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NetComm Wireless NF5 User Manual

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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com N300 WiFi Gigabit Router with Voice USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Limited. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is proprietary to NetComm The information contained herein is proprietary to NetComm Wireless Limited. No part of this document may be translated, . No part of this document may be translated, transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without prior written consent of NetComm transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without prior written consent of NetComm Wireless Wireless Limited.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    NF5 Default Settings ...................................... 8 Interfaces .......................................9 Safety and Product Care ................................10 Transport and Handling ................................10 Installation and Configuration of the NF5 ........................... 11 Placement of your NF5 ....................................11 Avoid obstacles and interference .................................. 11 Cordless Phones ......................................11 Choose the “Quietest”...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Prerequisites Before continuing with the installation of your Before continuing with the installation of your NF5, please confirm that you comply with the minimum system requirements below. , please confirm that you comply with the minimum system requirements below. A configured WAN connection.

  • Page 5: Product Introduction

    Power Supply Unit Ethernet Cable (RJ-45) Wireless Security Card Warranty Card If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact NetComm Wireless Support immediately by visiting the NetComm Wireless Support website at: http://www.netcommwireless.com/contact-forms/support NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide...

  • Page 6: Product Features

    The NF5 is also kind to the environment with innovative green features for power conservation. With support for IPV6, users are ensured that their router will be able to continue to access websites when new web addressing starts becoming a commonplace.

  • Page 7: Physical Dimensions And Indicators

    LED Indicators The NF5 has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear for has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear for easy easy organization.

  • Page 8: Physical Dimensions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Physical Dimensions The following table lists the physical dimensions and weight of the NF5. NF5 DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS Length 119mm Width 168mm Height 27mm Weight 226g NF5 Default Settings The following tables list the default settings for the NF5.

  • Page 9: Interfaces

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Interfaces The following interfaces are available on the NF5: 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6...

  • Page 10: Safety And Product Care

    Transport and Handling When transporting the NF5, it is recommended to return the product in the original packaging. This ensures the product will not , it is recommended to return the product in the original packaging. This ensures the product will not , it is recommended to return the product in the original packaging.

  • Page 11: Installation And Configuration Of The Nf5

    If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position between three to five meters from the computer to a position between three to five meters from the NF5 in order to see if distance is the problem. see if distance is the problem.

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

    Connect the yellow Ethernet cable provided to one of the ports marked ‘LAN’ at the back of the Connect the yellow Ethernet cable provided to one of the ports marked ‘LAN’ at the back of the NF5. Connect the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable to your computer.

  • Page 13: Web Based Configuration Interface

    First-time Setup Wizard time Setup Wizard Please follow the steps below to configure your Please follow the steps below to configure your NF5 Wireless router via the web based configuration wizard. Wireless router via the web based configuration wizard. http://192.168.20.1/ Open your web browser (e.g.

  • Page 14: Wan

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com From the WAN Interface WAN Interface WAN Interface pull down menu, select the type of Internet connection you would like to use. You can select from: WAN Interface NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 15 SSID or not and change the Wireless network name. Change the settings as needed and click Next Next Next Next. (If you wish to use the default settings, click Next Next) Next Next NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 16 Next Confirm the setup information and click Finish Finish if everything is correct. You can also click Back Back to go back and change any of Finish Finish Back Back the previously configured settings. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com When you click Finish, the wizard applies your settings and the Advanced Status view is displayed. Your Dual Band WiFi Modem Router is ready to use. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...

  • Page 18: Basic View

    When you log in to the router, the Basic View is displayed. Basic View gives you the most important information at a glance. Status The Status tab displays the following information: The current WAN IP Address 3G Status 3G Signal Strength VoIP Status NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...

  • Page 19: Wireless

    If you make any changes to the Wireless configuration, Click the Save and apply the changes Save and apply the changes button to make these changes Save and apply the changes Save and apply the changes active. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...

