NetComm YML25WVR, 3G25W-R, Liberty User Manual

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Preface
The purpose of this manual is to provide you with detailed information on the installation, operation and application of your HSPA+ WiFi Router.
Important Notice and Safety Precaution
Before servicing or disassembling this equipment, always disconnect all power or telephone lines from the device.
Use an appropriate power supply, preferably the supplied power adapter, with an output of DC 12V 1.5A
Do not operate the device near ammable gas or fumes. Turn o the device when you are near a petrol station, fuel depot or chemical
plant/depot. Operation of such equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres can represent a safety hazard.
The device and antenna shall be used only with a minimum of 20cm from human body.
The operation of this device may aect medical electronic devices, such as hearing aids and pacemakers
The antennas must be connected to this product prior to connecting the telephone cord.
The telephone cord must be disconnected prior to disconnecting the antennas.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
3G25W-R Features ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 Package Contents��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 Minimum System Requirements �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 LED indicators ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 Restoring Factory Defaults �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7
2. Connecting your 3G25W-R WiFi Router ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Setting up your computer �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10
3. Web Conguration Wizard .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
4. Advanced Conguration ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Basic Settings ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������19 Forwarding Rules �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������30 Virtual Server ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������31 Advanced Setting �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������38 Tool Box ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������43
5. Appendix A: WAN Failover .............................................................................................................................................................. 48
6. Appendix B: Establishing your Wireless Connection .................................................................................................................... 49
7. Appendix C: Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................... 50
8. Legal and Regulatory Information .................................................................................................................................................. 52
OVERVIEW
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1. Overview
The NetComm 3G25W-R integrates a Wireless LAN and 3G WAN into one unit. Connection to the Internet is achieved through either a 3G service or via a xed line xDSL/Cable/Satellite connection to the 3G25W-R’s WAN port, providing you with the exibility to choose how you access the Internet.
The 3G25W-R’s automatic failover ensures you are always connected by activating the xDSL/Cable/Satellite connection should the 3G connection drop out.
Users are able to share a single 3G connection via both a wired and wireless connection to the 3G25W-R. With a built in 2 transmit, 2 receive (2T2R) 802.11n wireless access point, this router provides wireless speeds of up to 300Mbps, 6 times faster than 11g technology¹.
On top of this, the 3G25W-R has four LAN ports for wired connections to multiple devices. Rather than being restricted to certain USB modems, the 3G25W-R allows the user to simply insert an active SIM and utilise 3G Mobile Broadband for internet connectivity.
The 3G25W-R includes advanced security features such as VPN pass-through, a full complement of wireless security options and a built in rewall.
1 - Maximum wireless signal rate and coverage values are derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n Draft 2.0 specications. Actual wireless speed and coverage are dependent on network and environmental conditions included but not limited to volume of network trac, building materials and construction/layout.
3G25W-R Features
Powerful wireless router with support for 3G Mobile Broadband
Creates instant Wireless hotspots to share the Internet connection of a 3G or DSL/Cable connection
Supports Wireless N standard with data speeds up to 300Mbps
One WAN port for alternate wired Internet connection (DSL/Cable/Satellite via Ethernet)
Four LAN ports to connect wired devices like PCs or gaming consoles
Ensures connectivity and business continuity with auto Internet failover from 3G Mobile Broadband to the Ethernet based WAN port.
Easy Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) by the single touch of a button to establish a secure wireless connection
Full Wireless security - WEP, WPA, WPA2
Browser based interface for conguration and management: OS independent and easy to use
Package Contents
Your 3G25W-R WiFi Router package contains the following items:
Rocket Hub (3G25W-R Internet only)
Quick Start Guide
User Guide on CD
Power Supply Unit
Ethernet Cable
SIM card
Wireless Security Card
Attachable 3G antenna (recommended)
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 3G25W-R Wireless Router, please conrm that you comply with the minimum system requirements.
Active SIM card for 3G Broadband access if you want to use a 3G Broadband service.
Note: Active SIM card is included in the box
Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with a working Ethernet adapter with TCP/IP
Protocol installed.
Internet Explorer version 6.0 and above, Mozilla Firefox version 3.0 and above or Safari 5 and above.
