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USER GUIDE

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DOCUMENT VERSION

DATE

1.0 - Initial document release

01/09/2011

1.1 - New UM style applied

20/09/2011

The information contained herein is proprietary to NetComm Limited. No part of this document may be translated, transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without prior written consent of NetComm Limited.

Please note: This document is subject to change without notice.

Save Our Environment

When this equipment has reached the end of its useful life, it must be taken to a recycling centre and processed separately from domestic waste.

The cardboard box, the plastic contained in the packaging, and the parts that make up this device can be recycled in accordance with regionally established regulations. Never dispose of this electronic equipment along with your household waste. You may be subject to penalties or sanctions under the law. Instead, ask for disposal instructions from your municipal government.

Please be responsible and protect our environment.

This manual covers the following products:

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Table of Contents

Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Target Users .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Prerequisites.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Notation ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

Product Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Product Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Product Features ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Physical Dimensions and Indicators ............................................................................................................................................ 6

LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Physical Dimensions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

3G42WT Default Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Integrated Interfaces ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Safety and Product Care ............................................................................................................................................................... 9

Transport and Handling ................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Installation and Configuration of the 3G42WT ........................................................................................................................... 10

Placement of your 3G42WT ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Hardware installation.................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Connecting via a cable ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Connecting wirelessly .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Quick Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12

Web User Interface ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Basic ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Next G Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Wireless ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Management ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Advanced Settings....................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Status ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Appendix A: Print Server ............................................................................................................................................................. 41

For Windows Vista/7 .................................................................................................................................................................................... 41

For MAC OSX .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 43

Appendix B: USB Storage ........................................................................................................................................................... 45

Legal & Regulatory Information................................................................................................................................................... 46

Contact......................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

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Overview

Introduction

This manual provides information related to the installation, operation, and utilisation of the 3G42WT.

Target Users

The individual reading this manual is presumed to have a basic understanding of telecommunications terminology and concepts.

Prerequisites

Before continuing with the installation of your 3G42WT, please confirm that you comply with the minimum system requirements below.

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An activated 3G SIM

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Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with a working Ethernet adapter with TCP/IP Protocol installed.

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A Web Browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari etc.

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Wireless Computer System Requirements:

Computer with a working 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n wireless adapter.

Notation

The following symbols are utilised in this user manual:

- The following note requires attention

- The following note provides a warning

- The following note provides relevant information

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Product Introduction

Product Overview

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Combines DC-HSPA+, Wireless 11n 300Mbps, 4 Ethernet ports

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Worldwide coverage through Quad-band HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS (850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 Mhz), quad-band EDGE/GSM (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900Mhz)

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Integrated 802.11n AP (backward compatible with 802.11b/g)

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UPnP

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WEP/WPA/WPA2 and 802.1x

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MAC address and IP filtering

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Static route functions

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DNS Proxy

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NAT/PAT

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Embedded Sierra Wireless MC8801 multimode HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM module

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CLI command interface

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1. Speeds are dependent on network coverage. See your 3G provider coverage maps for more details. The total number of Wi-Fi users can also affect data speeds. Maximum wireless signal rate and coverage values are derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual wireless speed and coverage are dependent on network and environmental conditions included but not limited to volume of network traffic, building materials and construction/layout.

2 x USB ports (for Print server functionality or accessing USB Storage)

Package Contents

The 3G42WT package consists of:

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3G42WT - Telstra Ultimate Gateway Router

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Printed Quick Start Guide

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USB Key (Setup Wizard Configuration Software)

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Ethernet Cable

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Wireless Security Card

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Power Supply

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact NetComm Support immediately by visiting the NetComm Support website at:

http://www.netcomm.com.au/contact-us/technical-support

Product Features

Designed to keep up with the world’s fastest networks, this DC-HSPA+ device is capable of downlink speeds of up to 42Mbps. With wireless N, this device also provides multiple wireless devices with local wireless speeds of up to 300Mbps. Its stylish vertical design incorporates a unique cable management design hiding up to 5 cables.

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INDICATOR

Off

Router powered off or on other signal strength

Off

Router powered off or on other signal strength

Off

Router powered off or on other signal strength

Off

No connection available or Next G service in use

Connection established with 2G network

Off

No connection available or 2G service in use

Connection established with Next G network

Blinking

Connecting with Next G network

supplied to an Ethernet connection)

Blinking

LAN activity present (traffic in either direction)

Off

No connection to the Internet

Internet connection established

Off

Local Wi-Fi access to the Router is disabled

Local Wi-Fi access to the Router is enabled

Blinking

Data is being transmitted or received over Wi-Fi

Physical Dimensions and Indicators

LED Indicators

The 3G42WT has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear for better organization. The display is visible on the front of the 3G42WT to provide you with information about network activity and the device status. See below for an explanation of each of the indicator lights.

LED

ICON COLOUR MODE DEFINITION

High

Med

Low

LAN 1 - 4

Internet

WiFi

Power

Blue

On High signal strength

On Medium signal strength

On Low signal strength

Blinking Connecting with 2G network

Off No device connected or connected device is off

Blinking Data is being transmitted through the Internet connection

Off Router is powered off

On Router is powered on

Powered device connected to the associated LAN port (includes devices with Wake-On-LAN capability where a slight voltage is

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3G42WT

Length

160 mm

Height

195 mm

Width

42 mm

LAN (MANAGEMENT)

Static IP Address:

10.0.0.138

Subnet Mask:

255.255.255.0

Default Gateway:

10.0.0.138

WIRELESS (WI-FI)

SSID:

(Refer to the included Wireless Security Card)

Security:

WPA2-PSK

Security Key:

(Refer to the included Wireless Security Card)

3G42WT WEB INTERFACE ACCESS

Username:

admin

Password:

admin

Physical Dimensions

The following page lists the physical dimensions of the 3G42WT.

Weight 362 grams

3G42WT Default Settings

The following tables list the default settings for the 3G42WT:

Restore Factory Default Settings

Restoring factory defaults will reset the Telstra Ultimate Gateway to its factory default configuration. Occasions may present themselves where you need to restore the factory defaults on your Telstra Ultimate Gateway such as:

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You have lost your username and password and are unable to login to the web configuration page;

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You have purchased your Telstra Ultimate Gateway from someone else and need to reconfigure the device to work with your Next G service;

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You are asked to perform a factory reset by support staff.

In order to restore your Telstra Ultimate Gateway to its factory default settings, please follow these steps:

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Ensure that your Telstra Ultimate Gateway Router is powered on (for at least 10 seconds);

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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 off the unit at this point.

