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The NetComm NB6Plus4 Modem can be connected directly to your Mac via an Ethernet interface. In addition, you can use your Mac’s Airport to connect to the NB6Plus4 wirelessly. Warning: Before you begin, turn the power off for all devices. These include your Mac and your NB6Plus4 Modem. NB6Plus4 - ...
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Ethernet port of your NB6Plus4 ADSL Modem. Attach the power connector. Connect the AC power adapter to the Power connector on the back of the NB6Plus4 and plug in the adapter into a wall outlet or power strip.
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Mac User Guide Step 2 – Set up your Mac Set-up This is how to configure your Mac to work with your NB6Plus4 ADSL Modem. Mac OS 10.2.2 From the Apple menu, select System Preferences. The Systems Preferences window opens.
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ADSL2+ Router Set-up (cont) 4 - NB6Plus4 Mac User Guide In the Systems Preferences window, locate the “Internet and Network” heading and click once on the Network icon. The Network window opens. If you want to use this Mac in more than place (perhaps at home as well as at your workplace) or on more than one network, you can achieve this easily by setting up a Location for each place or network.
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Your dialog box should now look like this: (cont) If your Mac does not accept an IP address from the DHCP server in your NB6Plus4 and the IP address field remains blank, try selecting “Using DHCP with manual address” from the “Configure” pop-up menu (“Configure iPV4” if you’re using Mac OS 10.3) and entering 192.168.1.3 in the “IP address”...
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ADSL2+ Router Set-up (cont) 6 - NB6Plus4 Mac User Guide Click on the “Show” pop-up menu and select “Network Status”. Check to see that the bullet alongside “Built-in Ethernet” is green. Close the Network window by clicking the red close button (System 10.3) or select “Quit System Preferences”...
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Enter the username and password. The default username is “admin”. The default password is “admin”. Click on OK. The NB6Plus4 configuration page will be displayed. Enter the username and password that your ISP has provided and click on “connect”. After a few seconds, router will restart and lights will get stable. Once connected, PPP light on front panel of the modem will come on.
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ADSL2+ Router Modem Set-up (cont) - NB6Plus4 Mac User Guide You have now completed the set-up which will be sufficient for most uses. You should now be able to access the Internet by selecting one of your Favorites or Bookmarks or by entering a URL in the Location Bar.
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