NetComm NF1ADV User Manual
NETCOMM FIBRE SERIES
WiFi Data and VoIP Gateway
NF1ADV
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Copyright
Copyright©2012 NetComm Wireless Limited. All rights reserved.
The information contained herein is proprietary to NetComm Limited. No part of this document may be translated, transcribed,
reproduced, in any form, or by any means without prior written consent of NetComm Wireless Limited.
Please note: This document is subject to change without notice.
Save Our Environment
When this equipment has reached the end of its useful life, it must be taken to a recycling centre and processed separately from
domestic waste.
The cardboard box, the plastic contained in the packaging, and the parts that make up this device can be recycled in accordance
with regionally established regulations. Never dispose of this electronic equipment along with your household waste. You may be
subject to penalties or sanctions under the law. Instead, ask for disposal instructions from your municipal government.
Please be responsible and protect our environment.
This manual covers the following products:
NetComm NF1ADV
DOCUMENT VERSION
DATE
1.0 - Initial document release
02/02/2012
Table 1 - Document Revision History
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Table of Contents
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Target Users.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Prerequisites ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Notation ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Product Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Product Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Product Features ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Physical Dimensions and Indicators ............................................................................................................................................ 7
LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Integrated Interfaces ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
NF1ADV Default Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Safety and Product Care ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Transport and Handling ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Installation and Configuration of the NF1ADV ............................................................................................................................ 11
Placement of your NF1ADV.......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Connecting via an Ethernet cable ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Connecting wirelessly .................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Basic ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Home .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Quick Setup Configuration Wizard ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
WiFi .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Security ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Configuration – Advanced Wireless Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 21
MAC Filter ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Wireless Bridge ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Station Info .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Voice ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
SIP Basic Setting ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
SIP Advanced.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
SIP Debug Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
DECT .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Management ................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Device Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
SNMP ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
TR-069 Client .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
SNTP .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Access Control ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Advanced Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Layer 2 Interface .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
WAN Service ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
LAN ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39
IPv6 LAN Auto Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................ 40
NAT …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………41
Security ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Parental Control ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Quality of Service ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Routing ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
DNS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
DSL ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….53
UPnP .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
DNS Proxy .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 54
Print Server ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 55
Storage Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Interface Grouping ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Multicast – IGMP Configuration .................................................................................................................................................................... 56
SIP ALG ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Status ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 58
WAN ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
System Log ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
Statistics ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
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Route .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
ARP ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 63
DHCP ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Additional Product Information ................................................................................................................................................... 65
Establishing a wireless connection................................................................................................................................................................ 65
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Using the NF1ADV to make and receive telephone calls ................................................................................................................................ 68
Call feature codes ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 69
Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................................................. 71
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................ 71
Environmental Specifications / Tolerances .................................................................................................................................................... 71
FAQ .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 72
Appendix A: Tables...................................................................................................................................................................... 73
Appendix B: Print Server ............................................................................................................................................................. 74
For Windows Vista/7 ............................................................................................................................................................................ 74
For MAC OSX ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Appendix C: Samba Server ......................................................................................................................................................... 79
For Windows Vista/7 ............................................................................................................................................................................ 79
For MAC OSX ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Legal & Regulatory Information................................................................................................................................................... 80
Intellectual Property Rights ........................................................................................................................................................................... 80
FCC Regulations:......................................................................................................................................................................................... 80
RF Exposure Information .............................................................................................................................................................................. 80
Contact......................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
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Overview
Introduction
This manual provides information related to the installation, operation, and utilization of the NF1ADV.
Target Users
The individual reading this manual is presumed to have a basic understanding of telecommunications terminology and concepts.
Prerequisites
Before continuing with the installation of your NF1ADV, please confirm that you comply with the minimum system requirements
below.
Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with a working Ethernet adapter with TCP/IP
Protocol installed.
A Web Browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari etc.
Wireless Computer System Requirements:
o
Computer with a working 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n wireless adapter.
Notation
The following symbols are utilised in this user manual:
-
The following note requires attention
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The following note provides a warning
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The following note provides relevant information
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Product Introduction
Product Overview
ADSL2/2+ Integrated Access Device.
