NetComm NF3ADV User Manual

NETCOMM FIBRE SERIES

Dual Band WiFi Data and

Gateway

USER

NF3ADV

VoIP

GUIDE

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This manual covers the following products:

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DATE

29/06/2012

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on and Configuration of the NF3ADV

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Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network

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Using the indicator lights (LEDs) to Diagnose Problems

Using the NF3ADV to make and receive telephone calls

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Table of Contents

Overview ................................

Introduction ................................

Target Users ................................

Prerequisites................................

Notation ................................

Product Introduction ................................

Product Overview ................................

Package Contents ................................

Product Features ................................

Physical Dimensions and Indicators

LED Indicators ................................

Integrated Interfaces ................................

NF3ADV Default Settings

Safety and Product Care Transport and Handling Installati

Placement of your NF3ADV Avoid obstacles and interference

Cordless Phones ................................

Hardware installation................................

Connecting via an Ethernet cable

Connecting wirelessly ................................

First Time Simple Configuration Wizard

Management Console Login Procedure

Basic View - Status ................................

Advanced Features ................................

Network Setup ................................

Forwarding Rules ................................

Security Settings ................................

Advanced Settings................................

Toolbox ................................

VOIP/NAS

NAS Settings ................................

Additional Product Information

Technical Data ................................

FAQ ................................

Appendix A: Tables................................

Appendix B: Samba Server Legal & Regulatory Information

Contact................................

View ................................

Phone Setting ................................

SIP Settings................................

Other VoIP Settings ................................

Disk Utility ................................

File Sharing................................

Access Control ................................

iTunes Server ................................

Download Assistant ................................

Web HDD ................................

Establishing a wireless connection

Troubleshooting ................................

Accessing voicemail ................................

Call Feature Codes ................................

Electrical Specifications ................................

Environmental Specifications / Tolerances

Intellectual Property Rights

Customer Information ................................

Consumer Protection Laws

Product Warranty ................................

Limitation of Liability ................................

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This manual provides information related to the installation, operation, and

individual reading this manual is presumed to have a basic understanding of telecommunications terminology and concepts.

Before continuing with the installation of your

Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux

A Web Browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari etc.

ess Computer System Requirements:

Computer with a working 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n wireless adapter.

The following symbols are utilised in this user manual:

relevant information

, please confirm that you comply with the minimum system

based operating systems with a working Ethernet adapter with TCP/IP

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Overview

Introduction

Target Users

The

Prerequisites

below.

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Protocol installed.

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Wirel

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utilization of the NF3ADV.

requirements

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Notation

- The following note requires attention.

- The following note provides a warning.

- The following note provides

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Product Introduction

10/100/1000 Gigabit WAN port.

LAN Ethernet port

switched)

Dual Stack IPv6, Static IPv6, DHCPv6, PPPoE, 6 to 4, IPv6 to IPv4 tunnel

00Mbps Wireless

2.4GHz and 5.0GHz Concurrent WiFi

base station with DECT association button.

3G

Protected Setup (WPS) for

rough (PPTP, L2TP, IPSec)

Browser based interface for configu

–

Speeds are dependent on network coverage. See your

aximum wireless signal rate and coverage values are derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications.

age are dependent on network and e

Data and VoIP Gateway

A Power Adapter

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact

NetComm

being compatible with 802.11g & 802.11b devices.

and doubl

NetComm

Output) technology to transmit multiple steams of data in a single wireless channel giving you seamles

Robust RF signal travels farther, eliminates dead spots and extends network range. For data prote

encodes all wireless transmissions with WEP, WPA,

With inbuilt DHCP Server & powerful SPI firewall

through. With incredible speed and QoS function of 802.11n,

centric applications like streaming video, gaming, and VoIP telephony allowing you to run multiple media

ith no degradation in performance.

