NetComm NB6 User Manual

ADSL2+ QoS

Firewall

USB

Wireless

NetComm NB6

ADSL2+ Modem Router with Ethernet and USB interfaces

KEY FEATURES

Fully featured ADSL2+ Broadband Modem for super fast Internet access

Ethernet or USB connection

Built in Firewall for security and peace of mind

VPN Passthrough

Supports ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+

UPnP™ and QoS

Simple Web based setup and configuration

The new NB6 Series from NetComm is the perfect modem for all users wanting
to experience the full benefit of ADSL2+.

The NB6 is a dual interface router/modem that is capable of delivering
high-speed internet access. With speeds of up to 24Mbps* watching movies,
downloading music and online gaming becomes second nature with the
NetComm NB6.

With all the features you expect from a quality modem/router the NB6 comes
with a NAT firewall and QoS making it suitable for any use that requires
prioritisation such as online gaming or VoIP.

The NB6 has a single Ethernet port for connecting to existing networks
the added convenience of a USB port for computers running Windows 98
SE/ME/2000/XP without a network card.

The NB6 has also been tested with Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows
Vista, and is the perfect choice if you’re looking for a modem that will work with
the new OS.

with

NetComm NB6

Internet

Firewall

Telephone

Wall Socket

Splitter with

Microfilter

Connected to

USB Interface

Connected to

Ethernet Interface

Power

Ethernet

Line

Reset

USB

LINE Port

USB

Reset

Ethernet

On/Off, Power

NB6

ADSL2+ Broadband Modem

Home

Telephone

ADSL2+ Modem Router with Ethernet and USB interfaces

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ADSL COMP LIAN CE

ADSL

• 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)

• Maximum Rate: 8 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream

ADSL2

• ITU G.992.3

• ITU G.992.4

• Maximum Rate: 12 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream

ADSL2+

• ITU G.992.5

• ITU G.992.5 Annex M

• Maximum Rate: 24 Mbps downstream and 1.2 Mbps upstream

ATM

• PPPoA (RFC 2364) and PPPoA Bridged mode

• PPPoE (RFC 2516) and PPPoE Bridged mode

• IPoA (RFC 2225)

• Bridged mode over AAL5 (RFC2684/1483)

• ATM Forum UNI 3.1 / 4.0 compliant PVCs

• UBR and CBR with traffic shaping

• OAM F4/F5 loopback cells

BRIDgI Ng

• IEEE 802.1d self-learning bridge

• Learning up to 4096 MAC addresses

• Transparent Bridging between 10/100 Mb Ethernet and USB

ROUTIN g

• NAT / PAT allows multiple users to share Internet access

• UPnP IGD with NAT traversal capability

• Port Forwarding: users can setup multiple virtual servers (e.g.,

Web, FTP, Mail servers) on the local network.

• Static routing & dynamic routing RIPv1/v2

• DNS Relay, Dynamic DNS

• DHCP Client/Relay/Ser ver

• IGMP Proxy

• Support IP/Bridge QoS for different traffic classes

• Support reservation of bandwidth to guarantee voice quality of VoIP

applications.

SUPPOR TED APPL ICATIONS

• Application Level Gateways preset for Auth/Ident, DNS, FT P, PPTP,

IPSEC, POP3, SMTP, SSH, TELN ET, TFTP & WEB servers. Multiple
Virtual Servers can be setup in local network.

• VPN passthrough: PPT P & IPSEC.

• NetMeeting, MSN Messenger, FTP, Quick Time, mIRC, Real Player,

CuSeeMe, online gaming.

SECURI TY

• PAP, CHA P, and MS-CHAP for PPP authentication

• Firewall based on incoming & outgoing filtering of IP address/Port

number/Protocol type.

• Ping blocking from WAN.

• DMZ hosting.

CONFIg URATIO N AND MANAg EMENT

• Embedded web configuration interface with password protection

• Remote management control

• Telnet session for local or remote management

• System events logging

• DSL connection diagnostics

• Firmware upgrade via web browser

• User setting backup & restore

HARDWA RE INTERFAC E

• One RJ-11 port for ADSL connection

• One Ethernet port for IEEE 802.3/802.3u 10/100 Base-T auto-

sensing, auto cross-over.

• One USB port compliant to USB v1.1

• One hidden reset button for restoring factory default settings

CHIPSE T

• Broadcom BCM6338 single-chip ADS L2+ with integrated MIPS32

CPU, transceiver & Analog Front End.

REgUL ATORY APPROvA L AND COMPL IANC E

• ACA

POWER REqU IREMENT AND OPERATION

Environment Requirement

• Power Adaptor: Output 9 VAC, 1A

• Power Consumption: less than 5 W

• Ambient Temperature: 0 to 40°C

• Relative Humidity: 20% to 90% (non-condensing)

Physical

• Front Panel: 5 LED Indicators - Power, ADSL, PPP, Ethernet, USB

• Dimensions: 88mm(L) x 105mm(W ) x 20mm(H)

• Weight: 58g

PACKAgE CONTENTS

• NB6 ADSL2+ Modem Router

• 9 VAC, 1A power supply

• RJ-11 ADSL Line connection

cable

• RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet cable

• USB Cable

• Driver & Utility Software CD

• User Guide - On CD

• Quick Start Guide

NB6 ADSL2+ Modem Router

Perfect for users who prefer having a direct connection through USB to their computer or for those
who don’t have a network card the NB6 is the ultimate in choice with both Ethernet and USB
connections to suit all users. The feature packed NB6 also comes with a NAT firewall, QoS and
works with ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ and has an easy to use web interface for advanced users to
configure the NB6 to suit their needs.

Your NetComm dealer:

NETCOMM LIMITED ABN 85 002 490 486 PO Box 1200, Lane Cove NSW 2066 Australia
P: 02 9424 2070 F: 02 9424 2010 E: [e-mail] W: www.netcomm.com.au

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