Wireless Computer System Requirements
Computer with a working 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n wireless adapter
LED indicators
TITLE ICON DESCRIPTION
3G S ig na l St ren gt h
HI GH
On : Hi gh s ig na l str en gt h pr es ent
ME D
On : Me di um s ig nal s tr en gt h pr ese nt
LO W
On : Lo w si gna l st re ng th p res en t
3G M od e
On : 3G s er vi ce d ete ct ed . Fl as hi ng: D at a go in g vi a t he 3G c on ne ct io n. O ff : 2G s er vi ce de te ct ed .
IN TE RN ET
On : Ac ti ve I nt ern et c on ne ct io n
WL AN
On : Th e w ir el es s fu nc ti on is e na bl ed . Fla sh in g: D at a go in g vi a th e wir el es s ne tw or k.
LA N 4/ WAN
On : A De vi ce i s c on ne ct ed . Fla sh in g: D at a go ing v ia Et he rn et p or t 4
LA N 3
On : A De vi ce i s c on ne ct ed . Fla sh in g: D at a go ing v ia Et he rn et p or t 3
LA N 2
On : A De vi ce i s c on ne ct ed . Fla sh in g: D at a go ing v ia Et he rn et p or t 2
LA N 1
On : A De vi ce i s c on ne ct ed . Fla sh in g: D at a go ing v ia Et he rn et p or t 1
Po we r
On : Po we r i s be in g su pp li ed to t he r ou te r.
Some SIM cards are locked and require a code to be entered before the router is able to use the SIM. This can mean the SIM is PIN locked to prevent its use in another device, PUK locked (after entering an incorrect PIN number) or alternatively the router itself can be Network (MEP) locked.
In the event your SIM is PIN, PUK or the router is network locked, the following lights (LEDs) will illuminate on your router in the following orders:
PIN Locked:
The 3G Mode, INTERNET and 3G Signal Strength LEDs will illuminate in an ascending order to indicate a SIM PIN lock.
PUK Locked:
The 3G Signal Strength and 3G Mode, INTERNET LEDs will illuminate in an alternating pattern to indicate a PUK lock.
Network Locked:
The 3G Mode, INTERNET and 3G Signal Strength LEDs will ash on and o to indicate a network lock.
Please refer to the information you received with your SIM to obtain your PIN and PUK codes.
You will need to contact Rogers Customer Care to obtain the Network unlock code.
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Restoring Factory Defaults
This feature will reset the Router to its factory default conguration. Occasions may present themselves where you need to restore the factory default settings on your router.
Typical situations are:
You have lost your password and unable to login to the router.
You have purchased the router from someone else and need to recongure the device.
You are asked to perform a factory reset by a member of the Support Sta.
In order to restore your router to its factory default settings, please follow these steps:
Ensure that the router is powered on (for at least 20 seconds).
Use a paper clip or a pencil tip to depress the reset button for ten seconds and release.
At this point, the reset is in progress. Do not power o the unit.
After the router reboots, the default settings are now restored. This entire process takes several minutes to complete.
Once you have reset the router to its default settings you will be able to access the device’s web conguration using the address http://192.168.1.1 with password “admin”.
Default Settings
LAN (Management) Static IP Address: 192.168.1.x
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
WAN (Internet) WAN mode: DHCP
Wireless SSID: (refer to the wireless security card insert)
Security: WPA2-PSK
Wireless Security Key: (refer to the wireless security card insert)
Router Access Password: admin
CONNECTING YOUR
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2. Connecting your 3G25W-R WiFi Router
Step 1: Attach the antenna.
1. Remove the antenna from its plastic wrapper.
2. Screw the antenna in a clockwise direction to the back panel of the unit.
3. Once secured, position the antenna upward at its connecting joint. This will ensure optimal reception.
4. Ensure the Power Switch is o.
DO NOT connect the 3G25W-R to power before performing the installation steps below.
Step 2: Insert the SIM into the 3G25W-R.
Step 3: Insert the Ethernet cable into the LAN Port:
Insert the Ethernet cable into LAN port on the back panel of the 3G25W-R, and into an available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you will use to congure the 3G25W-R.
Step 4: Power on the 3G25W-R:
1. Connect the power adapter to the DC jack on the back panel of your 3G25W-R.
2. Then plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip.
3. Turn on the Power Switch.
Step 5: Complete the setup.