1 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit WAN port.
4 x 10/100 LAN Ethernet port.
2 x FXS Voice ports (circuit-switched).
1 x FXO port for PSTN calling.
802.11n up to 300Mbps Wireless1 (Backward compatible with 802.11b/g).
DECT CAT-iQ 2.0 base station with DECT association button.
2 x USB host ports supporting mass storage file sharing and print serving.
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) for wireless connectivity.
VPN pass-through (PPTP, L2TP, IPSec).
Browser based interface for configuration and management.
1. Speeds are dependent on network coverage. See your MBB provider coverage maps for more details. The total number of WiFi users can also affect data speeds.
The maximum wireless signal rate and coverage values are derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. The actual wireless speed and
coverage are dependent on network and environmental conditions including but not limited to the volume of network traffic, building materials and
construction/layout.
Package Contents
The NF1ADV package consists of:
1 x NF1ADV WiFi Data and VoIP Gateway.
1 x 12VDC~2.0A Power Adapter.
1 x RJ-45 Ethernet LAN Cable.
1 x RJ-11 phone Cable.
Quick Setup Guide.
Wireless Security Card.
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact NetComm customer care.
Product Features
Congratulations on your purchase of a NetComm NF1ADV WiFi Data and VoIP Gateway. This router is compliant with 802.11n
offering speeds up to 6 times faster than standard 802.11g based routers while still being compatible with 802.11g & 802.11b
devices. The NF1ADV is not only a Wireless Access Point, and using a Gigabit speed WAN port and doubling as a 4-port full-duplex
Ethernet Switch, connects your wired-Ethernet devices together at incredible speeds.
With speeds of up to 300Mbps* the NetComm NF1ADV WiFi Data and VoIP Gateway uses advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, MultiOutput) technology to transmit multiple steams of data in a single wireless channel giving you seamless access to multimedia
content. Robust RF signal travels farther, eliminates dead spots and extends network range. For data protection and privacy, the
NF1ADV encodes all wireless transmissions with WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption.
With inbuilt DHCP Server & powerful SPI firewall the NF1ADV protects your computers against intruders and most known Internet
attacks but provides safe VPN pass-through. With incredible speed and QoS function of 802.11n, NF1ADV is ideal for mediacentric applications like streaming video, gaming, and VoIP telephony allowing you to run multiple media-intense data streams
through the network at the same time, with no degradation in performance.
The NetComm NF1ADV creates a secure WiFi network, providing Internet access to users and simultaneous phone service using
your VoIP Service Provider’s network. It incorporates a DECT base station for use with cordless phones. It also incorporates a
WLAN 802.11b/g/n access point, one 10/100Mbps Ethernet port, one 10/100Mbps Ethernet WAN port and two phone ports for
making and receiving telephone calls. It features the latest security options such as WPA and WPA2 data encryption, SPI (Stateful
Packet Inspection) Firewall and VPN pass through.
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Physical Dimensions and
Indicators
LED Indicators
The NF1ADV has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear for better organization. The display is
visible on the front of the NF1ADV to provide you with information about network activity and the device status. See below for an
explanation of each of the indicator lights.
Table 2 - LED Indicators
LED INDICATOR
ICON
DEFINITION
Power
The power LED will be a solid green light when the device is powered
on. The power LED will flash during the device start up process.
LAN
The LAN LEDs will be a solid green light when a specific LAN
connection is established. The LED flashes on LAN port traffic
throughput.
WAN
WAN mode: The WAN LED lights up when the router is connected to
the internet via an Ethernet WAN connection.
WiFi
The LED will show a solid green light when WLAN is enabled. The LED
flashes on traffic throughput (data transfer).
WPS
The WPS LED will light up to indicate that the wireless signal has been
configured using the WiFi Protected Setup option.
Phone1
A solid blue light appears when the analogue telephone connected to
Line 1 is off-hook. The Line 1 LED will flash on an incoming call.
Phone 2
A solid green light appears when the analogue telephone connected to
Line 2 is off-hook. The Line 2 LED will flash on an incoming call.
Line
The Line LED will be on when a line cable for PSTN calls is connected
from the router to a phone port of an ADSL filter.
