Netcom NB5 User Manual

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ACA (Australian Communications Authority) requires you to be aware of the following information and warnings:

(1) This unit shall be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord which neets the requirements of

the ACA TS008 Standard.

(2) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Standards for C-Tick and or A-Tick as set by the ACA.

These standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio noise and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions detailed within this manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur with the installation of this product in your home or
office. If this equipment does cause some degree of interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, we encourage the user to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Change the direction or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between this equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an alternate power outlet on a different power circuit from that to which the receiver/
TV is connected.

• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

(3) The power supply that is provided with this unit is only intented for use with this product. Do not use this power

supply with any other product or do not use any other power supply that is not approved for use with this product by
NetComm. Failure to do so may cause damage to this product, fire or result in personal injury.

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Contents

Overview .................................................................................................................................................................. 6

NB5 Package Contents Note .............................................................................................................. 7

Minimum System Requirements ......................................................................................................... 8

Front Indicators ................................................................................................................................... 9

Back Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Resetting Factory Defaults ................................................................................................................ 10

Do I need a Micro filter? ................................................................................................................... 11

Default Settings ................................................................................................................................ 12

Quick Start Guide .................................................................................................................................................. 13

Connecting your NB5 ADSL Modem via ETHERNET .................................................................... 13

Connecting your NB5 ADSL Modem via USB ................................................................................. 14

Setting up your ADSL Router ........................................................................................................... 15

Log into your ADSL Router .......................................................................................................15

Quick Start Menu....................................................................................................................... 16

Connecting your ADSL Router ............................................................................................................................... 17

Step 1: Connecting the ADSL Router to Your Computer/Notebook ................................................. 17

Step 1.1 Connecting to the Ethernet/USB ........................................................................... 17

Step 1.2 Connecting to the ADSL Line ............................................................................... 20

Step 1.3 Connecting to the Power Outlet ............................................................................ 20

Step 1.4 Powering On ......................................................................................................... 20

Step 2: Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card / Installing Your USB Device ............................. 21

2.1 Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card ............................................................. 21

2.2 Installing the USB Device Driver ......................................................................... 24

Step 3: Configuring Your Internet Browser ......................................................................................29

Step 4: Connecting to the Internet .................................................................................................... 30

Firewall Configuration ........................................................................................................................................... 31

Introduction to Firewalls ................................................................................................................... 31

Network Address Translation and Port Mapping .............................................................................. 31

Dedicated Firewalls .......................................................................................................................... 31

Advanced Configuration of your ADSL Router ..................................................................................................... 33

Log into your ADSL Router .............................................................................................................. 33

Advanced Configuration of your ADSL Router-Login Settings ......................................................... 34

Advanced Menus ................................................................................................................................................... 35

Introduction to Setup and Advanced Menus...................................................................................... 35

Configuring the ADSL Connection .......... .......................................................................................... 36

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The Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 37

WAN Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 37

PPPoE Connection ..................................................................................................................... 38

PPPoA Connection Setup ........................................................................................................... 40

DHCP Connection Setup ...........................................................................................................42

Static Connection Setup ............................................................................................................. 44

Bridged Connection Setup ......................................................................................................... 46

CLIP [Classical IP over ATM] Connection Setup ...................................................................... 48

LAN Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 50

DHCP Configuration .................................................................................................................. 50

Management IP .......................................................................................................................... 52

The Advanced Menu .............................................................................................................................................. 53

UPnP ................................................................................................................................................. 53

SNMP ............................................................................................................................................... 54

IP QoS ............................................................................................................................................... 55

LAN Clients ...................................................................................................................................... 56

MAC Filter Control .......................................................................................................................... 57

Enable/Disable MAC Filtering .................................................................................................. 57

Create MAC Filter Rules ........................................................................................................... 58

Edit or Delete MAC Filter Rules ............................................................................................... 58

Hidden MAC Filter Rules .......................................................................................................... 58

Multicasting ...................................................................................................................................... 59

Static Routing.................................................................................................................................... 60

Dynamic Routing .............................................................................................................................. 61

Port Forwarding ................................................................................................................................62

Access Control ................................................................................................................................. 65

IP Filters ............................................................................................................................................ 67

DMZ Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 68

Tools Menu ............................................................................................................................................................ 69

System Commands ............................................................................................................................ 69

User Management ............................................................................................................................. 69

Update Firmware .............................................................................................................................. 70

Ping Test ........................................................................................................................................... 70

Modem Test ...................................................................................................................................... 70

Reboot .............................................................................................................................................. 70

Log Out ............................................................................................................................................. 70

Status Menu ........................................................................................................................................................... 71

