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- Page 1 NetComm LIBeRtY SeRIeS 3G Wireless N150 Router USeR GUIDe...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Copyright©008 NetComm Limited. All rights reserved. the information contained herein is proprietary to NetComm Limited. No part of this document may be translated, transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without prior written consent of NetComm Limited Note:this document is subject to change without notice. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
NetComm Liberty Series - Wireless N150 Router table of Contents Introduction ......................................4 Your 3G1�Wn - 3G Wireless N150 Router..................................5 Package Contents...........................................5 Key Features ...........................................5 Placement of your 3G17Wn - 3G Wireless N150 Router ........................6 Router Placement ...........................................� Avoid obstacles and interference .....................................�... -
Page 4: Introduction
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Page 5: Your 3G1�Wn - 3G Wireless N150 Router
Your 3G1�Wn - 3G Wireless N150 Router Congratulations on your purchase of a NetComm 3G1�Wn - 3G Wireless N150 Router. this product is a high-performance router that provides wireless networking and Internet connectivity for your home, office or public space. The NetComm 3G17Wn supports an external 3G USB Modem which enables you to share a 3G Mobile Broadband service among multiple computers. -
Page 6: Placement Of Your 3G17Wn - 3G Wireless N150 Router
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Page 7: Router Placement
NetComm Liberty Series - Wireless N150 Router Placement of your 3G1�Wn Just like your mobile phone, a 3G USB Modem’s location will affect its signal strength to the 3G Mobile Base Station (Cell Tower). The data speed achievable from a 3G USB modem is relative to this signal strength, which is affected by many environmental factors. Please keep in mind that the 3G USB Modem will need adequate signal strength in order to provide Internet connectivity whilst choosing a location to place your 3G1�Wn - 3G Wireless N150 Router. -
Page 8: Cordless Phones
These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, you should consider looking at building a hybrid network by combining your wireless network with a HomePlug Network. See the NetComm website for more details on HomePlug products. -
Page 9: Product Layout
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Page 10: Connecting And Configuring Your Router
WAN Ethernet port for Fixed Line (ADSL/Cable/Satellite) connection LAN (1-2) LAN Ports for wired Ethernet clients (Computers, Laptops, etc) Power Power connector, connects to DC 1V 1.5A Power Adapter NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Wireless Router YmL1�WN YmL1�WN 1�WN www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 11: Network And System Requirements
Note: The 3G17Wn - 3G Wireless N150 Router is designed to work with 3G USB Dongles that can be used as data modems (support tethered data). Please refer to your service provider for detailed feature information. Please refer to the NetComm website for a list of compatible 3G USB modems YmL1�WN... -
Page 12: Step 2 - Connect A Computer
Connect the power adapter to the port on the back panel of your 3G Router. Then plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip. Power Adapter Power Point NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Wireless Router YmL1�WN YmL1�WN 1�WN... -
Page 13: Default Settings
NetComm Liberty Series - Wireless N150 Router Default Settings LAN (Management) Static IP Address: 19.168.0.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 19.168.0.1 WAN (Internet) WAN mode: DHCP Wireless SSID: NetComm Wireless Channel: 11 Security: WeP, 64bit WeP Key: a1bc3d4e5 Modem Access... - Page 14 In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the IP Address tab. Click the radio button labeled Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes. You will be prompted to restart Windows. Click Yes. NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Wireless Router YmL1�WN YmL1�WN 1�WN...
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Page 15: Setting Up Your 3G Router
NetComm Liberty Series - Wireless N150 Router Mac OSX 10.4 Click the Apple icon and choose System Preferences. Click on the Network icon. Set Location to Automatic and Show to Built In ethernet. Click on the TCP/IP tab. In the Configure option, choose Use DHCP with automatic address. - Page 16 If everything is configured properly, the Status page will show that your WAN service is online and the WAN IP address that has been assigned. Non-3G connection status page: NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Wireless Router YmL1�WN YmL1�WN 1�WN...
