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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Overview...5 NB1 Package Contents ...6 Minimum System Requirements ...7 Do I need a Micro filter? ...8 LED Indicators ...9 Back Panel Ports ...10 Restoring Factory Defaults ...11 Default Settings ...12 LAN (Management) ...12 WAN (Internet) ...12 Modem Access ...12 Connecting your NB1 ...13... - Page 3 Tools>Update Firmware ...62 Tools>Ping Test ...63 Tools>Modem Test ...64 Tools>Log out ...65 Status ...66 Status>Network Statistics ...67 Status>Connection Status ...68 Status>DHCP Clients ...69 Status>Modem Status ...70 Status>Product Information ...71 Status>System Log ...72 EasyConfig ...73 Help ...74 YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB1 User Guide...
- Page 4 Cross-Over Cabling ...78 RJ11 connector and cable ...79 605 to RJ-11 adapter ...79 Appendix C: Glossary ...80 Appendix D: Registering your NetComm Product ...88 Contact Information ...88 Appendix E: Legal & Regulatory Information ...89 Customer Information ...89 Product Warranty ...89 Limitations of Warranty ...90...
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Page 5: Overview
NetComm Web site. See www.netcomm.com.au. Note that due to the fact that the NB1 is an adaption of the NB5 multi-port router, several functions belonging to the NB5 including LAN Groups are still represented by screens in the NB1 firmware. These screens to not have a corresponding function in this model which will be noted in the manual where applicable. -
Page 7: Minimum System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements Before continuing with the installation of your NB1, please confirm that you comply with the minimum system requirements. • Pentium® MMX 233MHz • A CD-ROM Drive • Ethernet card installed with TCP/IP Protocol • OS independent for Ethernet •... -
Page 8: Do I Need A Micro Filter
Microfilters. The following diagram gives an example of connecting your ADSL Modem/Router using a Microfilter. NB1 User Guide Telephones and/or facsimiles in other rooms that are using YML780 Rev1... -
Page 9: Led Indicators
PPP link is up. No PPP link available. Flashing Flashes when data is being sent or re- ceived on the Ethernet (LAN) connection. Indicates a link to your LAN or Network card is active. Indicates no link to your LAN. NB1 User Guide... -
Page 10: Back Panel Ports
Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to your Telephone Wall Socket (ADSL line). NB1 User Guide 4 x RJ-45 Reset Ports for 10/100 factory Ethernet LAN defaults Rear Panel of the NB1 RJ11 for ADSL connection to telephone line YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 11: Restoring Factory Defaults
You have purchased the modem from someone else and need to reconfigure the device to work with your ISP. • You are asked to perform a factory reset by a member of the NetComm Support staff. In order to restore your modem to its factory default settings, please follow these steps: •... -
Page 12: Default Settings
Password: Default Setting. Although in most cases you will not be required to alter these default settings for your NB1, your ISP may identify specific settings to enable connection to their service. Please refer to your ISP or Network Administrator for further information. -
Page 13: Connecting Your Nb1
Connecting your NB1 The NB1 is connected via an Ethernet cable. To connect to your NB1, you will need to have an available Ethernet Port present on your Computer/Notebook or on your network hub or switch. 1. Connect your NB1 to either a computer directly or a network hub or switch using a CAT5 ethernet cable. -
Page 14: Configuring Your Nb1
Configuring your NB1 You will need to log directly into the configuration page of the modem and configure the basic settings for your Internet connection. Your ISP should provide you with the necessary information to complete this step. The settings that you most likely need to change to access the Internet are grouped onto a single EasyConfig page. - Page 15 IP address on the Internet. Once you receive a reply from the server you know that you are connected. This can take up to 30 seconds. e.g: c:/ ping 210.0.111.111 -t YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB1 User Guide...
