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NetComm NB600W User Manual

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  • Page 2: Important Rules For Safe Operation

    NetComm. Failure to do so may cause damage to this product, fire or result in personal injury.
  • Page 3 Turn Off the Power Switch between DC plugs Off and On. • Do Not Remove Covers - Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or hazards. YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Introduction ...5 1.1 Product Overview ...5 1.2 Features and benefits ...6 1.3 What’s in the package? ...7 1.4 Connecting the NetComm Super-G Wireless Gateway ...8 1.5 Device ...9 1.6 Factory Default ...9 Chapter 2 Configuring your Computers ... 12 2.1 Overview ...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The NB600W features the latest 802.11g wireless standard for high speed transfer rates up to 54Mbps, as well as a Atheros’ Super G mode to turbocharge your transfer rates. The NB600W is backwards compatible with 11Mbps, 802.11b wireless networks and carries a built-in 4 port 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet Switch.

  • Page 6: Features And Benefits

    Administrators can block specific users’ Internet access by UPI (User Profile Identifica- • tion) Supports UPnP for easy device discovery and advanced Internet applications • 3-YEAR WARRANTY WHEN YOU REGISTER ONLINE • NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au...

  • Page 7: What's In The Package

    1.3 What’s in the package? Your NB600W Package should contain the following items: NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway • with 4-port Switch Power Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • Package Contents Note • Installation CD • Please contact your dealer if any of the above listed items are missing or damaged.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Netcomm Super-G Wireless Gateway

    1.4 Connecting the NetComm Super-G Wireless Gateway A typical Internet access application of the NB600W Gateway is shown below: Connecting your Gateway Site Selection Before installation, select the Wireless Gateway location. Proper placement of the Gateway is critical to ensure optimum radio range and performance. You can use the Site Survey Utility to help you to determine the best location.

  • Page 9: Device

    1.5 Device The NB600W has 5 ports and 7 LEDs for connection and administrative purposes. 1.5.1 NB600W Front Panel 1.5.2 NB600W Back Panel 1.6 Factory Default Reset Button. Press and hold the reset button for more than 7 seconds; the gateway will be restored to factory default values.
  • Page 10 If you forget the password, you can reset the device to its factory setting. Press the “Reset” button on the back panel of the NB600W Gateway. Hold the button in at least 10 seconds. The NB600W will revert to its default settings. Then, you can configure the Gateway again.

  • Page 11: Default Values

    1.6.2. Management / Gateway Address The NB600W gateway address, also the address for management utility, is 192.168.1.1. Please login the Management Utility or setup your gateway on this address. [Please refer to Chapter 3 Configuring the Wireless Gateway for more information.] If your computer supports Microsoft Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), once the Gateway is plugged into the same physical network, your station will detect it.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Configuring Your Computers

    (also known as a network adapter) has been successfully installed in each PC you will configure. Once you’ve configured your computers, continue to “Chapter 3: Configuring the Wireless Gateway”. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au...

  • Page 13: Configuring Windows 98 And Millennium Pcs

    2. On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line for the applicable Ethernet adapter. Do not choose a TCP/IP entry whose name mentions DUN, PPPoE, VPN or AOL. If the word TCP/IP appears by itself, select that line. Click the Properties button. YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 14 D:\win98, D:\win9x, etc. (If “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). 6. Windows may ask you to restart your PC. Click the Yes button. If Windows does not ask you to restart, restart your computer anyway. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au...

  • Page 15: Configuring Windows 2000 Pcs

    first Local Area Connection listed). Double-click the Local Area Connection. Click the Properties button. 3. Make sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Highlight Internet Proto- col (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 16 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Once the new window appears, click the OK button. Click the OK button again to complete the PC configuration. 5. Restart your computer. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au...