WiFi

Internet access for up to 15 users and simultaneous phone service using

base station for use with cordless phones

an FXO port for PSTN calling and an FXS phone port

options such as WPA and WPA2 data encryption, SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall and VPN pass through.

power save features, green/power down functions.

provider coverage maps for more details. The total number of

volume of network traffic, building materials

Wireless Router. This router is compliant with 802.11n

is not only a Wireless Access Point,

connecting

advanced MIMO

protects your computers against intruders and most known Internet

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a WLAN 802.11b/g/n access point

Provider’s

one 10/100

It features the latest security

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Product Overview

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ADSL 2/2+ Integrated Modem.

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1 x

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3 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit

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1 x FXS Voice port (circuit-

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1 x FXO port for PSTN calling.

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IPv6 Support –

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802.11n up to 9

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DECT

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2 x USB host ports supporting

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WiFi

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VPN pass-th

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Multiple power saving features

1. affect data speeds. The m wireless speed and cover and construction/layout.

.

1

(Backward compatible with 802.11b/g).

/4G USB, mass storage file sharing.

simple setup of your wireless network.

.

ration and management.

time of day LED dimming, WiFi

Mobile Broadband (MBB)

nvironmental conditions including but not limited to the

WiFi users can also

The actual

Package Contents

The NF3ADV package consists of:

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1 x NF3ADV Dual Band WiFi

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1 x 12VDC~2.0

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1 x RJ-45 Ethernet LAN Cable.

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1 x RJ-11 phone Cable.

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Quick Setup Guide.

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Wireless Security Card.

Product Features

Congratulations on your purchase of a

modem, has a Gigabit speed WAN port devices together at incredible speeds.

With speeds of up to 900Mbps, the

content under the NF3ADV

attacks but provides safe VPN pass-

through the network at the same time, w

The NetComm NF3ADV creates a secure

DECT port,

.

NetComm customer care.

NF3ADV

The NF3ADV

es as a 3-port full-duplex Ethernet Switch,

NF3ADV Wireless Router uses Dual Band WiFi,

or WPA2 encryption.

the NF3ADV

network router incorporating

your VoIP Service

, three 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports,

for making and receiving telephone calls,

WiFi while still

but features a built-in ADSL

your wired-Ethernet

(Multi-Input, Multi-

s access to multimedia

ction and privacy,

is ideal for media-

-intense data streams

, which can provide

network. It incorporates a

/1000 Mbps Ethernet WAN

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Physical Dimensions and Indicators

LED Indicators

The NF3ADV 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 NF3ADV to provide you with information about network activity and the device status. See below for an explanation of each of the indicator lights.

LED INDICATOR

LED INDICATOR ICON

LED INDICATORLED INDICATOR

Power

Ethernet 1 - 3

WiFi

DECT

VoIP

ADSL Sync

WWW/ Internet Connection

WAN

3G/4G Signal

ICON STATE

ICONICON

Blue Off Powered Off

Table 2 - LED Indicators

Blue Flashing Powering Up. Blue On Powered On Blue On Ethernet Link Up Blue Blinking Traffic on Ethernet Port Blue Off Ethernet Link Down Blue On WiFi Enabled

Blue Flashing

Blue Off WiFi Disabled Blue On Device is in Register Mode Blue Off Device is not in Register Mode Blue flashing Device is in Paging Mode Blue On VoIP Settings are Registered Blue Off VoIP Settings have not Registered Blue Flashing VoIP Connecting Blue On ADSL is in Sync Blue Off ADSL is not in Sync Blue Flashing ADSL is Training Blue On Connected via ADSL Blue Flashing ADSL Data Traffic Red On Connected via 3G Red Flashing 3G Data Traffic

Purple On

Purple Flashing WAN Port Data Traffic Off Internet connection not Configured Blue On Ethernet Link Up

Blue Off Ethernet Link Down

Blue On Connected to 3G/4G Network

Blue Off

Blue Flashing Connecting

STATE DESCRIPTION

STATESTATE

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION

WPS PBC connection window open

Connected via WAN Ethernet port (e.g. PPPoE up / DHCP lease received / Static IP Configured )

3G/4G not configured (no dongle connected)

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The following integrated interfaces are available on the

INTERFACE

INTERFACEINTERFACE

INTERFACE

File Storage

FUNCTION

FUNCTIONFUNCTION

FUNCTION

11 port provides a connection to your PSTN phone line for PSTN pass through

connection to a standard analog

connect function.

seconds to enable the

•

6 seconds to enable the 5.0 Ghz WDS function.