Network Statistics ............................................................................................................................. 71

Connection Status ............................................................................................................................. 71

DHCP Clients ................................................................................................................................... 71

Modem Status ................................................................................................................................... 71

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Product Information ........................................................................................................................... 71

System Log ....................................................................................................................................... 71

Appendix A: Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 72

The ADSL Router is not functional ................................................................................................... 72

I can't connect to the ADSL Router. .................................................................................................. 72

The DSL Link LED continues to blink but does not go solid ............................................................ 73

The DSL Link LED is always off ...................................................................................................... 73

Appendix B: ADSL Router terms ........................................................................................................................... 74

What is a firewall? ............................................................................................................................ 74

What is NAT? ................................................................................................................................... 74

What is a DMZ? ............................................................................................................................... 74

What is a Gateway? .......................................................................................................................... 75

Appendix C: Features ............................................................................................................................................ 76

ADSL/ATM Support ......................................................................................................................... 76

Encapsulation Support ...................................................................................................................... 76

Network Support ............................................................................................................................... 76

Management Support ........................................................................................................................ 77

Security Support ............................................................................................................................... 77

External Connectors: ......................................................................................................................... 77

Appendix D: Cable Connections ............................................................................................................................ 78

RJ-45 Network Ports ......................................................................................................................... 78

Twisted pair cables ........................................................................................................................... 78

Straight and crossover cable configuration ........................................................................................ 79

RJ11 connector and cable ................................................................................................................. 79

605 to RJ-11 adapter ......................................................................................................................... 80

USB cable ......................................................................................................................................... 80

9 Pin (RS-232 ) Serial Cable ............................................................................................................. 80

Appendix E: Registering your NetComm Product .................................................................................................. 81

Contact Information .......................................................................................................................... 81

Legal & Regulatory Information ........................................................................................................ 82

Product Warranty .............................................................................................................................. 83

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Overview

Thank you for purchasing the NetComm NB5 ADSL/ADSL2 Modem Router. NetComm brings
you the Next Generation of ADSL technology with ADSL-2*, which boosts ADSL's performance,
improves interoperability, and supports new applications, services and deployment conditions.

NetComm’s implementation of ADSL-2* and ADSL-2+* ensures that the NB5 operates with
existing ADSL services while delivering optimal performance in all modes of operation. Powered by

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the latest ADSL-2* TI chipset, NetComm’s NB5 increases downstream data rates by up to 50%
(12Mbps) and 100% (25Mbps) for ADSL2 Plus* mode ensuring that you can surf the net or
download your files quicker than ever before.

With support for RE-ADSL-2* (Reach Extended), NB5 caters for those users who are outside of the
current range of an ADSL exchange by providing greater reach of ISP services. NB5 is truly there
for your ADSL future.

Security is a key issue with Broadband users and NetComm’s NB5 does not leave you exposed.
Employing the latest Active Firewall technology, NB5 checks every packet of data that comes in
ensuring your defenses are rock-solid against hackers, unauthorised entries, probes and even Denial
of Service attacks. What’s more, NB5 is equipped with a VPN pass-through feature allowing you to
use a standard VPN client for Point-to-Point communication even while your Firewall is active.

NB5 delivers the connection versatility needed to cater for today’s ADSL users. You can simply
attach the NB5 to a single PC by using the USB port. Alternatively, should you wish to share your
internet connection with up to 253 users, the NB5 is equipped with an in-built Router and a 10/100
Ethernet port for connection to a network system.

The NB5’s Port Forwarding and UPnP functions have made it easier for today’s Internet users to
configure and setup the myriad of Network Port Rules needed by internet applications such as On­Line Gaming, Peer-To-Peer file sharing and Messenger services to operate. NB5 has a number of pre­configured rules for several games, just click on the game you wish to play on-line and the rest is
done for you.

Added to this, NB5 introduces a QoS (Quality of Service) feature that gives you control over which
types of outgoing data are given priority by the router. With QoS you can tailor your router settings
to ensure that you can keep gaming or browsing even though your upstream bandwidth may be
saturated by applications such as Peer-To-Peer file sharing.

* Your ISP must support and provide you with an ADSL-2, ADSL-2+ or RE-ADSL-2 service for these features to be
available. This product will operate as a standard ADSL Modem Router when an ADSL-2 service is not available. The
NB5 may require a firmware upgrade to support ADSL-2, ADSL-2+ or RE-ADSL-2.

This reference manual assumes that the reader has an installed Ethernet card in the computer to be connected and has
basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic Computer Networking, Internet, and Firewall
technology information is available from the NetComm Web site. See www.netcomm.com.au.