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When the indicator lights return to steady blue, the reset is complete. The default settings are now restored. The entire process takes about 45 seconds to complete.

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Once you have reset your Telstra Ultimate Gateway Router to its default settings you will be able to access the device’s configuration web interface using

http://10.0.0.138 with username ‘admin’ and password ‘admin’.

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INTERFACE

FUNCTION

the MAIN external antenna connector.

attached devices

Integrated Interfaces

The following integrated interfaces are available on the 3G42WT:

Next G SIM Slot Insert an active SIM card here

Optional External Antenna Connectors

Four RJ-45 Ethernet LAN Ports Connect Ethernet based devices here

Reset Button Reset the Router to factory defaults

Power jack for DC power input (12VDC / 1.5A) Connect the power supply here

USB printer / hard drive

Power button Turn the Router On or Off

You can connect up to 2 external antennas to boost your Next G signal. The antenna connectors are specially designed and use an accessory cable available from the NetComm website to facilitate connections to external SMA based antennas.

Please note: If only connecting a single antenna, ensure it is connected to

Connect a USB based printer or storage device here to share content with

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Safety and Product Care

With reference to unpacking, installation, use and maintenance of your electronic device, the following basic guidelines are recommended:

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Do not use or install this product near water to avoid fire or shock hazard. For example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, or near a swimming pool. Also, do not expose the equipment to rain or damp areas (e.g. a wet basement).

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Do not connect the power supply cord on elevated surfaces. Allow it to lie freely. There should be no obstructions in its path and no heavy items should be placed on the cord. In addition, do not walk on, step on or mistreat the cord.

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To safeguard the equipment against overheating, make sure that all openings in the unit that offer exposure to air are unobstructed.

WARNING Disconnect the power line from the device before servicing.

Transport and Handling

When transporting the 3G42WT, it is recommended to return the product in the original packaging. This ensures the product will not be damaged.

In the event the product needs to be returned, ensure it is securely packaged with appropriate padding to prevent damage during courier transport.

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Installation and Configuration of the 3G42WT

Placement of your 3G42WT

The wireless connection between your 3G42WT and your Wi-Fi devices will be stronger the closer your connected devices are to your 3G42WT. Your wireless connection and performance will degrade as the distance between your 3G42WT and connected devices increases. This may or may not be directly noticeable, and is greatly affected by the individual installation environment.

If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position between three to five meters from the 3G42WT in order to see if distance is the problem.

Please note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this

checklist may help.

If you experience difficulties connecting wirelessly between your Wi-Fi Devices and your 3G42WT, please try the following steps:

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In multi-storey homes, place the 3G42WT on a floor that is as close to the centre of the home as possible. This may mean placing the 3G42WT on an upper floor.

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Try not to place the 3G42WT near a cordless telephone that operates at the same radio frequency as the 3G42WT (2.4GHz).

Avoid obstacles and interference

Avoid placing your 3G42WT near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include:

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Refrigerators

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Washers and/or dryers

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Metal cabinets

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Large aquariums

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Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows

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If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as those listed above are not blocking the signal’s path (between your devices and the 3G42WT).

Cordless Phones

If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after considering the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:

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Try moving cordless phones away from your 3G42WT and your wireless-enabled computers.

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Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer’s information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering with the 3G42WT.

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If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your 3G42WT to channel 11. See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.

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If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.

Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network

In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with your wireless network. Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available (see your wireless adapter’s user manual), and switch your Router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.

Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighbouring cordless phones or other wireless devices.

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Hardware installation

1. Connect the power adapter to the Power socket on the back of the 3G42WT.

2. Plug the power adapter into the wall socket and switch on the power.

3. Wait approximately 60 seconds for the 3G42WT to power up.

Connecting via a cable

1. Connect the yellow Ethernet cable provided to one of the ports marked ‘LAN’ at the back of the 3G42WT.

2. Connect the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable to your computer.

3. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the connection to establish.

4. Open your Web browser, and enter http://10.0.0.138 into the address bar and press enter.

5. Follow the steps on the next page to set up your 3G42WT.

Connecting wirelessly

1. Ensure Wi-Fi is enabled on your device (computer/laptop/Smartphone).

2. Scan for wireless networks in your area and connect to the network name that matches the Wireless network name

configured on the 3G42WT.

Please note: Refer to the included Wireless Security Card to check your default Wireless Network Name (SSID)

3. When prompted for your wireless security settings, enter the Wireless security key configured on the 3G42WT.

Please note: Refer to the included Wireless Security Card to check your default Wireless Security Key.

4. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the connection to establish.

5. Open your Web browser, and enter http://10.0.0.138 into the address bar and press enter.

6. Follow the steps on the next page to set up your 3G42WT.

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Quick Setup

Setup Procedure

These steps explain how to quickly setup your Telstra Ultimate Gateway:

1. Insert your SIM card (until you hear a click) into the USIM slot on the rear of the Router.

2. Connect the yellow Ethernet cable to one of the yellow LAN ports found at the back of the Router.

3. Connect the other end of the yellow networking cable to the Ethernet port on your computer.

4. Connect the power adapter to the Power socket on the back of the Router.

5. Plug the power adapter into a wall socket and press the power button into the ON position.

Select one of the following methods to configure your 3G42WT:

USB Setup Wizard

6. Plug in the supplied USB key (as shown below) and run the setup wizard.

7. Follow the steps displayed. These steps will configure your 3G42WT and configure it to connect to the Internet.

8. The 3G42WT will then attempt to connect to the Internet with the setup information you entered.

-OR-

Web User Interface

6. Configure the Router through the Web User Interface (WUI) using the steps on the following pages.

7. Save the Router configuration and reboot.

8. The 3G42WT will now attempt to connect to the Internet with the configuration settings you entered.

Web User Interface

What can you do from here?

By logging into the web user interface, you are able to configure your Telstra Ultimate Gateway with a wide array of basic and advanced settings. From setting wireless security, to backing up your routers settings, uploading new firmware and setting parental controls, the web user interface is a handy tool for personalizing your device to maximize its potential. Read on for a more advanced description on all elements of the web user interface.

Logging into the web user interface

To login to the web user interface, follow the steps below:

Please note: The default settings can be found in the Default Settings section on page 7.

1. Open a web browser and enter the default IP address for the Router in the web address field. In this case

Please note: For local administration (i.e. LAN access), the PC running the browser must be attached to the Ethernet port of

the router though not necessarily directly to the device. For remote access, use the WAN IP address shown on the WUI Homepage screen and login with remote username and password.

