardware Programs E Automatic Date Time Dial Up Disc Detector Updates Networking R Find Fast Folder Options Fonts isplay Be Gaming Internet Options Options X S OO 3D 5 Keyboard Mail Modems Mouse Network 9 a m 9 T 1 ODBC Passwords Power Options Printers Regional Sour
49. t Mask of the router as seen by users of your internal network DHCP Clients Table If the router is setup to act as a DHCP server the LAN side IP Address distribution table will appear when this button is selected Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 33 Met 4 9 DMZ Host The DMZ Host application allows unrestricted 2 way communication between a single LAN computer and other Internet users or servers This application is useful for supporting special purpose services such as video conferencing and gaming which require proprietary client software and or unrestricted 2 way user communication To use this application you should have a fixed Public IP Address from your ISP Note In order to provide unrestricted access the Firewall provided by the NetComm ADSL Modem Router to protect this port is disabled thus creating a potentially serious security risk It is recommended that this application should be disabled when it is not in use by entering 0 in the DMZ Host field 1 Before setting up a LAN computer to act as a DMZ Host configure it with a fixed IP Address 2 In the One Page Setup screen ensure the Private IP Address is set to the NetComm ADSL Modem Router s default setting of 192 168 1 1 In the Public IP Address area select Specify an IP Address then enter the IP Address and other necessary information provided by your ISP 3 Click DMZ Host from the Adva
50. ter 4 8 Status Monitor This screen shows the router s current status All of the information provided is read only Login This column shows the login information of your WAN connection You can manually initiate a connection or a disconnection by clicking the buttons However if you initiate disconnection here the Connect on Demand will not function until the connection button is clicked Note that the Login won t show any information if you select Obtain IP automatically or Static IP in the OnePage Setup page WAN Internet This section shows the IP settings status of the router as seen by external users of the Internet If you select Get IP Address Automatically PPPoE or PPTP in OnePage Setup the IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and Domain Name Server DNS will show the information received from the DHCP server or ISP currently being used If you select Static IP in the One Page Setup Public IP Address the information will be the same as your input DHCP Release Click this button to eliminate the IP address obtained from the DHCP server DHCP Renew Click this button to re acquire the IP address from the DHCP server Note The DHCP Release and DHCP Renew button only show up when you select Get IP Address Automatically in the OnePage Setup LAN Local This section displays the current Private IP Address and Subne
51. the the other into the wall jack that is connected to the ADSL service Connect a computer with a Network Interface Card installed to one of the four LAN Ports Connect the external power supply to the NetComm ADSL Modem Router Port 4 can cascade to another network device usually a hub or switch Make sure the slide switch is in X mode when connecting to an MDI X port The Reset button is used to reboot the device press once quickly or for clearing configuration settings back to factory default values press for longer than 3 seconds www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 10 ADSL Modem Router 2 2 Front Panel LEDs The following figure shows the front view of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router ADSL 10 Link Act Modem Router 100 PWR DIAG FD Col The LEDs on the front panel indicate the status of the unit Power Green On when power is on Diag Red Lights up during system check when the power is initially connected Ifthe Router is working properly the light should switch off after the diagnostic has been completed ADSL port Link Green Blinking when ADSL line is training On when ADSL line is ready Activity Yellow Blinking when data is being received transmitted through ADSL line LAN ports Link ACT Yellow On when link is up and operating at 10Mbps Green On when link is up and operating at 100Mbps Yellow Green Blinking when data is being received transmitted through the LAN port FD
52. to be used by an advanced user to quickly configure the NetComm ADSL Modem Router It assumes that you are familiar with TCP IP Networking If you need further explanation please refer to the more detailed sections of this document This guide also presumes that your NetComm ADSL Modem Router is set to factory defaults See Resetting on previous page if required One page setup for most ADSL services 1 Connect your computer to one of the four LAN ports on the NetComm ADSL Modem Router and ensure you have a link Connect your ADSL modem supplied by your ISP to the WAN port of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router 2 Setthe Network Card of your computer to use DHCP or assign it an IP address in the range of 192 168 1 2 254 3 Opena web browser ensuring that it is set to access the Internet via the LAN not by a dial up networking account Browse to the NetComm ADSL Modem Router s default IP 192 168 1 1 The main menu of the router should open displaying the One Page Setup WebKiper MainPage Microsoft Internet Explorer Fle Edt View Fav ols Ea Bak gt OA A Qusearh xFavortes History e 5 address http 192 168 1 1 BAIE OnePage Setup Main Menu Advanced pe je p RB 2552652550 l c WEP Key Setting PPPoE ADSL Note You may be prompted for a log in there is no User Name and the Password is admin 4 Change your WAN Connection Type t
