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NetComm N3G002W User Manual

User Guide
N3G002W
3G Wireless Router
Contents
Chapter 1 - Overview ....................................................................................................................................4
N3G002W Features ..................................................................................................................................5
Package Contents ....................................................................................................................................6
Minimum System Requirements ................................................................................................................6
LED Indicator ...........................................................................................................................................7
Back Panel Port ........................................................................................................................................7
Restoring Factory Defaults ........................................................................................................................8
Default Settings ........................................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2 - Connecting your N3G002W Wireless Router ..............................................................................9
Chapter 3 - Setting up your Computer ........................................................................................................12
Chapter 4 - Using the Web Configuration Wizard .......................................................................................15
Chapter 5 - Advanced Setup .......................................................................................................................21
Basic Setting ..........................................................................................................................................22
Forwarding Rules ...................................................................................................................................35
Security Setting ......................................................................................................................................39
Advanced Setting ...................................................................................................................................46
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Tool Box .................................................................................................................................................55
Tool Box > System Info ....................................................................................................................56
Tool Box > Restore Setting ...............................................................................................................56
Tool Box > Firmware Upgrade ...........................................................................................................57
Tool Box > Backup Settings ..............................................................................................................57
Tool Box > Reset to Default ..............................................................................................................57
Tool Box > Reboot ...........................................................................................................................57
Tool Box > Miscellaneous .................................................................................................................57
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................58
Appendix A – Establishing your wireless connection .................................................................................61
Windows XP service pack 2 ....................................................................................................................61
Mac OSX 10.4 .......................................................................................................................................63
Windows Vista ........................................................................................................................................65
Appendix B – How to configure WEP/WPA-PSK Wireless Security .............................................................68
Appendix C – Legal and Regulatory Information ........................................................................................70
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CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW
NetComm N3G002W 3G Wireless Router is a high-performance router that supports wireless networking for home, office or public space usage. The NetComm N3G002W 3G Wireless Router supports the use of a 16-bit and 32-bit Type II PC Card, either WCDMS, EV-DO and Even HSDPA which enable you to distribute your 3G Broadband service among multiple computers. It also has a WAN uplink port to connect the N3G002W to an ADSL/Cable modem or existing gateway router. The inclusion of a Wireless Access Point feature will enable you to connect your computer or laptop wirelessly to the internet via the router.
Security is a key issue with Broadband users and NetComm’s N3G002W 3G Wireless Router does not leave you exposed. Employing the latest Active Firewall technology, the N3G002W blocks every unauthorized packet of data that comes in ensuring your defenses are rock-solid against hackers, unauthorized entries and probes. What’s more, the N3G002W 3G Wireless Router is equipped with a VPN pass-through feature allowing you to use a standard VPN client for Point-to-Point communication even while your firewall is active.
The N3G002W Port Forwarding and UPnP function have made it easier for today’s Internet users to configure and setup the myriad of Network Port Rules needed by Internet applications such as On-Line Gaming, Peer­To-Peer file sharing and Messenger services to operate
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N3G002W Features
3G Access
Standards
Firewall
Supported WAN type
Connection Scheme
NAT function
VPN
Configuration and Management
Working Environment
OS supported
Power
Ports
Wireless
Standard
Data Rate
Frequency
Range Coverage
# of Channels
Security
Antenna
1*PC card Type II Slot supports both 16-bit and 32-bit bus rate.
IEEE 802.11b/g
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IP Filtering
NAT (Network Address Translation) with VPN Pass through
MAC Filtering
Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, 3G
Connect-on-demand, Auto-Disconnect
Class C ;One-to-Many; Max 253 Users; Virtual Server; DMZ Host
PPTP, L2TP and IPSec Pass Through
Web-Based and SNMP
DHCP Server and Client
Temperature: 0~40oC, Humidity 10%~90% non-condensing
Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP; Linux
Switching 5V 3.0A
1 WAN port, 1 LAN port (2xRJ45, 10/100 Base T), 1 USB Port
DC Power Port
IEEE 802.11b\g Turbo
54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps per channel, Auto Fall-Back
2.4 – 2.462 GHz, CCK / OFDM modulation
Tx/Rx power 18dbm/Per Cell
indoors approx. 35-100 meters;
outdoors up to 100-300 meters
1-11 for N. America (FCC);1-11 for Canada (DOC)
1-13 Europe/Australia (Except Spain and France) (ETSI)
1-14 Japan (TELEC);
64-bit and 128-bit WEP Encryption; WPA Encryption, WPA2 Encryption
Detachable Antenna 1.8dBI
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Package Contents
Your N3G002W Wireless Router Package contains the following items:
• N3G002W Wireless Router
• Quick Installation Guide
• User Guide on CD
• RJ-45 Straight-through Ethernet Cable
• Cradle Set
• 5V, 3.0A Power Supply Unit.
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
Minimum System Requirements
Before continuing with the installation of your N3G002W Wireless Router, please confirm that you comply with the minimum system requirements.
• A compatible 16-bit or 32-bit PCMCIA 3G modem card with service for 3G Broadband access if you want
to use 3G Broadband service.