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Page 16: Computer Hardware Configuration
5. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not display as an installed component, click Add… 6. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then click Add… NB1 User Guide These steps are only required if you are having YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 17: Windows 95, 98 Pcs
13. Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes. You will be prompted to re- start Windows. 14. Click Yes. Note: For detailed information regarding the advanced features of this prod- uct, refer to the Advanced Settings sections. YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB1 User Guide... -
Page 18: Advanced Settings
To access the Advanced Settings of your modem you click on the Advanced Settings link on the EasyConfig web page. To access this page, enter http://192.168.1.1 and login with username ‘admin’ and password ‘admin’. NB1 User Guide YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 19: Setup
Setup Click the Setup tab. The Setup screen allows you to change current settings for your LAN (Local Area Network), Ethernet Switch and WAN (Wide Area Network). You can also create new connection profiles. YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB1 User Guide... -
Page 20: Setup>Lan Configuration
The default setting is to have all interfaces in LAN group 1. Note: The interface is based on the related NB5 product which allows for LAN groups, however in the case of the NB1 only one LAN group is possible. Click on Configure to configure LAN settings. NB1 User Guide YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 21: Configuring Lan Groups
Description Private IP address for connecting to a local private network (Default: 192.168.1.1). Netmask for the local private network (Default: 255.255.255.0). This field is optional. Enter in the IP ad- dress of the router on your network. NB1 User Guide... - Page 22 Ethernet interface address is 192.168.1.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 you need to assign static addresses starting at 192.168.1.2 up to 192.168.1.253. NB1 User Guide Description Required by some ISPs. If the ISP does not provide the Host name, please leave it blank.
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Page 23: Services
IP address issued by the DHCP service of your modem is valid before being updated. If all fields are 0, the allocated IP address will be effective indefinitely. Allow PCs on LAN to request IP address from other DHCP server. NB1 User Guide... -
Page 24: Wan Setup>New Connection
ISP. PPPoE Connection Setup Fields Option Name Type Sharing NB1 User Guide Description You need to provide for a connection (e.g. MyISP) Select the type of connection for this profile. Decide whether you want to share this connection. - Page 25 Internet (e.g. DOS attacks). If you decide to share this connection with a VLAN, this field will be enabled and you need to select your VLAN ID. Set the priority bit of the Ethernet frame if using a VLAN. NB1 User Guide...
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Page 26: Pppoe Connection Setup
PPP Settings Option Username: Password: Idle Timeout: Keep Alive: Authentication: NB1 User Guide Description Enter the username provided by your ISP. Enter the password provided by your ISP. Idle timeout means the router will disconnect after being idle for a preset amount of time. - Page 27 IP address assigned to it. An unnum- bered interface is often used in point-to- point connections where an IP address is not required. You’ll notice that once PPP Unnumbered is enabled you need to choose the LAN group to which this applies. NB1 User Guide...
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Page 28: Pvc (Private Virtual Circuit) Settings
MBS: CDVT: Auto PVC: Connect / Disconnect Buttons: Apply: NB1 User Guide Description (Virtual Path Identifier) If instructed to change this, type in the VPI value for the initial connection (using PVC 0). Default = 0. (Virtual Channel Identifier) If instructed to change this, type in the VCI value for the initial connection (using PVC 0). -
Page 29: Pppoa Connection Setup
When specifying your connection Type to be PPPoA you are able to change the En- capsulation to either LLC (Logical Link Control) or VC (Virtual Circuit) encapsulation. The default is LLC so do not change this setting unless your ISP instructs you to do YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB1 User Guide... -
Page 30: Static Connection Setup
IP Address: Mask: Default Gateway: DNS: Mode: NB1 User Guide Description Select the method of encapsulation used by your ISP. The default is LLC, so only change this to VC if your ISP asks you If your ISP has issued you with a static public IP address, you need to specify it here. -
Page 31: Dhcp Connection Setup
‘dumb’ mode. The modem con- nects to the ISP, but does not perform authentication, routing or firewalling functions. You will need to have an addi- tional router plugged into a LAN port of your modem to perform these functions. NB1 User Guide... -
Page 32: Wan Setup>Modem
GDMT: GLITE: MMODE: ADSL2, 2Plus Click Apply to save the changes. NB1 User Guide Description Full-Rate (ANSI T1.413 Issue 2) with line rate support of up to 8 Mbps down- stream and 832 Kbps upstream. Full-Rate (G.dmt, G992.1) with line rate support of up to 8 Mbps downstream and 832 Kbps upstream. -
Page 33: Logout
Logout Click Log Out to logout of the modem’s configuration interface. YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB1 User Guide... -
Page 34: Advanced
Advanced The Advanced menu allows you to configure a number of features of your modem. This section deals with these features. NB1 User Guide YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 35: Advanced>Upnp
‘PPPoE’). Select the LAN Connection (e.g. LAN Group 1) to which UPnP is to be ap- plied to. Option Enable UPNP: Click Apply to save the changes. For more information on Universal Plug and Play, see http://www.microsoft.com/ technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/evaluate/upnpxp.mspx. YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au Description Enable the UPnP. NB1 User Guide... -
Page 36: Advanced>Sntp
Advanced>SNTP SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) allows your modem to update its time auto- matically using an SNTP server. To enable this feature, click the Enable SNTP tick box. NB1 User Guide YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au... - Page 37 Time Zone: Day Light: Click Apply to save the settings. To check that your NB1 modem is talking to an NTP server, follow these instructions for Windows Operating Systems: 1. Open a Command Prompt (Start > Run > cmd). 2. Type telnet 192.168.1.1 (or the IP address of your modem) and enter.