  • Page 17: Configuring Windows Xp Pcs

    2. Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicable Ethernet adapter (usually it is the first Local Area Connection listed). Double-click the Local Area Connection. Click the Properties button. YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 18 After you have obtained an IP address, please access the Gateway by typing http://192.168.1.1 to configure the Gateway. (If you have changed the Gateway’s IP address, please type http://<the new IP address of the gateway>.) NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Configuring The Wireless Gateway

    A computer equipped with Ethernet or WLAN network adapter. The IP address of your • computer needs to be setup in the same subnet as the NB600W. Just configure your PCs to accept the network information automatically. The NB600W will assign an IP for your PC when connecting.

  • Page 20: Basic Configuration

    The Internet Port section contains information to allow your modem to connect to the Internet. You will need to configure this section with the settings that have been assigned and provided by your ISP. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au...

  • Page 21: Dhcp Configuration

    PC. The gateway comes with the factory default MAC address. You do not need to change the default value if the ISP is not checking the MAC address of your Internet Port. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 22 Password &Confirm Password Service Name Packet Size (MTU) Disconnect after idle time NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide Description ISPs generally require the host name and domain name as identification. If these are not required, as- sign on your own or leave blank.
  • Page 23 PC. The gateway comes with the factory default MAC address. You do not need to change the default value if the ISP is not checking the MAC address of your Internet Port. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...

  • Page 24: Static Ip Configuration

    Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS MAC address NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide Description Some ISPs require the host name and domain name as identification. If it is not specified, assign on your own or leave it as blank.
  • Page 25 Use “ping <your modem’s IP>” in the command line of your PC to test your configuration.. If you don’t know the modem’s IP address, please refer to the modem’s manual or consult your ISP. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 26 Enable Unnumbered PPP Connection When unnumbered function is used in PPTP, check Use Static DNS MAC address NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide Description he Maximum Transmission Unit of an IP packet. The default value is 1492 Bytes. If your ISP requires a special value, select this from the pull down menu.

  • Page 27: Local Port

    fixed IP address within the range you as- signed here on the LAN, otherwise the DHCP client cannot get the IP address correctly.) Assign the number of users allowed to use the DHCP service. The default value is 128 users. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...

  • Page 28: Wins Server

    Field Lease Time Static DHCP IP & MAC Address WINS Server NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide Description A DHCP user’s PC gets the IP address with a lease time. When the lease time is expired, the user’s PC must connect to the DHCP server to request the dynamic IP address again.

  • Page 29: Wireless Lan

    802.11g wireless network interface cards connect to the gateway. If all wireless clients are using Super G, the gateway will serve the clients at the maximum speed. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 30 Field Enable Wireless Access List Security Mode NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide Description If one or more of the clients use 802.11g or 802.11b connecting to the gateway, the gateway will be in 802.11b/g mixed mode. At Super-G, the channel will be fixed at 6, the regular 802.11g and 802.11b clients...

  • Page 31: Wpa Radius

    To use WPA RADIUS, choose Auto, TKIP or AES for the WPA algorism, enter the IP address of the RADIUS server, the RADIUS Port (default is 1812) and the shared secret from the RADIUS server. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 32 Field 802.1x RADIUS NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide Description The 802.1x RADIUS utilizes a RADIUS server for authentication. To utilize RADIUS, enter the IP address of the RADIUS server, the RADIUS Port (default is 1812) and the shared secret from the RA- DIUS server.