Hold this button down for over 10 seconds to reset

Fixed Line (ADSL/Cable/Satellite) connection

LAN Port for wired Ethernet clients (Computers, Laptops,

can be used to power up or down the NF3ADV.

designed for use with a DC 12V 3.0

Press the button to connect a cordless phone and use the NF3ADV as a DECT base

connect function

before releasing

Insert a 3G/4G USB dongle into this port for Mobile

Insert a USB Hard Disk Drive and the NF3ADV on board file server will make files on the

Table 3: Rear and Side

Panel Interface Connectors

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Integrated Interfaces

rear of the NF3ADV:

Figure 1: Rear Panel

DSL

Line

Phone

WiFi

Reset

WAN

LAN 3

LAN 2

LAN 1

On/Off

Power

DECT

WPS

3G

The ADSL port for xDSL connectivity.

The RJcalling.

The RJ-11 phone port provides a

Wireless Distribution System push-button-

•

Hold this button in for 1-3

The WAN Ethernet port for a

A

This switch

The power connector

station. WiFi Protected System (WPS) push-button-

Hold this button in for 4-

• Hold this button in for 1-3 seconds

• Hold this button in for 4-6 seconds

ue telephone.

2.4 Ghz WDS function

the router to factory default settings.

etc.).

A Power Adapter

to trigger the 2.4 GHz WPS.

to trigger the 5 GHz WPS.

Broadband connectivity.

to the internet.

Figure 2: Side Panel

drive available across all networked connections.

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Default Settings

The following tables list the default settings for the

NF3ADV

Refer to the included wireless security card

.

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Static IP Address: Subnet Mask: Default Gateway:

WAN mode:

SSID: Security: Security Key:

For security purposes, each

Username: Password:

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LAN (MANAGEMENT)

192.168.1.1

255.255.255.0

192.168.1.1

Table 4 - LAN Management Default Settings

WAN (INTERNET)

DHCP

Table 5 - WAN Port Default Settings

WIRELESS (WIFI)

( WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (

Table 6 – WiFi Default Settings

comes with a unique SSID that varies by a 4 digit number at the end

NF3ADV WEB INTERFACE ACCESS

admin admin

Table 7 - Web Interface Default Settings

)

e.g. SSID: “NetComm Wireless XXXX”

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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

o not use or install

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

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

Disconnect the power line from the device before servicing.

Transport and Handling

, it is recommended to return the product

In the event the product needs to be returned, ensure it is securely packaged with appropriate padding to prevent

For example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink,

lie freely. There should be no obstructions in its

the original packaging. This ensures the product will not

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recommended:

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To avoid fire or shock hazard d

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unobstructed.

WARNING

this product near water.

offer exposure to air are

When transporting the NF3ADV be damaged.

damage during courier transport.

in

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Installation and Configurat

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. Your wireless connection and performance will degrade as the distance between your

devices increases. This may or may not be directly noticeable, and is greatly affected by the individual installation environ

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

le some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless

f you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this

rience difficulties connecting wirelessly between your

If the wireless network adapters of your wireless devices support 5GHz bandwidth try changing from the 2.4GHz

nd on the router.

storey homes, place the

on an upper floor.

near a cordless telephone that operates at the sam

Avoid obstacles and interference

near devices that may emit radio

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

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

nplug 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

If your phone supports channel selection, change the channe

network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your

manual for detailed instructions.

If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz

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 wireles

networks nearby that can conflict with your wireless ne

wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available (see your wireless adapter’s user manual), and swit

Router and computers to a channel as far away

Experiment with more than one of the available channels

r wireless devices.

devices will be stronger the closer your connected devices are to

in order to see if distance is the problem.

, please try the following steps:

on a floor that is as close to the centre of the home as possible. This may

e radio frequency as the

such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit

enabled computers.

l on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless

to channel 11. See your phone’s user

twork. Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility of your

Alternately try using a

, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference

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ion of

the

Placement of your

The wireless connection between your your NF3ADV

Please note: Whi network from functioning. I

checklist may help.