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Page 17: Advanced Features
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Page 18: Login Procedure
By default, the status page will show System Info, Local Network, WWAN, Connection Status and Ethernet Status. To view either WAN, PPPoE or PPTP individually, click on their relevant buttons. To view them all, click on the All Status button NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Wireless Router YmL1�WN YmL1�WN... -
Page 19: Internet Settings
NetComm Liberty Series - Wireless N150 Router Internet Settings 3G Internet Settings This page allows you to setup your WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network) connection. Enter the relevant settings as provided by your 3G provider. Note For 3G WAN connection: The 3G connection fields may not be necessary for your connection. The information on this page will only be used when your service provider requires you to enter a User Name and Password to connect to the 3G network. - Page 20 Internet via cable modem, you can simply press the ‘Default’ button to fill the MAC address field with the MAC address of your computer. Click Apply to save the settings. NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Wireless Router YmL1�WN YmL1�WN 1�WN...
- Page 21 NetComm Liberty Series - Wireless N150 Router L2TP For Internet services using LtP. Name Description Server IP address: type in the server IP address assigned by your Internet Service Provider. L2TP Account/Password: type in the username and password assigned by your provider.
- Page 22 Enter an Internet address here to check the Internet connection enter the APN for your 3G USB modem APN: User Name: enter your 3G username Password: enter your 3G password Click Apply to save the settings. NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Wireless Router YmL1�WN YmL1�WN 1�WN www.netcomm.com.au...
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Page 23: Lan
NetComm Liberty Series - Wireless N150 Router This Page allows you to change the LAN (Local Area Network) settings of your 3G Router. Name Description IP Address: the local IP address of this device. Subnet Mask: The subnet mask of the local IP address... -
Page 24: Advanced Routing
“hop count” or number of hops between Source and Destination. To enable Dynamic Routing, select Enable from the dropbox and click Apply. DHCP Client this page allows you to view the current DHCP client of your 3G Router. NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Wireless Router YmL1�WN YmL1�WN 1�WN... -
Page 25: Wireless Setting
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Page 26: Basic
This setting configures the frequency that the Wireless Radio uses for wireless connectivity. Select one channel that you wish to use from the drop down list. Click Apply to save the settings. NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Wireless Router YmL1�WN YmL1�WN 1�WN... -
Page 27: Advanced
NetComm Liberty Series - Wireless N150 Router Advanced this page allows you to modify the advanced wireless settings for your 3G Router. these settings should not be changed unless you are aware of what effect they will have. Name Description... -
Page 28: Security Mode
WEP: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is enabled by default to help prevent against unwanted wireless users accessing your 3G Router. The default 64 bit Hexadecimal WEP key is: a1b2c3d4e5 NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Wireless Router YmL1�WN YmL1�WN 1�WN... - Page 29 NetComm Liberty Series - Wireless N150 Router Name Description WPA/WPA2: (Wi-Fi Protected Access) authentication is suitable for enterprises. It must be used in conjunction with an authentication server such as RADIUS to provide centralized access control and management. It can provide stronger encryption and authentication solution than non WPA modes.
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Page 30: Wps
WPS-enabled wireless devices. WPS Mode: Select either PIN or PBC. Station List the Station List shows the wireless clients currently associated with your 3G Router. NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Wireless Router YmL1�WN YmL1�WN 1�WN www.netcomm.com.au... - Page 31 How to configure WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Firewall Keep the Bad things out, Let the Good things In...
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Page 32: Firewall
Source Port Range of the filter rule Action: Either accept or drop the packet that matches the rule Comment: Add a comment to identify the rule (optional) Click Apply to save the settings. NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Wireless Router YmL1�WN YmL1�WN 1�WN www.netcomm.com.au... -
Page 33: Port Forwarding
NetComm Liberty Series - Wireless N150 Router Port Forwarding This page allows you to configure port forwarding rules to allow remote users to access services such as Web or FTP on your local computers. This allows you to redirect a particular port number (from the Internet/WAN port) to a particular LAN IP address. -
Page 34: System Security
Block access to a website by entering its full URL address. Block access to block access to certain websites by entering a Host Filter: keyword Click Apply to save the settings. NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Wireless Router YmL1�WN YmL1�WN 1�WN www.netcomm.com.au... - Page 35 How to configure WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Administration You’re the Boss, Boss...