DSL
The DSL LED will flicker on and off when training for a DSL signal.
When a DSL signal is detected the LED will be a solid green light.
WWW
The WWW LED will light up when there is a WAN connection through
a fixed DSL connection.
DECT
The DECT LED will light up when the NF1ADV is DECT registration
mode
Page Register
This Icon will light up when a DECT phone connected to the router is
off hook. It will also flash on an incoming call.
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Integrated Interfaces
The following integrated interfaces are available on the rear of the NF1ADV:
Figure 1: Rear Panel
INTERFACE
FUNCTION
DSL
The ADSL port for xDSL connectivity.
WPS
Hold and release this button for less than 10 seconds to enable the WPS (WiFi Protected
System) push-button-connect function.
LAN 4
A LAN Port for wired Ethernet clients (Computers, Laptops, etc).
LAN 3
A LAN Port for wired Ethernet clients (Computers, Laptops, etc).
LAN 2
A LAN Port for wired Ethernet clients (Computers, Laptops, etc).
LAN 1
A LAN Port for wired Ethernet clients (Computers, Laptops, etc).
WAN
The WAN Ethernet port for a Fixed Line (ADSL/Cable/Satellite) connection to the internet.
Phone 1
The RJ-11 phone port provides a connection to a standard analogue telephone.
Phone 2
The RJ-11 phone port provides a connection to a standard analogue telephone
Line
The RJ-11 port provides a connection to your PSTN phone line for PSTN pass through
calling.
Reset/
Hold this button down for over 10 seconds to reset the router to factory default settings.
Power
The power connector designed for use with a DC 12V 2A Power Adapter.
On/Off
The switch that can be used to power up or down the NF1ADV.
Table 3: Rear Panel Interface Connectors
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NF1ADV Default Settings
The following tables list the default settings for the NF1ADV.
LAN (MANAGEMENT)
Static IP Address:
192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0
Default Gateway:
192.168.1.1
Table 4 - LAN Management Default Settings
WAN (INTERNET)
WAN mode:
DHCP
Table 5 - WAN Port Default Settings
WIRELESS (WIFI)
SSID:
(Refer to the included wireless security card)
Security:
Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSK
Security Key:
(Refer to the included wireless security card)
Table 6 – WiFi Default Settings
For security purposes, each NF1ADV comes with a unique SSID that varies by a 4 digit number at the end. e.g. SSID: “NetComm Wireless XXXX”
NF1ADV WEB INTERFACE ACCESS
Username:
admin
Password:
admin
Table 7 - Web Interface Default Settings
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Safety and Product Care
With reference to unpacking, installation, use and maintenance of your electronic device, the following basic guidelines are
recommended:
To avoid fire or shock hazard do not use or install this product near water. For example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, or near a swimming pool. Also, do not expose the equipment to rain or damp areas (e.g. a wet basement).
Do not connect the power supply cord on elevated surfaces. Allow it to lie freely. There should be no obstructions in its
path and no heavy items should be placed on the cord. In addition, do not walk on, step on or mistreat the cord.
To safeguard the equipment against overheating, make sure that all openings in the unit that offer exposure to air are
unobstructed.
WARNING
Disconnect the power line from the device before servicing.
Transport and Handling
When transporting the NF1ADV, it is recommended to return the product in the original packaging. This ensures the product will not
be damaged.
In the event the product needs to be returned, ensure it is securely packaged with appropriate padding to prevent
damage during courier transport.
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Installation and Configuration of
the NF1ADV
Placement of your NF1ADV
The wireless connection between your NF1ADV and your WiFi devices will be stronger the closer your connected devices are to
your NF1ADV. Your wireless connection and performance will degrade as the distance between your NF1ADV and connected
devices increases. This may or may not be directly noticeable, and is greatly affected by the individual installation environment.
If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the
computer to a position between three to five meters from the NF1ADV in order to see if distance is the problem.
Please note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless
network from functioning. If you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this
checklist may help.
If you experience difficulties connecting wirelessly between your WiFi Devices and your NF1ADV, please try the following steps:
In multi-storey homes, place the NF1ADV on a floor that is as close to the centre of the home as possible. This may
mean placing the NF1ADV on an upper floor.