If you expe

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wireless band to the 5GHz ba

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In multimean placing the NF3ADV

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Try not to place the NF3ADV (2.4GHz).

Avoid placing your NF3ADV wireless communication include:

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Refrigerators.



Washers and/or dryers.



Metal cabinets.



Large aquariums.



Metallic-based, UV-

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and your WiFi

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WiFi Devices and your NF3ADV

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“noise”,

.

wireless devices and the NF3ADV).

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ment.

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Cordless Phones

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from other networks as possible.

from neighbouring cordless phones or othe

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cordless phone.

and bands

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different wireless band.

s

ch your

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Insert an Ethernet LAN cable from the WAN port of the

ctionality, connect a standard

an RJ

Connect the power adapter to the Power socket on the back of the

Plug the power adapter into the wall socket and switch on the power.

mately 60 seconds for the

n Ethernet

Connect the Ethernet cable provided to the port marked LAN at the back of the

Connect the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable to your computer.

Wait approximately 30 seconds for the connection to establish.

http://

s) for both the Username and Password and click on the Login button.

up wizard

After the setup process is completed, you will be connected to the Internet.

is enabled on your device (computer/laptop/Smartphone).

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).

Please note: For security purposes, each

Security Key. The included Wireless Security Card lists these

s security settings, enter the w

Wait approximately 30 seconds for the connection to

type http://

Enter “admin” (without quotations) as both the Username and Password and press the Login button.

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After the setup process is completed, you will be connected to the Internet.

WiFi

to a LAN port on your modem/switch/hub.

11 Cable provided.

cable from any wall jack to the FXO Line port of the

Wireless

as

ireless security key listed on your Wireless Security Card.

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Hardware installation

1.

2. For VoIP fun

3. For PSTN pass-through connect

4.

5.

6. Wait approxi

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analogue telephone to the FXS port using the RJ-

-11 NF3ADV.

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Connecting via a

1.

2.

3.

4. Open your Web browser and type

5. Enter “admin” (without quotation

6. Follow the steps of the start-

7.

Connecting wirelessly

1. Ensure WiFi

2.

cable

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192.168.1.1 into the address bar and press enter.

to set up your NF3ADV.

XXXX) and Wireless

shown in the screenshot

above.

3. When prompted for your wireles

4.

5. Open your Web browser and

6.

7. Follow the steps to set up your

8.

9. To connect additional devices via

Figure 3 - Included Security Card

NF3ADV has a unique SSID (such as NetComm

fields instead of the xxxxx’s

be established.

192.168.1.1 into the address bar and press enter.

.

, repeat steps 1 through 4.

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First Time Simple Configuration Wizard

for the first time, you will be presented with the

screenshot below. This wizard can be skipped by clicking on the link

run the Setup Wizard again anytime after first use by selecting the

in the Advanced View of the management console.

ADSL or

the setup wizard

up Wizard” as shown in the

“No thanks, take me to the Basic Interface”,

“Startup Wizard” option under the

the WAN Interface as

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When you log in to your NF3ADV

screenshot below. You can re“Toolbox” menu

NF3ADV “Set-

shown on the

Select your WAN interface – WAN, Press the Next button to continue

Figure 2: Setup Wizard - Start

Figure 4: Setup Wizard Step 1 - WAN Interface - ADSL

3G. The example above shows

.

an ADSL connection.

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2.4GHz wireless setting

is set to “On” by default. Changing this option to “Off” will turn off the wireless feature and you will not be able to conne

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SSID Broadcast Name (Max 32 Characters):

The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of your wireless network. Use a unique name to identify your wireless network s

your wireless clients. This field is case sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You should change

will not be able scan and detect your

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This page allows you to customize the

Wireless (WiFi):

WiFi your NF3ADV via 2.4 GHz WiFi.

SSID Broadcast:

Select ‘Disable’ to hide the SSID of the

you can easily connect from the default SSID for added security.

Click “Next” to continue.

