NetComm NB6W, NB6, NB6PLUS4WN, NB6PLUS4, NB6PLUS4W User Manual

User Guide

NB6, NB6W, NB6Plus4, NB6Plus4W and NB6Plus4Wn

ADSL2+ 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

Subscription for ADSL Service ...................................................................................................................8

Chapter 1: Overview .....................................................................................................................................9

NB6 LED Indicators ..........................................................................................................................10

NB6 Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................................11

NB6W LED Indicators .......................................................................................................................12

NB6W Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................13

NB6Plus4 LED Indicators ..................................................................................................................14

NB6Plus4 Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................15

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

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

NB6Plus4Wn LED Indicators .............................................................................................................18

NB6Plus4Wn Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................19

Chapter 2: System Requirement and Installation ......................................................................................20

System Requirement ..............................................................................................................................20

Do I need a Micro Filter ...........................................................................................................................21

Choosing a place for the ADSL Router......................................................................................................22

Connecting the ADSL Router ...................................................................................................................22

USB Driver Installation ............................................................................................................................23

For Windows ME ..............................................................................................................................23

For Windows 2000...........................................................................................................................23

For Windows XP/Vista ......................................................................................................................24

Uninstalling the USB Driver ......................................................................................................................26

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

For Windows 2000...........................................................................................................................26

For Windows XP/Vista ......................................................................................................................27

Setting up TCP/IP ...................................................................................................................................28

For Windows 98...............................................................................................................................28

For Windows ME ..............................................................................................................................28

For Windows NT ..............................................................................................................................29

For Windows 2000...........................................................................................................................29

For Mac OSX 10.4 ...........................................................................................................................29

For Windows XP/Vista ......................................................................................................................30

Renewing IP Address on Client PC ...........................................................................................................34

For Windows 98/ME .........................................................................................................................34

For Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista ........................................................................................................34

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Chapter 3: Accessing the Internet...............................................................................................................35

PPP over ATM (PPPoA) Mode ..................................................................................................................36

PPP over ATM (PPPoA) IP Extension Mode................................................................................................37

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Mode .............................................................................................................38

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) IP Extension Mode ..........................................................................................39

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

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

Unnumbered IP over ATM (IPoA) ..............................................................................................................42

Unnumbered IP over ATM (IPoA)+NAT ......................................................................................................43

Bridge Mode ..........................................................................................................................................44

MER ......................................................................................................................................................45

Chapter 4: Web Conﬁguration .....................................................................................................................46

Using Web-Based Manager .....................................................................................................................46

Outline of Web Manager ...................................................................................................................47

To Have the New Settings Take Effect ................................................................................................47

Language ........................................................................................................................................47

Quick Start .............................................................................................................................................48

Connect to Internet ..........................................................................................................................48

Quick Setup .....................................................................................................................................49

Connection Type ..............................................................................................................................50

PPP over ATM/ PPP over Ethernet .....................................................................................................51

IP over ATM .....................................................................................................................................54

Bridging ..........................................................................................................................................57

Status ....................................................................................................................................................60

Overview .........................................................................................................................................60

ADSL Line .......................................................................................................................................60

Internet Connection ..........................................................................................................................62

Trafﬁc Statistics ...............................................................................................................................62

DHCP Table .....................................................................................................................................63

Wireless Clients ...............................................................................................................................63

Routing Table ...................................................................................................................................63

ARP Table ........................................................................................................................................63

Advanced Setup .....................................................................................................................................64

Local Network – IP Address ..............................................................................................................64

Local Network – DHCP Server ..........................................................................................................66

Local Network – UPnP......................................................................................................................68

Local Network – IGMP Snooping .......................................................................................................69

Internet – Connections .....................................................................................................................71

Internet – DNS Server ......................................................................................................................76

Internet – IGMP Proxy ......................................................................................................................77

Internet – ADSL ...............................................................................................................................78

IP Routing – Static Route ..................................................................................................................79

IP Routing – Dynamic Routing ..........................................................................................................81

Virtual Server – Port Forwarding .......................................................................................................82

Virtual Server – Port Triggering .........................................................................................................86

Virtual Server – DMZ Host ................................................................................................................87

Virtual Server – Dynamic DNS ..........................................................................................................88

Virtual Server – Static DNS ...............................................................................................................89

NAT ALG..........................................................................................................................................90

Firewall ...........................................................................................................................................91

Firewall – IP Filtering ........................................................................................................................92

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Quality of Service ...................................................................................................................................95

Quality of Service – Bridge QoS ........................................................................................................95

Quality of Service – IP QoS ...............................................................................................................97

Port Mapping .................................................................................................................................100

Wireless ..............................................................................................................................................103

Basic ............................................................................................................................................105

Security .........................................................................................................................................108

Access Control ..............................................................................................................................118

Repeater .......................................................................................................................................119

Management ........................................................................................................................................121

Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................................121

Management Accounts ...................................................................................................................123

Management Control – From Remote ..............................................................................................124

Management Control – From Local .................................................................................................125

Internet Time .................................................................................................................................126

System Log ...................................................................................................................................127

Backup Conﬁg ...............................................................................................................................131

Update Firmware ...........................................................................................................................133

Reset Router..................................................................................................................................133

UPnP for XP ...................................................................................................................................134

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................136

Problems with LAN ...............................................................................................................................136

Problems with WAN ..............................................................................................................................136

Problems with Upgrading ......................................................................................................................137

Chapter 6: Glossary ..................................................................................................................................138

Appendix A: Client Setup for 802.1x, WPA, and WPA-PSK .........................................................................140

Retreiving Client Certiﬁcate ...................................................................................................................140