  • Page 20: Mobile Broadband

    Saving any configuration changes on this page will make the Mobile Broadband connection the primary me connection the primary method of connecting to the Internet and disable other connection types. and disable other connection types. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...

  • Page 21: Wan

    PPTP L2TP The NF5 includes a failover feature whereby the router will automatically switch to the 3G/4G connection if the WAN connection es a failover feature whereby the router will automatically switch to the 3G/4G connection if the WAN connection es a failover feature whereby the router will automatically switch to the 3G/4G connection if the WAN connection should fail.

  • Page 22: Advanced Configuration

    Advanced Configuration To access the advanced configuration options of your To access the advanced configuration options of your NF5, you need to log in to the web configuration and change to Advanced in to the web configuration and change to Advanced view.

  • Page 23: Status

    The number of data packets which have passed into and out of the router. Unicast packets The number of unicast packets which have passed into and out of the router. Multicast packets The number of multicast packets which have passed into and out of the router. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...

  • Page 24: Network Setup

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Network Setup Network Setup This page allows you to configure the Ethernet WAN (Wide Area Network) connection settings on the NF5. Ethernet WAN WAN Type: WAN Type: WAN Type: WAN Type: You can select from the following WAN types:-...
  • Page 25 VLAN ID into a packet header in order to identify which CLAN the packet belongs to. You may enable VLAN tagging and specify the ID with a value between 1 and 4094. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 26 VLAN ID into a packet header in order to identify which CLAN the packet belongs to. You may enable VLAN tagging and specify the ID with a value between 1 and 4094. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 27 VLAN ID into a packet header in order to identify which CLAN the packet belongs to. You may enable VLAN tagging and specify the ID with a value between 1 and 4094. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 28 VLAN ID into a packet header in order to identify which CLAN the packet belongs to. You may enable VLAN tagging and specify the ID with a value between 1 and 4094. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 29 DHCP Server This page allows you to change the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server settings on the NF5. The DHCP Server enables computers or devices connecting to the NF5 to automatically obtain their network configuration settings. By default, the DHCP server is enabled.
  • Page 30 You can enter a new fixed mapping by entering the MAC address of the device and the IP address you wish to allocate to it. Select the Enable Enable Enable Enable checkbox to activate the DHCP fixed mapping entry. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 31 Wireless Module Select to enable or disable the Select to enable or disable the 2.4GHz Wireless network function of the NF5. Network ID is used for identifying the Wireless LAN (WLAN). Client stations can roam freely ov Network ID is used for identifying the Wireless LAN (WLAN). Client stations can roam freely ov Network ID is used for identifying the Wireless LAN (WLAN).
  • Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Change Password This page allows you to change the NF5 web configuration password. Type in the old password (the factory default username and password is admin) and then type in the new password.

  • Page 33: Forwarding Rules

    1723) at 192.168.20.60, then you would need to specify the following virtual server mappings: Note: At any given time, only one IP address can ote: At any given time, only one IP address can be bound to a particular Service Port. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 34 Internet telephony require multiple connections to the internet. As such, these applications cannot work with a pure NAT router such as the such, these applications cannot work with a pure NAT router such as the NF5. The Port Triggering feature allows some of these applica feature allows some of these applications to work with this router.
  • Page 35 UPnP Setting required network settings. required network settings. Click Save Save Save Save to save the settings or Undo Undo Undo to cancel. Undo to cancel. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...