Note: Subject to term and condition from your 3G Broadband Internet Service.
• Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with a working Ethernet adapter
with TCP/IP Protocol installed.
• Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version 7.0 and above.
Wireless Computer System Requirements
• Computer with a working 802.11b, or 802.11g wireless adapter
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LED Indicators
Label Status Indicates
3G
LAN
WAN
WIFI
Back Panel Ports
Flashing Flashes when unit is ready
Off Power is off
Flashing Flashes when data is being sent and received on the LAN connection
On Indicates a link to your LAN or Network card is active
Off Indicates no link to LAN
Flashing Flashes when data is being sent and received on the WAN connection
On Indicates that the upstream link to your Modem or router via the WAN port is active
Off Indicates no link to WAN
Flashing Indicates that the Wireless link is enabled
Off Indicates that the Wireless link is disabled
Antenna
WAN
LAN
Reset
Power
To connect to the supplied detachable antenna
10/100 Base T Ethernet port (RJ-45) uplink port to connect to a modem or router
10/100 Base T Ethernet port (RJ-45) to connect to Ethernet network card or Ethernet Hub/Switch
To reset your Wireless Router to factory default settings (All customized settings that you have saved will be lost!)
Connect to the Power Adapter that comes with your package
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Restoring Factory Defaults
This feature will reset the Router to its factory default configuration. 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 reconfigure the device.
• You are asked to perform a factory reset by a member of the excellent NetComm Support Staff.
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 off the unit at this point.
• 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
configuration using http://192.168.123.254 with password “admin”.
Default Settings
LAN (Management)
Static IP Address: 192.168.123.254
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: blank
WAN (Internet)
WAN mode: DHCP
Wireless
SSID: default
Channel: 11
Security: none
Modem Access
Username: admin
Password: admin
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CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING YOUR N3G002W WIRELESS ROUTER
Connect the N3G002W Wireless Router to Your Network
Note: DO NOT connect N3G002W 3G Wireless Router to power before performing the installation steps below.
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.
Step 2.
If using a 3G PC Card, remove the dust cover from the WAN PCMCIA Card Slot by inserting a fingernail under the grooved section of the dust cover and pulling to remove.
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Step 3.
Insert your wireless Type II 3G card (either 16-bit or 32-bit ) into the WAN PCMCIA Card Slot or plug the USB 3G modem to the USB port.
Note: The N3G002W 3G Wireless Router is designed to work with either UMTS, EV-DO or HSDPA 3G cards that can be used as modems (support tethered data). Please refer to your service provider for detailed feature information.
Step 4.
Insert the Ethernet cable into LAN Port on the back panel of the N3G002W 3G Wireless Router, and an available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you will use to configure the unit.
Note: The N3G002W 3G Wireless Router LAN Port is “Auto-MDI/MDIX.” This provides Ethernet cable LAN Port access.
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Step 5.
1. Connect the power adapter to the port on the back panel of your N3G002W 3G Wireless Router.
2. Then plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip.
a. The 3G LED will turn ON to indicate that the unit is powered on.
b. Other LEDs will flash ON and OFF as the N3G002W 3G Wireless Router performs initialization and
Internet connection processes. This will take a few minutes.
c. When complete, the following LEDs will illuminate green: 3G, LAN, and WiFi.
Note: Please refer to the user guide for explination of the use of the WAN Port
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CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER
Having physically connected your N3G002W, the next step is to configure the router to establish a broadband connection. Depending on your computers current settings you may first need to reconfigure the TCP/IP (Network Settings) to access your 3G Wireless Router.
Follow the instructions for your operating system.
Windows® XP PCs
1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click on Network & Internet Connections icon. (Category mode only).
3. Click the Network Connections icon.
4. In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window, right-click on the icon corresponding to your network
interface card (NIC) and select Properties. (Often, this icon is labeled Local Area Connection).
5. The Local Area Connection dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network items. Ensure
that the check box to the left of the item labeled Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on Properties.
6. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the radio button labeled Obtain an IP
address automatically. Also click the radio button labeled Obtain DNS server address automatically.
7. Click OK twice to confirm your changes, and close the Control Panel.
Windows 2000 PCs
First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:
1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and then
select Properties.
4. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click
Properties
5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the radio button labeled Obtain an IP
address automatically. Also click the radio button labeled Obtain DNS server address automatically.
6. Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.
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Windows Me PCs
1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click on View All Control Panel Options.
3. Double-click the Network icon.
4. The Network Properties dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components. If the
list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then the protocol has already been enabled. Skip to step 10.
5. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not display as an installed component, click Add…
6. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then click Add…
7. Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers box.
8. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click OK. You may be prompted
to install files from your Windows ME installation CD or other media. Follow the instructions to install the files. If prompted, click OK to restart your computer with the new settings.
Next, configure the PC to accept IP information assigned by the modem:
9. Follow steps 1 - 3 above.
10. In the Network Properties dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click Properties. If you have multiple
TCP/IP listings, select the listing associated with your network card or adapter.