Figure 5: Setup Wizard Step 2 - 2.4 GHz WiFi Setup

s of the NF3ADV.

. If disabled, other people

ct to

NF3ADV’s SSID.

o that

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Figure

the 2.4 GHz

AES) can prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network. Please enter the Security Ke

or leave this field unchanged to use the default Security Key. Click “Next” to continue.

5.0 GHz wireless set

is set to “On” by default. Changing this option to “Off” will turn off the wireless feature and you will not be able to conne

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. Setting a strong wireless security level (such

isabled, other people will not be able scan and detect your

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This page allows you to configure as WPA-PSK -

6 - Setup Wizard Step 3 – 2.4 GHz WiFi Security Settings

WiFi security settings for the NF3ADV

y that you wish to use,

Figure 7: Setup Wizard Step 4 - 5.0 GHz WiFi Setup

This page allows you to customize the

ting of the NF3ADV.

Wireless (WiFi):

WiFi your NF3ADV via 5.0 GHz WiFi.

SSID Broadcast:

Select ‘Disable’ to hide the SSID of the

. If d

ct to

NF3ADV’s SSID.

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SSID Broadcast Name (Max 32 Characters):

The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of your wireless network. Use a unique name to identify your wireless network s

n easily connect from your wireless clients. This field is case sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You should change

the 5.0 GHz

AES) can prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network. Please enter the Se

or leave this field unchanged to use the default Security Key. Click “Next” to continue.

. Setting a strong wireless security level (such

curity Key that you wish to use,

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you ca the default SSID for added security.

Click “Next” to continue.

o that

This page allows you to configure as WPA-PSK -

Figure 7: Setup Wizard Step 5 - 5.0 GHz Wireless Security Setup

WiFi security settings for the NF3ADV

Figure 8: Setup Wizard Step 6 - Router Security Settings

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Setup Wizard the admini

router management page. Enter the Desired Username and Desired Password, retyping the desired Password in the Retype

Password field to confirm the new password. Click Next to

Review your settings then click “Finish” to save configuration. Click “Back” if you want to make

will save your configuration and reb

will be guided back to the management console once the process is complete.

stration password for the router can be set to prevent

changes.

. Please wait as this process takes about 2 minutes. You

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In Step 6 of the NF3ADV

unauthorized access to the

continue the setup wizard.

After clicking Finish, the NF3ADV

Figure 9: Setup Wizard Step 7 - Summary

any

oot

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Management Console Login

After first time setup, the management console will be password protected to prevent unauthorized access to the configuration

view the status and make changes to your

Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari) and navigate to http://

Enter the username and password configured during the first time setup and click

details have

Please note: If you forget the username and password you selected during the

button for over 10 seconds will restart the unit with

In the event that your Internet connection becomes unavailable and no fail over serv

Management console page will display when attempting to browse to an Internet site.

, please fo

.1

button

set

the original settings (username: admin /

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Procedure

settings of your NetComm NF3ADV.

To log in to the management console,

1.

2.

and password “admin” if these

Please note: the NetComm NF3ADV

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192.168.1

the Submit

not been customized. Click “Login” to continue.

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llow the steps below:

. Use the default username

-up process, holding the reset password: admin).

ice has been configured,

Figure 10: Basic View – Login

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The basic status page provides basic system related information. It can be accessed by clicking on the “Switch to Basic view”

shows the current primary Internet connection, WAN/LAN status, MBB connection status

and number of wireless clients currently connected

line sync status of the

The current

The current status of the 3G connectivity is listed here.

The current signal strength of the MBB (Mobile Broadband) service connection.

An indication as to whether the SIP settings have registered successfully.

This field indicates

This field indicates how many wireless devices are connected on the NF3ADV’s 5 GHz wireless frequency.

how many wireless devices are connected on the NF3ADV’s 2.4 GHz wireless frequency.

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Basic View - Status

button from the top of the status page.

The status page (dBm), VoIP Status

OPTION

Line Sync The Sync Speed WAN IP Address 3G Status 3G Signal Strength VoIP Status Number of Clients connected on

Wireless 2.4 Ghz

Number of Clients connected on Wireless 5 GHz

Figure 11: Basic View – Status

, current Signal Strength

.

