NetComm YML-O-3G19W User Manual

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3G WiFi Router

User Guide

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Preface

This manual provides information related to the installation, operation, and application of this device. The individual reading this manual is presumed to have a basic understanding of telecommunications terminology and concepts.

If you nd the product to be broken or malfunctioning, please contact technical support for immediate service by email at

technicalsupport@netcomm.com.au

For product update, new product release, manual revision, or software upgrades, please visit our website at www.netcomm.com.au

Important Safety Instructions

With reference to unpacking, installation, use and maintenance of your electronic device, the following basic guidelines are recommended:

The purpose of this manual is to provide you with detailed information on the installation, operation and application of your 3G WiFi Router.

Important Notice and Safety Precaution

Before servicing or disassembling this equipment, always disconnect all power or telephone lines from the device.

• Do not use or install this product near water, to avoid re or shock hazard. For example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink or 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.

• Use only the power cord and adapter that are shipped with this device.

• To safeguard the equipment against overheating, make sure that all openings in the unit that offer exposure to air are not

blocked.

• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from

lightening. Also, do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

• Never install telephone wiring during stormy weather conditions.

• Use an appropriate power supply, preferably the supplied power adapter, with an output of DC 12V 1.5A

• Do not operate the device near ammable gas or fumes. Turn off the device when you are near a petrol station, fuel depot or

chemical plant/depot. Operation of such equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres can represent a safety hazard.

• The device and antenna shall be used only with a minimum of 20cm from human body.

The operation of this device may affect medical electronic devices, such as hearing aids and peacemakers

WARNING

• Disconnect the power line from the device before servicing.

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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 separate from domestic waste.

The cardboard box, the plastic contained in the packaging, and the parts that make up this router 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.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Features .................................................................................................................................................................................................................5

1.2 Package Contents..................................................................................................................................................................................................5

1.3 LED Indicators........................................................................................................................................................................................................6

1.4 Rear Panel .............................................................................................................................................................................................................6

2. Quick Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.1 Setup Procedure ....................................................................................................................................................................................................8

3. Web User Interface .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10

3.1 Default Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................................................10

3.2 TCP/IP Settings....................................................................................................................................................................................................10

3.3 Login Procedure ...................................................................................................................................................................................................14

3.4 Web User Interface Homepage ............................................................................................................................................................................14

4. 3G Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

4.1 Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................16

4.2 Network Selection ................................................................................................................................................................................................17

4.3 PIN Conguration .................................................................................................................................................................................................17

5.Wireless ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 20

5.1 Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................20

5.2 Security ................................................................................................................................................................................................................21

5.3 Conguration........................................................................................................................................................................................................22

5.4 MAC Filter ............................................................................................................................................................................................................23

5.5 Wireless Bridge ....................................................................................................................................................................................................24

5.6 Station Info ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................24

6. Management .................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

6.1 Device Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................................................26

6.2 Congure SNMP agent ........................................................................................................................................................................................28

6.3 Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) .................................................................................................................................................................28

6.4 Access Control .....................................................................................................................................................................................................29

6.5 Save and Reboot .................................................................................................................................................................................................30

7. Advanced Setup .............................................................................................................................................................................. 32

7.1 Local Area Network (LAN) ....................................................................................................................................................................................32

7.2 Network Address Translation (NAT).......................................................................................................................................................................33

7.3 Security ................................................................................................................................................................................................................35

7.4 Parental Control ...................................................................................................................................................................................................37

7.5 Routing ................................................................................................................................................................................................................38

7.6 Domain Name Servers (DNS) ...............................................................................................................................................................................39

8. Status ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 41

8.1 Diagnostics ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................41

8.2 System Log ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................42

8.3 3G Network .........................................................................................................................................................................................................43

8.4 Statistics ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................44

8.5 Route ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................45

8.6 ARP .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................45

8.7 Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol (DHCP) ......................................................................................................................................................46

8.8 PING ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................46

Appendices .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

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Introduction

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Introduction

With the increasing popularity of the 3G/UMTS standard worldwide, this 3G WiFi Router provides you with 3G/UMTS tri-band coverage

through expanding cellular networks throughout the world.

