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NetComm MyZone YML24W-RAU User Manual

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NetComm MyZone
Mobile 3G WiFi Router
USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 NETCOMM LIBERTY™ SERIES NetComm MyZone Mobile 3G WiFi Router USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Preface

    If you find the product to be broken or malfunctioning, please contact technical support for immediate service by email at technicalsupport@netcomm.com.au For product update, new product release, manual revision, or software upgrades, please visit our website at www.netcomm.com.au...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    NETCOMM LIBERTY SERIES - MyZone Mobile 3G WiFi Router Table Of Contents Preface ..............................................2 Welcome ..............................................5 1.1 What’s in the box?........................................5 1.2 Key Features ..........................................5 1.3 Technical Specifications ......................................6 Getting Started ............................................8 2.1 Network and System Requirements ....................................8 2.2 Placement of your MyZone ......................................8 2.3 Avoid obstacles and interferences ....................................8...
  • Page 4 WELCOME...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    Read this chapter for help getting started setting up and using your MyZone. NetComm may release new versions and updates to its firmware, so the images shown in this user guide may be slightly different from what you see onscreen.

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    Information in MyZone Manager • 3G Signal strength and connectivity status • Mobile service operator name • SIM card PIN code configuration • Battery status • WiFi configuration information: SSID, security Compliance • A-tick • • RoHS MyZone User Guide YML24W-RAU www.netcomm.com.au...
  • Page 7 GETTING STARTED...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    3 to 5 metres from your MyZone in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact NetComm Technical Support. Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.

  • Page 9: Choose The "Quietest" Channel For Your Wireless Network

    NETCOMM LIBERTY SERIES - MyZone Mobile 3G WiFi Router 2.5 Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with your wireless network.
  • Page 10 The Micro USB socket allows you to charge the MyZone when plugged into the power adapter or any USB port on your computer. Power Switch Slide and hold the switch to power up your MyZone until the power light illuminates. For power down, hold the switch for 3-5 seconds until the power light changes color. MyZone User Guide YML24W-RAU www.netcomm.com.au...

  • Page 11: Getting Online In 5 Minutes

    Insert your SIM (and connect the USB cable to a power source if the battery is running low). Power on the MyZone by sliding down the power switch until the power status light illuminates. On your Laptop/Computer/Smartphone/iPhone, scan for the following wireless network name (SSID) – “NetComm MyZone.” Connect wirelessly to the MyZone using “password” as your initial security key.

  • Page 12: Further Configuration And Reset

    In the unlikely event that something goes wrong and your Myzone requires a hardware reboot, you can reset the device rather than waiting for the battery to flatten. To achieve this, use a pen or other pointed object to briefly depress the small button next to the SIM slot (behind the rubber cap). MyZone User Guide YML24W-RAU www.netcomm.com.au...
  • Page 13 NETCOMM LIBERTY SERIES - MyZone Mobile 3G WiFi Router 2.7.1. Checking the 3G Status Login to the MyZone Configuration Manager as previously described, click on the ‘Status’ tab. Check the 3G connection status, signal strength, SIM status and battery level of your MyZone.
  • Page 14 MyZone Configuration Manager...

  • Page 15: Myzone Configuration Manager

    Under the ‘Network’ selection, click on the ‘Airport’ and click on ‘Search Network Name’ to see all the wireless networks available to you. Make sure your MyZone is turned on. You should see a wireless network called ‘NetComm MyZone’ Click on ‘Network MyZone’...

  • Page 16: Connecting To Your Myzone Network From An Iphone Or Ipad

    Follow these steps to connect your iPhone/iPad computer to your MyZone network. Click on the ‘Settings’ icon. Click on the Wi-Fi option. Turn Wi-Fi on and choose the ‘NetComm MyZone’ network from the list of available networks. MyZone User Guide YML24W-RAU...

