NetComm NB6 User Manual

User Guide

NB6, NB6W, NB6Plus4W

ADSL2+ Modem Router

Safety and Precaution

Installation

• Use only the type of power source indicated on the marking labels.

• Use only power adapter supplied with the product.

• Do not overload wall outlet or extension cords as this may increase the risk of electric shock or ﬁre. If the power cord is frayed, replace it with a new one.

• Proper ventilation is necessary to prevent the product overheating. Do not block or cover the slots and openings on the device, which are intended for ventilation and proper operation. It is recommended to mount the product with a stack.

• Do not place the product near any source of heat or expose it to direct sunlight.

• Do not expose the product to moisture. Never spill any liquid on the product.

• Do not attempt to connect with any computer accessory or electronic product without instructions from qualiﬁed service personnel. This may result in risk of electronic shock or ﬁre.

• Do not place this product on unstable stand or table.

When in Use

• Power off and unplug this product from the wall outlet when it is not in use or before cleaning. Pay attention to the temperature of the power adapter. The temperature might be high.

• After powering off the product, power on the product at least 15 seconds later.

• Do not block the ventilating openings of this product.

• When the product is expected to be not in use for a period of time, unplug the power cord of the product to prevent it from the damage of storm or sudden increases in rating.

Service

Do not attempt to disassemble or open covers of this unit by yourself. Nor should you attempt to service the product yourself, which may void the user’s authority to operate it. Contact qualiﬁed service personnel under the following conditions:

• If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.

• If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Caution

• Any changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of the seller.

Disclaimer

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, conﬁgurations, technical data, and recommendations

in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied warranty. The seller therefore assumes no responsibility and shall have no liability of any kind arising from the supply or use of this document or the material contained herein.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, the seller reserves the right to make changes to the

products described in this document without notice.

The seller does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described

herein.

In addition, the program and information contained herein are licensed only pursuant to a license agreement that contains restrictions

on use and disclosure (that may incorporate by reference certain limitations and notices imposed by third parties).

Trademarks

All other product or service names mentioned in this document may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.

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Contents

Before You Use ..............................................................................................................................................6

NB6 Series Package Contents ...................................................................................................................7

Features ..................................................................................................................................................8

ADSL Compliance ..............................................................................................................................8

ADSL2 Compliance ............................................................................................................................8

ADSL2+ Compliance ..........................................................................................................................8

Wireless LAN Compliance ...................................................................................................................8

ATM Features ....................................................................................................................................9

Bridging Features ..............................................................................................................................9

Routing Features ...............................................................................................................................9

Security Features .............................................................................................................................10

Conﬁguration and Management ........................................................................................................10

Subscription for ADSL Service .................................................................................................................10

Chapter 1: Overview ...................................................................................................................................11

Physical Outlook .....................................................................................................................................12

NB6 LED Indicators ..........................................................................................................................12

NB6 Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................................13

NB6W LED Indicators .......................................................................................................................14

NB6W Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................15

NB6Plus4W LED Indicators ...............................................................................................................16

NB6Plus4W Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................17

Chapter 2: System Requirement and Installation ......................................................................................18

System Requirement ..............................................................................................................................18

Do I need a Micro Filter ...........................................................................................................................19

Choosing a place for the ADSL Router......................................................................................................20

Connecting the ADSL Router ...................................................................................................................20

USB Driver Installation ............................................................................................................................21

For Windows ME ..............................................................................................................................21

For Windows 2000...........................................................................................................................21

For Windows XP ...............................................................................................................................22

Uninstalling the USB Driver ......................................................................................................................24

For Windows ME ..............................................................................................................................24

For Windows 2000...........................................................................................................................24

For Windows XP ...............................................................................................................................25

Setting up TCP/IP ...................................................................................................................................26

For Windows 98...............................................................................................................................26

For Windows ME ..............................................................................................................................26

For Windows NT ..............................................................................................................................27

For Windows 2000...........................................................................................................................27

