The NB1300Plus4 can be connected via a USB cable or an Ethernet cable or both. The reason for
this is that the USB connection is simply an ethernet simulation, as far as your computer is
concerned the USB connection is an Ethernet connection, hence DHCP and other protocols will
work the same as for Ethernet.
Connecting your NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem via Ethernet
1. Connect your NB1300Plus4 to either a computer directly or a network hub or switch using
cat5 ethernet cables. You need to ensure you are using the correct type of ethernet cable - i.e.
straight through or crossover.
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2. Connect the power pack to the NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem and switch on the power
switch.
3. Ensure that the connected port has a LAN led light on the NB1300Plus4.
4. Ensure that the computer you intend to use has an IP address in the same subnet as the
NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem. (e.g. the NB1300Plus4’s default IP is 192.168.1.1 - your
computer should be on 192.168.1.100 or similar.) If you have DHCP enabled on your
computer, the NB1300Plus4 will assign your computer a suitable IP address.
5. Ensure that your computer has a LAN link light.
6. Connect one end of the ADSL phone line to the NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem and the other
end to the wall socket.
7. Additional network devices or computers can be connected to the remaining LAN ports.
1. Connect the power pack to the NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem and switch on the power
switch.
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2. Install the USB driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP only - for Macintosh see page 34.)
When you install the USB driver on your computer it creates a Virtual Ethernet Adapter,
which can be configured in the same way as a Network Interface card with DHCP or static
IP address. To install the USB driver please follow the steps below;
a. Boot your machine into Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.
b. Insert your NetComm NB1300Plus4 CD ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
c. Plug power up to your NB1300Plus4 and switch ON.
d. Plug a USB cable from the back of the unit into a spare USB socket on your computer.
e. The Windows “Add New Hardware Wizard” should appear. Click Next to continue.
f. Ensure the option “Search for the best driver….” is chosen and click Next.
g. When prompted where you would like to look for the drivers choose “Specify location”
and untick any other boxes. Then click the browse button to select the CD-ROM drive
which you inserted you NetComm CD-ROM into. Then choose the ‘USBdriver’ folder.
3. Connect one end of the ADSL phone line to the NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem and the other
end to the wall socket.
4. In addition to using the USB connection, you my connect up to 4 additional network devices
or computers.
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 extension will
also require Microfilters. The following diagram gives an example of connecting your ADSL
Modem/Router using a Microfilter.
A suitable Microfilter can be purchased from NetComm or your Service Provider, if required.
NetComm’s Easy Config software is supplied to help you to configure your NB1300Plus4 for a
quick connection to the Internet. You can use one of the default profiles provided or you can use
a profile that is provided by your Internet Service Provider (e.g. via Email, floppy disk or CDROM).
A number of examples are supplied in the next section to assist you in selecting the appropriate
connection configuration to connect your NB1300Plus4 to your Network or Computer.
Note: Before continuing you must connect your ADSL Modem. Refer to the sections on
Connecting your ADSL Modem via Ethernet or via USB for instructions.
1. Switch your router ON and wait for the ‘RDY’ light to start pulsing.
2. Reset your router to factory defaults by using a pen to depress the reset button on the back
of the unit. Ensure you depress the button for 5 seconds.
Note: Refer to the section on resetting your NB1300Plus4 for more information.
3. Start your Windows PC and connect your router to your computer as per the Quick Start
Guide. This can be done either via Ethernet or USB Refer to the sections on connecting your
ADSL Modem via Ethernet or via USB for instructions.
4. Launch NetComm’s Easy Config software (Double click EzCfg.exe or launch.bat) from the
CD-ROM or from your downloaded copy. Note: The ISP profile you wish to load into your
NB1300Plus4 should be in the same directory as the EzCfg.exe file)
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5. Choose your ISP Profile from the drop down box.
6. Type in your ISP User Name in full as given by your ISP.
7. Type in your ISP Password as supplied by your ISP.
Note: Your password characters will be represented by stars.