Try not to place the NF1ADV near a cordless telephone that operates at the same radio frequency as the NF1ADV
(2.4GHz).
Avoid obstacles and interference
Avoid placing your NF1ADV near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit
wireless communication include:
Refrigerators.
Washers and/or dryers.
Metal cabinets.
Large aquariums.
Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows.
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as those listed above are not blocking
the signal’s path (between your wireless devices and the NF1ADV).
Cordless Phones
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after considering the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
Try moving cordless phones away from your NF1ADV and your wireless-enabled computers.
Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer’s
information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering with the NF1ADV.
If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless
network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your NF1ADV to channel 11. See your phone’s user
manual for detailed instructions.
If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.
Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network
In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless
networks nearby that can conflict with your wireless network. Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility of your
wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available (see your wireless adapter’s user manual), and switch your
Router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible. Alternately try using a different wireless band.
Experiment with more than one of the available channels and bands, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference
from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices.
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Hardware installation
1. Insert an Ethernet LAN cable from the WAN port of the NF1ADV to a LAN port on your modem/switch/hub.
2. For VoIP functionality, connect a standard analogue telephone to one or both of the FXS ports labelled Phone 1 or Phone 2
using the RJ-11 Cable provided.
3. For PSTN pass-through connect an RJ-11 cable from any wall jack to the FXO Line port of the NF1ADV.
4. Connect the power adapter to the Power socket on the back of the NF1ADV.
5. Plug the power adapter into the wall socket and switch on the power.
6. Wait approximately 60 seconds for the NF1ADV to power up.
Connecting via an Ethernet cable
1. Connect the Ethernet cable provided to the port marked LAN at the back of the NF1ADV.
2. Connect the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable to your computer.
3. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the connection to establish.
4. Open your Web browser and type http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar and press enter.
5. Enter “admin” (without quotations) for both the Username and Password and click on the Login button.
6. Follow the steps of the start-up wizard to set up your NF1ADV.
7. After the setup process is completed, you will be connected to the Internet.
Connecting wirelessly
1. Ensure WiFi is enabled on your device (computer/laptop/Smartphone).
2. Scan for wireless networks in your area and connect to the network name that matches the Wireless network name found
on the Wireless Security Card (included in the box).
Figure 2 - Included Security Card
Please note: For security purposes, each NF1ADV has a unique SSID (such as NetComm Wireless XXXX) and Wireless
Security Key. The included Wireless Security Card lists these fields instead of the xxxxx’s as shown in the screenshot
above.
3. When prompted for your wireless security settings, enter the wireless security key listed on your Wireless Security Card.
4. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the connection to be established.
5. Open your Web browser and type http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar and press enter.
6. Enter “admin” (without quotations) as both the Username and Password and press the Login button.
7. Follow the steps to set up your NF1ADV.
8. After the setup process is completed, you will be connected to the Internet.
9. To connect additional devices via WiFi, repeat steps 1 through 4.
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Basic
Home
The status page provides system related information and is displayed when you login to the NF1ADV console. By default, the status
page will show Device Information including hardware types and on-board software, WAN Connection status, and VoIP connection
status.
Figure 3: Basic - Home
ITEM
DEFINITION
Board ID
A unique ID assigned to the PCB (Printed Circuit Board).
Software Version
The current firmware version installed on the router.
Boot Loader (CFE) Version
The current boot loader installed on the router.
DSL PHY and Driver Version
The current line driver installed on the router.
Wireless Driver Version
The current wireless driver installed on the router.
Serial Number
The unique set of numbers assigned to the routers for identification purposes.
Line Rate – Upstream (Kbps)
The current upstream speed of the DSL connection in Kbps.
Line Rate – Downstream (Kbps)
The current upstream speed of the DSL connection in Kbps.
LAN IPv4 Address
The current version 4 IP address assigned to the router.
Default Gateway
The current default gateway of the WAN interface.
Primary DNS Server
The current primary DNS server in use
Secondary DNS Server
The current secondary DNS server is use.