For Windows XP ...............................................................................................................................28

Renewing IP Address on Client PC ...........................................................................................................32

For Windows 98/ME .........................................................................................................................32

For Windows NT/2000/XP ................................................................................................................32

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Chapter 3: Accessing the Internet...............................................................................................................33

PPP over ATM (PPPoA) Mode ..................................................................................................................34

PPP over ATM (PPPoA) IP Extension Mode................................................................................................35

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Mode .............................................................................................................36

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) IP Extension Mode ..........................................................................................37

Numbered IP over ATM (IPoA) ..................................................................................................................38

Numbered IP over ATM (IPoA)+NAT .........................................................................................................39

Unnumbered IP over ATM (IPoA) ..............................................................................................................40

Unnumbered IP over ATM (IPoA)+NAT ......................................................................................................41

Bridge Mode ..........................................................................................................................................42

MER ......................................................................................................................................................43

Chapter 4: Web Conﬁguration .....................................................................................................................44

Using Web-Based Manager .....................................................................................................................44

Outline of Web Manager ...................................................................................................................45

To Have the New Settings Take Effect ................................................................................................45

Language ........................................................................................................................................45

Quick Start .............................................................................................................................................46

Connect to Internet ..........................................................................................................................46

Quick Setup .....................................................................................................................................47

Connection Type ..............................................................................................................................48

PPP over ATM/ PPP over Ethernet .....................................................................................................49

IP over ATM .....................................................................................................................................52

Bridging ..........................................................................................................................................55

Status ....................................................................................................................................................58

Overview .........................................................................................................................................59

ADSL Line .......................................................................................................................................58

Internet Connection ..........................................................................................................................60

Trafﬁc Statistics ...............................................................................................................................60

DHCP Table .....................................................................................................................................61

Wireless Clients ...............................................................................................................................61

Routing Table ...................................................................................................................................61

ARP Table ........................................................................................................................................61

Advanced Setup .....................................................................................................................................62

Local Network – IP Address ..............................................................................................................62

Local Network – DHCP Server ..........................................................................................................64

Local Network – UPnP......................................................................................................................66

Local Network – IGMP Snooping .......................................................................................................67

Internet – Connections .....................................................................................................................69

Internet – DNS Server ......................................................................................................................74

Internet – IGMP Proxy ......................................................................................................................75

Internet – ADSL ...............................................................................................................................76

IP Routing – Static Route ..................................................................................................................77

IP Routing – Dynamic Routing ..........................................................................................................79

Virtual Server – Port Forwarding .......................................................................................................80

Virtual Server – Port Triggering .........................................................................................................84

Virtual Server – DMZ Host ................................................................................................................85

Virtual Server – Dynamic DNS ..........................................................................................................86

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Virtual Server – Static DNS ...............................................................................................................87

Firewall ...........................................................................................................................................88

Firewall – IP Filtering ........................................................................................................................89

Quality of Service ...................................................................................................................................92

Quality of Service – Bridge QoS ........................................................................................................92

Quality of Service – IP QoS ...............................................................................................................94

Port Mapping ...................................................................................................................................97

Wireless ..............................................................................................................................................100

Basic ............................................................................................................................................100

Security .........................................................................................................................................103

Access Control ..............................................................................................................................111

Repeater .......................................................................................................................................113

Management ........................................................................................................................................115

Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................................115

Management Accounts ...................................................................................................................117

Management Control – From Remote ..............................................................................................118

Management Control – From Local .................................................................................................119

Internet Time .................................................................................................................................120

System Log ...................................................................................................................................121

SNMP Setting ................................................................................................................................125

Backup Conﬁg ...............................................................................................................................127

Update Firmware ...........................................................................................................................129

Reset Router..................................................................................................................................129

UPnP for XP ...................................................................................................................................130

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................132

Problems with LAN ...............................................................................................................................132

Problems with WAN ..............................................................................................................................132

Problems with Upgrading ......................................................................................................................133