2. A dialog box will appear, as shown below. Enter the default username and password ‘admin’ (without the quotes). Click OK

to continue.

http://10.0.0.138

Please note: The login password can be changed later (see Access Control > Passwords)

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The radio access technique currently used to enable internet access. It can be HSUPA, HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS or Disconnected.

The mobile network (UMTS) signal quality available at the device location. This signal quality affects the performance of the unit. If two or more bars are green, the connection is usually acceptable.

Basic

Home

The web user interface (WUI) is divided into two window panels, the main menu (on the top) and the display screen (on the bottom). The main menu has the following options: Basic, Next G Settings, Wireless, Management, Advanced and Status.

Selecting one of these options will open a submenu with more options. Basic is discussed below while subsequent chapters introduce the other main menu selections.

Please note: The menu options available within the web user interface are based upon the device configuration and user

privileges (i.e. local or remote).

The following table provides further details about the listed items:

PARAMETER DEFINITION

Model Name Model number of your device

Board ID The unique number of the board inside your device

Gateway Firmware Version The version of firmware currently being used on your device

Web UI Version The current version of the Web UI interface

Bootloader (CFE) Version The version of the bootloader

Wireless Driver Version The current version of wireless driver being used by your device

MAC Address The MAC address of the network interface

Serial Number The serial number of the unit

System Up Time The time the device has been operational since the last reboot

Network The name of your 3G network

Link The status of your 3G connection

Mode

Signal Strength

SIM Info Shows the SIM card status on the device.

Connection Up Time The length of time your device has been connected to your NextG service

LAN IP Address Shows the IP address for LAN interface.

WAN IP Address Shows the IP address for WAN interface.

Primary DNS Server Shows the IP address of the primary DNS server.

Secondary DNS Server Shows the IP address of the secondary DNS server.

Date/Time The time according to the device’s internal clock

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Next G Settings

Setup

This page allows you to select your Next G service settings according to predefined or custom profiles. Setup instructions are provided in the following sections for your assistance.

1. If your SIM card is not inserted into the Router, then do so now.

2. Select the appropriate 3G Settings Profile. You can select from the following pre-configured profiles:

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Telstra.Bigpond

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Telstra.Internet

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Telstra.Datapack

Alternatively, enter a custom connection profile by selecting the “Custom APN” option, and then entering the details as supplied by your 3G provider.

3. Select to turn IP compression and Data compression to be On or Off. If you are unsure or have no preference, leave it as the

default value.

4. Enter the MTU rate. If you are unsure or have no preference, leave it as the default value

5. Click Save to save the new settings.

6. Press the Connect button to connect to Internet. The Device Info for the 3G network status box in the WUI Basic screen

should indicate an active connection.

Network Selection

The Network Selection page enables you to scan for available Next G services in your area and manually select a specific service to use.

The 3G42WT will automatically select the network with the best signal strength to use, however if required, select “Manual” and click the “Scan Network” button to have the 3G42WT scan for available services.

After selecting the appropriate service to use, click

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PIN Configuration

This screen allows for changes to the 3G SIM card PIN code protection settings.

Please note: If you have entered the incorrect PIN 3 times, your SIM card will be locked for your security. Please call Telstra

for assistance if this occurs.

PIN Code Protection

PIN code protection prevents the use of a SIM card by unauthorized persons. To use the 3G internet service with this router however, the PIN code protection should be disabled. If the SIM card inserted into the router is locked with a PIN code, the web user interface will display the following screen after first login.

Please input the PIN code, select Remember PIN code as Yes and click Apply.

PIN Lock Off

If you wish to always connect to the Internet using a PIN locked SIM card, you should first turn PIN code protection off. Please click on PIN Configuration from the menu.

Select Change PIN Code Protection. Un-tick Enable PIN Lock and enter the PIN code twice. Please keep in mind you only have 3 attempts before your SIM card is locked.

Times remaining shows how many attempts are left. (Contact Telstra if you require assistance with your PIN code).

The

Click Apply.

The following dialog box should now appear.

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PIN Lock On

After you are finished using your SIM card for Internet access, you may wish to lock the SIM card again. In this case, first go to the PIN configuration screen, as shown below.

Select Change PIN Code Protection. Tick Enable PIN Lock, enter the PIN code twice. You can set Remember PIN code to yes so you don’t need to input the PIN code every time when the gateway turns on with this SIM inserted. Then click

After you do so, the following dialog box should appear.

Apply.

You can now return your SIM card to your cellular phone or other mobile device.

PIN Code Change

If you wish to change your PIN code for greater security, go to the previous section and follow the procedure listed under On. After locking the SIM card, select PIN Code Change and enter your old and new PIN codes in the fields provided. Keep in mind you only have 3 attempts before your SIM card is locked. The you require assistance. Afterwards, click

Apply to activate the change.

Times remaining shows how many attempts left. Contact Mobily if

PIN Lock

If you forget to turn on PIN lock protection before changing your PIN, you will see this dialog box as a helpful reminder.

If your PIN code change request was successful the following dialog box will display.

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Wireless

Setup

The WiFi submenu provides access to the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) configuration settings including:

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Wireless network name (SSID)

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Channel restrictions (based on country)

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Security

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Access point or bridging behaviour

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Station information

This screen allows you to configure basic features of the wireless LAN interface. You can enable or disable the wireless LAN interface, hide the network from active scans, set the wireless network name (also known as the SSID) and restrict the channel set based on country requirements. The Wireless Guest Network function adds extra networking security when connecting to remote hosts.

PARAMETER DEFINITION

Enable WiFi A checkbox that enables or disables the wireless LAN interface. The default is Enable WiFi.

Enable SSID Broadcast

Clients Isolation

SSID

[1-32 characters]

BSSID

Country

Max Clients The maximum number of wireless clients allowed to connect to the wireless network.

Wireless Guest Network

Click

Apply/Save to save the new Wi-Fi configuration.

Deselect Enable SSID Broadcast to protect the access point from detection by wireless network scans. To check AP status in Windows XP, open Network Connections from the Start Menu and select View Available Network Connections. If the access point is hidden, it will not be listed there. To connect a client to a hidden access point, the station must add the access point manually to its wireless configuration.

1. Prevents clients PC from seeing one another in My Network Places or Network Neighborhood.

2. Prevents one wireless client communicating with another wireless client.

Sets the wireless network name. SSID stands for Service Set Identifier. All stations must be configured with the correct SSID to access the WLAN. If the SSID does not match, that user will not be granted access. The naming conventions are: Minimum number of characters: 1, maximum number of characters: 32.