1. All LEDs will ash to indicate power has been applied.
2. The LEDs will ash ON and OFF as the 3G25W-R performs its start-up initialisation and Internet connection processes.
This will take a few minutes.
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Setting up your computer
Having physically connected your 3G25W-R, the next step is to congure the router to establish a broadband connection. Depending on your computers current settings you may rst need to recongure the TCP/IP (Network Settings) to access your Wireless Router.
Follow the appropriate instructions for your operating system.
For Windows 2000/XP
Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” (in Classic View). In the Control Panel; double click on “Network Connections” to continue.
Single RIGHT click on “Local Area connection”, then click “Properties”.
Double click on “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”.
Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then click on “OK” to continue
Click “Show icon in notication area when connected” then click on “OK” to complete the setup procedure.
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For Windows Vista-32/64
Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” -> “Network and Sharing Center”.
In the Manage network connections on the left hand side of the window, click on “Manage network connections” to continue.
Single RIGHT click on “Local Area connection”, then click “Properties”.
The screen will display the information “User Account Control”. Click “Continue” to continue.
Double click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.
Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then click on “OK” to continue.
Click on “OK” to complete the setup procedure.
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For Windows 7-32/64
Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” (in Category View) -> “View network status and tasks”.
In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter settings” on the left hand side of the window to continue.
Single RIGHT click on “Local Area Connection”, then click “Properties”.
Double click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.
Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then click on “OK” to continue.
Click on “OK” to complete the setup procedure.
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For Mac OSX 10.6
Click on the Apple menu and click on “System Preferences”.
Click on the “Network” icon.
Set “Location” to Automatic.
In the “Congure IPv4” section, choose “Using DHCP”.
Click on “Apply”.
WEB CONFIGURATION
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3. Web Conguration Wizard
Having setup your computer, the next step is to establish a connection to the internet. Please follow the steps below to congure your 3G25W-R Wireless router via the web conguration wizard.
Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari) and type http://192.168.1.1/ into the address bar at the top of the window.
At the login screen, type “admin” (without quotes) in the System Password eld. Then click on Login.
Note: admin is the default login password for the unit�
Click on “Wizard” and then on “Enter”.
This page shows you the steps needed to congure your 3G25W-R unit.
Click “Next” to continue.
If you want to change the system password, enter the current system password into the “Old Password” eld and then enter the new
password into both the “New Password” and “Reconrm” elds and then click “Next”. (If you do not wish to change the password, leave the elds blank and click “Next”)
The time zone should be set correctly by default, if it is not, please select your Time zone from the pull down menu and click “Next”.
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Enter the following APN to congure your connection: xed-isp.apn and then click “Next”.
If you want to change the wireless network name or channel settings, you can do so on this page. Change the settings as needed and click
“Next”. (If you wish to use the default settings, click “Next”)
If you want to change the wireless network security settings, you can do so on this page. Change the settings as needed and click
“Next”. (If you wish to use the default settings, click “Next”)
Conrm the setup information and click “Apply Settings” if everything is correct. You can also click “Back” to go back and change any
of the previously congured settings.
The router will then apply your congured settings.
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Once completed, your router is congured and ready to connect to the internet.
Click “Finish” to be taken to the Status page to conrm you are connected.
The “Link Status” eld should now show “Connected” as per the screenshot below.
ITEM Description
IP Address The current WAN IP address of the router
Subnet Mask The current subnet mask in use by the router
Gateway The gateway in use by the router to access the internet
Domain Name Server The Domain name server converts IP addresses to human readable format
Connection Time The time the current connection to the internet has been active
Link Status The current connection status (disconnected, connecting, and connected)
Signal Strength The current signal strength of your 3G service
Network Name The current network carrier providing your 3G connection
SIM Status The current status of the inserted SIM
Wireless mode The current status of the wireless network (enabled or disabled)
SSID The current wireless network name is use by the router
Channel The current wireless channel in use on your wireless network
Security The currently selected wireless security in use on your wireless network
Octets The number of data packets which have passed into and out of the router
Unicast Packets The number of unicast packets which have passed into and out of the router
Multicast packets The number of multicast packets which have passed into and out of the router.
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