LAN IPv6 Address
The current IPv6 IP address in use if assigned.
Default IPv6 Gateway
The current IPv6 default gateway if assigned.
Date/Time
The current date and time set on the router.
DECT 1-4 Registration Status
The status of the current cordless phones connected to the router.
Phone 1-2 Registration Status
The status of the current analog phones connected to the router.
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Quick Setup Configuration Wizard
When you log in to NF1ADV for the first time, you will be presented with the Home page as shown in the screenshot below. Under
the Basic menu is the Quick Setup wizard. You can use these steps to quickly configure the main functionality of the router and get
an internet connection up and running. Configuring DSL connection requires a DSL cable to be connected to the router before the
wizard can be completed. To configure quick setup please use the following steps.
1. Navigate to http://192.168.1.1 in a web browser.
Figure 4: Router Login
2. Enter “admin” for both the User name and the Password and press the OK button.
Figure 5: Basic - Quick Setup
3. Select the Quick Setup option from the Basic menu.
Figure 6: Quick Setup - Internet
4. Select the type of internet setup you wish the router to be configured with and press the Next button.
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5. Select the WAN configuration for the NF1ADV to use and press the Next button.
Figure 7: Quick Setup - WAN Setup
6. For configurations using PPPoE enter the broadband username and password. For Australia users set the VPI as 8 and the
VCI as 35. For New Zealand users set the VPI as 0 and the VCI as 100. Press the Next button.
Figure 8: Quick Setup – PPPoE
7. The wireless function is set to “On” by default. Unticking the “Enable Wireless” option will disable the wireless functionality of
the NF1ADV.
Figure 9: Quick Setup – Wireless
8. To configure the NF1ADV to use wireless, customize the SSID (wireless network name) to a name of your choice. Setting a
strong wireless security level (such as WPA-PSK - AES) can prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network. Please
enter the Security Key that you wish to use, or leave this field unchanged to use the default Security Key. Click “Next” to
continue.
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9. If you wish to use the NF1ADV for VoIP calling enter your SIP settings. You can enter your own SIP settings by selecting
custom as the SIP provider or select from a number of pre-configured SIP settings for those users with accounts with
MyNetFone, Engin, iiNet or iPrimus. Select Enable T38 support if you have a fax machine that is capable of using this
specification enabling you to send faxes via VoIP connection. If you do not wish to use the NF1ADV with VoIP press the Skip
button. When you have completed configuring this page press the Next button.
Figure 10: Quick Setup - VoIP
10. If you wish to configure the NF1ADV for USB storage select the “Enable USB Storage” option. The NetBIOS name and USB
directory name will be configured by default but can be customized here if you wish. Press the Next button when you have
completed this page.
Figure 11: Quick Setup - USB Storage
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11. If you wish to configure the NF1ADV as a Print Server select the “Enable on-board print server” option and enter the printer
name and make and model into the appropriate fields. When you have completed these settings press the Next button.
Figure 12: Quick Setup - Print Server
12. The Quick Setup – Passwords page allows you to customize the username and password required to administer your
NF1ADV. It is recommended that you choose a unique password for added security. Please enter the username and
password that you wish to use, or leave these fields unchanged to use the default username and password of “admin”. Click
the “Apply/Save” button to continue or the “Skip” button to bypass making any password changes.
13. You will be directed back to the Basic – Home page.
Figure 13: Basic - Home
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WiFi
Setup
The Wireless submenu provides access to Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) configuration settings including:
Wireless network name (SSID)
Channel restrictions (based on country)
Security
Access point or bridging behaviour
Station information
This screen allows you to configure basic features of the wireless LAN interface. You can enable or disable the wireless LAN
interface, hide the network from active scans, set the wireless network name (also known as the SSID) and restrict the channel set
based on country requirements. The Wireless Guest Network function adds extra networking security when connecting to remote
hosts.
Figure 14: Wireless - Setup
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
Enable Wireless
A checkbox that enables (default) or disables the wireless LAN interface.
Hide Access Point
Select Hide Access Point to protect the access point from detection by wireless active
scans. To check AP status in Windows, open Network Connections from the start Menu and
select View Available Network Connections. If the access point is hidden, it will not be listed
there. To connect a wireless client to a hidden access point, the user must add the access
point SSID manually to its wireless configuration.