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Page 36: Administration
Browse button to locate the firmware file on your computer. Once you have selected the new firmware file, click Apply to start the upgrade process. NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Wireless Router YmL1�WN YmL1�WN... -
Page 37: Setting Manager
NetComm Liberty Series - Wireless N150 Router Setting manager This page allows you to import/export the system settings, reset your 3G Router to factory defaults, or reboot your 3G Router. Statistics this page allows you to view the LAN, WAN and wireless statistics of your 3G Router. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting You’re Hopefully Never Going To Need This Section... - Page 39 NetComm Liberty Series - Wireless N150 Router troubleshooting this section provides an overview of common issues, and possible solutions for the installation and operation of your 3G Router. 1. Unable to access the Web Configuration when I use my computer to configure my 3G Router.
- Page 40 If all settings appear to be correct, ensure that you are not using a crossover ethernet cable. Although the 3G1�Wn is mDI/mDIX compatible, not all NIC are. therefore, it is recommended that you use a straight through ethernet cable when possible. NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Wireless Router YmL1�WN YmL1�WN...
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Page 41: Establishing Your Wireless Connection
Establishing your Wireless Connection time to Introduce me to Your Friends... -
Page 42: Windows Xp Service Pack 2
Wireless Connection The following examples use “NetComm Wireless” as the SSID and 64bit WEP with “a1b2c3d4e5” as the encryption key. Windows XP service pack 2 Follow these steps: Open Network Connections (Start -> Control Panel -> Network Connections):... - Page 43 NetComm Liberty Series - Wireless N150 Router Enter the network key (“a1b2b3d4e5”) and click Connect: the connection will show Connected. YmL1�WN 1�WN NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Router NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Router NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Router 3G Wireless N150 Router www.netcomm.com.au...
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Page 44: Mac Osx 10.4
Click on the Airport icon on the top right menu. Click on the network name that you want to connect. This example uses “NetComm Wireless” as the network name. On the new window, tick on Show Password and type in the network key in the Password field. This example uses “a1b2c3d4e5”... -
Page 45: Windows Vista
NetComm Liberty Series - Wireless N150 Router Windows Vista Follow these steps: Open Network and Sharing Center (Start > Control Panel (Classic View) > Network and Sharing Center). Click on “Connect to a network”. Choose “NetComm Wireless”. Tick “Display Characters” and type in the network security key. This example uses “a1b2c3d4e5”. - Page 46 Notes: For other operating system (Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 etc) or if you use the wireless adaptor utility to configure your wireless connection, please consult the wireless adapter documentation for additional information. NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Wireless Router YmL1�WN YmL1�WN...
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Page 47: How To Configure Wep/Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk Wireless Security
How to configure WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Configuration Now It All Makes Sense... - Page 48 Type in the key in the WEP Key 1 field (This example uses “a1b2c3d4e5” key) Notes: WEP key can only use numbers (0 to 9) and letters (A to F). • Click on Save to save the settings NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N150 Wireless Router YmL1�WN YmL1�WN 1�WN www.netcomm.com.au...
- Page 49 NetComm Liberty Series - Wireless N150 Router To use WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, please configure the following: • Change Security to WPA-PSK or WPA-PSK • Change encryption type to tKIP for WPA-PSK or AeS for WPA-PSK • Enter the WPA/WPA2 key in the Passphrase field.
- Page 50 Appendix I thought I Had this Removed...
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Page 51: Legal & Regulatory 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 52: Product Warranty
Payment of the cost of having the Goods repaired. All NetComm ACN 00 490 486 products have a standard 1 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 53 Note: NetComm Technical Support for this product only covers the basic installation and features outlined in the Quick Start Guide. For further information regarding the advanced features of this product, please refer to the configuring sections in the User Guide or contact a Network Specialist.
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