The BSSID is a 48bit identity used to identify a particular BSS (Basic Service Set) within an area. In Infrastructure BSS networks, the BSSID is the MAC (Medium Access Control) address of the AP (Access Point) and in Independent BSS or ad hoc networks, the BSSID is generated randomly.

A drop-down menu that permits worldwide and specific national settings. Each county listed in the menu enforces specific regulations limiting channel range.

This router supports multiple SSIDs called Guest SSIDs or Virtual Access Points. To enable one or more Guest SSIDs select the radio buttons under the Enable heading. To hide a Guest SSID, select its radio button under the Hidden heading. Do the same for Isolate Client. For a description of this function, see the entry for “Client Isolation” in this table. Similarly, for Max Clients and BSSID headings, consult the matching entries in this table. NOTE: Remote wireless hosts are unable to scan Guest SSIDs.

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The Telstra Ultimate Gateway is able to handle multiple wireless networks. The pull down menu enables you to select which wireless network the security settings will be applied to.

A new type of wireless security that gives a more secure network when compared to WEP. The security key

and numbers. This is the default wireless security in use on the router.

Security

This router includes a number of options to help provide a secure connection to the Wi-Fi Network. Security features include:

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WEP / WPA / WPA2 data encryption

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MAC address IP filtering

You can authenticate or encrypt your service on the Wi-Fi Protected Access algorithm, which provides protection against unauthorized access such as eavesdropping.

The following screen appears when Security is selected. The Security page allows you to configure security features of your router’s WLAN interface. You can set the network authentication method, select data encryption, specify whether a network key is required to authenticate to this wireless network and specify the encryption strength.

Click Apply/Save to configure the wireless security options:

PARAMETER DEFINITION

Select SSID

Network Authentication

WEP Encryption

WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK

WPA

Encryption Strength The strength/length of your wireless security key.

Current Network Key The current network key that is active. You have the choice of setting up to 4 different wireless security keys

Network Key 1 The value of network key 1.

Network Key 2 The value of network key 2

Network Key 3 The value of network key 3

Network key 4 The value of network key 4

This option is used for authentication to the wireless network. Each authentication type has its own settings. For example, selecting 802.1X authentication will reveal the RADIUS Server IP address, Port and key fields.

This option indicates whether data sent over the network is encrypted. The same network key is used for data encryption and network authentication. Whilst four network keys can be defined, only one can be used at any one time.

needs to be more than 8 characters and less than 63 characters and it can be any combination of letters

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is suitable for enterprise applications. It must be used in conjunction with an authentication server such as RADIUS to provide centralized access control and management.

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Channel

Allows selection of a specific channel (1-14) or Auto mode.

(EWC)

Turn off for maximized throughput Threshold too low may result in poor performance.

disables the RTS Threshold.

The default is 1.

station needs the beacon interval to know when to wake up to receive the beacon.

been designed to improve wireless network efficiency. Default is disabled

Configuration

This screen allows you to control the advanced features of the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) interface including:

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Select the channel you wish to operate from

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Force the transmission speed

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Set the fragmentation threshold

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Set the wake-up interval for clients in power-save mode

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Set the beacon interval for the access point

Apply/Save to set the advanced wireless configuration.

Click

PARAMETER DEFINITION

Band The frequency of the wireless network. 2.4GHz is standard.

Auto Channel Timer The Auto Channel times the length it takes to scan in minutes.

802.11n/EWC

Bandwidth

Control Sideband This is available for 40MHz. Drop-down menu allows selecting upper sideband or lower sideband

802.11n Rate

802.11n Protection

Support 802.11n Client Only The option to provide wireless Internet access only to clients who are operating at 802.11n speeds

54g Rate

Multicast rate Setting for multicast packet transmission rate. (1-54 Mbps)

Basic Rate Sets basic transmission rate.

Fragment Threshold

RTS Threshold

An equipment interoperability standard setting based on IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 and Enhanced Wireless Consortium

The drop-down menu specifies the following bandwidth: 20MHz in 2.4G Band and 40 MHz in 5G Band, 20MHz in both bands and 40MHz in both bands

Drop-down menu specifies the following fixed rates. The maximum rate for bandwidth, 20MHz, is 130Mbps and the maximum bandwidth, 40MHz, is 270Mbps

Turn on for greater security

In Auto (default) mode, your Router uses the maximum data rate and lowers the data rate dependent on the signal strength. The appropriate setting is dependent on signal strength. Other rates are discrete values between 1 to 54 Mbps.

A threshold (in bytes) determines whether packets will be fragmented and at what size. Packets that exceed the fragmentation threshold of an 802.11 WLAN will be split into smaller units suitable for the circuit size. Packets smaller than the specified fragmentation threshold value however are not fragmented. Values between 256 and 2346 can be entered but should remain at a default setting of 2346. Setting the Fragmentation

Request To Send (RTS) specifies the packet size that exceeds the specified RTS threshold, which then triggers the RTS/CTS mechanism. Smaller packets are sent without using RTS/CTS. The default setting of 2347 (max length) will

Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) is also known as Beacon Rate. The entry range is a value between 1 and

65535. A DTIM is a countdown variable that informs clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast

DTIM Interval

Beacon Interval

Global Max Clients Here you have the option of setting the limit of the number of clients who can connect to your wireless network

Xpress Technology

Transmit Power The option of decreasing the transmitting power of y our wireless signal

messages. When the AP has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. AP Clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages.

The amount of time between beacon transmissions in is milliseconds. The default is 100 ms and the acceptable range is 1 – 65535. The beacon transmissions identify the presence of an access point. By default, network devices passively scan all RF channels listening for beacons coming from access points. Before a station enters power save mode, the

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Disabled – Disables MAC filtering Allow

Deny

Lists the MAC addresses subject to the MAC Restrict Mode. The Add button prompts an entry field

where xx are hexadecimal numbers. A maximum of 60 MAC addresses can be added.

MAC Filter

This screen appears when Media Access Control (MAC) Filter is selected. This option allows access to be restricted based upon the unique 48-bit MAC address.

To add a MAC Address filter, click the

To delete a filter, select it from the table below and click the Remove button.

Add button shown below.

PARAMETER DEFINITION

– Permits access for the specified MAC addresses.

MAC Restrict Mode

MAC Address

Please note: Add a wireless device’s MAC address before clicking the Allow radio button or else you will need to connect to the Router’s web user interface using the supplied yellow Ethernet cable and add the wireless device’s MAC address.

– Rejects access for the specified MAC addresses

that requires you type in a MAC address in a two-character, 6-byte convention: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx

Enter the MAC address on the screen below and click Apply/Save.