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Page 38: Advanced>Snmp
Enable SNMP Traps: Name: Location: Contact: Community Name: Access Right: NB1 User Guide Description The enterprise OID to which the system belongs to. Enabled by default. Allows SNMP man- agement software to connect to your modem and gather information. Enabled by default. Enables an agent to notify the management station of any significant events by using an unsolic-... - Page 39 Trap Community: Trap Version: Apply: YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au Description The IP address of the SNMP manage- ment device. Used when sending SNMP traps to an- other device. Version 1 or 2c. Click Apply to save the changes. NB1 User Guide...
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Page 40: Advanced>Ipqos
IP QoS traffic shaping is associated with any transmitted traffic from the perspec- tive of the NB1. Each interface has 3 priority queues associated with transmit data. The web UI will allow the user to choose any interface connection and select the priority weights associated with that connection. -
Page 41: Rules Configuration Page
2.) A traffic priority choice (High, Medium, Low), and 3.) An IP rules matching selection area. The NB1 has two primary modes of operation with regard to queue traffic prioriti- zation; Trusted, and Un-trusted. The Web UI will provide one check box to enable trusted mode. -
Page 42: Traffic Queuing Configuration
Traffic Queuing Configuration Based on the TOS (DSCP) marking, the NB1 shall prioritize the traffic servicing on the outgoing interface (facing the Access Network) using a 3-band priority mecha- nism as described below. Queue Priorities: One Expedited Forwarding (EF) Queue: High Priority queue with non-preemptible service. -
Page 43: Wrr Queue Scheduler For Medium And Low Priority Queues
High Priority Marking for Expedited Forwarding Queue: Medium Priority Marking: Low Priority Marking for Best Effort: YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au Maximum Data Fragment size based on upstream bandwidth (bytes) 100kbps 150kbps 200kbps 250kbps DSCP Mark: xx1000 DSCP Mark: xx0100 DSCP Mark: xx0000 NB1 User Guide... - Page 44 0x1a mmc+mt+md 0x1c mr+mt+md 0x1e mmc+mr+mt+md The Default queue priority for non-mapped TOS values is Best Effort. NB1 User Guide Meaning Minimize delay (md) Maximize throughput (mt) Maximize reliability (mr) Minimize monetary cost (mmc) Normal Service Linux Priority Queue Priority Band...
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Page 45: Advanced>Port Forwarding
PC on your network running the application. You will also need to use port forwarding if you want to host an online game server. YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB1 User Guide... -
Page 46: Well-Know And Registered Ports
IANA’s website at: http://www.iana.org/assignments/ port-numbers Well-know and registered Ports Port Number 1503 1720 4000 7070 NB1 User Guide Protocol Description FTP Data FTP Control TCP & UDP SSH Remote Login Protocol Telnet SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) TCP &... -
Page 47: Easy Port Forwarding: Applying Pre-Defined Rules
New IP Button and enter Host Name, MAC Address and IP Address. Note: The MAC address needs to be entered in the format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx: xx. You do not need to enter a MAC ad- dress. NB1 User Guide... -
Page 48: Dmz Settings
Click the Apply button to save the settings.To remove a rule from the Applied Rules box, select the Rule and click on the Remove Button. To save changes, click on Apply. NB1 User Guide Description Select the connection to which your DMZ client is connected to. -
Page 49: Advanced Port Forwarding: Creating Custom Rules
Choose the connection to which the rule is to be applied to. Provide a name for the application (e.g. Azureus). The name must be unique, must not contain spaces and cannot begin with a number. Can be either TCP or UDP, or both. NB1 User Guide... -
Page 50: Adding Custom Rules To Applied Rules List
User-created rules will be shown in the Available Rules list when the User Category radio button is selected. You can now apply the rule(s) by selecting it and clicking Add. This will add the rule to list of applied rules. NB1 User Guide Description The client on the Internet sending the data (e.g. -
Page 51: Advanced>Ip Filters
You must have at least one LAN Client in your LAN clients table before IP filters can be created. To create a LAN Client, see the section below on LAN Clients under the Advanced Menu. YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB1 User Guide... - Page 52 Option Select LAN Group: Enter IP Address: Hostname: MAC Address: Apply: NB1 User Guide Description Select the LAN group you would like to add a LAN client to. Enter the IP address of the LAN client to be added. Enter the Hostname.