Chapter 6: Glossary ..................................................................................................................................134

Appendix A: Client Setup for 802.1x, WPA, and WPA-PSK .........................................................................136

Retreiving Client Certiﬁcate ...................................................................................................................136

Enabling 802.1x Authentication and Security ..........................................................................................139

Enabling WPA Authentication and Security .............................................................................................144

Enabling WPA-PSK Authentication and Security ......................................................................................147

Appendix B: Legal and Regualtory Information ........................................................................................149

Customer Information ...........................................................................................................................149

Product Warranty ..................................................................................................................................150

Limitations of Warranty .........................................................................................................................150

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BEFORE YOU USE

Thank you for purchasing a NetComm ADSL2+ Modem Router. NetComm brings you the Next Generation of ADSL technology with ADSL2+*, which boosts ADSL’s performance, improves interoperability, and supports new applications, services and deployment conditions.

NetComm’s implementation of ADSL2+* ensures that your Modem Router operates with existing ADSL services while delivering optimal performance in all modes of operation. Powered by the latest Broadcom ADSL+2* chipset, NetComm’s Modem Router provides downstream data rates of up to 24Mbps in ADSL2+* mode ensuring that you can surf the net or download your ﬁles quicker than ever before.

Security is a key issue with Broadband users and NetComm’s Modem Routers do not leave you exposed. Your new Modem Router has a built-in ﬁrewall to ensure your defences are rock-solid against hackers, unauthorised entries, probes and even Denial of Service attacks. What’s more, your Modem 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.

NetComm’s NB6 Series Modem Routers deliver the connection versatility needed to cater for today’s ADSL users. Simply attach to a single PC using the Ethernet port (recommended) or USB port. Alternatively, should you wish to share your Internet connection, the Modem Router is equipped with an in-built Router and one or four Ethernet ports for connection to a network. If you have the NB6W or NB6Plus4W modem, you can also share your Internet connection wirelessly.

The Modem Router’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. The Modem Router 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 Modem Router introduces a QoS (Quality of Service) feature that gives you control over which types of data are given priority by the Modem Router.

* 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.

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NB6 Series Package Contents

Installation CD

CRS889

NB6, NB6W, NB6Plus4W

Driver and Manuals

Quick Start

Guide

NB6, NB6W, NB6Plus4W

ADSL2+ Modem Router

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Your Package contains the following items:

• One NB6, NB6W, NB6Plus4W Modem Router

(all models shown above)

• Driver and Manual CD

• One Quick Start Guide

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact NetComm immediately.

• Telephone Cable (RJ-11)

• USB Cable

• CAT-5 UTP Straight Ethernet Network

Cable (RJ-45)

• Power Adaptor (NB6 - 9V AC 1A,

NB6W/NB6Plus4W - 12V AC 1A)

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Features

ADSL Compliance

• ANSI T1.413 Issue 2

• ITU G.992.1 Annex A (G.dmt)

• ITU G.992.2 Annex A (G.lite)

• ITU G.994.1 (G.hs)

• Support dying gasp

• Maximum Rate: 8 Mbps for downstream and 1 Mbps for upstream

ADSL2 Compliance

• ITU G.992.3 Annex A (G.dmt.bis)

• Maximum Rate: 12 Mbps for downstream and 1 Mbps for upstream

ADSL2+ Compliance

• ITU G.992.5 Annex A (G.dmt)

• Maximum Rate: 24 Mbps for downstream and 1.2 Mbps for upstream

Wireless LAN Compliance (NB6W and NB6Plus4W only)

• IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b

• Data Rate: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps for 802.11g; 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps for 802.11b

• Modulation Technique: OFDM for 802.11g; CCK (11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps) for 802.11b; DQPSK (2Mbps) for

802.11b; DBPSK (1 Mbps) for 802.11b

• Network Architecture: infrastructure

• Operating Frequency: 2.4 ~ 2.5 GHz

• Operating Channels: depending on local regulations. For example, 11Channels (Northern America), 13

Channels (Europe), and 14 Channels (Japan)

• RF Output Power: 13.5+/-1.5dBm for 802.11g; 17.5+/-1.5dBm for 802.11b

• Antenna Connectors: Hardware diversity support. One external antenna and one internal antenna are provided

(both are ﬁxed and cannot be changed).