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NB5 Package Contents Note

Your NB5 Package contains the following items:

■ The NB5 ADSL/ADSL-2 Modem Router

■ Telephone cable (RJ-11)

■ RJ11 to 605 Adaptor

■ USB Cable

■ CAT-5 UTP Straight Ethernet Network cable

(RJ-45)

■ Power adapter (DC 9V)

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■ Driver and Manual CD

■ NB5 Quick Start Guide and

Package Contents Note

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

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Minimum System Requirements

Before continuing with the installation of your NB3, please confirm that you comply with the
minimum system requirements.

■ Pentium® MMX 233MHz

■ A CD-ROM Drive

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■ Ethernet card installed with TCP/IP Protocol (required only if you are connecting to the

ETHERNET port of your ADSL Router)

■ USB Port (required only if you are connecting to the USB Port of your ADSL Router)

■ Host Operating Systems support for USB:

■ Windows® 98 Second Edition

■ Windows® 2000

■ Windows® Me

■ Windows® XP (recommended)

■ OS independent for Ethernet

■ Web Browser support:

■ Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 (or later versions)

■ Netscape® Navigator 4.0 (or later versions)

■ Most popular browsers

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Front Indicators

Connected PPP Lights up when the Internet (PPP) connection is established.

Power Lights up when power is supplied to the Router.

DSL Link Lights up when the ADSL connection is established.

Flickers when the ADSL Router is trying to establish a connection with the
ADSL Service Provider.

ETH/ACT Lights up when the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your Router

to the Ethernet Card.

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USB Lights up when the USB device driver is successfully installed in your

Computer/ Notebook.

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Back Panel

Overview

ADSL Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to your Telephone Wall Socket (ADSL

line).

USB USB port to connect to the USB port on your computer/notebook.

ETHERNET 10/100 Base-T Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to connect to your Ethernet Network

card or Ethernet Hub / Switch.

RESET To reset your ADSL Router to factory default settings. (All customised

settings that you have saved will be lost!)

Please refer to the section below on how to use the reset function.

DC Connect the Power Adapter that comes with your package.

Resetting Factory Defaults

The restore to factory defaults feature will set the ADSL Router to its factory default configuration
by resetting the ADSL Router. You may need to place the ADSL Router into its factory defaults; if
the configuration has changed, you lose the ability to configure the ADSL Router via the web
interface, or following a software upgrade. To reset the ADSL Router:

■ Ensure that your ADSL Router is powered on (for at least 10 seconds).

■ Use a paper clip or a pencil tip to depress the reset button for five seconds and release. At

this point, the reset is in progress. Do not power off the unit at this point.

■ When indicator lights return to steady green, reset is complete. The default settings are now

restored.

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Do I need a Micro filter?

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 Modem 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 unsure.

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.

A suitable Microfilter can be purchased from NetComm or your Service Provider, if required.

Overview

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Default Settings

LAN (Management)

Field Setting Details

Static IP Address: 192.168.1.1 ❖

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 ❖

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Default Gateway: blank

WAN (Internet)

Field Setting Details

User Name: username

Password: ****

Protocol: PPPoE

VPI: 8 ❖

VCI: 35 ❖

IP Address: 192.168.1.1 ❖

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 ❖

Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0 ❖

Bridge mode: Enabled

Modem Access

Field Setting Details

User Name: admin

Password: admin

❖ Default Setting. Although in most cases you will not be required to alter

these default settings for your NB5, your ISP may identify specific settings
to enable connection to their service. Please refer to your ISP or Network
Administrator for further information.

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Quick Start Guide

The NB5 can be connected via a USB cable or an Ethernet cable or both. The reason for this is that
the USB connection is simply an ethernet simulation, as far as your computer is concerned the USB
connection is an Ethernet connection, hence DHCP and other protocols will work the same as for
Ethernet.

To connect to your ADSL Router, you need to have either an Ethernet Port or a USB Port present on
your Computer/Notebook.

Connecting your NB5 ADSL Modem via ETHERNET

1. Connect your NB5 to either a computer directly or a network hub or switch using cat5 ethernet
cables.

2. Connect the power pack to the NB5 ADSL Modem and switch on the power switch.

3. Ensure that there is a LAN link light on the NB5.

4. Ensure that the computer you intend to use has an IP address in the same subnet as the NB5
ADSL Modem. (e.g. the NB5’s default IP is 192.168.1.1 - your computer should be on

192.168.1.100 or similar.) If you have DHCP enabled on your computer, the NB5 will assign
your computer a suitable IP address.