Integrating a Sierra Wireless HSPA module, this router is capable of data downloads at high speeds of up to 7.2Mbps.

To protect your data from unwanted access this router also provides security features such as WiFi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption, a Firewall and Virtual Private Networks (VPN) pass through.

1.1 Features

• This 3G WiFi Router allows you to share your 3G connection with multiple wireless or wired devices.

• Global 3G/UMTS coverage through tri-band HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS (850/1900/2100MHz), quad-band EDGE/GSM

(850/900/1800/1900 MHz)

• Embedded multi-mode HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM module

• Four Ethernet LAN 10/100 Mbps connections

• Integrated Wireless IEEE 802.11g/54Mbps access point (backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b)

• WiFi Protected Access (WPA) / WiFi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) and 802.1x wireless encryption

• Static route / Routing Information Protocol (RIP)/RIP v2 routing functions

• Media Access Control (MAC) address and IP ltering

• Network Address Translation (NAT) / Port Address Translation (PAT)

• Supports Virtual Private Network (VPN) Pass-Through

• Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol (DHCP) Server/Relay/Client

• Domain Name System (DNS) Proxy and Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS)

• Web-based Management

• Command Line Interface (CLI) command interface via Telnet

• Conguration backup and restoration

• Remote conguration

• Router and 3G module rmware upgrade

• Supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

1.2 Package Contents

Your package contains the following:

• 3G19W-AU - 3G WiFi Router

• Printed Quick Start Guide

• Ethernet Cable

• Wireless Security Card

• 2 x 3G Antennas (Removable)

• 1 x WiFi Antenna (Removable)

• Power Supply

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1.3 LED Indicators

The front panel LED indicators are shown in this illustration and followed by detailed explanations in the table below.

NOTE: The six LEDs on the front panel display (Internet, 3G, 2G, Low, Med and High) will cycle on and off if PIN code protection is activated. In this case, you should

consult section 4.3.1 PIN Code Protection for further instructions.

LED COLOUR MODE DESCRIPTION

Power

LAN 1-4

WiFi

Internet

Low

Medium

High

Blue On Power On

Off Power Off

Blue On Powered device connected to the associated port (includes devices with wake-on-LAN capability

where a slight voltage is supplied to an Ethernet connection)

Off No activity, router powered off, no cable or no powered device connected to the associated port.

Flashing LAN activity present (trafc in either direction)

Blue On The wireless module is ready

Off The wireless module is not installed

Flashing WiFi activity present (trafc in either direction)

Blue On Internet connection established

Off No connection to the internet or router powered off

Flashing Data being transmitted through the internet connection

Blue On Internet connection established

Off No connection with UMTS cellular station, no activity or router is powered off

Flashing Connecting with UMTS

Blue On Internet connection established

Off No connection with EDGE, GPRS or GSM cellular station, no activity or router is powered off

Flashing Connecting to an EDGE, GPRS or GSM cellular station

Blue On Low signal strength

Off No activity, router is powered off or higher signal strength found

Blue On Medium signal strength

Off No activity, router is powered off or a higher signal strength found

Blue On High signal strength

Off No activity, router is powered off, or a lower signal strength found

1.4 Rear Panel

The rear panel contains the ports for data and power connections.

• Main 3G Antenna (removable, SMA connection)

• Power jack for DC power input (12VDC / 1.5A)

• Power button

• USIM card slot

• Aux 3G Antenna

• WiFi Antenna

• Reset button

• 4 RJ-45 Ethernet Ports

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Quick Setup

2. Quick Setup

2.1 Setup Procedure

These steps explain how to quickly setup your 3G Router:

1. Attach the 3G antennas provided to the ports marked Main and Aux on the back of the router. The antennas should be screwed on in a clockwise direction.