• Coverage Area: 300 meters

• Support WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) mechanism which uses RC4 with 64-bit or 128-bit key length

• Support 802.1x and WPA/WPA2

• Support the Access Control function: only registered WLAN clients are allowed to associate to this device.

• SSID can be hidden for the security issue (Don’t broadcast SSID).

• Support the Repeater function to extend the coverage area

• Support wireless user isolation for the hotspot

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ATM Features

• Compliant to ATM Forum UNI 3.1 / 4.0 Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs)

• Support up to 16 PVCs for UBR, CBR, VBR-nrt, VBR-rt with trafﬁc shaping

• RFC2684 LLC Encapsulation and VC Multiplexing over AAL5

• RFC2364 Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) over AAL5

• RFC2225 Classical IP and ARP over ATM

• RFC2516 PPP over Ethernet: support Relay (Transparent Forwarding) and Client functions

• Support PPPoA or PPPoE Bridged mode (the IP address got from ISP can be passed to the user’s PC and

behave as the IP address of the user’s PC.)

• OAM F4/F5 End-to-End/Segment Loopback Cells

Bridging Features

• Supports self-learning bridge speciﬁed in IEEE 802.1d Transparent Bridging

• Supports up to 4096 learning MAC addresses

• Transparent Bridging among 10/100 Mb Ethernet, USB, and 802.11g wireless LAN

• Supports IGMP Snooping

• Supports 802.1Q VLAN packet pass-through

Routing Features

• NAT (Network Address Translation) / PAT (Port Address Translation) let multiple users on the LAN to

access the internet for the cost of only one IP address.

• ALGs (Application Level Gateways): such as NetMeeting, MSN Messenger, FTP, Quick Time, mIRC, Real

Player, CuSeeMe, VPN pass-through with multiple sessions, etc.

• Port Forwarding: the users can setup multiple virtual servers (e.g., Web, FTP, Mail servers) on user’s

local network.

• Support DMZ

• UPnP IGD (Internet Gateway Device) with NAT traversal capability

• Static routes, RFC1058 RIPv1, RFC1723 RIPv2

• DNS Relay, Dynamic DNS

• DHCP Client/Relay/Server

• Time protocol can be used to get current time from network time server

• Support IGMP Proxy

• Support port mapping function which allows you to assign all data trafﬁc transmitted among speciﬁc

Internet connections and LAN ports

• Support IP/Bridge QoS for prioritize the transmission of different trafﬁc classes

• Support 802.1Q VLAN Tagging

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Security Features

• PAP (RFC1334), CHAP (RFC1994), and MS-CHAP/MS-CHAP2 for PPP session

• Firewall support IP packets ﬁltering based on IP address/Port number/Protocol type

• Support DoS (Deny of Services) which detect & protect a number of attacks (such as SYN/FIN/RST Flood,

Smurf, WinNuke, Echo Scan, Xmas Tree Scan, etc)

Conﬁguration and Management

• User-friendly embedded web conﬁguration interface with password protection

• Remote management accesses control

• Telnet/SSH session for local or remote management

• Firmware upgrades through HTTP, TFTP, or FTP

• The boot loader contains very simple web page to allow the users to update the run-time ﬁrmware image.

• Conﬁguration ﬁle backup and restore

• SNMPv1/v2 agent with MIB-II, ADSL Line MIB

Subscription for ADSL Service

To use the ADSL Router, you have to subscribe to an ADSL service from your broadband service provider. According to the service type you select, you may get various IP addresses:

Dynamic IP: If you apply for an on-demand connection, you will be given an Internet account

with username and password. You will get a dynamic IP issued by your ISP, such as under PPPoA, PPPoE, or MER mode.