5. Ensure that your computer has a LAN link light.

6. Connect one end of the ADSL phone line to the NB5 ADSL Modem and the other end to the
wall socket.

Quick Start Guide

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Connecting your NB5 ADSL Modem via USB

Quick Start Guide

1. Connect the power pack to the NB5 ADSL Modem and switch on the power switch.

2. Connect your NB5 to a computer directly via USB cable.

3. When the computer is booted, the Add New Hardware Wizard will launch and prompt you to
provide a driver for your NB5 ADSL Modem. Insert the CD ROM provided.

4. Follow the on-screen prompts to load the driver. Refer to the section below for more detailed
information. (You may need to restart your computer).

5. Connect one end of the ADSL phone line to the NB5 ADSL Modem and the other end to the
wall socket.

Installing the USB driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP only)

When you install the USB driver on your computer it creates a Virtual Ethernet Adapter, which can
be configured in the same way as a Network Interface card with DHCP or static IP address. To install
the USB driver please follow the steps below:

1. Boot your machine into Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.

2. Insert your NetComm NB5 CD ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

3. Plug power up to your NB5 and switch ON.

4. Plug a USB cable from the back of the unit into a spare USB socket on your computer.

5. The Windows “Add New Hardware Wizard” should appear. Click Next to continue.

6. Ensure the option “Search for the best driver….” is chosen and click Next.

7. When prompted where you would like to look for the drivers choose “Specify location” and
untick any other boxes. Then click the browse button to select the CD-ROM drive which you
inserted you NetComm CD-ROM into. Then choose the ‘USBdriver’ folder.

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Setting up your ADSL Router

This section will guide you through your ADSL Router's configuration. Before continuing, please
ensure that your ADSL line is connected to your NB5 ADSL Router and that your router is
connected to your computer.

Log into your ADSL Router

To access the NB5 ADSL Router configuration screens:

1. Open your web browser.

2. Type the default IP address http://192.168.1.1 and press Enter to open the Log In screen.

3. Enter the NB5 Username and Password (or Modem Authentication)

Quick Start Guide

The default user name is ‘admin’ (case sensitive) and the password is ‘admin’ (case sensitive).

Note: You should have your computer(s) configured for DHCP mode and have

proxies disabled on your browser.

TIP: if you access the ADSL Router, and instead of getting a login screen, the

browser instead displays a login redirection screen, check your browser
settings and verify that JavaScript support is enabled. If the screen still does
not appear, you may need to flush the your cached web pages; consult your
browser help screens for how to do this if necessary.

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Quick Start Menu

The first screen that appears (after the log in screen) is the Quick Start screen. By default the NB5
ADSL Router has been configured to use a PPPoE connection, and you usually only need to enter
the username and password (as specified by your ISP) to make a connection to the internet.

Quick Start Guide

The Quick Start wizard is meant for basic users to allow easy and seamless connectivity to the
internet without worrying about any other advanced configuration settings.

Note: If your Internet connection does not use PPP protocol you will need to

configure the NB5 Router using the Setup Menu. Refer to the Advanced
section of the User Guide for more information.

1. Enter your ISP Username and Password.

2. Select the PPP Protocol used by your ISP and click Connect.

3. After clicking on Connect, please be sure to "Save Settings" to register the username / password
or any other changes.

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Connecting your ADSL Router

Step 1: Connecting the ADSL Router to Your Computer/Notebook

To connect to your ADSL Router, you need to have either an Ethernet Port or a USB Port present on
your Computer/Notebook.

Step 1.1 Connecting to the Ethernet/USB

(See the note on the following page if you are not sure of what the Ethernet and USB Port looks like)

1.1.1 For Single-User Connection

The following shows a typical single-user connection.

Check if your Computer/Notebook has an Ethernet Port.

■ If an Ethernet Port is present, please proceed to section 1.1.2(a) Connecting to the

Ethernet.

Connection

■ If an Ethernet Port is not present, locate the USB Port on your Computer/Notebook

and proceed to section 1.1.2(b) Connecting to the USB.

Locating the USB Port on your Computer/Notebook

The USB Port on your Computer/Notebook can often be identified by the label USB or the
icon.

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1.1.2 For Multiple User Connections

You may connect one computer/notebook to the Ethernet Port and another one to the USB
Port on the ADSL Router at the same time. Refer to both section 1.1.2(a) Connecting to the
Ethernet and section 1.1.2(b) Connecting to the USB for the connections.

For more than 2 Computers/Notebooks connections, you may also expand the Ethernet
connection by connecting the ADSL Router to an Ethernet Switch/Hub.

Connection

For details on the connection and types of Ethernet Network cable to use with the Ethernet
Switch/Hub, please refer to the documentation that comes with your Ethernet Switch/Hub.