8. Click the Configure My Router button and follow the on-screen prompts. The software will
ask you to ensure your router is powered on, click OK to continue.
9. When prompted you should power off your router and then power it back on again. You can
close Easy Config at this point by clicking the Exit button.
Note: It may also be beneficial to reboot your computer but this is usually not
required.
10. Once your NB1300Plus4 has booted (RDY light pulses) wait one minute and you should
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now be able to connect to the Internet. You can run Easy Config again just to check your
connection status.
The following table lists the Factory Defaults of your NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem:
FieldSetting Details
LAN IP address:192.168.1.1
LAN Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0
DHCP Server:Enabled
User Name:admin
Password:password
Main Function:Router (Bridge Disabled)
WAN connection type:PPPoE LLC
VPI:8
VCI:35
Note: These defaults may change with firmware updates and factory changes, please
consult the NetComm website to check for the latest defaults.
Resetting to factory defaults
If you forget your passwords, lock out HTTP or FTP access or simply can’t remember what IP
address you have set the NB1300Plus4 on you will probably need to perform a factory defaults
reset.
To perform a factory defaults reset you must have physical access to the unit then follow these
steps;
1. Make sure the NB1300Plus4 is powered on and the RDY light is flashing.
2. Locate the Reset button hole on the back of the unit.
3. Gently press in and hold the button for 5 seconds with a suitably thin appliance (E.g.
straightened paper clip) seconds after release the RDY light will turn off.
4. Watch the RDY light and wait for it to stabilise and start pulsing again (in approximately 1
minute.
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Note: Do not switch off or press reset again until the NB1300Plus4 has completed its
reset and the RDY light is flashing.
5. Your router should now be set to factory defaults (192.168.1.1, ‘admin’ & ‘password’)
This section is supplied to help you connect your NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem quickly to your
network or Windows computer. The following are the most common configurations for using
your NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem.
■ ADSL Modem - Ethernet
This is when you plug the modem directly into the Ethernet port of a computer and then
run Internet connection software (often supplied by your ISP) on the computer to establish
a connection to the Internet. This method means that the computer connected to the
Ethernet port of the NB1300Plus4 is exposed to the Internet and is given a public IP
address.
■ ADSL Modem - USB
This is when you plug the modem directly into the USB port of just one computer. You
then must run Internet connection software (often supplied by your ISP) on the computer to
establish a connection to the Internet. This method means that the computer connected to
the USB port of the NB1300Plus4 is exposed to the Internet and is given a public IP
address.
■ ADSL Gateway Router - Ethernet
This is when the NB1300Plus4 is connected to your network switch or hub and shares the
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Internet connection to all computers on the network. The NB1300Plus4 will log on to your
ISP on behalf of your computers and it will shield your computers from direct Internet
attack by using Network address Translation (NAT).
■ ADSL Gateway Router - USB
If you do not have an Ethernet port on your computer you can use your USB port like an
Ethernet port to connect to the NB1300Plus4. This "simulated" Ethernet port is only for
connecting to the NB1300Plus4 and is only available for Windows 98SE, Windows 2000,
Windows XP and machintosh OSX.. The NB1300Plus4 will log on to your ISP on behalf of
your computer and it will shield your computer from Internet attack by using NAT.
Refer to the instructions in one of the following sections for the configuration you wish to use.
If you wish to configure the NB1300Plus4 in a different way to the examples shown, please
consult a Network Specialist and the Advanced Configuration section for more information.
Note: If the NB1300Plus4 has already been used, we strongly recommend you reset and
flush all settings of the unit by pressing and holding the RESET button on the rear
of the modem for 10 seconds. Wait for the RDY light to begin pulsing before
continuing.
We also recommend you change your Router’s password from the factory default
before connecting it to a network or the Internet. Refer to the “Admin Password”
section in the “Security” Menu.
