NetComm N3G005W User Manual

N3G005W

User Guide

Contents

Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 5

N3G005W Features .........................................................................................................................................6

Package Contents ...........................................................................................................................................7

Minimum System Requirements .......................................................................................................................7

LED Indicator ..................................................................................................................................................8

Back Panel Port ..............................................................................................................................................8

Restoring Factory Defaults ...............................................................................................................................9

Default Settings...............................................................................................................................................9

Connecting your N3G005W Wireless Router ......................................................................................... 11

Setting up your PC ................................................................................................................................ 15

Web Conﬁguration Wizard ................................................................................................................... 19

Advanced Setup .................................................................................................................................... 22

Basic Setting .................................................................................................................................................23

Basic Setting > Primary Setup ................................................................................................................24

Basic Setting > DHCP Server ..................................................................................................................32

Basic Setting > Wireless ........................................................................................................................33

Basic Setting > Change Password ..........................................................................................................37

Forwarding Rules ..........................................................................................................................................38

Forwarding Rules > Virtual Server ...........................................................................................................39

Forwarding Rules > Special AP ...............................................................................................................40

Forwarding Rules > Miscellaneous .........................................................................................................41

Security Setting .............................................................................................................................................42

Security Settings > Packet Filters ...........................................................................................................43

Security Settings > Domain Filters ..........................................................................................................45

Security Settings > URL Blocking ............................................................................................................46

Security Settings > MAC Control .............................................................................................................47

Security Setting > Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................48

Advanced Setting ..........................................................................................................................................49

Advanced Settings > System Log ...........................................................................................................50

Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS ........................................................................................................51

Advanced Settings > QoS.......................................................................................................................52

Advanced Settings > SNMP....................................................................................................................53

Advanced Settings > Routing .................................................................................................................54

Advanced Settings > System Time ..........................................................................................................55

Advanced Settings > Scheduling ............................................................................................................56

Advanced Settings > Performance ..........................................................................................................57

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Tool Box........................................................................................................................................................59

Tool Box > System Info ..........................................................................................................................60

Tool Box > Restore Setting .....................................................................................................................60

Tool Box > Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................................61

Tool Box > Backup Settings ....................................................................................................................61

Tool Box > Reset to Default ....................................................................................................................61

Tool Box > Reboot .................................................................................................................................61

Tool Box > Miscellaneous .......................................................................................................................61

WAN Failover ........................................................................................................................................63

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 67

Establishing your wireless connection ................................................................................................. 70

Windows XP service pack 2 ...........................................................................................................................71

Mac OSX 10.4 ..............................................................................................................................................72

Windows Vista...............................................................................................................................................73

How to conﬁgure WEP/WPA-PSK Wireless Security ............................................................................. 75

Legal and Regulatory Information ........................................................................................................ 77

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Overview

N3G005W

NetComm N3G005W 3G Wireless Router is a high-performance router that supports wireless networking for home, office or public space usage. The NetComm N3G005W 3G Wireless Router supports the use of a 3G USB Modem which enable you to distribute your 3G Broadband service among multiple computers. It also has a WAN uplink port to connect the N3G005W 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 N3G005W 3G Wireless Router does not leave you exposed. Employing the latest Active Firewall technology, the N3G005W 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 N3G005W 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 N3G005W 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, Peer-To-Peer ﬁle sharing and Messenger services to operate

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N3G005W 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

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 2.0 Port DC Power Port

IEEE 802.11b\g

54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps per channel, Auto Fall-Back

2.4 – 2.483 GHz, CCK / OFDM modulation

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 N3G005W Wireless Router Package contains the following items:

• N3G005W 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 N3G005W Wireless Router, please conﬁrm that you comply with the minimum system requirements.

• 3G USB Modem with service for 3G Broadband access if you want to use 3G Broadband service.

Note: Subject to terms and conditions 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

LAN

WAN

WIFI

Back Panel Ports

Antenna

WAN

LAN

USB

Reset

Power

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

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

USB 2.0 interface for connecting 3G USB Modem

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: netcomm n3g series Channel: Auto Security: WEP, 64bit WEP Key: a1b2c3d4e5

Modem Access

Username: admin Password: admin

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Connecting

Connecting your N3G005W Wireless Router

Connect the N3G005W Wireless Router to Your Network

Note: DO NOT connect N3G005W 3G Wireless Router to power before performing the installation steps below.

Step 1.

Attach the antenna.

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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.

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Step 2.

Plug the USB 3G modem into the USB port.

Note: The N3G005W 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 3.

Insert the Ethernet cable into LAN Port on the back panel of the N3G005W 3G Wireless Router, and an available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you will use to conﬁgure the unit.

Note: The N3G005W 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 N3G005W 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 N3G005W 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.

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Setting Up Your PC

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Setting up your PC

Having physically connected your N3G005W, 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.

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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.

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. (Classic view only)

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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Web Conﬁguration Wizard

N3G005W

Having physically connected your N3G005W, the next step is to establish the broadband connection to the internet. Please follow the steps below to conﬁgure your N3G005W 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.

3. Click on Wizard and then on Enter.

4. This page shows you the steps needed to

conﬁgure your N3G005W unit. Click Next to continue.

5. Select the type of WAN connection that you

want to use and click on Next.

Notes: To use a USB Modem, please choose “3G Modem”. For

connection to an existing modem/router choose “WAN Ethernet port”, please refer to the user guide for more details.

6. 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.

Note: This example shows Bigpond Next G connection settings.

Note that you do not have to change the LAN IP address.

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APN (Access Point Name) for various providers

ISP APN Username/Password required

Telstra

Bigpond

Three

Vodafone

Optus

Virgin

7. Please review the settings and click on Apply

Settings to save them. You can also click Back if there is a error.

telstra.internet NO

telstra.bigpond YES

3netaccess NO

vﬁnternet.au NO

internet NO

VirginBroadband NO (PAP)

9. 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.

Notes: To let the wizard run a network testing please tick on Do

you want to proceed the network testing?

8. After several minutes the N3G005W 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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Advanced Setup

To access the Advanced Setup option of your N3G005W, 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.

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After that, click on any of the top menu to access the respective settings pages.

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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Basic Setting > Primary Setup

This Page allows you to change the LAN (Local Area Network) settings on your N3G005W wireless router and the WAN (Wide Area Network) connection.

Note: This example shows WAN connection for Telstra Next G connection.

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