DEFINITION

current ADSL WAN type set on the NF3ADV. downstream and upstream speed of the ADSL WAN type. IP Address that has been assigned to the WAN interface.

Table 8: Basic View - Status Settings

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Wireless

2.4 GHz

Wireless Network Name (SSID) or the

to the settings, click the “Save and apply changes” button to make these changes active.

Changing this option to Off will turn off the

NF3ADV

Select whether the NF3ADV will broadcast the SSID (Network Name) for any wireless

The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of your wireless network. Use a unique name to identify your

wireless device so that you can easily connect to it from your wireless clients. This field is case se

can be up to 32 characters long.

Enter your chosen Wireless Security key here. The default WPA

card and on the Product ID on the bottom of the

on this page, the key will revert to the default if the

ling the

Wireless Security key.

and you will not be able to connect to

PSK key is printed on the wireless security

. Please note that whilst the key can be customized

is reset to factory default settings.

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Basic View - 2.4 GHz

This page allows you to configure basic functionality, changing the 2.4 GHz

OPTION

Wireless (WiFi)

SSID Broadcast

your

Figure 12: Basic View - Wireless 2.4GHz

WiFi settings for this device such as enabling/disab

2.4 GHz

DEFINITION

WiFi feature on the NF3ADV

wirelessly.

2.4 GHz WiFi

If you make any changes

device in range to detect.

WiFi network Name

Security Key:

NF3ADV

Table 9: Basic View - 2.4GHz Wireless Settings

nsitive and

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.com

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5.0 GHz Wireless

5.0 GHz

Wireless Network Name (SSID) or the

to the settings, click the “Save and apply changes” button to make these changes active.

Changing this option to Off will turn off the

NF3ADV

Select whether the NF3ADV will broadcast the SSID (Network Name) for any wireless device in range to de

The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of your wireless network. Use a unique name to identify your

wireless device so that you can easily connect to it from your wireless clients. This field is case sensitive and

an be up to 32 characters long.

Enter your chosen Wireless Security key here. The default WPA

card and on the Product ID on the bottom of the

on this page, the key will revert to the default if the

settings for this device such as enabling/disabling the

Wireless Security key.

and you will not be able to connect to

PSK key is printed on the wireless security

. Please note that whilst the key can be customized

is reset to factory default settings.

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Basic View -

This page allows you to configure basic functionality, changing the 5.0 GHz

OPTION

Wireless (WiFi) ON/ OFF:

SSID Broadcast

your

Figure 13: Basic View - 5.0 GHz Wireless

WiFi

WiFi feature on the NF3ADV

wirelessly.

5.0 GHz

DEFINITION

5.0 GHz WiFi

If you make any changes

tect.

WiFi Network Name (SSID):

Security key:

c

Table 10: Basic View - 5.0 GHz Wireless Settings

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Broadband

This page allows you to configure the MBB (Mobile Broadband) WAN connection settings for the NF3ADV.

Please note: Entering and saving Mobile Broadband settings on this page

To set the Mobile Broadband connection as a back

select the “Enable Automatic 3G Backup” option in Step 1 of the Startup Wizard.

Select the country that your MBB (Mobile

the MBB provider for your 3G/4G dongle and/or SIM card.

the Access Point Name (APN) of your MBB provider.

This field indicates whether the SIM card has been detected and is functioning correctly.

If the SIM card requires a PIN to operate enter the PIN into this field.

If the SIM card requires a PIN to operate enter the PIN into this fi

will change the primary (WAN) connection

up connection

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Basic View - Mobile

type to Mobile Broadband. WAN

OPTION

Country

Service Provider Select

Network Name (APN) Enter

SIM Status

Confirm PIN

Figure 14: Basic View - Mobile Broadband

DEFINITION

Broadband) provider is situated in.

Table 11: Basic View - Mobile Broadband Settings

eld also.