■ Have been told to use the “ADSL Modem” Easy Config Profile, or
■ Want to connect this device to another router, or
■ Want to use your ISP’s software to log on to the Internet directly (not sharing) and your
computer will use a Public IP address, and
■ DO NOT need the NB1300Plus4 to share your Internet service ( You can still use windows
ICS to share your Internet Service), and
■ Do not require your computer to be protected (via NAT) from the Internet, e.g. you may be
running Personal firewall software or a Secondary router.
ADSL Modem - Ethernet
ADSL modem (Transparent Bridge) - This is when you plug the modem directly into the
Ethernet port of a computer and then run Internet connection software (often supplied by your
ISP) on the computer to establish a connection to the Internet. This method means that the
computer connected to the Ethernet port of the NB1300Plus4 is exposed to the Internet and is
given a public IP address.
After connecting all the ADSL Router cables you can either configure your NB1300Plus4 using
the Easy Config software provided (Refer to page 25) or complete the following manual
configuration instructions:
a. Power on the ADSL Router and launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or
Netscape Navigator, browse to the address http://192.168.1.1.
b. Enter the correct user name and password to access the Configuration tool. The default user
name and password are as below.
User Name : admin
Password :password
Note: You must click the Submit button on every page that you make changes on and
when you have made all your changes click the Save Settingand Reboot button
from the bottom of the menu.
c. Click on the One Page Setup link under the Basic menu.
ADSL Modem - Ethernet
You will need to Change your WAN and VC settings as provided by your ISP. The following
lists an example of the most common ISP settings used in Australia. The fields that require
changing from the default settings are highlighted.
Default Setting. Although in most cases you will not be required to alter these
default settings for your NB1300Plus4, your ISP may identify specific settings to
enable connection to their service. Please refer to your ISP or Network
Administrator for further information.
ADSL Modem - Ethernet
4. Click Submit and then click the Save Settingand Reboot button from the bottom of the
menu. Wait for the configuration to complete.
Step 3: Configuring your Computer/Router to use the NB1300Plus4
ISP Software Method
Install software on your computer (usually provided by your ISP) and enter a User Name and
Password. This software usually adds a PPP service to your computer.
Please refer to your ISP for more information on how to configure your software to work with
the NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem when used as a bridge.
Second Router Method
If you are using a second router in conjunction with the NB1300Plus4 as a Bridge, you should
unplug the NB1300Plus4 from the computer and plug the NB1300Plus4 into WAN port of the
secondary router. Consult the second router’s documentation for information on how to
configure your user name and password.
Note: Depending on the second router, you may need to use a “straight through” UTP
cable instead of a “crossover” UTP cable to join the NB1300Plus4 to the WAN port
of the other router.
■ Have been told to use the “ADSL Modem” Easy Config Profile, or
■ Want to connect this device to another router, or
■ Want to use your ISP’s software to log on to the Internet directly (not sharing) and your
computer will use a Public IP address, and
■ DO NOT need the NB1300Plus4 to share your Internet service ( You can still use windows
ICS to share your Internet Service), and
■ Do not require your computer to be protected (via NAT) from the Internet, e.g you may be
running Personal firewall software or a Secondary router.
ADSL Modem - USB
ADSL modem (Transparent Bridge) to be connected to a router - This is when you plug the
modem directly into the USB port of just one computer. You then must run Internet connection
software (often supplied by your ISP) on the computer to establish a connection to the Internet.
This method means that the computer connected to the USB port of the NB1300Plus4 is
exposed to the Internet and is given a public IP address.
Note: In this configuration you should not use the 4 port switch.
Before continuing, ensure you have the following items and information ready:
■ A computer with a Network Interface Card installed or a router (such as the NetComm
NB3100).
■ A USB cable.
■ A telephone line with ADSL service enabled.
■ User Name, Password, VPI, VCI, encapsulation and DNS server settings for your ADSL
account (ask your ISP if unsure). These are not needed for the NB1300Plus4, but are
required for the computer or router that it will be connected to.
Note: The following procedure presumes your NB1300Plus4 is set to a factory default IP
address 192.168.1.1.