Clients Isolation
This field stops clients PC from detecting one another in My Network Places or Network
Neighbourhood and prevents one wireless client communicating with another wireless client.
Disable WMM Advertise
This checkbox give you the option to disable WiFi Multimedia (WMM) Advertise. WMM is a
standard created to define quality of service (QoS) in WiFi networks. Do not select this option
unless your network administrator advises you to.
Enable Wireless Multicast
Forwarding (WMF)
Often used in multi-media streaming Wireless Multicast Forwarding (WMF) is a method of
sending IP datagrams to multiple receivers in a single transmission.
SSID
[1-32 characters]
SSID (Service Set Identifier) sets the wireless network name. All wireless devices attempting
to connect with the router must be configured with the correct SSID to access the WLAN. If
the SSID does not match, the wireless device will not be granted network access.
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BSSID
The BSSID is a 48bit identity used to identify a particular BSS (Basic Service Set) within an
area. In Infrastructure BSS networks, the BSSID is the MAC (Media Access Control) address
of the AP (Access Point) and in Independent BSS or ad hoc networks, the BSSID is
generated randomly.
Country
A drop-down menu that permits worldwide and specific national settings. Each country listed
enforces specific regulations limiting channel range. For Australia and New Zealand channels
are limited to numbers 1-13.
Max Clients
The maximum number of wireless clients that can be connected to the NF1ADV at any one
time.
Wireless Guest Network
The Guest SSID (Virtual Access Point) can be enabled by selecting the Enable Wireless
Guest Network checkbox. Rename the Wireless Guest Network as you wish.
Security
Wireless Security settings are used to prevent unauthorized connections to your network. This can be as basic as a neighbouring
user who detects and is able to connect through your wireless network, right through to actual malicious interference or ‘hacking’.
Whatever the case, it is a good practice to be aware of and to use wireless network security to safeguard your data and your
network.
Figure 15: Wireless - Security
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
Select SSID
Pre- configured to the default SSID of the NetComm Wireless settings. This field can be
changed in the Wireless > Settings section.
Network Authentication
The type of wireless security you prefer to use can be set using this field.
NOTE: The wireless security types available are listed in the order of level of security from
least (top) to most (bottom).
WPA/WAP! Passphrase
The case sensitive wireless password of your choice should be at least 8 characters in length
up to a maximum of 63 characters with both numbers and letters.
WPA Group Rekey Interval
The Group Key (Group Transient Key) is a shared key among all Supplicants connected to
the same AP, and is used to secure multicast/broadcast traffic. It is not used for normal
unicast traffic. A Pairwise Transient Key secures the unicast traffic.
Group Key Renewal controls how often the Group Transient Key is changed. The Group Key
Renewal does not control the update period for the Pairwise Transient Key. The Pairwise
Transient Key is changed each time the Supplicant authenticates, or re-authenticates.
WPA/WAPI Encryption
The type of WPA encryption the wireless security will use.
WEP Encryption
The option to use WEP encryption when the network authentication is set to Open. This is a
less secure type of encryption than WPA-PSK.
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WPS
WiFi Protected Setup is a simplified method of connecting a wireless client to a wireless access point. The connection can be set
either by pressing a button or through the use of a pin number. It is designed as a quick and simple solution to setup wireless
connectivity.
Figure 16: Wireless - WPS
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
Enable WPS
Use this field to enable the WPS settings.
Add Client
Select Push-Button or PIN as the means for the wireless client to connect to the router. Then
press the “Add Enrollee” button.
Setup AP
Select Push-Button or PIN as the means for the Access Point (the router) to connect to a
wireless client. If selecting PIN mode make a note of the current PIN. Then press the “Config
AP” button.
Figure 17: Wireless - WPS Settings
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Configuration – Advanced Wireless Settings
This screen allows you to control the following advanced features of the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) interface:
Select the wireless channel which you wish the router to operate from.
Force the transmission rate to a particular speed.
Set the fragmentation threshold. This can be used to improve throughput in noisy or congested situations.