2. Attach the WiFi antenna provided to the port marked WiFi on the back of the router.

The antennas should be screwed on in a clockwise direction.

3. Insert your SIM card (until you hear a click) into the USIM slot at the back of the Router.

4. Connect the yellow networking cable to one of the LAN ports found at the back of the Router.

5. Connect the other end of the yellow networking cable to the port on your computer.

6. Connect the power adapter to the Power socket on the back of the Router.

7. Plug the power adapter into the wall socket and push the power button into the ON position (in).

8. Congure the router through the Web User Interface (WUI).

NOTE: Chapters 3 through 8 explain how to setup and use the WUI

9. Save the router conguration and reboot (see section 6.5 Save and Reboot).

3G Tower

Laptop

Smart Phone

Computer Computer Computer Computer

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Web User Interface

3. Web User Interface

This section describes how to access the device via the web user interface using a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or later), Firefox or Safari.

3.1 Default Settings

The following are the default settings for the device.

• Local (LAN) access (username: admin, password: admin)

• Remote (WAN) access (username: support, password: support)

• User access (username: user, password: user)

• LAN IP address: 192.168.1.1

• Remote WAN access: disabled

• NAT and rewall: enabled

• Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol (DHCP) server on LAN interface: enabled

Technical Note:

During power on, the device initializes all settings to default values. It will then read the conguration prole from the permanent storage section of ash memory. The default attributes are overwritten when identical attributes with different values are congured. The conguration prole in permanent storage can be created via the web user interface or telnet user interface, or other management protocols. The factory default conguration can be restored either by pushing the reset button for more than ve seconds until the power indicates LED blinking or by clicking the Restore Default Conguration option in the Restore Default Settings screen.

3.2 TCP/IP Settings

Your computer should automatically obtain an IP Address and join the network. This is because the Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol (DHCP) server will start automatically when your Router powers up.

The computer should already be congured to use DHCP, but if you are required to congure this, please see the instructions below.

Windows XP:

DHCP Mode:

1. Click on the Start button and go to Settings (or control panel).

2. Double left click on the “Network Connections” control panel item.

3. Right click on the “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”.

4. Left click on the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” item and then click “Properties”.

5. Make sure “Obtain IP Address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” are selected.

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6. Click OK and then OK again to save these settings.

The IP Address will be automatically assigned from the Router.

STATIC Mode:

If you do not wish to use automatic assignment of IP Addresses and want to congure your network settings manually, your computer

must have a static IP address within the Router’s subnet.

The following steps show how to congure your computer’s IP address within the default subnet of 192.168.1.x:

NOTE: The default IP address of the router is 192.168.1.1, so the computer must be set with a different IP to the router. In the case below, the computer’s IP address is

set as 192.168.1.2

1. Click on the Start button and go to Settings, then select the control panel (or proceed directly to the control panel).

2. Double left click on the “Network Connections” control panel item.

3. Right click on the “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”.

4. Left click on the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” item and then click “Properties”.

5. Choose an IP address between 192.168.1.2 — 192.168.1.254 and enter this IP address into the IP Address eld.

6. Enter a Subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and the IP address of the Router (the default IP is 192.168.1.1) into the Default

gateway elds.

7. Enter the IP address of the Router (the default IP is 192.168.1.1) into the Primary DNS eld.

8. Click OK and then OK again to save these settings.

Windows Vista/7:

DHCP Mode:

1. Click on the Start button and go to the control panel.

2. Click on “Network and Internet” and then click on “Network and Sharing Centre”.(For Windows Vista)

3. Left click on “Manage Network Connections” from the menu on the left hand side of the window.(For Windows 7)

4. Left click on “Change adapter settings” from the menu on the left hand side of the window.

5. Right click on the “Local Area Connection” item and left click on “Properties”.

6. Left click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties”.

7. Make sure “Obtain IP Address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” are selected.

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7. Click OK and then OK again to save these settings.

