NetComm N3G001W User Manual

3G Wireless Router

Mac Quick Start Guide

3G Wireless Router

Mac Quick Start Guide

Start Here

This Quick Start guide provides basic instructions for connecting your N3G001W to an
Apple Macintosh computer and to a 3G Internet Server Provider .

1. Ethernet Installation

2. Airport Installation

Before you can use this Quick Start Guide, you must already have a 3G PC Card and an
active data enabled SIM card with a 3G Internet Service Provider (ISP).

These instructions provide a basic set-up configuration that should get home or small office
Macs up and running. This will be sufficient for most users.

If you need to perform more advanced configurations, please see the comprehensive User
Guide on the supplied CD-ROM for additional instructions.

NOTE: NetComm Technical Support for this product only covers the essential installation and features outlined in this Quick Start

Guide. For detailed information regarding the advanced features of this product, please see the configuring sections in the

N3G001W User Guide on the supplied CD-ROM.

Connecting your N3G001W

The NetComm N3G001W can be connected directly to your Mac via an Ethernet interface.
In addition, you can use your Mac’s Airport to connect to the N3G001W wirelessly.

Warning: Before you begin, turn the power off for all devices. These include your Mac and your N3G001W Modem.

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Ethernet

Step 1 – Install the Hardware

To connect your N3G001W using the Ethernet cable, follow these step-by-step instructions:

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> Connect the Ethernet cable.

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable provided to the Ethernet port on your Mac and the
other end of the cable to the Ethernet port of your N3G001W.

> Insert your 3G PC Card

Carefully insert the 3G card into the N3G001W slot until it is firmly fitted.

> Attach the power connector.

Connect the AC power adapter to the Power connector on the back of the N3G001W and
plug in the adapter into a wall outlet or power strip.

> Switch on the power.

Your N3G001W will start up. Turn on your Mac.

Step 2 – Set up your Mac

This is how to configure your N3G001W to work with the Mac OS X (10.5.4 Leopard)

1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.

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2. The Systems Preferences window opens.

Ethernet

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3. Double click on “Network” and the below window opens. Your Ethernet status

should be “connected”. If the status is not connected, please consult the detailed
user guide.