Enabling 802.1x Authentication and Security ..........................................................................................143

Enabling WPA Authentication and Security .............................................................................................147

Enabling WPA-PSK Authentication and Security ......................................................................................151

Appendix B: Establishing your wireless connection (For NB6W/Plus4W only) .........................................153

Windows XP service pack 2 ..................................................................................................................153

Mac OSX 10.4 .....................................................................................................................................155

Windows Vista ......................................................................................................................................156

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................161

Appendix C: How to change Wireless Security on your NB6W/NB6Plus4W ..............................................162

WEP encryption ....................................................................................................................................162

WPA encryption ....................................................................................................................................164

Appendix D: Legal and Regualtory Information ........................................................................................166

Customer Information ...........................................................................................................................166

Product Warranty ..................................................................................................................................167

Limitations of Warranty .........................................................................................................................167

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BEFORE YOU USE

Thank you for purchasing a NetComm ADSL2+ 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 Router operates with existing ADSL services while delivering optimal performance in all modes of operation. Powered by the latest Broadcom ADSL2+* chipset, NetComm’s 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 Routers do not leave you exposed. Your new 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 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 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 (not available for NB6Plus4 or NB6Plus4Wn). Alternatively, should you wish to share your Internet connection, the device is equipped with an in-built Router and one or four Ethernet ports for connection to a network. If you have the NB6W, NB6Plus4W or NB6Plus4Wn router you can also share your Internet connection wirelessly.

The 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, PeerTo-Peer ﬁle sharing and Messenger services to operate. The 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 Router introduces a QoS (Quality of Service) feature that gives you control over which types of data are given priority by the 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 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

CRS889

NB6 Series ADSL2+ Modem/Router

Driver, Manuals and Software

Your Package contains the following items:

• One NB6, NB6W, NB6Plus4, NB6Plus4W and NB6Plus4Wn Router

(all models shown above)

• Telephone Cable (RJ-11)

• Power Adaptor (NB6 - 9V AC 1A,

NB6W/NB6Plus4/NB6Plus4W and NB6Plus4Wn

- 12V AC 1A)

• USB Cable (Not available for NB6Plus4 or

NB6Plus4Wn)

• Driver and Manual CD

• CAT-5 UTP Straight Ethernet Network

Cable (RJ-45)

• One Quick Start Guide

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

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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

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

Connector Description

Rear Panel

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

Wireless antenna

Power

Reset

Ethernet

USB

Line

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12VAC Power connector

Power on/off switch

Reset to factory defaults

Ethernet RJ-45 connector

USB connector

RJ-11 connector (Telephone line)

NB6Plus4 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

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.

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NB6Plus4

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

Connector Description

Rear Panel

Reset

Power

Ethernet – 1, 2, 3, 4

Line

Reset to factory defaults

12VAC Power connector

Power on/off switch

Ethernet RJ-45 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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NB6Plus4W

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

Connector Description

Rear Panel

Wireless antenna

Reset

Power

Ethernet – 1, 2, 3, 4

USB

Line

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Reset to factory defaults

12VAC Power connector

Power on/off switch

Ethernet RJ-45 connector

USB connector

RJ-11 connector (Telephone line)

NB6Plus4Wn 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

WLAN

WPS

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 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 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.

Off WPS is off

Flash Green WPS is pushed and ready for wireless client to connect

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NB6Plus4Wn Rear Panel

The following ﬁgure illustrates the rear panel of your ADSL Router

Connector Description

Wireless antenna

Reset

Power

Reset to factory defaults

12VDC Power connector

Power on/off switch

Ethernet – 1, 2, 3, 4

Line

WPS

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Ethernet RJ-45 connector

RJ-11 connector (Telephone line)

Push button conﬁguration for wireless connection

CHAPTER 2: SYSTEM REQUIREMENT AND

INSTALLATION

System Requirements

Before continuing with the installation of your 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, not applicable for NB6Plus4 or NB6Plus4Wn)

• Host Operating Systems support for USB:

• Windows® 98 Second Edition

• Windows® 2000

• Windows® ME

• Windows® XP

• Windows® Vista (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?

ADSL Splitter

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 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

• Dial-up modem (non adsl)

• Caller display unit

• Other devices that have an integral router

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 Router

ADSL Enabled

Line

Computer with

Network Card

Powerpoint

Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet Port (1, 2, 3 or 4 if using NB6Plus4, NB6Plus4W and NB6Plus4Wn)

Telephone Line Cable into Line

Port

Power Adaptor into Power Port

Use Ethernet Cables to connect more PCs or Switches (NB6Plus4 and NB6Plus4W and NB6Plus4Wn only)

Power

EthernetLine

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 Line 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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USB Driver Installation (USB is not available for NB6Plus4 or NB6Plus4Wn)

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/Vista

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

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

• (Vista only) When the User Account Control windows appears, click Continue

• 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 (USB is not available for NB6Plus4 or NB6Plus4Wn)

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/Vista

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 (Windows XP) or

Programs and Features (Windows Vista).

• 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 (Windows XP) or Uninstall (Windows Vista).

• (Vista only) When the User Account Control windows appears, click Continue

• 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.

Mac OSX 10.4

1. Click the Apple icon and choose on “System Preferences”.

2. Click on “Network” icon.

3. Set “Location” to “Automatic and “Show” to “Built In Ethernet”.

4. Click on “TCP/IP” tab.

5. In the “Conﬁgure” option, choose “Use DHCP with automatic address”.

6. Click on “Apply Now”.

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For Windows XP/Vista

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

2. Double click the Network Connection (Windows XP) or View Network status and tasks and then

Manage network connections (Windows Vista). (Windows XP)

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