NetComm NB1 User Manual
Contents
Overview................................................................................................................................3
NB1 Package Contents ...................................................................................................4
Minimum System Requirements ......................................................................................5
Do I need a Micro filter? .................................................................................................6
LED Indicators .................................................................................................................7
Back Panel Ports .............................................................................................................8
Restoring Factory Defaults ..............................................................................................9
Default Settings .............................................................................................................10
LAN (Management) ..................................................................................................10
WAN (Internet) .........................................................................................................10
Modem Access .........................................................................................................10
Connecting your NB1 ..........................................................................................................11
Configuring your NB1 ..........................................................................................................12
Computer Hardware Configuration .....................................................................................14
Windows® XP PCs ........................................................................................................14
Windows 2000 PCs .......................................................................................................14
Windows Me PCs ..........................................................................................................14
Windows 95, 98 PCs .....................................................................................................15
Appendix A: Specification ...................................................................................................16
Appendix B: Cable Connections .........................................................................................18
RJ-45 Network Ports .....................................................................................................18
Straight and crossover cable configuration ...................................................................19
Straight-Through Cabling .........................................................................................19
Cross-Over Cabling ..................................................................................................19
RJ11 connector and cable .............................................................................................20
605 to RJ-11 adapter .....................................................................................................20
Appendix C: Glossary .........................................................................................................21
Appendix D: Registering your NetComm Product ..............................................................29
Contact Information .......................................................................................................29
Appendix E: Legal & Regulatory Information .....................................................................30
Customer Information ....................................................................................................30
Product Warranty ...........................................................................................................30
Limitations of Warranty ..................................................................................................31
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Overview
Thank you for purchasing the NetComm NB1 ADSL/ADSL2 Modem Router. NetComm brings you the Next Generation of ADSL technology with ADSL-2*, which
boosts ADSL’s performance, improves interoperability, and supports new applications, services and deployment conditions.
NetComm’s implementation of ADSL-2* and ADSL-2+* ensures that the NB1 operates with existing ADSL services while delivering optimal performance in all modes
of operation. Powered by the latest ADSL-2* TI chipset, NetComm’s NB1 increases
downstream data rates by up to 50% (12Mbps) and 100% (25Mbps) for ADSL2
Plus* mode ensuring that you can surf the net or down load your files quicker than
ever before.
Security is a key issue with Broadband users and NetComm’s NB1 does not leave
you exposed. Employing the latest Active Firewall technology, the NB1 checks every
packet of data that comes in ensuring your defences are rock-solid against hackers,
unauthorised entries, probes and even Denial of Service attacks. What’s more, the
NB1 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 NB1 delivers the connection versatility needed to cater for today’s ADSL users.
You can simply attach the NB1 to a single PC via the Ethernet port. Alternatively,
should you wish to share your Internet connection, the NB1 is equipped with an
in-built Router which will support multiple PCs with the addition of device such as a
NetComm 5- or 8-port Network Switch.
The NB1’s Port Forwarding and UPnP functions 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. NB1 has a number of pre-configured rules for several games,
just click on the game you wish to play on-line and the rest is done for you.
Added to this, the NB1 introduces a QoS (Quality of Service) feature that gives you
control over which types of outgoing data are given priority by the router. With QoS
you can tailor your router settings to ensure that you can keep gaming or browsing
even though your upstream bandwidth may be saturated by applications such as
Peer-To-Peer file sharing.
* Your ISP must support and provide you with an ADSL-2 or ADSL-2+ service for these features to be available. This
product will operate as a standard ADSL Modem Router when an ADSL-2 service is not available.
This reference manual assumes that the reader has an installed Ethernet card in the computer to be connected and
has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic Computer Networking, Internet, and Firewall
technology information is available from the NetComm Web site. See www.netcomm.com.au.
Note that due to the fact that the NB1 is an adaption of the NB5 multi-port router, several functions belonging to
the NB5 including LAN Groups are still represented by screens in the NB1 firmware. These screens to not have a
corresponding function in this model which will be noted in the manual where applicable.