Static IP address: If you apply for full-time connectivity, you may get either one static IP address

or a range of IP addresses from your ISP. The IP address varies according to different ADSL service provider, such as using IPoA or MER mode.

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CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW

This chapter provides you with a description for the LEDs and

connectors on the front and rear surface of the router. Please

take a look at this information, before you use/install this router.

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NB6 LED Indicators

The LED Indicators are located on the front of the unit, their meanings are as follows:

Function Color Definition

Power

ADSL

PPP

Ethernet

USB

Off Power is off. Solid Green Power is on and the device operates normally. Solid Red Power on self-test in progress

The device enters the console mode of the boot loader.

Power on self-test failure if the led always stays solid red. Flash Red Firmware upgrades in progress Off No ADSL signal is detected. Slow Flash Green ADSL line is handshaking in progress Fast Flash Green ADSL line is training in progress Solid Green ADSL line connection is up. Off No PPPoA or PPPoE connection Solid Green At least one PPPoA or PPPoE connection is up. The users can access

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NB6

Power

The background colour of the bezel must match the side housing colour

– Pure White.

All type and graphics print BLACK onto background colour

Keylines are for positioning purposes only – do not output

NB6 – REAR BEZEL GRAPHICS

Power

Ethernet

Line

Reset

USB

Rear Panel

The following ﬁgure illustrates the rear panel of your ADSL Router:

Connector Description

Line

USB

Reset

Ethernet

Power

RJ-11 connector (Telephone line)

USB connector

Reset to factory defaults

Ethernet RJ-45 connector

Power on/off switch

9VAC Power connector

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NB6W LED Indicators

The LED Indicators are located on the front of the unit, their meanings are as follows:

Function Color Definition

Power

ADSL

PPP

Ethernet

USB

WLAN

Off Power is off. Solid Green Power is on and the device operates normally. Solid Red Power on self-test in progress

The device enters the console mode of the boot loader.

the Internet now. Off No Ethernet signal is detected. Flash Green User data is going through Ethernet port Solid Green Ethernet interface is ready to work. Off No USB signal is detected. Flash Green User data is going through USB port Solid Green USB interface is ready to work. Off No radio signal is detected or WLAN has been disabled. Flash Green User data is going through WLAN port Solid Green WLAN interface is ready to work.

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NB6W

The background colour of the bezel – PANTONE 432C.

All type and graphics print WHITE onto background colour

Keylines are for positioning purposes only – do not output

Power

The background colour of the bezel – PANTONE 432C.

All type and graphics print WHITE onto background colour

Keylines are for positioning purposes only – do not output

NB6W – REAR BEZEL GRAPHICS

Power

Line

Reset

USB

Ethernet

Rear Panel

The following ﬁgure illustrates the rear panel of your ADSL Router:

Connector Description

Wireless antenna

Power

Reset

Ethernet

USB

Line

12VAC Power connector

Power on/off switch

Reset to factory defaults

Ethernet RJ-45 connector

USB connector

RJ-11 connector (Telephone line)

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NB6Plus4W LED Indicators

The LED Indicators are located on the front of the unit, their meanings are as follows:

Function Color Definition

Power

ADSL

PPP

Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4

USB

WLAN

Off Power is off. Solid Green Power is on and the device operates normally. Solid Red Power on self-test in progress

The device enters the console mode of the boot loader.

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The background colour of the bezel – PANTONE 432C.

All type and graphics print WHITE onto background colour

Keylines are for positioning purposes only – do not output

NB6Plus4W – REAR BEZEL GRAPHICS

Power

Line

Reset

USB

1 2

NB6Plus4W

The background colour of the bezel – PANTONE 432C.