Step 1: Connecting your computer to the NB1300Plus4
Note: This unit should only be connected to the Telecommunications Network through a
line cord which meets the requirements of ACA TS008.
a. Place the CD-ROM provided into your CD-ROM drive.
b. Connect the USB cable from the NB1300Plus4 into a spare USB port on your computer. If
you are using Macintosh OSX, please refer to the Macintosh USB Configuration section on
page 34.
c. Windows will detect the new hardware and launch a New hardware Wizard. When prompted
to search for drivers choose “Specify location”.
d. Browse the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive and locate the “USB driver” folder. E.g.
D:\USB driver\ where D: is the drive letter of your CD-ROM.
e. Continue with the driver search by clicking OK and the Found Hardware Wizard will locate
the USB driver and prompt you to install it.
f. Once the driver is installed, it is configurable as a regular Ethernet adapter and will be set to
automatically accept an IP address from the NB1300Plus4. You can manually set its IP
address to any free address in the range of 192.168.1.2 –254 as required.
ADSL Modem - USB
Note: When the NB1300Plus4 is used in Bridge mode it is a fairly passive device and
most Internet configuration required (such as User Name, Password, etc.) is done
on the computer or another router.
After connecting all the ADSL Router cables you can either configure your NB1300Plus4 using
the Easy Config software provided (Refer to page 9) or complete the following manual
configuration instructions:
a. Power on the ADSL Router and launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or
Netscape Navigator, browse to the address http://192.168.1.1.
b. Enter the correct user name and password to access the Configuration tool. The default user
name and password are as below.
User Name : admin
Password :password
Note: You must click the Submit button on every page that you make changes on and
when you have made all your changes click the Save Settingand Reboot button
from the bottom of the menu.
c. Click on the One Page Setup link under the Basic menu.
ADSL Modem - USB
You will need to Change your WAN and VC settings as provided by your ISP. The following
lists an example of the most common ISP settings used in Australia. The fields that require
changing from the default settings are highlighted.
Default Setting. Although in most cases you will not be required to alter these
default settings for your NB1300Plus4, your ISP may identify specific settings to
enable connection to their service. Please refer to your ISP or Network
Administrator for further information.
4. Click Submit and then click the Save Settingand Reboot button from the bottom of the
menu. Wait for the configuration to complete.
Step 3: Configuring your Computer/Router to use the NB1300Plus4
Install software on your computer (usually provided by your ISP) and enter a User Name and
Password. This software usually adds a PPP service to your computer.
Please refer to your ISP for more information on how to configure your software to work with
the NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem when used as a bridge.
■ Have been told to use Easy Config “ISP Profile 1, 2, 3, 5 or 6 ”, or
■ Were told by your ISP to use this Configuration with another Easy Config profile, or
■ Have at least one computer with an Ethernet Networking socket, and / or
■ Want to share your Internet Service with more than one computer.
■ Want your computers to be protected by the NB1300Plus4 (via NAT).
■ You want your computers to use Private IP addresses.
Router - Ethernet
ADSL Gateway
Ethernet Gateway (performing Network Address Port Translation) - This is when the
NB1300Plus4 is connected to your network switch or hub and shares the Internet connection to
all computers on the network. The NB1300Plus4 will log on to your ISP on behalf of your
computers and it will shield your computers from direct Internet attack by using Network
address Translation (NAT).
Before continuing, ensure you have the following items and information ready:
■ A Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000 or XP client machine with a Network Interface Card
installed.
■ Either a Network Hub and two UTP cables OR one Crossover UTP cable.
■ A telephone line with ADSL service enabled.
■ User Name, Password, VPI, VCI, encapsulation and DNS server settings for your ADSL
account (ask your ISP if unsure) .
Note: The following procedure presumes your NB1300Plus4 is set to a factory default IP
Step 1: Connecting your computer to the NB1300Plus4
Note: This unit should only be connected to the Telecommunications Network through a
line cord which meets the requirements of ACA TS008.
a. Connect your NB1300Plus4 to either a computer directly or a network hub or switch using
cat5 ethernet cables. You need to ensure you are using the correct type of ethernet cable - i.e.
straight through or crossover.
b. Connect one end of the ADSL phone line to the NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem and the other
end to the wall socket.