  • Page 33: Advanced Items

    When an access control rule is successfully added, it will be appended to the list. Use the Delete or Delete all tabs to manage the list. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 34 Click Delete All to delete all IP address from the list. After you have defined the user groups, return to the Access control list menu. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide Description Define a group name for each group such as ‘sales’, ‘R&D’...
  • Page 35 fields. Click Add to finish the setting. You can check the applications you have already defined in the list. Use the Delete or Delete all tabs to manage the list. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 36 Block URLs By Keyword Block URLs With IP Address Block Java Applets Block ActiveX Controls NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide Description Type the key words in the field Keyword then click add. Check the box to active the URL blocking func- tion.
  • Page 37 Choose Always to enable the filtering all the time. Type in the trusted user’s IP in the field. The trusted user will not be affected by any defined content filter- ing rules. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 38 User Name, Password Wild Card Enable Mail Exchanger Backup MX NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide Description Check the box to enable the DDNS service. The hostname you want to use. Type the first part of the name in the input box, and select the second part of the name from the pull-down menu.
  • Page 39 DDNS service here. If you received an error message from a problem other than your configuration, please contact your DDNS service provider. Please refer to the Appendix D for all Update Status messages. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 40 Block Ping from WAN port Block PPTP, L2TP, IPSec Request Block UPnP Request from WAN Port NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide Description When the gateway suffers a continuous attack from the Internet (Which is considered an abnormal con-...
  • Page 41 The subject you enter will appear as the subject of the e-mails that the gateway will send to you. This allows the user to identify by subject which mail is from the gateway. Enter the e-mail address you want the gateway send NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 42 Field Return Address E-mail log Time NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide Description If your gateway cannot send to the recipient success- fully and is bounced back, or users want to be able to reply to the message through e-mail, then this address will be where the mail is sent to.
  • Page 43 WAN management screen. disabled by checking this checkbox. When enabled, the user from the Internet can configure the gateway via the web. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 44 Field Allow Management from PC Send System Log to this PC NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide Description Check this box to restrict management access from the LAN. Only the PC with the MAC address you specify here can manage the gateway. If you key in the wrong MAC address and press “Save”...
  • Page 45 IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion. This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for connection between the Gateway and the remote network or host. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 46 3.2.7 Advanced Setup > UPnP Field Enable UPnP NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide Description To enable UPnP click the checkbox. UPnP is a func- tion that allows the gateway to self-discover, self- configure and communicate easily with other devices on the network.
  • Page 47 Define Application button to define one of your own. Enter the server address for the application you se- lected above. Then click Add to proceed. It will then be shown in the list. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 48 Protocol Port Range Port Number Click Add to finish your setting and it will be added to the list. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide Description Type in the application name that is easy to remem- ber and identify.

  • Page 49: Management

    The Access Log allows you to browse the gateway’s traffic after a period of time and then log the records to files for future reference. Click the Refresh button to renew the list for the most current records. YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 50 Click the Reset button to set all configurations to factory default. (Please push the reset button at the rear side of the gateway for 7 seconds to reset the gate- way.) The default values of your NB600W are: User Name: Password:...
  • Page 51 Firmware can be upgraded by clicking the Upgrade button after browsing for the firmware, which you can download from the NetComm website when available. Do not upgrade your firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the gateway. After a successful upgrade, the modem will reboot by itself, you current page will be reloaded to the first page of the...
  • Page 52 MAC address of your WAN. Field Refresh Connect/Renew Disconnect/Release NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide Description Click this button to display the latest information. When using PPPoE or PPTP, you can click this but- ton to establish a connection to the Internet port.

  • Page 53: Session List

    Internet service, what type of services are used and other information for you to monitor your network. The session list also helps you to debug Internet connection problems. Click Previous or Next to browse for the whole list. YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 54 To load a saved configuration file from the PC, click Browse then choose the path and the file. Click Load to proceed. After a successful load, please restart the gateway (i.e. unplug the power cord and then plug it back in.). NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au...
  • Page 55 Change the time zone to the area you reside in. The default value is the GMT-8.00 Pacific Time (USA/Canada). When in the daylight saving period, check the Use Daylight Saving Time box. YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...

  • Page 56: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    AC Adapter: Input 240VAC; Output 24 VDC/0.5 Amps Power Maximum power consumption: 10 Watts 180mm x 143mm x 40.5mm (W x D x H) Dimensions C-Tick N367 Certificates NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide C ~ 45 www.netcomm.com.au YML775 Rev1...