Proceed to Step 1.2.

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1.1.1(a) For Single User Connection

(This connection is not required if you are connecting to an Ethernet Switch/Hub for
multiple user connections).

For single-user connection, you may now proceed to Step 1.2

1.1.1(b) Connecting to the USB

NOTE: Your computer should be powered down before insertion of the USB cable.

For a single user connection, you may now proceed to Step 1.2.

Connection

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Step 1.2 Connecting to the ADSL Line

Connect your ADSL Router to the ADSL line with the telephone cable. If you are connect­ing a telephone or facsimile to the same line, refer to the section on Microfilters for more
information.

Step 1.3 Connecting to the Power Outlet

Connect your ADSL Router to the Power Outlet via the Power adapter (that comes with
your ADSL Router package).

Step 1.4 Powering On

Power on the Power Outlet that is connected to your ADSL Router.

Power on your Computer(s)/Notebook(s).

Please proceed to Step 2.

Connection

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Step 2: Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card / Installing Your USB Device

✎ If your computer/notebook is connected to the Ethernet Port of the ADSL

Router, proceed with section 2.1. If your computer/notebook is connected
to the USB Port of the ADSL Router, proceed with section 2.2. If your
computers/notebooks are connected to both the Ethernet Port and USB
Port of your ADSL Router, please proceed with both sections 2.1 and 2.2!

2.1 Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card

Note Proceed with this section ONLY if your computer/notebook is connected to

the Ethernet Port of your ADSL Router.

The following illustrated screen shots a provided as examples only. Please
follow the instructions prompted on your Computer.

2.1.1 For Windows® 98 Second Edition / Windows® Me

i From your Windows desktop, right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon. Select

Properties.

ii From the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP-> xxx where xxx refers to the model of your

Ethernet Card that is connected to your ADSL Router.

Click Properties.

Connection

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iii Click the IP Address tab.

Click the option Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK to save the settings.

Ensure that your ADSL Router is powered on. Restart your system.

Proceed to Step 3.

2.1.2 For Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP

Connection

Windows® 2000:

a) From your Windows desktop, right-click on the icon My Network Places and select

Properties.

b) At the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local Area

Connection icon and select Properties.

Windows® XP:

Note that instructions are based on the default Start menu.

a) From your Windows desktop, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communica-

tions > Network Connections.

b) Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon that reflects the model of your Ethernet

Card that is connected to your ADSL Router and click Properties.

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Ensure that the field Connect Using indicates the model of your Ethernet Card that is
connected to your ADSL Router.

(This is important especially if you have more than one Local Area Connection icons
displayed at the Network and Dial-up Connections / Network Connections window.
Ensure that you have selected the correct one.)

Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

Connection

Select the option Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.

Click OK again to close.

Ensure that your ADSL Router is powered on. Restart your system.

Proceed to Step 3.

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2.2 Installing the USB Device Driver

1. Proceed with this section ONLY if your computer/notebook is connected
to the USB Port of your ADSL Router!

2. The following screen shots illustrated serve only as examples. For any
dissimilarities, please follow closely the instructions prompted on your
Computer/Notebook.

3. For Windows® 98 Second Edition users, you may be prompted for your
Windows CD-ROM. Have it ready by your side.

2.2.1 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows® 98 Second Edition

i Power on your computer to start Windows.

ii Place the Installation CD into your CD-ROM Drive

iii At the following promp click Next.

Connection

iv Select ‘Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)’ and click Next.

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v Click CD-ROM drives option and click Next.

vi Select ‘The updated driver (Recommended) DSL Router USB Remote NDIS

Network Device’ and click Next.

Connection

vii Click Next to proceed installation with the indicated driver.

Depending on your system configurations, you may be prompted for your
Windows CD-ROM during installation. At the prompt, replace the
Installation CD in your CD-ROM Drive with your Windows CD-ROM and
click OK.

At the Copying Files dialog box, enter the path of your Windows CD-ROM
and click OK. This is usually x:\win98, where 'x' is the letter of your CD­ROM drive.

viii Click Finish to complete the USB driver installation.

xi Restart your system when prompted.

Proceed to Step 3.

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2.2.2 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows® Me

i Power on your computer to start Windows.

ii Place the Installation CD into your CD-ROM Drive.

iii At the following prompt, select ‘Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)’ and

click Next.

iv Click the ‘Removable Media’ option and click Next.

v Click Next again to proceed installation with the indicated driver.

Connection

vi Click Finish to complete the USB driver installation.

vii Restart your system when prompted.

Now proceed to Step 3.

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