All type and graphics print WHITE onto background colour

Keylines are for positioning purposes only – do not output

Power

Rear Panel

The following ﬁgure illustrates the rear panel of your ADSL Router:

Connector Description

Wireless antenna

Reset

Power

Ethernet – 1, 2, 3, 4

USB

Line

Reset to factory defaults

12VAC Power connector

Power on/off switch

Ethernet RJ-45 connector

USB connector

RJ-11 connector (Telephone line)

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CHAPTER 2: SYSTEM REQUIREMENT AND

INSTALLATION

System Requirements

Before continuing with the installation of your Modem Router please conﬁrm that you comply with the minimum system requirements.

• Pentium® MMX 233MHz

• A CD-ROM Drive

• Ethernet card installed with TCP/IP Protocol

(required when connecting to the ETHERNET port of your ADSL Router)

• OS independent for Ethernet

• USB Port (required only if you are connecting to the USB Port of your ADSL Router)

• Host Operating Systems support for USB:

• Windows® 98 Second Edition

• Windows® 2000

• Windows® Me

• Windows® XP (recommended)

• Web Browser support:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 (or later versions)

• Netscape® Navigator 4.0 (or later versions)

• Most popular browsers

To access the ADSL Router via Ethernet (Recommended), the host computer must meet the following requirements:

• Equipped with an Ethernet network interface.

• Have TCP/IP installed.

• Allow the client PC to obtain an IP address automatically or set a ﬁxed IP address.

• With a web browser installed: Internet Explorer 5.x or later.

The ADSL Router is conﬁgured with the default IP address of 192.168.1.1 and subnet mask of

255.255.255.0. Considering that the DHCP server is Enable by default, the DHCP clients should be able to access the ADSL Router, or the host PC should be assigned an IP address ﬁrst for initial conﬁguration.

You also can manage the ADSL Router through a web browser-based manager: ADSL ROUTER CONTROL PANEL. The ADSL Router manager uses the HTTP protocol via a web browser to allow you to set up and manage the device.

To conﬁgure the device via web browser, at least one properly-conﬁgured PC must be connected to the network (either connected directly or through an external hub/switch to the LAN port of the device).

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Do I need a Micro ﬁlter?

Microfilter

Telephone

Wall Socket

ADSL Jack

Phone Jack

Microfilter

Telephone

Wall Socket

Phone Jack

Telephone

Wall Socket

Modem Router

Note: Model used in this

example is the NB6

Modem Router

Note: Model used in this

example is the NB6

An ADSL Microﬁlter ﬁlters out ADSL signals to allow ADSL and regular Voice Calls to share a single telephone line.

Any equipment sharing your ADSL telephone line, other than an ADSL modem must be connected to a telephone jackpoint via a microﬁlter. Examples of such non-ADSL equipment that MUST connect through a microﬁlter are :

• Telephone Handset

• Fax Machine

• Foxtel digital set

• Back to base alarm

• Modem (non adsl)

• Caller display unit

• Other devices that have an integral modem

Failure to connect ALL non-ADSL equipment via a microﬁlter may result in loss of the data link whenever a call is made or answered. In many cases the link will also be lost when a call is received even if it is not answered.

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Choosing a place for the ADSL Router

ADSL Modem*

ADSL Enabled

Line

Computer with

Network Card

Powerpoint

Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet Port (1, 2, 3 or 4 if using NB6Plus4W)

Telephone Line Cable into Line

Port

Power Adaptor into Power Port

Use Ethernet Cables to connect more PCs or Switches (NB6Plus4W only)

Power

Ethernet

Line

Reset

USB

• Place the ADSL Router close to ADSL wall outlet and power outlet for the cable to reach it easily.

• Avoid placing the device in places where people may walk on the cables. Also keep it away from direct

sunlight or heat sources.

• Place the device on a ﬂat and stable stand.

Connecting the ADSL Router (Ethernet)

Follow the steps below to connect the related devices.

• Connecting the ADSL line. Connect the DSL port of the device to your ADSL wall outlet with RJ-11 cable.

• Please attach one end of the Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector to the LAN port of your ADSL Router.

• Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port of the client PC.

• Connect the supplied power adapter to the Power port of your ADSL Router, and plug the other end to a

power outlet.