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Wireless Bridge

Access Point

Disabled

Refresh

Wireless Bridge

The following screen appears when selecting Wireless Bridge, and goes into a detailed explanation of how to configure wireless bridge features of the wireless LAN interface.

Click

Apply/Save to implement new configuration settings.

PARAMETER DEFINITION

AP Mode

Bridge Restrict

Selecting selecting Access Point enables AP functionality. In still be available and wireless stations will be able to associate to the AP.

Selecting bridge will be granted access. Selecting Enabled or Enabled (Scan) allows wireless bridge restriction. Only those bridges selected in Remote Bridges will be granted access. Click station list when Bridge Restrict is enabled.

(Wireless Distribution System) disables

mode, wireless bridge functionality will

in Bridge Restrict disables Wireless Bridge restriction, which means that any wireless

(AP) functionality while

to update the

Station Info

The following screen appears when you select Station Info, and shows authenticated wireless stations and their status.

Click the Refresh button to update the list of stations in the WLAN.

PARAMETER DEFINITION

MAC The MAC address of any connected client

Associated

Authorized Lists those devices with authorized access.

SSID The SSID of your wireless network

Interface The wireless interface being used to connect

Lists all the stations that are associated with the Access Point, along with the amount of time since packets were transferred to and from each station. If a station is idle for too long, it is removed from this list.

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Management

Device Settings

The Device Settings screens allow you to backup, retrieve and restore the default settings of your Router. It also provides a function for you to update your Routers firmware.

Backup

The following screen appears when Backup is selected. Click Backup Settings to save the current configuration settings. You will be prompted to choose the location on your PC to save the backed up configuration file to.

Update

The following screen appears when selecting Update from the submenu. By clicking on the Browse button, you can locate a previously saved backup configuration file as the configuration backup file to use to update your Connect routers configuration. Click on the

Update settings to load it.

Restore Default

The following screen appears when selecting Restore Default. By clicking on Restore Default Settings, you can restore your Routers default firmware settings. To restore system settings, reboot your Router.

Please note: The default settings can be found in the Default Settings section on page 7.

Once you have selected the Restore Default Settings button, follow the on screen steps, close the window and wait 2 minutes before reopening your browser. If required, reconfigure your PCs IP address to match your new configuration (see the TCP/IP Settings section for details).

After a successful reboot, the browser will return to the Device Info screen. If the browser does not refresh to the default screen, close and restart the browser and then enter

Please note: The Restore Default function has the same effect as the reset button. If the reset button is continuously pushed for more than 5 seconds (and not more than 12 seconds), the boot loader will erase the configuration settings saved on

flash memory.

http://10.0.0.138 into the address bar at the top of your browser window.

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Update Firmware

The following screen appears when selecting Update Firmware. By following this screens steps, you can update your Routers firmware. Manual device upgrades from a locally stored file can also be performed using the following screen.

1. Obtain an updated software image file

2. Enter the path and filename of the firmware image file in the Software File Name field or click Browse to locate the image file.

3. Click Update Software to upload and install the file.

Please note: The update process will take about 2 minutes to complete. The Router will reboot and the browser window

will refresh to the default screen upon successful installation. It is recommended that you compare the Software Version at the top of the Basic screen (WUI homepage) with the firmware version installed, to confirm the installation was successful.

Access Control

The Access Control option found in the Management drop down menu, configures access related parameters in the following three areas:

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Services

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Passwords



Save/Reboot

Access Control is used to control local and remote management settings for your Router.

Services

The Service Control List (SCL) allows you to enable or disable your Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN) services by ticking the checkbox as illustrated below. The following access services are available: FTP, HTTP, ICMP, SNMP, SSH, TELNET, and TFTP. Click Apply/Save to continue.

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Passwords

The Passwords option configures your Web UI account access password for your Router. Access to the device is limited to the following three user accounts:

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admin is to be used for local unrestricted access control

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support is to be used for remote maintenance of the device

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user is to be used to view information and update device firmware

Use the fields illustrated in the screen below to change or create your password. Passwords must be 16 characters or less with no spaces. Click

Apply/Save to continue.

SNMP

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows a network administrator to monitor a network by retrieving settings on remote network devices. To do this, the administrator typically runs an SNMP management station program such as MIB browser on a local host to obtain information from the SNMP agent, in this case the 3G42WT (if SNMP is enabled). An SNMP ‘community’ performs the function of authenticating SNMP traffic. A ‘community name’ acts as a password that is typically shared among SNMP agents and managers.

PARAMETER DEFINITION

Read Community Read device settings

Set Community Read and change device settings

System Name Default = 3G42WT

System Location User defined value

System Contact User defined value

Trap Manager IP IP address of admin machine

Click Apply/Save to save the new SNMP settings.

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SNTP

This screen allows you to configure the time settings of your Router.

PARAMETER DEFINITION

First NTP timeserver Select the required server.

Second NTP timeserver Select second timeserver, if required.

Time zone offset Select the local time zone.

Please note: SNTP must be activated to use Parental Control .

Click Apply/Save to save the new SNTP settings.

Save/Reboot

This function saves the current configuration settings and reboots your Router.

Please note: It may be necessary to reconfigure your TCP/IP settings to adjust for the new configuration. For example, if

you disable the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server you will need to apply Static IP settings.

Please note: If you lose all access to your web user interface, simply press the reset button on the rear panel for 5-7 seconds to restore default settings.

Click Save/Reboot to reboot your Router.

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Standard Mode

Blocking Mode

Advanced Settings

LAN

This screen allows you to configure the Local Area Network (LAN) interface on your Router.

See the field descriptions below for more details.

PARAMETER DEFINITION

IP Address Enter the IP address for the LAN interface

Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for the LAN interface

Enable by ticking the box

Enable IGMP Snooping

Enable LAN side Firewall Select to enable the Firewall on the LAN side

Disable DHCP Server Disables the DHCP server. Only to be done if Static IP address is set up

Enable DHCP Server

Enable DHCP Server Relay

Configure the second IP Address and Subnet Mask for LAN Interface

multicast group.

subscriptions to a multicast group, it will not fl ood to the bridge ports.

Select Enable DHCP server and enter your starting and ending IP addresses and the lease time. This setting configures the router to automatically assign IP, default gateway and DNS server addresses to every DHCP client on your LAN

To relay DHCP requests from the subnet with no DHCP server on it to a DHCP server on other subnets. DHCP Server Relay is disabled by default. To access enable DHCP relay, please un-tick NAT enable first, that means to disable NAT first, and then press save button.

Configure a second IP address by ticking the checkbox shown below and enter the following information: Enter the secondary IP address for the LAN interface. Enter the secondary subnet mask for the LAN interface.