Set the RTS threshold. RTS stands for “Request to Send”. This parameter controls what size data packet the low
level RF protocol issues to an RTS packet. The default is 2346.
Set the wake-up interval for wireless clients using power-save mode.
Set the beacon interval for the access point.
Set Xpress mode.
Please see the Table below for an explanation of the configuration wireless settings.
Click the Apply/Save button to set any changes to the configuration settings.
Figure 18: Wireless – Advanced
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
Band
The frequency of the wireless network. 2.4GHz is standard.
Channel
Allows selection of a specific channel (1-9) or Auto mode.
Auto Channel Timer
The Auto Channel sets the length of time it takes to scan a channel in minutes.
802.11n/EWC
An equipment interoperability standard setting based on IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 and
Enhanced Wireless Consortium (EWC).
Bandwidth
Drop-down menu specifies the following bandwidth: 20MHz in Both Bands and 40 MHz in
Both Bands.
Control Sideband
Displays which sideband the access point is using for the control channel, either Upper or
Lower.
802.11n Rate
Drop-down menu specifies the following fixed rates. The maximum rate for bandwidth,
20MHz, is 130Mbps and the maximum bandwidth, 40MHz, is
270Mbps.
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802.11n Protection
Turn off for maximized throughput. Turn on for greater security.
Support 802.11n Client Only
The option to provide wireless Internet access only to clients who are operating at 802.11n
speeds.
RIFS Advertisement
Reduced Inter Frame Spacing (RIFS) is a required 802.11n feature that improves
performance by reducing the amount of dead time required between transmissions. We
recommend this option Off unless your network administrator advises otherwise.
OBSS Co-Existence
Overlapping Basic Service Sets (OBSS) co-existence provides a method for basic service
sets to share a single frequency.
Rx Chain Power Save
This option provides a means to save power on the receiving wireless signal.
Rx Chain Power Save Quiet
Time
The time interval before Rx Chain Power Save is implemented.
54g Rate
In Auto (default) mode, your Router uses the maximum data rate and lowers the data rate
dependent on the signal strength. The appropriate setting is dependent on signal strength.
Other rates are discrete values between 1 to 54 Mbps.
Multicast rate
Setting for multicast packet transmission rate. (1-54 Mbps).
Basic Rate
Sets basic transmission rate.
Fragmentation Threshold
A threshold (in bytes) determines whether packets will be fragmented and at what size.
Packets that exceed the fragmentation threshold of an 802.11 WLAN will be split into smaller
units suitable for the circuit size. Packets smaller than the specified fragmentation threshold
value however are not fragmented.
Values between 256 and 2346 can be entered but should remain at a default setting of 2346.
Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor performance.
RTS Threshold
Request To Send (RTS) specifies the packet size that exceeds the specified RTS threshold,
which then triggers the RTS/CTS mechanism. Smaller packets are sent without using
RTS/CTS. The default setting of 2347 (max length) will disables the RTS Threshold.
DTIM Interval
Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) is also known as Beacon Rate. The entry range is
a value between 1 and 65535. A DTIM is a countdown variable that informs clients of the
next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the AP has buffered
broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM
Interval value. AP Clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and
multicast messages. The default value is 1.
Beacon Interval
The amount of time between beacon transmissions in is milliseconds. The default is 100 ms
and the acceptable range is 1 – 65535. The beacon transmissions identify the presence of an
access point. By default, network devices passively scan all RF channels listening for
beacons coming from access points. Before a station enters power save mode, the station
needs the beacon interval to know when to wake up to receive the beacon.
Global Max Clients
Here you have the option of setting the limit of the number of clients who can connect to your
wireless network.
Xpress Technology
Broadcom’s Xpress™ Technology is compliant with draft specifications of two planned
wireless industry standards. It has been designed to improve wireless network efficiency. The
default value is disabled.
Transmit Power
The option of decreasing the transmitting power of your wireless signal
WMM (WiFi Multimedia)
WMM is a standard created to define quality of service (QoS) in WiFi networks. WMM adds
prioritized capabilities to WiFi networks and optimizes their performance when multiple
concurring applications, each with different latency and throughput requirements, compete
for network resources.