• Turn on the power switch.

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* Model shown is NB6, NB6W and NB6Plus4W vary slightly from image

USB Driver Installation

If the ADSL router is to be connected to a PC through the USB interface, you will need to install the USB drivers prior to plugging the USB cable to the PC. Refer to the relevant operating system below to install the USB drivers.

Note: Do not connect the USB cable until you are prompted to in the instructions below

For Windows ME

• Run the USB installation program from the CD provided in your router package.

• An InstallShield Wizard will appear. Please wait for a moment.

• When the welcome screen appears, click Next for the next step.

• When the complete window of the InstallShield Wizard appears, click Finish.

• Link your router and the PC with a USB cable.

• The system will detect the USB driver automatically. Then, the system will copy the proper ﬁles for the router.

Note: If the USB device is not detected automatically, check the USB cable between the PC and the device. Besides, verify that the device is power on.

• When the ﬁle copying ﬁnished, the dialog above will close. Now the USB driver is installed properly. You

can use the router.

For Windows 2000

• Run the USB installation program from the CD provided in your router package.

• An InstallShield Wizard will appear. Please wait for a moment.

• When the welcome screen appears, click Next for the next step.

• When the complete window of the InstallShield Wizard appears, click Finish.

• Link your router and the PC with a USB cable.

• The system will detect the USB driver automatically, and then copy the proper ﬁles for the router.

Note: If the USB device is not detected automatically, check the USB cable between the PC and the device. Besides, make sure that the device is power on.

• When the ﬁle copying is ﬁnished, the dialog above will close. Now the USB driver is installed properly. You

can use the router.

To make sure that your router is properly installed, please do the following steps.

1. Right-click on My Computer and press Properties.

2. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.

3. Conﬁrm that the NetComm NB6 Series ADSL Router USB Remote NDIS Device is on the Network adapters list.

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For Windows XP

• Run the USB installation program from the CD provided in your router package.

• An InstallShield Wizard will appear. Please wait for a moment.

• When the welcome screen appears, click Next for the next step.

• When the ﬁnish installing message of InstallShield Wizard appears, click Finish.

• Link your router and the PC with a USB cable.

• The system will detect the USB driver automatically.

Note: If the USB device is not detected, check the USB cable between the PC and the device. Also make sure that the device is power on.

• The system will then try to ﬁnd the proper driver for your router and copy the ﬁles automatically.

• After the ﬁle copying ﬁnished, a completing message will appear.

• You can use your router now.

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To make sure your router is properly installed, please do the following steps.

1. Right-click on My Computer and press Properties.

2. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.

3. Conﬁrm that the NetComm NB6 ADSL Router USB Remote NDIS Device is on the Network adapters list.

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Uninstalling the USB Driver

For Windows ME

To uninstall the USB driver, please follow the procedure below.

• Unplug the USB cable between your router and your PC. Then click OK.

• Choose Settings –Control Panel from the Start menu. Choose Add/Remove Programs.

• A dialog appears to ask you to choose the program that you want to remove. Please select NetComm

ADSL Router USB Driver and click Change/Remove.

• The InstallShield Wizard dialog will appear.

• When the Maintenance Complete screen appears, the USB driver is removed successfully. Click Finish

For Windows 2000

To uninstall the USB driver, please follow the procedure below.

• To safely unplug the USB cable from the USB port on your PC:

1. Go to the right lower corner for Unplug and Eject Hardware and left click on it.

2. Click the dialog for Stop NetComm ADSL Router USB Remote NDIS Device.

3. The Router is safely removed, click OK to continue.

• Choose Settings – Control Panel from the Start menu. Choose Add/Remove Programs.

• A dialog appears to ask you to choose the program that you want to remove. Please select NetComm

ADSL Router USB Driver and click Change/Remove.

• A Conﬁrm Uninstall dialog will show up, unplug your device from the USB port and click OK.

• The InstallShield Wizard will guide you till the USB driver is removed.