11. In the TCP/IP Settings dialog box, click the radio button labeled Obtain an IP address automatically.
12. Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.
Windows 95, 98 PCs
First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:
1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network icon.
3. The Network dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components. If the list includes
TCP/IP, and then the protocol has already been enabled. Skip to step 9.
4. If TCP/IP does not display as an installed component, click Add… The Select Network Component Type
dialog box displays.
5. Select Protocol, and then click Add… The Select Network Protocol dialog box displays.
6. Click on Microsoft in the Manufacturers list box, and then click TCP/IP in the Network Protocols list box.
7. Click OK to return to the Network dialog box, and then click OK again. You may be prompted to install
files from your Windows 95/98 installation CD.Follow the instructions to install the files.
8. Click OK to restart the PC and complete the TCP/IP installation.
Next, configure the PCs to accept IP information assigned by the Modem:
9. Follow steps 1 - 3 above.
10. Select the network component labeled TCP/IP, and then click Properties. If you have multiple TCP/IP
listings, select the listing associated with your network card or adapter.
11. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the IP Address tab.
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12. Click the radio button labeled Obtain an IP address automatically.
13. Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes. You will be prompted to restart Windows.
14. Click Yes.
Windows Vista
1. In the Windows task bar, click on Start and then click Control Panel.
2. Click on Network and Sharing Center.
3. Click on Manage Network Connection on the left menu.
4. Right click on Local Area Connection and click on Properties
5. The Local Area Connection dialog box will display a list of currently installed network items. Ensure that
the check box to the left of the item labeled Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) is checked. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.
6. In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) properties dialog box, click the radio button labeled
Obtain an IP address automatically. Also click the radio button labeled Obtain DNS server address automatically.
7. Click OK twice to confirm your changes and close the Control Panel.
Mac OSX 10.4
1. Click the Apple icon and choose System Preferences.
2. Click on Network icon.
3. Set Location to Automatic and Show to Built In Ethernet.
4. Click on TCP/IP tab.
5. In the Configure option, choose Use DHCP with automatic address.
6. Click on Apply Now.
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CHAPTER 4 USING THE N3G002W CONFIGURATION WIZARD
Having physically connected your N3G002W, the next step is to establish the broadband connection to the internet. Please follow the steps below to configure your N3G002W router via the web configuration wizard utility.
1. Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari) and navigate to http://192.168.123.254/
2. At the login screen, type in “admin” (without quotes) in the System Password field. Then click on Login.
Notes: admin is the default login password for the unit.
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3. Click on Wizard and then on Enter.
4. This page shows you the steps needed to configure your N3G002W unit. Click Next to continue.
5. This page allows you to change the web configuration login password. To change the password, enter the old
password (default is “admin”) and enter the new password. You also need to enter the new password in the Reconfirm field. Then click Next. Or click Next without entering any details to keep the default password.
Note: if you change the password, please make sure that you use the new password the next time you log into the web configuration.
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6. Select the type of WAN connection that you want to use and click on Next.
Notes: To use a 3G card, please choose “3G card”. For iBurst PCMCIA card, choose iBurst card. For connection to an existing modem/ router choose “WAN Ethernet port”, please refer to the user guide for more details.
7. After choosing 3G, you need to enter the information below, this will have been provided to you by your
3G broadband service provider. Click Next once you finished.
Notes: This example shows Bigpond Next G connection settings. Note that you do not have to change the LAN IP address.
APN (Access Point Name) for various providers
ISP APN Username/Password required
Telstra
Bigpond
Three
Vodafone
Optus
telstra.internet NO
telstra.bigpond YES
3netaccess NO
vfinternet.au NO
internet NO
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8. This page allows you to disable the wireless functionality, change the wireless network name (SSID) and
change the wireless channel. Click Next once you finished.
9. It is strongly recommended that you now set up simple wireless security such as WEP 64bit or WPA (if
your wireless client supports WPA). In order to secure your network. Select your required wireless security and click on Next.
Notes: Please refer to the user guide for more information regarding wireless security and how to utilize wireless security on your network. This example shows WEP 64 bit encryption with key “1234567890”
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10. Please review the settings and click on Apply Settings to save them. You can also click Back if there is a error.
Notes: To let the wizard run a network testing please tick on Do you want to proceed the network testing?
11. After several minutes the N3G002W will save all the settings and the wizard is complete. Click Finish to
go back to the Status page and the unit will now use the new settings.
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12. If everything is configured properly, the System Status page will show that your 3G service is online and
the WAN IP address that has been assigned.
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CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED SETUP
To access the Advanced Setup option of your N3G002W, you need to access the unit’s web configuration outline on page 15 and click on Advanced Setup menu at the top of the page.
For first time installation, you will be presented with the following page. Choose Advanced Setup and click Enter to access the Advanced Setup page.
After that, click on any of the top menu to access the respective settings pages.
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Basic Setting
The Basic Setting page allows you to configure a number of basic settings on the unit. This section deals with these features. Click on any of the menu on the left to configure the respective setting page.
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