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NB1 Package Contents
Your NB1 Package contains the following items:
• The NB1 Modem Router
• Driver and Manual CD
• Telephone Cable (RJ-11)
• CAT-5 UTP Straight Ethernet
Network Cable (RJ-45)
• NB1 Quick Start Guide and
Package Contents Note
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
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• Power Adaptor (AC 15V)
Minimum System Requirements
Before continuing with the installation of your NB1, please confirm that you comply
with the minimum system requirements.
• Pentium® MMX 233MHz
• A CD-ROM Drive
• Ethernet card installed with TCP/IP Protocol
• OS independent for Ethernet
• Web Browser support:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 (or later versions)
• Netscape® Navigator 4.0 (or later versions)
• Most popular browsers
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Do I need a Micro filter?
Micro filters are used to prevent common telephone equipment, such as phones,
answering machines and fax machines, from interfering with your ADSL service. If
your ADSL enabled phone line is being used with any other equipment other than
your ADSL Modem then you will need to use one Micro filter for each phone device.
Splitters may be installed when your ADSL line is installed or when your current
phone line is upgraded to ADSL. If your telephone line is already split you will not
need to use a Microfilter - check with your ADSL service provider if you are unsure.
Each micro filter is connected in-line with your telephone or fax machine so that all
signals pass through it. Telephones and/or facsimiles in other rooms that are using
the same ex tension will also require Microfilters. The following diagram gives an
example of connecting your ADSL Modem/Router using a Microfilter.
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LED Indicators
The LED Indicators are located on the front of the unit, they are green in colour,
except the Power LED which is red. The meanings are as follows:
Label Status Indicates
Power On Power is on.
Off Power is off.
ADSL On A valid ADSL connection.
Flashing An active WAN session.
PPP Flashing Trying to authenticate with ISP’s PPP
On PPP link is up.
Off No PPP link available.
Ethernet Flashing Flashes when data is being sent or re-
On Indicates a link to your LAN or Network
Off Indicates no link to your LAN.
server.
ceived on the Ethernet (LAN)
connection.
card is active.
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Back Panel Ports
Power jack
for AC power
adaptor
Power Connect the Power Adaptor that comes with your package.
Ethernet 1 x 10/100 Base-T Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to connect to your Ethernet
Network card or Ethernet Hub / Switch.
Reset To reset your ADSL Router to factory default settings. (All custom-
ised settings that you have saved will be lost!)
Please refer to the section below on how to use the
reset function.
ADSL Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to your
Telephone Wall Socket (ADSL line).
4 x RJ-45
Ports for 10/100
Ethernet LAN
Rear Panel of the NB1
Reset
factory
defaults
RJ11 for ADSL
connection to
telephone line
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Restoring Factory Defaults
This feature will reset the Modem to its factory default configuration. Occasions may
present themselves where you need to restore the factory defaults on your modem.
Typical situations are:
• You have lost your username and password and are unable to login to the mo-
dem.
• You have purchased the modem from someone else and need to reconfigure the
device to work with your ISP.
• You are asked to perform a factory reset by a member of the NetComm Support
staff.
In order to restore your modem to its factory default settings, please follow these
steps:
• Ensure that your Modem is powered on (for at least 10 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.
• When indicator lights return to steady green, reset is complete. The default set-
tings are now restored. The entire process takes about 45 seconds to complete.
• Once you have reset the modem to its default settings you will be able to access
the device's configuration web interface using http://192.168.1.1 with username
'admin' and password 'admin'.
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Default Settings
LAN (Management)
Field Setting Details
Static IP Address: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 *
Default Gateway: blank
WAN (Internet)
Field Setting Details
User Name: username@isp
Password: ****
Protocol: PPPoE
VPI: 8
VCI: 35 *
IP Address: 192.168.1.1 *
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 *
Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0 *
*
Modem Access
Field Setting Details
User Name: admin
Password: admin
* Default Setting. Although in most cases you will not be required to alter
these default settings for your NB1, your ISP may identify specific settings
to enable connection to their service. Please refer to your ISP or Network
Administrator for further information.
*
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