The IP Address will be automatically assigned from the Router.

STATIC Mode:

If you do not wish to use automatic assignment of IP Addresses and want to congure your network settings manually, your computer

must have a static IP address within the Router’s subnet.

The following steps show how to congure your computer’s IP address within the default subnet of 192.168.1.x:

NOTE: The default IP address of the router is 192.168.1.1, so the computer must be set with a different IP to the router. In the case below, the computer’s IP address is

set as 192.168.1.2

1. Click on the Start button and go to the control panel.

2. Click on “Network and Internet” and then click on “Network and Sharing Centre”.

(For Windows Vista)

3. Left click on “Manage Network Connections” from the menu on the left hand side of the window.

(For Windows 7)

3. Left click on “Change adapter settings” from the menu on the left hand side of the window.

4. Right click on the “Local Area Connection” item and left click on “Properties”.

5. Left click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties”.

6. Choose an IP address between 192.168.1.2 — 192.168.1.254 and enter this IP address into the IP Address eld.

7. Enter a Subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and the IP address of the Router (the default IP is 192.168.1.1) into the Default gateway

elds.

8. Enter the IP address of the Router (the default IP is 192.168.1.1) into the Primary DNS eld.

9. Click OK and then OK again to save these settings.

MAC OSX 10.4

DHCP Mode:

To set your computer for DHCP mode, perform the following steps:

1. Click on the Apple menu and select “System Properties”.

2. In the System Preferences window, click on the Network icon and select the Ethernet connection.

3. Select “Using DHCP” from the Congure drop down list.

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4. Click Apply to save these changes.

The IP Address will be automatically assigned from the Router.

STATIC Mode:

If you do not wish to use automatic assignment of IP Addresses and want to congure your network settings manually, your computer

must have a static IP address within the Router’s subnet.

The following steps show how to congure your computer’s IP address within the default subnet of 192.168.1.x:

NOTE: The default IP address of the router is 192.168.1.1, so the computer must be set with a different IP to the router. In the case below, the computer’s IP address is

(For Windows Vista)

(For Windows 7)

set as 192.168.1.2

1. Click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences.

2. In the System Preferences window, click the Network icon and select the Ethernet connection.

3. From the Congure drop down list, you can set your computer to Static IP mode by selecting to use the “Manually” option.

3. Choose an IP address between 192.168.1.2 — 192.168.1.254 and enter this IP address into the eld marked IP Address, and

enter a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0

4. Set the Router and DNS Server eld to 192.168.1.1 (The Router’s default IP address).

5. Click Apply to save these settings.

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3.3 Login Procedure

To login to the web interface, follow the steps below:

NOTE: The default settings can be found in 3.1 Default Settings

1. Open a web browser and enter the default IP address (http://192.168.1.1) for the Router in the Web address eld at the top of the web browser window.

NOTE: For local administration (i.e. LAN access), the PC running the browser must be attached via Ethernet though not necessarily directly to the device. For remote

NOTE: The login password can be changed later (see 6.4.2 Passwords)

access, use the WAN IP address shown on the WUI Homepage screen and login with remote username and password.

2. A dialog box will appear, as illustrated below. Enter the default username and password, as dened in section 3.1 Default Settings.

3. Click OK to continue.

4. After successfully logging in for the rst time, you will reach this screen.

3.4 Web User Interface Homepage

The web user interface (WUI) is divided into two window panels, the main menu (on the top) and the display screen (on the bottom). The

main menu has the following options: Basic, 3G Settings, Wireless, Management, Advanced, and Status.

Selecting one of these options will open a submenu with more options. Basic is discussed below while subsequent chapters introduce the other main menu selections.

NOTE: The menu options available within the web user interface are based upon the device conguration and user privileges (i.e. local or remote)

BASIC / HOME

The Basic / Home screen is the WUI homepage and the rst selection on the main menu. It provides information regarding the rmware, 3G, and IP conguration of the device.