: In standard mode, multicast traffic will flood to all bridge ports when no client subscribes to a

: In blocking mode, the multicast data traffic will be blocked. When there are no client

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Enter the starting external port number (when you select Custom Server). When a service is selected the port ranges are automatically configured.

Enter the ending external port number (when you select Custom Server). When a service is selected the port ranges are automatically configured.

Enter the internal port starting number (when you select Custom Server). When a service is selected the port ranges are automatically configured

Enter the internal port ending number (when you select Custom Server). When a service is selected the port

NAT

Port Forwarding

Port Forwarding allows you to direct incoming traffic from the Internet side (identified by Protocol and External port) to the internal server with a private IP address on the LAN side. The Internal port is required only if the external port needs to be converted to a different port number used by the server on the LAN side. A maximum of 32 entries can be configured.

To add a Virtual Server, click Add. The following screen will display.

PARAMETER DEFINITION

Select a Service or Custom Server User should select the service from the list or create a custom server and enter a name for the server

Server IP Address Enter the IP address for the server.

External Port Start

External Port End

Protocol User can select from: TCP, TCP/UDP or UDP.

Internal Port Start

Internal Port End

ranges are automatically configured.

Click Apply/Save to save the configured Virtual Server settings.

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Select an Application or Custom Application

Enter the starting trigger port number (when you select custom application). When an application is selected, the port ranges are automatically configured.

Enter the ending trigger port number (when you select custom application). When an application is selected, the port ranges are automatically configured.

Enter the starting open port number (when you select custom application). When an application is selected, the port ranges are automatically configured.

Enter the ending open port number (when you select custom application). When an application is selected, the port ranges are automatically configured.

Port Triggering

Some applications require specific ports in the Router’s firewall to be open for access by remote parties. Port Triggering opens up the ‘Open Ports’ in the firewall when an application on the LAN initiates a TCP/UDP connection to a remote party using the ‘Triggering Ports’.

The Router allows the remote party from the WAN side to establish new connections back to the application on the LAN side using the ‘Open Ports’. A maximum 32 entries can be configured.

To add a Trigger Port, simply click Add. The following will be displayed.

PARAMETER DEFINITION

User should select the application from the list or the user can enter the name of their choice.

Trigger Port Start

Trigger Port End

Trigger Protocol TCP, TCP/UDP or UDP.

Open Port Start

Open Port End

Open Protocol TCP, TCP/UDP or UDP

Click Apply/Save to save the configured Port Trigger settings.

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DMZ Host

Your Router will forward IP packets from the Wide Area Network (WAN) that do not belong to any of the applications configured in the Virtual Servers table to the DMZ host computer.

Enter the computer’s IP address and click

Clear the IP address field and click Save/Apply to deactivate the DMZ host.

Save/Apply to activate the DMZ host.

Security

IP Filtering

The IP Filtering screen sets filter rules that limit incoming and outgoing IP traffic. Multiple filter rules can be set with at least one limiting condition. All conditions must be fulfilled before individual IP packets can pass the filter.

Outgoing IP Filter

The default setting for Outgoing traffic is ACCEPTED. Under this condition, all outgoing IP packets that match the filter rules will be

BLOCKED.

To add a filtering rule, click Add. The following screen will display.

PARAMETER DEFINITION

Filter Name The filter rule label

Protocol TCP, TCP/UDP, UDP or ICMP Source IP address

Source IP address Enter source IP address Source Subnet Mask

Destination IP address Enter source subnet mask

Source Port (port or port:port) Enter source port number or port range

Destination IP address Enter destination IP address

Destination Subnet Mask Destination Subnet Mask

Destination port (port or port:port) Enter destination port number or range

Click Apply/Save to save and activate the filter.

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Incoming IP Filter

The default setting for all Incoming traffic is BLOCKED. Under this condition only those incoming IP packets that match the filter rules will be

To add a filtering rule, click Add. The following screen will display.

ACCEPTED.

Please note: Refer to the Outgoing IP Filter table for field descriptions. The configuration steps are identical.

Click Apply/Save to save and activate the filter.

Parental Control

The Parental Control feature allows you to take advanced measures to ensure the computers connected to the LAN are used only when and how you decide.

Time Restriction

This Parental Control allows you to restrict access from a Local Area Network (LAN) to an outside network through the Router on selected days at certain times. Make sure to activate the Internet Time server synchronization as described in section 8.3 SNTP, so that the scheduled times match your local time.

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See instructions below and click Apply/Save to apply the settings.

PARAMETER DEFINITION

Policy Name A user-defined label for this restriction

Browser’s MAC Address MAC address of the PC running the browser

Other MAC Address MAC address of another LAN device

Days of the week The days the restrictions apply

Start Blocking Time The time the restrictions start

End Blocking Time The time the restrictions end

URL filter

With the URL filter, you are able to add certain websites or URLs to a safe or blocked list. This will provide you added security to ensure any website you deem unsuitable will not be able to be seen by anyone who is accessing the Internet via the Telstra Ultimate Gateway.

Simply check

To Block or To Allow and then click Add to enter the URL you wish added to a list

Click Add and then type the URL you wish to block into the URL Address field it in and click Apply/Save.

Please note: You can also enter a port number if required. Enter this into the Port Number field.

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Routing

Static Route and Dynamic Route settings can be found in the Routing link.

Static route

The Static Route screen displays the configured static routes.

Click the

Click Add to display the following screen.

Add or Remove buttons to change settings.

Enter Destination Network Address, Subnet Mask. Then click Apply/Save to add the entry to the routing table.

Dynamic route

To activate this option, select the Enabled radio button for Global RIP Mode.

To configure an individual interface, select the desired RIP version and operation, followed by placing a check in the Enabled checkbox for that interface. Click

Apply/Save to save the configuration and to start or stop dynamic routing.

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DNS

DNS server

This page allows you to enable automatic DNS from the ISP or specify your own DNS server address manually.

Dynamic DNS

The Dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic IP address to be aliased to a static hostname in any of a selection of domains, allowing the router to be more easily accessed from various locations on the Internet.

Please note: The Add/Remove buttons will only be displayed if the router has been assigned an IP address from the

remote server.

To add a dynamic DNS service, click

Add and this screen will display.

PARAMETER DEFINITION

D-DNS provider Select a Dynamic DNS service provider from the list

Hostname Enter the hostname to be used for the Dynamic DNS server

Interface Select the interface of the IP address you would like to use from the list

Username Enter the username for the Dynamic DNS service

Password Enter the password for the Dynamic DNS service

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Print Server

This page allows you to enable/disable the USB port of the Telstra Ultimate Gateway to be used as a print server.