• When the Maintenance Complete screen appears, the USB driver is removed successfully. Click Finish.

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For Windows XP

To uninstall the USB driver, please follow the procedure below.

• Unplug your USB cable between your router and your PC.

• Choose Settings –Control Panel from the Start menu. Choose Add or Remove Programs.

• A dialog appears to ask you to choose the program that you want to remove. Please select NetComm

ADSL Router USB Driver and click Change/Remove.

• The InstallShield Wizard dialog will appear.

• A dialog appears to conﬁrm whether you want to remove the USB driver or not. Unplug the USB cable

from your PC, and click Ok.

• When the Maintenance Complete screen appears, the USB driver is removed successfully. Click Finish.

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Setting up TCP/IP

In order to access the Internet through the ADSL Router, each host on your network must install/setup TCP/IP ﬁrst. Please follow the steps below to set your network adapter.

If the TCP/IP protocol has not been installed yet, please follow the steps below for installation. In the following illustrations, we will set the PC to get an IP address automatically at the same time.

For Windows 98

1. Open the Start menu, point to Settings and click on Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon.

3. The Network window appears. On the Conﬁguration tab, check out the list of installed network components. Option 1: If there is no TCP/IP protocol, click Add. Option 2: If you have TCP/IP protocol, skip to Step 6.

4. Highlight Protocol and click Add.

5. Highlight Microsoft on the left side of the window, and select TCP/IP on the right side. Then click OK.

6. When returning to the Network window, highlight TCP/IP protocol for your NIC and click Properties.

7. On the IP Address tab: Enable Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.

8. When returning to the Network window, click OK

9. Wait for Windows when copying ﬁles.

10. When prompted with System Settings Change dialog box, click Yes to restart your computer.

For Windows ME

1. Open the Start menu, point to Settings and click on Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon.

4. Highlight Protocol and click Add.

5. Highlight Microsoft on the left side of the windows, and select TCP/IP on the right side. Then click OK.

6. While returning to Network window, highlight TCP/IP protocol for your NIC and click Properties.

7. On IP Address tab: Enable Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.

8. While returning to the Network window, click OK.

9. Wait for Windows when copying ﬁles.

10. When prompted with the System Settings Change dialog box, click Yes to restart your computer.

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For Windows NT

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon.

3. The Network window appears. On the Protocols tab, check out the list of installed network components. Option 1: If there is no TCP/IP Protocol, click Add. Option 2: If you have TCP/IP Protocol installed, skip to Step 7.

4. Highlight TCP/IP Protocol and click OK.

5. Insert the Windows NT CD into your CD-ROM drive and type the location of the CD. Then click Continue.

6. When returning to the Network window. Open the Protocols tab, then select TCP/IP Protocol and

click Properties.

7. Enable Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server and click OK.

8. When prompted with the message below, click Yes to continue.

9. When returning to Network window, click Close.

10. When prompted with Network Settings Change dialog box, click Yes to restart your computer.

For Windows 2000

1. From the Start menu, point to Settings and then click Network and Dial-up Connections.

2. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then click Properties.

3. On the General tab, check out the list of installed network components. Option 1: If there is no TCP/IP Protocol, click Install. Option 2: If you have TCP/IP Protocol, skip to Step 6.

4. Highlight Protocol and then click Add.

5. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click OK.

6. When returning to the Local Area Connection Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and

then click Properties.

7. Under the General tab, enable Obtain an IP address automatically. Then click OK.

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For Windows XP

1. Open the Start menu, point to Control Panel and click it.

2. Double click the Network Connection.

3. Right click Local Area Connection and then click Properties.

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4. On the General tab, check out the list of installed network components. Option 1: If there is no TCP/IP Protocol, click Install. Option 2: If you have TCP/IP Protocol, skip to Step 7.

5. Highlight Protocol and then click Add.

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6. Click Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) and then click OK.

7. When it returns to the General Tab on the Local Area Connection Properties window, highlight Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties.

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