-

to Ethernet or ADSL

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.com

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Dual Band WiFi Data and VoIP Gateway

The ADSL page allows a network administrator to configure ADSL as the primary WAN

Please note: Entering and saving ADSL settings on this page will change the primary (WAN) connection type to ADSL.

Enter the broadband user name supplied to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Enter the broadband password supplied to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Select the protocol used

Enter the VPI (Virtual Path Identifier). For most users in Australia the

Zealand the VPI will be 0.

Enter the VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier)

Zealand the VCI will be 100.

connection type.

VPI will be 8. For most users in New

For most users in Australia the VCI will be 35. Fir most users in new

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Basic View - ADSL

OPTION

User Name

Password

Protocol

VPI Number

VCI Number

Figure 15: Basic View - ADSL

for your fixed line ADSL connection.

.

Table 12: Basic View - ADSL Settings

DEFINITION

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The basic configuration interface is intended to provide access to all the settings that most people will want to use on thei

. There are advanced settings available if desired which are

option to

The status page provides system related information and is displayed when you login to the

Advanced View. By default, the status page will show

Status, Wireless 5.0 GHz Status, VoIP Status

s that can be pressed

accessible by viewing the advanced settings pages.

NF3ADV

NetComm

,

, View System Logs, Clients List, NAT Status and to

www.netcommwireless.com

Advanced Features

NetComm NF3ADV Click on the “Switch to Advanced View”

Status

console and switch to the

2.4 GHz

In addition there are button Refresh the status page.

view and configure the advanced features of your

IPv4 System Status

and Statistics Information.

to view ADSL Modem Status

r

.

NF3ADV management

IPv6 System Status, Wireless

Figure 16: Advanced View - Status

www.

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.com

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–

Dual Band WiFi Data and VoIP Gateway

Network Setup

Ethernet WAN

WAN (Wide Area Network)

connection through the WAN port of the router instead of using a Mobile Broadband (MBB) WWAN connection.

Enter the WAN interface required. Options are Ethernet WAN

Enter the WAN type of the WAN interface; Options include

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE), PPTP and L2TP.

Select the Enable checkbox to enable automatic MBB backup of the Ethernet WAN interface. Enter an IP

address or domain name into the Remote Host

of the connection.

Select this option if an IPv6 TCP stack is required along with the IPv4 TCP stack.

If you have a modem attached to the WAN port of the route

username as supplied by your Internet Service Provider here.

If you have a modem attached to the WAN port of the router and it is in bridge mode enter your broadband

password as supplied by your Int

Enter the preferred primary DNS address here if different to the automatically assigned

Enter the secondary DNS address here

Select the means to connect via the Ethernet WAN. Options include Connect On

always on) or connecting manually.

Enter the time seconds before the Ethernet WAN connection will time

Enter the service name for the Ethernet WAN connection. This is an optional field.

Enter an assigned IP address if your Internet Service Provider has assigned a static IP address for yo

connection. This field is optional.

Enter the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU), the largest data packet size that the router can transmit.

default MTU size is 0

router

or Wireless WAN (3G/4G Mobile

Dynamic IP Address (default), Static IP address,

for Keep Alive field for the router to periodically check the status

r and it is in bridge mode enter your broadband

if different to the automatically assigned secondary

demand, Auto

out if the connection becomes idle.

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Network Setup -

This page allows you to setup the Ethernet

interface of the NF3ADV

. This is for an internet

WAN Interface

WAN Type

Automatic 3G Backup

IPv6 Dualstack

User Name

Password

Primary DNS Secondary DNS

Connection Control

Maximum Idle Time Service Name

Assigned IP Address

MTU

OPTION

Broadband).

(

Figure 17: Advanced - Network Setup - Ethernet WAN

DEFINITION

, ADSL

ernet Service Provider here.

(for automatic).

primary DNS address.

DNS address.

-

-reconnect

ur

The

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Select this option if NAT (Network Address Translation) is

Therefore NAT is enabled by default.

Select whether which version IGMP (Internet Group management Protocol) is required for your WAN

connection. In most cases the Auto connection will suffice.