After enabling Print server functionality, you can set your printer name as well as the make and model to provide an easier way to identify the printer.

Please see

Appendix A for more details on setting up your router to work with Print Server functionality.

USB Storage

This page allows you to enable/disable the USB port of the Telstra Ultimate Gateway to be used as a mass storage server.

Please see Appendix B for more details on setting up your router to work with Storage Server functionality.

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Pass: Indicates that the Ethernet interface from your computer is connected to the LAN port of this Router. Fail: Indicates that the Router does not detect the Ethernet interface on your computer.

Pass: Indicates that the wi reless card is ON. Down: Indicates that the wireless card is OFF.

Pass: Indicates that the Gateway can communicate with the first entry point to the network. It is usually the

Fail:

Pass: Indicates that the R outer can communicate with the primary Domain Name Server (DNS). Fail

Status

The Status menu has the following submenus:

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Diagnostics



System Log



Next G network



Statistics



Route



ARP



DHCP

Diagnostics

The Diagnostics menu provides feedback on the connection status of the device. The individual tests are listed below. If a test displays a fail status:

1. Click on the Help link

2. Now click Re-run Diagnostic Tests at the bottom of the screen to re-test and confirm the error

3. If the test continues to fail, follow the troubleshooting procedures in the Help screen.

PARAMETER DEFINITION

Test your wired Connection

Test your Wireless Connection

IP address of the ISP’s local Gateway.

Ping Default gateway

Ping Primary Domain Name Server

may not have an effect on your Internet connectivity. Therefore if this test fails but you are still able to access the Internet, there is no need to troubleshoot this issue.

Indicates that the Gateway was unable to communicate with the first entry point on the network. It

: Indicates that the Router was unable to communicate with the primary Domain Name Server (DNS). It

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Indicates whether the system is currently recording events. You can enable or disable event logging. By default, it is disabled.

Allows you to configure the event level and filter out unwanted events below this level. The events ranging from the

recorded. If the log level is set to Error, only Error and the level above will be logged.

Display Level

Allows you to select the logged events and displays on the View System Log window for events of this level and above to the highest Emergency level.

Allows you to specify whether events should be stored in the local memory, be sent to a remote syslog server, or to

System Log

This function allows you to view system events and configure related options. Follow the steps below to enable and view the System Log.

1. Click Configure System Log to continue.

2. Select the system log options (see table below) and click Apply/Save.

PARAMETER DEFINITION

Log

highest critical level “Emergency” down to this configured level will be recorded to the log buffer on the Router’s SDRAM. When the log buffer is full, the newest event will wrap up to the top of the log buffer and overwrite the

Log level

oldest event. By default, the log level is “Debugging”, which is the lowest critical level. The log levels are defined as follows: Emergency is the most serious event level, whereas Debugging is the least important. For instance, if the log level is set to Debugging, all the events from the lowest Debugging level to the most critical level Emergency level will be

Mode

both simultaneously. If remote mode is selected, the view system log will not be able to display events saved in the remote syslog server. When either Remote mode or Both mode is configured, the WEB UI will prompt the you to enter the Server IP address and Server UDP port.

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Manufacturer

The manufacturer of the embedded 3G module.

Model

The model name of the embedded 3G module

FW Rev

The firmware version of the 3G module.

IMEI The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a 15 digit number that is used to identify a mobile device on a network.

FSN Factory Serial Number of the 3G module.

IMSI The IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity) is a unique 15-digit number used to identify an individual user on a GSM or UMTS network.

HW Rev.

The hardware version of the 3G module.

Temperature

The temperature of the 3G module in degrees Celsius.

WCDMA/Eu rope CDMA 2000 / America

The 3G radio frequency band which supports tri-band UTMS/HSDPA/HSUPA frequencies (850/1900/2100 MHz), IMT2000 is 2100 MHz, WCDMA800 is 850 MHz, WCDMA1900 is 1900 MHz.

WCDMA channel

The 3G channel.

GSM channel

The 2G channel.

GMM (PS) state

Packet Switching state

MM (CS) state

Circuit Switching state

Signal Strength 1

The 3G/2G service signal strength in dBm.

Signal Strength 2

The 3G/2G service signal strength in dBm.

Next G Network

Select this option for detailed status information on your Routers 3G connection

PARAMETER DEFINITION

System Mode

WCDMA ban d

Signal level in dBm

5 Signal bars

-109 ~ -103

-101 ~ -93

-91 ~ -87

-85 ~ -79

-77 ~ -52

LED

Low Medium High

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Statistics

These screens provide detailed information for the:



Local Area Network (LAN)



Next G network

Please note: These statistics pages refresh every 15 seconds.

LAN

This screen displays statistics for the Ethernet and Wireless LAN interfaces

PARAMETER DEFINITION

Interface Shows connection interfaces

Bytes Rx/TX (receive/transmit) packet in bytes

Pkts Rx/TX (receive/transmit) packets

Received/Transmitted

Errs Rx/TX (receive/transmit) packets with errors

Drops Rx/TX (receive/transmit) packets dropped

3G Network

This page displays the inbound and outbound statistics of the 3G network

Route

Select Route to display the network routes configured on the Router has found.

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ARP

Click ARP to display the ARP information.

DHCP

Click DHCP to display the DHCP information.

PING

Check a connection by entering the IP address

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Troubleshooting

1. I cannot seem to access the Web User Interface

The default IP address of the unit is 10.0.0.138, so first try to open a web browser to this address. Also check that your laptop/ PC is on the same subnet as the router’s Ethernet port.

2. I cannot seem to get a Next G connection

Click on the Next G Settings menu in the Web User Interface and check that the correct APN settings are entered.



Also check that the username and password credentials are correct if the APN in use requires these.



Check you have suitable 3G signal strength and that your SIM is active and does not require a PIN code to be entered.

3. I cannot seem to connect via Wi-Fi

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Verify that the Wi-Fi adapter in your laptop/PC is enabled

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Verify you are attempting to connect to the Wireless network name (SSID) listed on the included Wireless Security Card

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Verify you are entering the correct Wireless Security Key as listed on the included Wireless Security Card

4. The SIM status indicates that the SIM is “not installed or reboot required” on the home page

If a SIM is installed correctly this may indicate that the SIM has been removed or inserted whilst the unit is powered up. In this case you must reboot the unit. The Reset button on the home page will reboot the router.

5. I can connect to the Internet, but I cannot seem to access any pages or services on the Internet

Make sure that your router has a DNS server set by checking the “Primary DNS Server” and “Secondary DNS Server” entries on the Web User Interface Home page.