  • Page 57: Led Indicators

    AC Adapter: Input 240VAC; Output 24VDC/0.5 Amps • Maximum power consumption: 10 Watts • Dimensions & Weight 180mm x 143mm x 40.5mm (W x D x H) • Certificates C-Tick N367 • YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au C ~ 45 NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 58 MAC based access control list • Wireless Access Control (SSID) • Wi-Fi Protected access (WPA) compatible (Pre-shared Key) • 802.1x • Web Contents Filtering Supports true proxy-based URL blocking with scheduling • NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au...
  • Page 59 Management Web-based configuration wizard • Web-based firmware upgrade, configuration profile backup/restore • Remote Management • Supports Windows-based syslog viewer • Supports UPnP • YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...

  • Page 60: Appendix B: Frequent Asked Questions

    DNS account with www.dyndns.org. To use this service, you must register with the Dynamic DNS client. The Dynamic DNS client service provider will give you a pass- word or key. Refer to what’s Dynamic DNS? Question above for more information. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au...
  • Page 61 MTU value that is suitable for most users. In general, Internet users should follow the advice of their Internet service provider (ISP) about whether to change the default value and what to change it to. YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...

  • Page 62: Appendix C: Troubleshooting

    Appendix C: Troubleshooting This chapter is intended to help you troubleshoot problems you may encounter while setting up and using the NetComm NB600W. It also describes some common hardware and software problems and gives some suggestions to troubleshoot them. Refresh your IP address (MS Windows) There is a tool which comes with Windows which will allow you to refresh your current IP Address.

  • Page 63: Appendix D: Ddns Update Status Messages

    Update fail, 999! Update fail, wait response received, waiting for 60 seconds before next update. Update fail, error processing request Update fail, invalid username and password! Update fail, server response: server message. YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...

  • Page 64: Appendix E: Cable Connections

    If you are unsure about which cable to use or which socket to connect it to, please refer to the hardware installation section in this manual. If you are still not sure about cable connections, please contact a professional computer technician or NetComm for further advice. RJ-45 Network Ports RJ-45 Network Ports can connect any networking devices that use a standard LAN interface, such as a Hub/Switch Hub or Router.

  • Page 65: Straight And Crossover Cable Configuration

    Cross-Over Cabling Note: To prevent loss of signal, make sure that the length of any twisted-pair connec- tion does not exceed 100 metres. YML775 Rev1 www.netcomm.com.au Figure 3 Wire Becomes Figure 4 Wire Becomes NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide...

  • Page 66: Rj11 Connector And Cable

    The 605 to RJ-11 adaptor is provided to comply with the older 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. NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide RJ-11 Connector Pin Assignment...

  • Page 67: Appendix F: Registering Your Netcomm Product

    User Guide. However some products have an extended warranty option (please refer to packaging). To be eligible for the extended warranty you must supply the requested warranty information to NetComm within 30 days of the original purchase by registering on-line via the NetComm web site at: Contact Information If you have any technical difficulties with your product, please do not hesitate to contact...

  • Page 68: Customer Information

    Do not use this power supply with any other product or do not use any other power supply that is not approved for use with this product by NetComm. Failure to do so may cause damage to this product, fire or result in personal injury.

  • Page 69: Product Warranty

    2. This warranty shall not apply to software programs, batteries, power supplies, cables or other accessories supplied in or with the product; 3. The customer complies with all of the terms of any relevant agreement with NetComm and any other reasonable requirements of NetComm including producing such evidence of purchase as NetComm may require;...

  • Page 70: Limitations Of Warranty

    Payment of the cost of having the Goods repaired. • All NetComm ACN 002 490 486 products have a standard 12 months warranty from date of purchase. However some products have an extended warranty option (refer to packaging). To be eligible for the extended warranty you must supply the requested warranty information to NetComm within 30 days of the original purchase by registering on-line via the NetComm web site at www.netcomm.com.au.
  • Page 71 YML775 Rev1 NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide www.netcomm.com.au...

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