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Page 53: Advanced>Bridge Filters
When all selections are made, click on Add to add the rule to the list of rules. A maximum of 20 Bridge Filter Rules can be defined and saved. To save changes, click on Apply. YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB1 User Guide... -
Page 54: Edit Or Delete Bridge Filter Rules
The third rule allows all IPv4 frames with the source MAC address of the bridge to go through. TIP: To find the MAC address of a Windows-based computer, at the DOS prompt type: ipconfig /all. NB1 User Guide YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 55: Advanced>Multicast
To enable Multicast, open the multicast screen and select the Enable IGMP Multicast. If you have multiple connections setup on your modem you will be able to choose which connection to enable IGMP Multicast for. Click the Apply button to save the settings. YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB1 User Guide... -
Page 56: Advanced>Static Routing
Gateway: IP address refers to the IP address of the near device that is to connect with the remote network or host. If the Modem is fulfilling this function then its IP address will be entered in this field. To save changes, click on Apply. NB1 User Guide YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 57: Advanced>Dynamic Routing
Dynamic Routing makes use of the RIP Protocol to allow the ADSL Router to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network. The NB1, using the RIP protocol, will determine the network packet route based on the least number of hops between the Source and the Destination. -
Page 58: Advanced>Access Control
Internet via Telnet. Caution: Enabling WAN access to your modem reduces security. IP Access List: This enables you to specify which LAN/WAN IP addresses are allowed access to the modem configuration services specified. NB1 User Guide YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 59: Tools
Tools The Tools section allows you to save the configuration, restart the gateway, update the gateway firmware, setup user and remote log information and run Ping and Modem tests. YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB1 User Guide... -
Page 60: Tools>System Commands
Restore Defaults (same as pressing and holding the button on the back to clear and reset to factory default. Note: If you Restore Defaults you will need to reconfigure your internet connec- tion settings, ISP Username & Password etc. NB1 User Guide YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 61: Tools>User Management
Tools>User Management User Management is used to change your NB1’s User Name or Password. Option User Name: Password: Idle Timeout: Apply: WARNING: It is strongly recommended that you change the default username and password to something unique. YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au Description Default is ‘admin’. -
Page 62: Tools>Update Firmware
Tools>Update Firmware To update your NB1’s firmware, browse an update image file or configuration file and then click the Update Gateway button. Additionally, you may download your configuration file from the system by clicking “Get Configuration” so that you can store a backup of your configuration to restore it at a later date. -
Page 63: Tools>Ping Test
The Ping test allows you to ping local and remote IP addresses to check for connec- tivity directly from the NB1 to the Internet or to a computer on your Network. You must make certain that the IP address that you ping will actually respond to a ping before interpreting the results of the ping. -
Page 64: Tools>Modem Test
Test button. Note: Errors or failures on this test do not specifically mean your connection is faulty, only your ISP can tell you if these tests should pass or fail. NB1 User Guide YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 65: Tools>Log Out
1. Select Log Out from the left-hand column. You will be prompted to confirm in the screen shown above. 2. Confirm by clicking the Log Out button at the bottom-right corner. You will be taken back to the login screen (cross-reference). YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB1 User Guide... -
Page 66: Status
Status The Status section allows you to view the Status/Statistics of different connections and interfaces. NB1 User Guide YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 67: Status>Network Statistics
Status>Network Statistics You can view data statistics for your Ethernet ports combined or for your ADSL port in these pages. Note: The statistics will be reset on loss of power or Reboot/Reset. YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB1 User Guide... -
Page 68: Status>Connection Status
Here you can view the connection status of your Internet connection (usually ‘PP- PoE’). You can also see the Public IP address that has been assigned to your modem as well as other information about the connection. NB1 User Guide YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 69: Status>Dhcp Clients
Status>DHCP Clients The DHCP Clients page shows the MAC address, IP Address, Host Name and Lease Time assigned to other computers in your network by the modem. YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB1 User Guide... -
Page 70: Status>Modem Status
Status>Modem Status The Modem Status page shows the modem status and DSL statistics. NB1 User Guide YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 71: Status>Product Information
