605 to RJ-11 adapter ... 24 USB cable ... 24 RJ11 connector and cable ... 24 Appendix E: Registering your NetComm Product ... 25 Contact Information ... 25 Trade marks and Notices ... 25 Legal & Regulatory Information Copyright Information ... 26 Customer Information ...
Important: Please read the instructions and insert your Driver CD before connecting your NB2 USB ADSL Modem. Do not connect your Modem to your Computer until instructed to do so. You must install the Modem Software before connecting your modem.
ATM driver supports up to sixteen simultaneous ATM virtual connections ■ Supports three device drivers: Microsoft NDIS 4.0 WAN Miniport, NDIS 4.0 LAN Miniport or NDIS 5.0 ATM Miniport ■ Compatible with T1.413 i2, G.DMT, and G.lite compliant CO DSLAM equipment NetComm NB2 USB ADSL Modem YML706 Rev2 www.netcomm.com.au...
Package Contents Please ensure that the following items are included in your package: ■ NetComm NB2 USB ADSL Modem ■ USB 2.0 cable ■ RJ11 cable ■ an ‘Old Style’ 605 to RJ11 Telephone Adaptor ■ CD containing drivers and documentation ■...
ADSL line, without the need for additional wall sockets. If your telephone line is already split you will not need to use a Microfilter - check with your ADSL service provider if you are unsure. NetComm NB2 USB ADSL Modem YML706 Rev2 www.netcomm.com.au...
Description of the Rear Panel Connectors BACK PANEL CONNECTOR Line Table 1-2 Back Panel Connectors YML706 Rev2 www.netcomm.com.au Power (PW) Green` Power On Power Off DESCRIPTION ADSL Port USB Port NetComm NB2 USB ADSL Modem LINK (LK) Green Link No Connection...
Have your modem and cables ready, but do not connect them until prompted. ■ Start Windows and log-in as Administrator. Insert your NetComm CD-ROM. The following menu screen will appear. Click on the “Install NB2 Drivers” button to continue. NetComm NB2 USB ADSL Modem YML706 Rev2 www.netcomm.com.au...
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The DSL Modem Setup Wizard will launch and you will see the following Welcome! screen. Click Next> to continue. When the Licence Agreement screen appears, click Accept to continue with the installation. YML706 Rev2 www.netcomm.com.au NetComm NB2 USB ADSL Modem...
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Contact your Service Provider to confirm the protocol used if you are unsure. The Ready to Install screen will confirm your selection before it begins copying the files to your computer. Click Next> to confirm your selection. NetComm NB2 USB ADSL Modem YML706 Rev2 www.netcomm.com.au...
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The Installing screen will show that the DSL Modem Setup Wizard is preparing your system for installation. The Wizard will advise that it is searching for the hardware. Refer to the following steps to connect your NB2 USB ADSL Modem using the USB cable provided. YML706 Rev2 www.netcomm.com.au...
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A. Insert the rectangular end of a USB cable into the USB port of your PC. B. Insert the square end of the USB cable into the USB port of the USB ADSL Modem. If prompted, insert your Windows CD-ROM to continue the installation process.
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The Reboot screen will indicate that it requires that you reboot your machine. The Finished screen will advise that the installation is complete. Click on the Finish button to continue. YML706 Rev2 www.netcomm.com.au NetComm NB2 USB ADSL Modem...
After completing the Driver Installation steps in the previous chapter, you will be ready to connect to the Internet. Before continuing, please ensure that the NB2 is connected to your computer and also connected to your ADSL enabled wall socket.
Chapter 4: Changing Configuration Settings Accessing Communication Settings on Windows Once the USB ADSL Modem and software have been installed, the communication settings may be easily updated by performing the following steps: 1. From your PC desktop click Start -> Programs -> ADSL Modem Driver -> Configure.
Chapter 5: The DSL Modem Status The DSL Modem Status provides a quick and easy way to configure and check the performance of the modem and the ADSL connection. When open, the monitor window updates every 2 seconds. DSL Modem Status 1.
Chapter 6: Security Typical installation of the NB2 provides a bridged service, which allocates a public IP Address to your computer. To secure your computer against Internet attacks and viruses, NetComm recom- mends that you install personal firewall and antivirus software.
Remove the USB ADSL Modem software drivers by performing the following steps. 1. From your PC desktop click Start -> Programs -> ADSL Modem Driver -> Uninstall. 2. A message will be displayed asking you to confirm the removal of the USB ADSL modem software, click Yes.
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4. A message will be displayed indicating the software is being removed. 5. A message will be displayed to remind you to unplug your modem. You may unplug the USB cable now. 6. The “Reboot” window will appear. Remove all disks from their drives, select Yes, reboot the computer now;...
Appendix A: Updating the USB ADSL Modem Software Windows Drivers Update Once the USB ADSL Modem has been installed, updating to a new version of the software is an easy process. Simply uninstall the existing drivers, and then install the new drivers.
PPPoE for WAN Applications PPPoE support is embedded into the WAN driver making the modem appear as a dial-up modem to the operating system. Dial-Up Networking is used to establish a connection. Follow the installation instructions provided in this manual when implementing PPPoE with the WAN driver.
USB ADSL Modem Connector The USB ADSL Modem is connected to your PC via a USB cable. The rectangular end of the USB cable inserts into the USB port of your PC while the square end of the cable inserts into the USB port of the USB ADSL Modem.
Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP 32 MB RAM Pentium-class processor (200MHz or better) 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port 10 MB free HD space Intel-compatible 80486 or higher, including Pentium and Pentium Pro. NetComm NB2 USB ADSL Modem...
An RJ-11 connector is the small, modular plug used for most analog telephones. It has six pin slots in the head, but usually only two or four of them are used. RJ-11 Connector NetComm NB2 USB ADSL Modem Pin Assignment Normal Assignment...
Trade marks and Notices “NetComm” is a trade mark of NetComm. Windows® is a registered trade mark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trade marks or registered trade marks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
The power supply that is provided with this unit is only intended for use with this product. 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.
You must comply 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; The cost of transporting the product under a claim based on this warranty to and from NetComm’s nominated premises is your responsibility; and NetComm does not have any liability or responsibility under this warranty where any cost, loss, injury or damage of any kind, whether direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or otherwise arises out of events beyond NetComm’s reasonable control.
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