NetComm 3G21WB Quick Install Guide
BIGPOND ELITE™
WI R ELE SS BR OA D BAN D
N E T W O R K G A T E W A Y
IM P ORTANT
READ TH I S FI R S T:
Before connecting any cables, please ensure that you have the
‘Wireless Broadband Installation USB Key’ (below). You will nd this
inside the box that your BigPond Elite™ Network Gateway came with.
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GETTING STARTE D
The Installation USB Key will guide you through everything you need, from setting up your hardware
and connecting the cables to your Gateway, through to installing the software and registering your
BigPond account.
QU I C K START G UIDE
WELCO M E TO B I GPON D
Insert this into any USB port on your computer for a step-by-step
guide to connecting and conguring your Gateway.
PLEASE PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE USB CONTENT
DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. FAILURE TO DO SO
MAY RESULT IN AN UNSUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION.
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Simply insert the Installation USB Key into your USB port on your computer.
FOR MICROSOFT OPERATING SYSTEMS:
The installation should load automatically. If it
doesn’t, open ‘My Computer’ and double-click
on the ‘BigPond Wireless Broadband’ icon.
Then, follow the step-by-step instructions to
set up your BigPond Elite™ Network Gateway.
FOR MAC OPERATING SYSTEMS:
Double-click on the “BigPond Wireless
Broadband” icon on your desktop and follow
the simple step-by-step instructions to set up
your BigPond Elite™ Network Gateway
WIRE LESS B ROADBAND
- THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING US!
This guide is to help you get the most out of your BigPond
Wireless Broadband experience. We’re sure you’re keen to get
started and with our quick start guide you will be connected to
the internet in no time!
As a BigPond Wireless Broadband Member you can now enjoy
a huge range of benets, including exible plans, a world of
‘unmetered’ content, state-of-the-art security options, great
account management tools, extra email features, special
shopping deals and lots more.
So let’s get started.
Make a note of your BigPond details here...
EMAIL ADDRESS
(Remember, your email address is your username@bigpond.com)
PASSWORD
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YOUR B I GPON D ELITE ™
NETW O R K GATE WAY
1. Next G™ SIM Card slot
2 Wired Ethernet Connections
3 Reset button
4 Power
5 External antenna port (antenna not included)
6 USB (Mass Storage or Print Server)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
BigPond Elite ™ Wireless Broadband Network Gateway
Quick Start Guide
1 x Network Gateway User Manual (on the USB key)
Wireless Broadband Installation USB Key
Wireless Security Card
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INSTALLI N G THE CONNECTION CLIENT
SOFTWARE
The installation USB Key will guide you through setting up your BigPond Elite™ Network Gateway.
During the step up process you will be asked to choose
whether you want to set up a ‘Wired’ or ‘Wireless’ (Wi-Fi)
connection*. If you select the ‘Wireless’ (Wi-Fi) connection,
please make sure that you enable the wireless network
connection function on your computer.
* If your computer has a Wi-Fi adaptor turned on.
(If you like, protect your security by writing down an unmistakable clue rather than
your actual password)
Ethernet Cable
Power Supply
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SIGN UP / REGISTER YO U R D E V I C E
Wireless Network Name (SSID):
BigPond####
Wireless Security Key (WPA):
##########
YOU’RE CONNECTE D
This is when you will need your BigPond username and password, OR your
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NO USERNAME
If you have bought your device from the shop/dealer, you will
need to register your billing details and set up a username and
password. The following screen will appear prompting you for
this information.
billing details if you haven’t signed up yet. Click on the ‘Register now’ button
(shown right) to begin. Depending on your circumstance, you will encounter
one of the following screens.
EXISTING USERNAME
If you have ordered your device online, or over the phone, you
would have already provided your credentials during the sign
up process, as well as set up your username and password. You
will need to use these details to log in when prompted with the
below screen.
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Now that you have set up your BigPond Elite™ Network Gateway, here is a quick guide to what it all
means. Once your device is powered up and running you will notice a series of lights. These will light
up, ash or turn off depending on the activity of your BigPond Elite™ Network Gateway.
FRONT PANEL LIGHTS
1. High Strength
2. Medium Strength
3. Low Strength
4. 2G*
5. 3G
6. LAN 4
7. LAN 3
8. LAN 2
9. LAN 1
10. Internet
11. Wi-Fi - Local Wireless Network
Wired Ethernet
Connections
Next G™ Signal
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Once you have completed the registration process you will be
provided with the option to set up your BigPond email.
INSTALLATION COMPLETESET UP YOUR EMAIL
If you have followed all the previous steps, the following page
will be displayed. Please read this page carefully.
12. Power
13. Power button
2G does not function on this device
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# This product features a soft power button. Your BigPond Elite™
Network Gateway will need to be powered on manually in the
event that a power outage occurs.
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NOW THAT YOU’RE CONNECTE D , LE T ’ S S HARE
YOUR CONNECTI O N W ITH FA M I LY AND FRIENDS
You can connect multiple devices to your BigPond Elite™ Network Gateway, including Laptops, Desktop PC’s and Wi-Fi enabled
handsets and PDA’s. To get your family and friends connected to the BigPond Elite™ Network Gateway, follow these steps:
1. Using your WiFi enabled device, scan for Wireless
networks. (Refer to the User Manual of your Laptop,
Desktop PC or PDA for instructions on how to scan for
Wireless Networks)
2. Locate the Wireless Network Name (SSID) shown on the
Wireless Security Card (this information is also available
on the bottom of your BigPond Elite™ Network Gateway)
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3. Click to connect to your Wireless Network
4. When prompted for your wireless security settings,
enter the Wireless Security Key (WPA) found on the
Wireless Security Card
5. Now you and your family and friends can surf the
internet!
™ and ® - trade mark and registered trade mark of Telstra Corporation Limited, ABN 33 051 775 556
# NOTE: This product features a soft power button. Your BigPond Elite™ Network Gateway will need to be powered on manually in the event that a power outage occurs.
WIRELESS SECURITY CARD LOCATED IN YOUR
BIGPOND ELITE™ NETWORK GATEWAY PACK
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