Status>Product Information The Product Information page shows the product information and software versions. YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB1 User Guide... -
Page 72: Status>System Log
Status>System Log The System Log page shows the events triggered by the system. NB1 User Guide YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 73: Easyconfig
EasyConfig The EasyConfig menu takes you to the EasyConfig page. This is the page you origi- nally configured your modem with. YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB1 User Guide... -
Page 74: Help
Help This menu provides information on various features of your modem. Click the hy- perlinks to access the information. NB1 User Guide YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 75: Appendix A: Specification
DMZ Support • Single session IP Sec and PPTP/L2TP VPN pass-through support • PPP Always on with configurable timeout VoIP • SIP version 1 & 2, H.323, MGCP • QoS support for voice packets YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB1 User Guide... -
Page 76: Security
For Ethernet – OS Independent: includes Windows®, Mac, Linux and UNIX LED INDICATORS • 1 x PPP LED • 1 x Power LED • 1 x ADSL Link Status LED • 1 x Ethernet Link/Activity Status LED NB1 User Guide YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 77: Appendix B: Cable Connections
YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au Pin Assignment Normal Assignment Input Receive Data + Input Receive Data - Output Transmit Data + Output Transmit Data - 4,5,7,8 Not used Figure 1 RJ-45 plug attached to cable Figure 2 NB1 User Guide... -
Page 78: Straight And Crossover Cable Configuration
Straight-Through Cabling Cross-Over Cabling Note: To prevent loss of signal, make sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100 metres. NB1 User Guide Figure 3 Wire Becomes Figure 4 Wire... -
Page 79: Rj11 Connector And Cable
610 Telstra wall socket. The 605 to RJ-11 adapter may be used to convert the supplied RJ-11 cable, if the older connection is required. YML780 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au Normal Assignment Not Connected Not connected Line Line Not Connected Not Connected Figure 5 NB1 User Guide... -
Page 80: Appendix C: Glossary
Broadcast NB1 User Guide A designation for the type of wiring used by Ethernet networks with a data rate of 10 Mbps. Also known as Category 3 (CAT 3) wiring. See also data rate, Ethernet. A designation for the type of wiring used by Ethernet networks with a data rate of 100 Mbps. - Page 81 The most commonly installed computer network technol- ogy, usually using twisted pair wiring. Ethernet data rates are 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps. See also BASE-T,100BASE-T, twisted pair. DHCP automates NB1 User Guide...
- Page 82 HTTP ICMP IGMP NB1 User Guide To screen out selected types of data, based on filtering rules. Filtering can be applied in one direction (upstream or down stream), or in both directions. A rule that specifies what kinds of data a routing device will accept and/or reject.
- Page 83 LAN. Only your router and your LAN know these addresses; the outside world sees only the public IP address when talking to a computer on your LAN. A defined method for translating between public and pri- vate IP addresses on your LAN. NB1 User Guide...
- Page 84 POTS splitter PPPoA PPPoE protocol NB1 User Guide A group of computers that are connected together, al- lowing them to communicate with each other and share resources, such as software, files, etc.A network can be small, such as a LAN, or very large, such as the Internet.
- Page 85 See also network mask. A mask that defines a subnet. See also network mask. See TCP/IP. NB1 User Guide...
- Page 86 Telnet TFTP twisted pair upstream NB1 User Guide Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol The basic protocols used on the Internet. TCP is responsible for di- viding data up into packets for delivery and reassembling them at the destination, while IP is responsible for deliv- ering the packets from source to destination.
- Page 87 A web site typically consists of web pages that contain text, graphics, and hyperlinks. See also hyperlink, web page. World Wide Web Also called (the) Web. Collective term for all web sites anywhere in the world that can be accessed via the Internet. NB1 User Guide...
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Page 88: Appendix D: Registering Your Netcomm Product
(please refer to packaging). To be eligible for the extended warranty you must supply the requested warranty informa- tion to NetComm within 30 days of the original purchase by registering on-line via the NetComm web site at: www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 89: Appendix E: Legal & Regulatory Information
NetComm’s reasonable control. This includes but is not limited to: acts of God, war, riot, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, electricity outages, lightning, power surges, or shortages of materials or labour. -
Page 90: Limitations Of Warranty
To the extent permitted by the Relevant Acts, in relation to your product and any other materials provided with the product (“the Goods”) the liability of NetComm under the Relevant Acts is limited at the option of NetComm to: Replacement of the Goods; or Repair of the Goods;...
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