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- Page 1 Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10251-01 November 2007...
- Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
- Page 3 Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: MBM621 November 2007 Modem Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 Business English 202-10251-01 v1.0, November 2007...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope ...vii How to Use This Manual ...viii How to Print this Manual ...viii Chapter 1 Installation Package Contents ...1-1 Requirements ...1-1 Front View ...1-2 Understanding the LEDs ...1-2 Rear View ...1-3... - Page 6 Considerations for Port Forwarding ...3-2 Setting Up Port Forwarding ...3-2 Port Triggering ...3-3 Setting Up Port Triggering ...3-3 WAN Setup ...3-3 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server ...3-4 LAN IP Setup ...3-5 Setting up the Modem as a DHCP Server ...3-6 Reserved IP Addresses ...3-7 Static Routes ...3-8 Remote Management ...3-9...
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Page 7: About This Manual
The NETGEAR ® Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: •... -
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
• button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. - Page 9 Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual v1.0, November 2007...
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Page 11: Chapter 1 Installation
Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 Installation Guide • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. Requirements Before installation, make sure that these requirements are met. -
Page 12: Front View
Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Front View The front view of the modem is shown below: Figure 1-1 Understanding the LEDs The following table explains how to interpret the lights on the front of the modem Power • Green: The modem is on and operating normally. -
Page 13: Rear View
Ethernet Power adapter connector Figure 1-2 Modem Label The label on the bottom of the modem includes important information such as the MAC address. Figure 1-3 Installation Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual SIM card cover Reset v1.0, November 2007... -
Page 14: Installation
Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Installation Note: If you will be using a router, first install the modem to work with a computer. Then install the router. Follow these instructions to install the modem. Install the SIM Card and Connect the Modem to a Computer To connect the Modem: 1. -
Page 15: Power On The Modem And Computer
(LAN) port on your computer. and to the Ethernet port on the modem. Figure 1-5 Power On the Modem and Computer Follow these steps: 1. Plug in the power adapter to your modem. Figure 1-6 Installation Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual v1.0, November 2007... - Page 16 Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual 2. Verify the following: • The Power light is lit after applying power to the modem. • The Status light comes on briefly and then goes off. • The Internet light comes on. For more information about LEDs, see 3.
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Page 17: Log In To The Modem And Connect To The Internet
If your modem is not programmed then you must enter the settings, click Apply to save your settings, and then click Connect. See the following section, Installation Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual “Preparing a Computer for Network v1.0, November 2007 “Broadband... -
Page 18: Broadband Settings
Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Broadband Settings The Broadband Settings screen is shown below: Figure 1-9 In order for the modem to connect to the Internet, the Broadband settings must be entered correctly. The settings are explained below: •... -
Page 19: Chapter 2 Settings And Maintenance
Chapter 2 Settings and Maintenance Basic Settings You can use the Basic Settings screen to view or change your Internet IP address settings, your domain name server (DNS) address, and MAC address. 1. Log in to the modem at its default LAN address of http://modemlogin.net with its default user name of admin, and default password of password, or using whatever user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the modem. -
Page 20: Maintenance
Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Table 2-1. Basic Settings (continued) Setting Description Domain Name Server The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names. (DNS) Address • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. -
Page 21: Modem Status
IMSI IMEI Operator Network Mode Settings and Maintenance Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Description The firmware version of the modem. If you upgrade the firmware this will change. he type of wireless module used. The software version of the modem. -
Page 22: Attached Devices
Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Table 2-2. Modem Status Screen (continued) Settings and Statistics WAN Port Connection Status IP Address WAN Protocol IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server (DNS) The DNS server IP addresses used by the modem. These... -
Page 23: Backup Settings
1. Specify the file in the Restore Saved Settings from a File field. You can enter the full path to the cfg file on your network, or click Browse to locate the file. 2. Click Restore to upload the file to the modem. 3. The modem reboots. Settings and Maintenance Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual v1.0, September 2007... -
Page 24: Using The Reset Button
Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Erasing the Configuration You can return the modem to its factory default settings by using the Erase feature. The factory default settings are shown in “Factory Default Settings” in Appendix 1. On the Backup Settings screen, click Erase. -
Page 25: Setting The Password
The software of the Mobile Broadband Modem is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR website. If the upgrade file is compressed (.zip file), you must first extract the binary (.chk) file before uploading it to the modem. - Page 26 Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual To upgrade the modem firmware: NETGEAR recommends that you back up your configuration before doing a firmware upgrade. After the upgrade is complete, you might need to restore your configuration settings. 1. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR.
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Page 27: Chapter 3 Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings include Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, WAN Setup, LAN IP Setup, Static Routes, and Remote Management. Port Forwarding With port forwarding, you can make local computers or servers available to the Internet for different services. For example, FTP uses TCP ports 20 and 21. The selections on this screen are: •... -
Page 28: Considerations For Port Forwarding
Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Considerations for Port Forwarding • If the IP address of the local server PC is assigned by DHCP, it may change when the PC is rebooted. To avoid this, you can assign a static IP address to your server outside the range that is assigned by DHCP, but in the same subnet as the rest of your LAN. -
Page 29: Port Triggering
1. Log in to the modem at its default LAN address of http://modemlogin.net with its default user name of admin, and default password of password, or using whatever user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the modem. Advanced Settings Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual v1.0, September 2007... -
Page 30: Setting Up A Default Dmz Server
Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual From the main menu, select WAN Setup. The WAN Setup screen appears: Figure 3-3 2. Two options can be set in this screen: • Default DMZ Server. The Default DMZ Server feature is helpful when you use some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with NAT. -
Page 31: Lan Ip Setup
LAN address you have chosen for the modem. 2. From the main menu, select LAN IP Setup under the Advanced heading. The LAN IP Setup screen appears: Figure 3-4 Advanced Settings Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual v1.0, September 2007... -
Page 32: Setting Up The Modem As A Dhcp Server
Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual The following table explains the settings on the LAN IP Setup screen. Table 3-1. LAN IP Setup Screen Settings Settings Description LAN TCP/IP Settings The LAN IP address of the modem. • The LAN IP address of the modem. -
Page 33: Reserved Ip Addresses
Note: The reserved address will not be assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router’s DHCP server. You can reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration, to force a DHCP release and renew. Advanced Settings Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual v1.0, September 2007... -
Page 34: Static Routes
Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual To edit or delete a reserved address entry: 1. In the Address Reservation table on the LAN IP Setup screen, select the radio button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete. -
Page 35: Remote Management
LAN address you have chosen for the modem. 2. On the main menu, select Remote Management under the Advanced heading. The Remote Management screen appears: Figure 3-6 Advanced Settings Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual v1.0, September 2007... - Page 36 Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual 3. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. 4. Specify which external addresses will be allowed to access the modem’s remote management. For security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical. Select one of these options: •...
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Page 37: Technical Specifications And Factory Default Settings
Technical Specifications and Factory Default This appendix lists the technical specifications and factory default settings for the modem. Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter North America: United Kingdom, Australia: Europe: Japan: All regions (output): Physical Specifications Dimensions: Weight:... -
Page 38: Factory Default Settings
Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are shown below: Feature Login User login URL User name (case sensitive) Login password (case sensitive) Broadband Settings Connect automatically at startup Reconnect automatically Local Network (LAN) -
Page 39: Appendix B Related Documents
This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing Wireless Communications Preparing a Computer for... - Page 40 Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Related Documents v1.0, September 2007...