ADSL Gateway
Router - Ethernet
c. Connect the power pack to the NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem and switch on the power
switch.
d. Ensure that there is a LAN link light on the NB1300Plus4.
e. Ensure that the computer you intend to use has an IP address in the same subnet as the
NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem. (e.g. the NB1300Plus4’s default IP is 192.168.1.1 - your
computer should be on 192.168.1.100 or similar.) If you have DHCP enabled on your
computer, the NB1300Plus4 will assign your computer a suitable IP address.
f. Ensure that your computer has a LAN link light.
Step 2: Configuring the NB1300Plus4
After connecting all the ADSL Router cables you can either configure your NB1300Plus4 using
the Easy Config software provided (Refer to page 9) or complete the following manual
configuration instructions:
a. After connecting all the ADSL Router cables, powering on the ADSL Router, and launching a
web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, browse to the address http://
b. Enter the correct user name and password to access the Configuration tool. The default user
name and password are as below.
User Name : admin
Password :password
Note: You must click the Submit button on every page that you make changes on and
when you have made all your changes click the Save Settingand Reboot button
from the bottom of the menu.
c. Click on the One Page Setup link under the Basic menu. You do not need to change the
LAN settings unless you need the NB1300Plus4 to work with an existing network on a
subnet other than 192.168.1.x.
Router - Ethernet
ADSL Gateway
You will need to Change your WAN and VC settings as provided by your ISP. The following
lists an example of the most common ISP settings used in Australia. The fields that require
changing from the default settings are highlighted.
User Name:Your ISP will provide a case sensitive User Name in a
Password:Enter your Password as supplied by your Service
Disconnect timeout:0 ❖
Mode/Wan Connection Type:PPPoE LLC or PPPoA (Your ISP should advise which
VPI:8 ❖
VCI:35 ❖
Static IP Address:192.168.241.101 ❖
Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0 ❖
Default Gateway:0.0.0.0 ❖
ADSL Gateway
Router - Ethernet
Bridge mode:Disabled ❖
❖
Default Setting. Although in most cases you will not be required to alter these
default settings for your NB1300Plus4, your ISP may identify specific settings to
enable connection to their service. Please refer to your ISP or Network
Administrator for further information.
format similar to your email address. Contact your ISP
for details
Provider (characters are usually all lower case)
WAN Type )
d. Click Submit and then click the Save Settingand Reboot button from the bottom of the
menu. Wait for the configuration to complete.
Standard configuration of your NetComm NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem is now complete.
You should be able to access the Internet through the unit, when it is set to be your gateway
on your computer/s. Refer to Step 3 for more information.
Step 3: Configuring your Computer to use the NB1300Plus4
To use the NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem to access the Internet, your computer must have an IP
Address that is in the same LAN subnet as the NB1300Plus4 ADSL Router and use the
NB1300Plus4 ADSL Router’s IP address as its gateway.
Most applications call for the Primary and Secondary DNS server entries to be made on each
computer. These can be automatically assigned by another DHCP server or by enabling the
DHCP server on the NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem, and entering the DNS values in the DNS
section of the NB1300Plus4.
The following example shows how a computer could be set up when the NB1300Plus4 ADSL
Modem is configured with no DHCP service for this example. The NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem
would be set to a LAN IP Address (Gateway) of 192.168.1.1 with a Subnet Mask of
Open the Control Panel and double click on the Network icon. Scroll down to select
TCP/IP-> Ethernet Card and click on the Properties button.
Your DNS numbers are
specific to your ISP and
should be notified along
with your User Name and
Password.
Note: When using Internet Explorer as a web
browser, click on the “Tools” menu and
select “Internet Options”. Select the
“Connections” tab and click on the “LAN
Settings” button. Tick the “Automatically
detect settings” checkbox and make sure
the “Use a Proxy server” checkbox is
unchecked.