6. I cannot seem to connect remotely to my router

Make sure you have enabled the appropriate Services and that your Router is connected to the Internet via a publically routable IP address.

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Appendix A: Print Server

These steps explain the procedure for enabling the Print Server.

1. Select “Print Server” from the Advanced Settings menu in the Web User Interface.

2. Select the Enable on-board print server checkbox and enter the Printer name and the Make/ model

Please note: The Printer name can be any text string up to 40 characters. The Make and model can be any text string up to 128 characters.

For Windows Vista/7

These steps explain the procedure for enabling the Printer Server.

1. After enabling the Print Server function and entering your printer Make and model, Go to the control panel, and select

‘Printers’ if you are using Windows Vista or select “Devices and Printers” if you are using Windows 7.

2. Once in the ‘Printers’ page, click the ‘Add a printer’ button as shown below.

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3. Select ‘Add a network, wireless or bluetooth printer’.

4. Click on the radio-button labelled ‘Select a shared printer by name’, and type “http://10.0.0.138:631/printers/samsung” in

the box below. Click ‘Next’.

Please note: The PrinterName must be the same as the printer name entered into the Printer section of the Web User Interface.

5. Next, select the driver that came with your printer. Browse through the list to select your printer driver, or click ‘Have Disk’ if

you have your printer driver installation media.

6. Choose whether you want this printer to be the default printer, and then click ‘Next’.

7. Click ‘Finish’. Your device is now configured and ready for use.

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For MAC OSX

1. After enabling the Print Server function and entering your printer Make and model, click the Apple menu, select System

Preferences. In the System Preference menu click on the Print & Fax.

2. Add your printer by clicking the “+” button in the Print & Fax preferences window.

3. Mouse over to the Protocol drop down list and select Internet Printing Protocol – IPP.

4. Input the Address field with “10.0.0.138:631” and the Queue with “/printers/PrinterName”

Please note: The PrinterName must be the same as the printer name entered into the Printer section of the Web User Interface.

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5. From the Print Using drop down list, select your corresponding printer driver.

6. Click Add and check the printer status.

7. Your device is now configured and ready for use.

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Appendix B: USB Storage

For Windows Vista/7

1. Open a web-browser (such as internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari)

2. Type in the address \\ “NetbiosName”\ “DirectoryName” \ (eg \\Telstra42 \USB-Storage)

Please note: There are no username and password required to access the USB drive, the user will be able to read/write the folder/files in the USB drive.

For MAC OSX

1. Click the Finder icon in the Dock.

2. Choose Connect to Server from the Go menu.

3. In the address field of the Connect to Server dialog, type in the URL Smb:// “NetbiosName”/“DirectioryName” (eg

Smb://Telstra42/USB-Storage) )

4. Click Connect to connect your USB driver.

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Legal & Regulatory Information

1. Intellectual Property Rights

All intellectual property rights (including copyright and trade mark rights) subsisting in, relating to or arising out this Manual are owned by and vest in NetComm Limited (ACN 002490486) ( title or interest in NetComm’s (or its licensors’) intellectual property rights to you.

You are permitted to use this Manual for the sole purpose of using the NetComm product to which it relates. Otherwise no part of this Manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, by any means, be it electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of NetComm.

NetComm is a trademark of NetComm. All other trademarks are acknowledged to be the property of their respective owners.

2. Customer Information

The Australian Communications & Media Authority (ACMA) requires you to be aware of the following information and warnings:

1. This unit may be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirements of the

AS/CA S008-2011 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 ACMA.

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:

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Change the direction or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between this equipment and the receiver.

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

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Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

3. The power supply that is provided with this unit is only intended 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.

NetComm) (or its licensors). This Manual does not transfer any right,

3. Consumer Protection Laws

Australian and New Zealand consumer law in certain circumstances implies mandatory guarantees, conditions and warranties which cannot be excluded by NetComm and legislation of another country's Government may have a similar effect (together these are the Consumer Protection Laws). Any warranty or representation provided by NetComm is in addition to, and not in replacement of, your rights under such Consumer Protection Laws.

If you purchased our goods in Australia and you are a consumer, you are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If you purchased our goods in New Zealand and are a consumer you will also be entitled to similar statutory guarantees.

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4. Product Warranty

All NetComm products have a standard one (1) year warranty from date of purchase, however, some products have an extended warranty option (refer to packaging and the warranty card) (each a option you must supply the requested warranty information to NetComm within 30 days of the original purchase by registering online via the NetComm web site at www.netcomm.com.au. For all Product Warranty claims you will require proof of purchase. All Product Warranties are in addition to your rights and remedies under applicable Consumer Protection Laws which cannot be excluded (see Section 3 above).

Subject to your rights and remedies under applicable Consumer Protection Laws which cannot be excluded (see Section 3 above), the Product Warranty is granted on the following conditions:

1. the Product Warranty extends to the original purchaser (you / the customer) and is not transferable;

2. the Product 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;

5. NetComm does not have any liability or responsibility under the Product 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 authorities, fire, floods, electricity outages, lightning, power surges, or shortages of materials or labour; and

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.

Subject to your rights and remedies under applicable Consumer Protection Laws which cannot be excluded (see Section 3 above), the Product Warranty is automatically voided if:

1. you, or someone else, use the product, or attempt 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; or

6. the serial number has been defaced or altered in any way or if the serial number plate has been removed.

Product Warranty). To be eligible for the extended warranty

5. Limitation of Liability

This clause does not apply to New Zealand consumers.

Subject to your rights and remedies under applicable Consumer Protection Laws which cannot be excluded (see Section 3 above), NetComm accepts no liability or responsibility, for consequences arising from the use of this product. NetComm reserves the right to change the specifications and operating details of this product without notice.

If any law implies a guarantee, condition or warranty in respect of goods or services supplied, and NetComm’s liability for breach of that condition or warranty may not be excluded but may be limited, then subject to your rights and remedies under any applicable Consumer Protection Laws which cannot be excluded, NetComm’s liability for any breach of that guarantee, condition or warranty is limited to: (i) in the case of a supply of goods, NetComm doing any one or more of the following: replacing the goods or supplying equivalent goods; repairing the goods; paying the cost of replacing the goods or of acquiring equivalent goods; or paying the cost of having the goods repaired; or (ii) in the case of a supply of services, NetComm doing either or both of the following: supplying the services again; or paying the cost of having the services supplied again.

To the extent NetComm is unable to limit its liability as set out above, NetComm limits its liability to the extent such liability is lawfully able to be limited.

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