WMM No Acknowledgement
WMM No Acknowledgement gives you the option of whether to send acknowledgement
frames with WMM data packets.
WMM APSD
WMM Automatic Power Save Delivery, a feature of that allows the router to save power. This
option is enabled by default.
Table 8: Advanced - Wireless - Advanced Settings
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MAC Filter
This screen appears when Media Access Control (MAC) Filter is selected. This option allows access to be restricted based upon the
unique 48-bit MAC address of a wireless device’s network card.
Setting the MAC restrict mode to Allow will allow only those wireless devices listed in the MAC filter table to connect to the router.
All other wireless devices will not be able to connect via wireless to the router. Similarly, setting the MAC restrict mode to Deny will
deny only those wireless devices listed in the MAC filter table to connect to the router. All other wireless devices will be able to
connect with the router via wireless.
To add a MAC Address filter, click the Add button shown below.
To delete a filter, select it from the table below and click the Remove button.
Figure 19: Wireless - MAC Filter
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
MAC Restrict Mode
Disabled – Disables MAC filtering.
Allow – allows only those wireless devices listed in the MAC filter table to connect to the router. All other
wireless devices will not be able to connect via wireless to the router.
NOTE: Add a wireless device’s MAC address before clicking the Allow radio button or else you will
need to connect to the Router’s web user interface using the supplied yellow Ethernet cable and add
the wireless device’s MAC address.
Deny – Rejects access for the specified MAC addresses. All other wireless devices will be able to
connect to the router via wireless.
MAC Address
Lists the MAC addresses subject to the MAC Restrict Mode. The Add button prompts an entry field
that requires you type in a MAC address in a two-character, 6-byte convention: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx where
xx are hexadecimal numbers. A maximum of 60 MAC addresses can be added.
Table 9: Wireless - MAC Filter Settings
Enter the MAC address on the screen below using the following format: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx
Figure 20: Wireless - Add MAC Filter
Press the Apply/Save button to save the MAC address to the MAC filter list.
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Wireless Bridge
The following screen appears when selecting Wireless Bridge, and gives a detailed explanation of how to configure wireless bridge
features for the wireless LAN interface.
Click the Apply/Save button to implement new configuration settings.
Figure 21: Wireless - Wireless Bridge
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
AP Mode
Selecting Wireless Bridge (Wireless Distribution System) disables Access Point (AP) functionality while
selecting Access Point enables AP functionality. In Access Point mode, wireless bridge functionality will
still be available and wireless stations will be able to associate to the AP.
Bridge Restrict
Selecting Disabled in Bridge Restrict disables the Wireless Bridge restriction, which means that any
wireless bridge will be granted access. Selecting Enabled or Enabled (Scan) turns the wireless bridge
restriction on. Only those bridges selected in Remote Bridges will be granted access. Click Refresh to
update the station list when Bridge Restrict is enabled.
Table 10: Wireless - Wireless Bridge
Station Info
The following screen appears when you select Station Info, and shows authenticated wireless stations and their status.
Click the Refresh button to update the list of stations in the WLAN.
Figure 22: Wireless - Station Info
FIELD
DESCRIPTION
MAC
The MAC address of any connected wireless client.
Associated
Lists all the stations that are associated with the Access Point, along with the amount of time since
packets were transferred to and from each station. If a station is idle for too long, it is removed from this
list.
Authorized
Lists those devices with authorized access.
SSID
The SSID(Service Set Identifier) of your wireless network.
Interface
The wireless interface being used to connect to the network.
Table 11: Wireless - Station Info Settings
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Voice
This section explains how to configure the VoIP settings of the NF1ADV.
SIP Basic Setting
The SIP Settings page is where you enter your VOIP service settings as supplied by your VOIP service provider (VSP). If you are
unsure about a specific setting or have not been supplied information for a particular field, please contact your VOIP service provider
to verify if this setting is needed or not.
Figure 23: VoIP - SIP Basic Setting
The individual fields shown above on the SIP Basic Settings page are explained in the table (Table 12: Advanced – VoIP - SIP Basic Settings)
on the following page.
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