The following table provides further details:

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Model Name The model name of the Router.

Board ID The identication number of the main board.

Gateway Firmware version The rmware version on the device.

Bootloader (CFE) version The bootloader version of the device.

Wireless driver version The wireless driver version of the wireless module.

MAC Address The MAC address of the Router.

Network The name of or other reference to the mobile network operator.

Link Shows the connection status of the current 3G connection.

Mode The radio access technique currently used to enable internet access. It can be HSUPA, HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS or Disconnected.

Signal strength The mobile network (UMTS or GSM) signal quality available at the device location. This signal quality affects the performance of the unit. If

SIM info Shows the SIM card status on the device.

LAN IP Address Shows the IP address for the LAN interface.

WAN IP Address Shows the IP address for the WAN interface.

Primary DNS Server Shows the IP address of the primary DNS server.

Secondary DNS Server Shows the IP address of the secondary DNS server.

Date/Time The time according to the device’s internal clock

two or more bars are green, the connection is usually acceptable.

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3G Settings

4. 3G Settings

Select your 3G Mobile Broadband service settings according to predened or custom proles. Setup instructions are provided in the

following sections for your assistance.

This menu includes 3G Mobile Broadband service Setup, Network Selection and PIN Conguration.

4.1 Setup

NOTE: Sections 8.3 and 8.4.2 also provide information about the 3G Mobile Broadband service.

Your Service Provider will provide the information required to complete the rst time setup instructions below. This includes prole, username and password. Only complete those steps for which you have information and skip the others.

1. If your SIM card is not inserted into the Router, then do so now.

2. Type the APN in the APN eld. Authentication Method should be provided by your Internet service provider; or just leave it set to

AUTO if not required. If you have not received a username and password, leave these elds empty.

Select IP compression and Data compression to be ON or OFF. By default they are set to off.

3. Click the Save button to save the new settings.

4. Press the Connect button to reboot the router and to connect to Internet. After reboot, the Device Info for

The 3G network box in the WUI Basic screen should indicate an active connection, as shown below. The 3G and Internet LEDs on the front panel of the Router should also be blinking.

If the LEDs are off, then either your prole settings are incorrect, the SIM card is not working or the service network is unavailable. In

either case, contact Technical Support for further instructions.

NOTE: If the LEDs light up in an on/off pattern moving from left to right this indicates that your SIM is PIN Locked; please see the 4.3.1 PIN Lock Off section for instructions

on how to x this.

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4.2 Network Selection

This screen allows for automatically or manually selecting the 3G Mobile Broadband service to use.

Auto - To automatically connect to the appropriate available 3G service.

Manual - To manually select which 3G service to attempt to connect to.

You can click “Scan Network” to scan for available 3G services around you and select your chosen 3G service.

Click Save/Apply to save any changes you have made.

4.3 PIN Conguration

This screen allows for changes to the 3G SIM card PIN code protection settings.

NOTE: If you have entered the incorrect PIN 3 times, your SIM card will be locked for your security. Please call your 3G service provider for assistance.

4.3.1 PIN Code Protection

PIN code protection prevents the use of a SIM card by unauthorized persons. To use the 3G Mobile Broadband service with this router however, the PIN code protection must be disabled. If the SIM card inserted into the router is locked with a PIN code, the web user

interface will display the following screen after login.

PIN Lock Off

If you wish to connect to the Internet using a PIN locked SIM card, you must rst turn PIN code protection Off. Select PIN lock Off, enter the PIN Code twice. Please keep in mind you only have 3 attempts before your SIM card is locked. The remaining attempts’

number shows how many attempts left. Contact your service provider if you require assistance. You can set Remember PIN Code to ON

so you don’t need to input the PIN code every time when the router turns on. Afterwards, click Apply. The following dialog box should

now appear.

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