NetComm NB6Plus4 User Manual

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Mac User Guide

This User Guide provides basic instructions for connecting your NB6Plus4 to an Apple
Macintosh computer and to the Internet.

1. Ethernet Installation

2. Modem Set-up Before you can use this Quick Start Guide, you must have already

established an ADSL service with your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

These instructions provide a basic set-up configuration that should get home or small office
Macs up and running. This will be sufficient for most users. If you need to perform more
advanced configurations, please see the comprehensive User Guide on the supplied CD­ROM for additional instructions.

NOTE: NetComm Technical Support for this product only covers the essential installation and features outlined in this Quick Start

Guide. For detailed information regarding the advanced features of this product, please see the configuring sections in the

NB6Plus4 User Guide on the supplied CD-ROM.

Connecting your NB6Plus4

The NetComm NB6Plus4 Modem can be connected directly to your Mac via an Ethernet
interface. In addition, you can use your Mac’s Airport to connect to the NB6Plus4 wirelessly.

Warning: Before you begin, turn the power off for all devices. These include your Mac and your NB6Plus4 Modem.

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Hardware

Step 1 – Install the Hardware

To connect your modem using the Ethernet cable, follow these step-by-step instructions:

Installation

1. Connect the ADSL cable.

Connect one end of the telephone cable provided to the port labeled ADSL on the rear
panel of your NB6Plus4 Modem. Connect the other end to your wall phone jack.

2. Connect the Ethernet cable.

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable provided to the Ethernet port on your Mac and the
other end of the cable to the Ethernet port of your NB6Plus4 ADSL Modem.

3. Attach the power connector.

Connect the AC power adapter to the Power connector on the back of the NB6Plus4 and
plug in the adapter into a wall outlet or power strip.

4. Switch on the power. Your NB6Plus4 will start up. Turn on your Mac.

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Set-up

Step 2 – Set up your Mac

This is how to configure your Mac to work with your NB6Plus4 ADSL Modem. Mac OS

10.2.2

1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.

2. The Systems Preferences window opens.

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