  • Page 36: Security Settings

    The Security Settings page allows you to configure the security management on the router such as Packet filters and MAC Control. The following pages describe the various security options available Status The Status page lists any currently configured filtering for the Outbound, Inbound and Domain filters. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 37 : For further instructions on scheduling rules, please refer to the “Scheduling” section later in this guide Click Save Save Save Save to save the settings or Undo Undo Undo to cancel. Undo to cancel. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 38 Outbound Filter shown on the previous page. Click Save Save Save Save to save the settings or Undo Undo Undo to cancel. Undo NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 39 Action to block the access and/or select Log to log this access. Enable Select to enable the rule. Click Save Save Save Save to save the settings or Undo Undo Undo to cancel. Undo NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 40 "sex" to block all websites if their URLs contain the pre-defined word "sex". Enable Tick to enable the rule. Click Save Save Save Save to save the settings or Undo Undo Undo to cancel. Undo NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 41 Note: Click the "Next Page" or the "Previous Page" buttons to see the entire list Click the "Next Page" or the "Previous Page" buttons to see the entire list Click Save Save to save the settings or Undo Undo to cancel. to cancel. Save Save Undo Undo NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 42 When enabled, the router can detect the following (and more) DoS attack types: SYN Attack WinNuke Port Scan Ping of Death Land Attack Click Save Save to save the settings or Undo Undo to cancel. to cancel. Save Save Undo Undo NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...

  • Page 43: Advanced Settings

    SNMP options. Status The Status page displays the current System time, and lists any configured Dynamic DNS (DDNS) accounts, any Static or Dynamic Routes added or any Quality of Service (QoS) rules in place. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 44 Enter the email addresses to send a copy of the current syslog to. Email Subject Enter the email subject to show on any sent emails. View Log… View the current system log. Email Log Now Email the current syslog to the entered email addresses. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 45 Enable option, choose the appropriate Dynamic DNS Provider and Enable Enable enter the details supplied by your Dynamic DNS provider. Click Save Save Save Save to save the settings or Undo Undo Undo to cancel. Undo NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 46 For further instructions on scheduling rules, please refer to the “Scheduling” section later in this guide Click on Save Save to store your setting or Undo Undo Undo to discard your changes. Undo Save Save Undo Undo Undo Undo NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 47 If "Remote" access is enabled, the default setting of 0.0.0.0 means any IP obtain SNMP protocol Information. Click the Save Save Save Save button to store your setting or to store your setting or the Undo Undo Undo Undo button to discard your changes. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 48 These settings are used to setup the static and dynamic routing features of the These settings are used to setup the static and dynamic routing features of the NF5. Dynamic Routing: Dynamic Routing:...
  • Page 49 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com System Time This page allows you to change the System time setting on the NF5. OPTION DEFINITION Time Zone Select the time zone where this device is located. Auto-Synchronization Select the "Enable" checkbox to enable this function.
  • Page 50 This example would prevent any access to the IP address 66.102.11.104 from any device connected to the router, 7 days a week, only between the hours of 08:00 and 17:30. Click the Save Save button to save the settings or the Undo Undo button to cancel. Save Save Undo Undo NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 51 LAN IPv6 Address The IP Address to use for the IPv6 service connection. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address The current local LAN IPv6 address of the NF5. Autoconfiguration Select to enable or disable IPv6 auto configuration (if supported by your Internet Service Provider).
  • Page 52 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TR-069 The TR-069 client allows the NF5 to be automatically configured from a TR-069 server. Enter the applicable configuration options to enable the router to contact the TR-069 server and retrieve any configuration options.
  • Page 53 Use the drop down list to type of routing for the selected VID. WAN type Use the drop down list to select which WAN type the VLAN uses. WAN Map VLAN ID Enter the VLAN ID to tag packets on the WAN interface. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...

  • Page 54: Voip Settings

    Enter the Outbound Proxy server address to use. Status The current status of your VOIP service. Click Save Save Save Save to save your settings and connect to your VoIP service or Undo Undo Undo Undo to discard the settings entered. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 55 Set the time in milliseconds for which comfort noise is used to simulate background noise at your noise packet end of the connection. Click Save Save Save Save to save your settings or Undo Undo Undo to discard the settings entered. Undo NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 56 Enter the STUN Server address to use. STUN Port Enter the Port with which to connect to the STUN server on. Click Save Save Save Save to save your settings or Undo Undo Undo to discard the settings entered. Undo NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 57 Rport allows a client to request that the server send the response back to the source IP address Rport and port from which the request originated. Click Save Save Save Save to save your settings or Undo Undo Undo to discard the settings entered. Undo NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...