53. to provide a multiple user LAN with shared Internet access and supports only the TCP IP Protocol If your Novell or Apple system 18 configured with TCP IP the NetComm ADSL Modem Router can support them Q Does the NetComm ADSL Modem Router support 100Mb Ethernet Yes the NetComm ADSL Modem Router supports both 10Mb amp 100Mb Ethernet on the LAN side but only 10Mb on the WAN side Q What is NAT and what is it used for The Network Address Translation NAT Protocol translates multiple IP Addresses on a private LAN into a single public IP Address that is accessible to the Internet NAT not only provides the basis for multiple IP Address sharing but also provides security since the multiple IP Addresses of LAN computers are never transmitted directly to the Internet Q How can NetComm ADSL Modem Router share single user account to multiple users The NetComm ADSL Modem Router combines the following technologies to enable this function NAT Network address translation NAT is a technology which can create a private network domain behind a public IP It is usually used as a firewall It can also be used when there are not enough IP Addresses DHCP Dynamic host configuration protocol DHCP 15 a protocol to assign IP Addresses to internal computers automatically It can save a lot of IP Address configuration This protocol is supported by Windows 95 NT Mac OS and many other popular OS DNS Domain name service DNS is a protoc
54. tocol used by older routers and newer routers should use RIP 2 RIP 1 Compatible serves to broadcast RIP 1 and multicast RIP 2 E RX From the drop down list select one of the routing information types RIP 1 or RIP 2 to enable the RX receive function Click Apply after making any changes www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 30 ADSL Modem Router y 77 4 6 Static Routing The Static Routing feature allows computers that are connected to the NetComm ADSL Modem Router directly or through a hub switch on the immediate LAN to communicate with other computers in the respective LAN segment which are connected to the NetComm ADSL Modem Router through another router destination LAN Up to 20 route entries may be entered into the NetComm ADSL Modem Router The diagram below gives an example of the physical connections required to use Static Routing Delete this entry Show Routing Table In the above diagram PC2 in LANZ2 is connected to the NetComm ADSL Modem Router via another router while PC1 in LAN 1 is connected to the NetComm ADSL Modem Router directly Without configuring the Static Routing function the two computers would not be able to communicate with each other Select Route entry Select the route entry number from 1 to 20 that you wish to configure Destination LAN IP and Subnet Mask Enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask of the destination LAN that the immediate LAN is
55. ublic IP address for each of your LAN PCs if you select this connection type Modem using LLC Encaps Choose this setting if 1 You want this device acting as an ADSL modem i e when being plugged into another broadband router or a PC running your ISP s software 2 YourISP uses LLC encapsulation LLC Eraro Your ISP may use DHCP to provide IP address or provide you one more IP addresses as well as asking use PPPoA or PPPoE connection modes when you apply for the service However as you choose to make this device act as an modem you have to know how to configure your computers When you have properly configured the Setup page click Apply Your Router will then attempt to connect to the Internet If you experience problems please refer to the trouble shooting section in Chapter 6 before contacting NetComm Technical Support www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML632 Page 24 ADSL Modem Router Chapter 4 Advanced Applications This chapter provides information on how to set up and use the advanced features of your NetComm ADSL Modem Router 4 1 DHCP Configuration A DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server can automatically assign IP Addresses to each computer in your network Unless you already have a DHCP Service on your LAN it is highly recommended that you set your router to act as a DHCP server feos DHCP Clients Table
56. word for the Password Click OK The setup screen will load 18 2 E kre 2185 Gr J Address 2 192 168 1 1 7 ee 99 Please type your user and password Site 18216814 Ream Witeless Router User Name Password I Save this password in your password list Lewes Web site found Waiting for reply Internet stort A Bro is Hy Mcwn syst control Panel suem Note The password can be reset by restoring the factory defaults with the Reset button Rev 1 YML632 www netcomm com au ADSL Modem Router Page 19 y 88 3 3 Initial Configuration Setup The OnePage Setup screen is the first screen you will see when you access the router s configuration If the router has already been successfully installed and set up this screen s values will already be properly configured Below is a description of each setting P OnePage Setup Main Menu Advanced ps fies h f 2552652550 8 s s Obtain an IP automatically eg Optus Cable Ej Host Name This entry is required by certain ISPs Domain Name This entry is required by certain ISPs Private IP Address The Device IP Address and Subnet Mask of the router are used by the internal LAN The default values are 192 168 1 1 for IP Address and 255 255 255 0 for Subnet Mask
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