Select whether you wish IGMP enabled on the WAN connection. IGMP snooping is the process of listening to

(IGMP) network traffic. IGMP snooping, as implied by the name, allows the router to listen in on the IGMP

conversation between

which links need which

Select this item to tag the data from this Ethernet WAN connection for the purpose of creating a Virtual LAN.

This can be used

Wireless WAN

WAN (Wide Area Network)

or 4G USB dongle connected to the USB port of the router instead of using an ADSL or Ethernet WAN

The Wireless WAN connection can also be

WAN connection. To do this select the Automatic 3G Backup option when configuring the ADSL or Ethernet WAN connection type.

required. In most cases NAT will be required.

. By listening to these conversations the router maintains a

for data separation and security purposes.

interface of the NF3ADV router

configured as a backup or failover connection to either an ADSL or Ethernet

Figure 18: Advanced

- Network Setup

- Wireless WAN

www.netcommwireless.com

NAT

Multicast

IGMP Snooping

map of

VLAN TAG

Network Setup -

This page allows you to setup the Wireless connection through a 3G connection.

computers and the routers

IP multicast streams.

for setting up separate logical networks

Table 13: Advanced - Network Setup - Ethernet WAN setting

. This is for an internet

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OPTION DEFINITION

WAN Interface Enter the WAN interface required. Options are Ethernet WAN, ADSL or Wireless WAN (Mobile Broadband).

Country

Service Provider

APN Enter the Access Point Name that your MBB (Mobile Broadband) provider has recommended you use. PIN Code If your SIM card requires a PIN code, enter it in here.

Dial Number

Username If your Mobile Broadband connection requires a username enter it in here. Password If your Mobile Broadband connection requires a password enter it in here.

Authentication Type

Primary DNS Enter the Primary Domain Name Server address to be used by the MBB connection. This is an optional field.

Secondary DNS

Connection Control

MTU Enter the Maximum Transmission Unit, the size of the largest packet that a network protocol can transmit. Keep Alive A mechanism for testing whether the MBB connection is active or not by periodically pinging a remote host.

Multicast

IGMP Snooping

Enter the Country where the Mobile Broadband (MBB) Internet Provider is operating. This field affected such settings as dial and ring tones, and the prefixes that need to be entered before making a call.

Enter your MBB (Mobile Broadband) provider here. Enter the Access Point Name that your MBB (Mobile Broadband) provider has recommended you use.

The string value that needs to be dialed to make a mobile broadband (MBB) connection. *99# is the default string.

Select the authentication type used by the MBB connection. If you are unsure what this is select the default Auto option.

Enter the Secondary Domain Name Server address to be used by the MBB connection. This is an optional field.

Select from the connection control options: Connect on Demand – Connect when a MBB WAN interface is attempting to make a connection. Auto Reconnect (always on) – Assume the MBB connection is always on and try to connect if the MBB

connection is dropped. Manually – Connect the Wireless WAN interface only when a manual attempt is made.

Select whether which version IGMP (Internet Group management Protocol) is required for your WAN connection. In most cases the Auto connection will suffice.

Select whether you wish IGMP enabled on the WAN connection. IGMP snooping is the process of listening to (IGMP) network traffic. IGMP snooping, as implied by the name, allows the router to listen in on the IGMP conversation between computers and the routers. By listening to these conversations the router maintains a map of which links need which IP multicast streams. Multicasts may be filtered from the links which do not need them.

Table 14: Advanced - Network Setup - Wireless WAN

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ADSL

WAN (Wide Area Network)

Ensure you have plugged an RJ11 cable from the ADSL port of your ADSL splitter and have

If the DSL LED is not solid try an isolation test by unplugging all devices plugged into the

be it a faulty cable, phone, ADSL filter, monitored alarm or multimedia device that may be causing

interference with the broadband signal. You may require ADSL filters on all phone jack

interface of the NF3ADV router through a fixed line ADSL connection

a solid DSL light lit on the front of the

phone sockets on the premises. In this

s before the DSL signal becomes usable.

www.netcommwireless.com

Network Setup –

This page allows you to setup the

router before configuring this interface type.

WAN

.

way you may identify a device –

Figure 19: Advanced - Network Setup - ADSL