  • Page 58: Call Features

    The DND Setting page enables you to configure Do Not Disturb (DND) mode. This will prevent calls coming through to your phone. OPTION DEFINITION DND Always Enable or Disable the DND feature. Click Save Save Save Save to save your settings or Undo Undo Undo to discard the settings entered. Undo NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 59 Enter the minimum time (in milliseconds) to detect a hook flash. This setting should not need to be changed unless directed to do so. Click Save Save to save your settings or Undo Undo to discard the settings entered. Save Save Undo Undo NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 60 Enter the amount of time to wait before forwarding a call to the Hot Line number. Click Save Save to save your settings or Undo Undo to discard the settings entered. Save Save Undo Undo NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 61 Anonymous Call per Call Basis DND Enable DND Disable Call Forwarding Enable Call Forwarding Disable Call Return Click Save Save to save your settings or Undo Undo to discard the settings entered. Save Save Undo Undo NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 62 The corresponding name is displayed when a VoIP call is received from that number. (If supported by your VOIP service and telephone handset) Click Save Save Save Save to save your settings or Undo Undo Undo to discard the settings entered. Undo NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...

  • Page 63: Nas Settings

    Enter the maximum number of concurrent connections which can be used by a particular IP address. FTP Max Clients Enter the maximum number of clients which can connect to the FTP concurrently. Client Support UTF8 Enable Unicode support for connected clients. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 64 Add the user name and password and then click the Add Add button. Alternatively, to remove a user, click on the radio button to the right of the username and then select Delete Delete Delete. Delete NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 65 The username required to access the FTP server. Password The password required to access the FTP server. Start Time Select to either schedule a time for the download to begin or start the download immediately. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 66 Enter the email address any alerts are to be sent to. Email Subject Enter the subject to be used on any email alerts sent out. Reservation Disk Space Enter the amount of disk space to reserve on the NB16WV for the specified download. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 67 Browse button and then navigate to Upload Upload Browse Browse the file you would like to upload. Once selected, this file will be copied to the Web HDD and become available to download by connected devices. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...

  • Page 68: Toolbox

    To restore the router configuration, click the Browse Browse Browse Browse button, select the saved configuration file and then click the Restore Restore Restore Restore button. NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
  • Page 69 LEDs of the router. brighten or dim the front LEDs of the router. Logout The Logout Logout menu item logs you out of the router. menu item logs you out of the router. Logout Logout NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...

  • Page 70: Additional Product Information

    NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    ACTION ACTION Make sure you are using the correct IP address of the NF5. You can check the IP address of the device from the Network Setup configuration page. Check that you have enabled remote administration access. If you have configured an inbound packet filter, ensure your computer’s IP address matches it.

  • Page 72: Technical Data

    Regulatory Compliance A-Tick Electrical Specifications It is recommended that the NF5 be powered by the supplied 12V DC, 1.5A power supply. A replacement power supply is available from the NetComm Wireless Online shop. Environmental Specifications / Tolerances The NF5 housing enables it to operate over a wide variety of temperatures from 0˚C - 40˚C (operating temperature).

  • Page 73: Legal & Regulatory Information

    NetComm Wireless Limited’s (or its licensors’) intellectual property rights to you. You are permitted to use this Manual for the sole purpose of using the NetComm Wireless product to which it relates. Otherwise no part of this Manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, by any means, be it electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of NetComm Wireless Limited.

  • Page 74: Product Warranty

    Consumer Protection Laws which cannot be excluded, NetComm Wireless’s liability for any breach of that guarantee, condition or warranty is limited to: (i) in the case of a supply of goods, NetComm Wireless Limited doing any one or more of the following: replacing the goods or supplying equivalent goods;...

  • Page 75: Contact

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contact Address: NETCOMM WIRELESS LIMITED Head Office PO Box 1200, Lane Cove NSW 2066 Australia Phone: +61(0)2 9424 2070 Fax: +61(0)2 9424 2010 Email: sales@netcommwireless.com techsupport@netcommwireless.com NetComm Wireless NF5 User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...

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