  • Page 17: Connecting To Your Myzone Network From A Windows Pc

    NETCOMM LIBERTY SERIES - MyZone Mobile 3G WiFi Router Enter the password for the network. The default password is ‘password.’ You should now be connected to the MyZone. Open your browser and type in http://my.zone to access your device. 3.3 Connecting to your MyZone Network from a Windows PC Go to Control Panel on your computer.
  • Page 18 From the ‘Network and Sharing Center’ category, select the ‘Connect to a network’ option. You will see a selection of wireless networks pop-up at the bottom right hand side of your screen. Search for a wireless network named ‘NetComm MyZone’ from the selection and click on it to connect. MyZone User Guide YML24W-RAU www.netcomm.com.au...
  • Page 19 You should now see that you’re connected if you click on the network icon at the bottom right hand side of your screen. Double click or select ‘NetComm MyZone’ and click on the ‘connect’ button. You will now be asked to enter the network key or a password of some sort.

  • Page 20: Settings In The Myzone Configuration Manager

    Once you have logged in successfully, you may begin configuring the basic features of your MyZone (for more advanced features look at the section under ‘Advanced Settings’). In addition to the ‘Status’ menu, you will now see a ‘Wireless’ menu and one on ‘3G/HSPA.’ MyZone User Guide YML24W-RAU www.netcomm.com.au...
  • Page 21 3.4.2 Changing the Wireless Settings In the Wireless menu, change the Wireless Network Name (SSID) from the default ‘NetComm MyZone’ to something more personal. Similarly you should personalise the wireless security key (WPA Pre Shared Key). The default security key which is ‘password.’...
  • Page 22 Advanced Settings...

  • Page 23: Advanced Settings

    NETCOMM LIBERTY SERIES - MyZone Mobile 3G WiFi Router Advanced Settings To go to the Advanced Settings make sure you have logged in to the MyZone Configuration Manager (refer to the MyZone Configuration Manager section previous). Once you have logged in to the MyZone Configuration Manager, click on the ‘Switch to Advanced View’ tab at the bottom left of the window as shown below to take you to the Advanced Menu.

  • Page 24: Wwan (3G) Configuring Myzone

    Metric: Enter a metric value for your 3G route. • NAT Masquerading: Enable or disable NAT Masquerading on your MyZone. Once you’ve completed your WWAN (3G) connection settings, click the ‘Save’ button to store your settings. MyZone User Guide YML24W-RAU www.netcomm.com.au...

  • Page 25: Sim Security

    NETCOMM LIBERTY SERIES - MyZone Mobile 3G WiFi Router 4.2.2. Band/Provider In this section, you can view and select the different networks and frequency bands that your provider offers. It is highly recommended that you leave the ‘All Band (Autoband)’ option selected.

  • Page 26: Wireless Lan

    Note: Making changes to any of the Wi-Fi parameters will reboot your MyZone. If your MyZone does not reboot, please restart your MyZone manually. 4.3.2. Station Info Under this section, you can see the number of devices currently connected to your MyZone and their MAC address, Host Name and IP address. MyZone User Guide YML24W-RAU www.netcomm.com.au...

  • Page 27: Services

    NETCOMM LIBERTY SERIES - MyZone Mobile 3G WiFi Router 4.4. Services Under the Services tab, you can configure the DHCP, Routing, DDNS, NTP and System Monitor settings. 4.4.1. DHCP You can configure your DHCP settings in this section - 1. DHCP: You can enable (default) or disable the DHCP option.

  • Page 28: Static Routing

    Version: RIP has 2 versions – 1 or 2. Version 1 is the older dynamic routing protocol based on Class based IP addressing. Version 2 is the newer version of RIP that understands Classless IP addressing. It is highly recommended that you use Version 2 of RIP. Once you have completed your settings, click on ‘Save RIP’ to store the settings. MyZone User Guide YML24W-RAU www.netcomm.com.au...
  • Page 29 NETCOMM LIBERTY SERIES - MyZone Mobile 3G WiFi Router 4.4.4 Routing NAT IP Mapping Settings This section allows you to configure your NAT (Network Address Translation). The NAT function is used to map an internal private IP address and port number(s) to a global public IP address and port number(s).
  • Page 30 2. NTP Server Address: Enter your NTP server address. 3. Time Zone: Select the time zone you are located in from the drop down box. 4. Once you’ve completed your settings, click on ‘Save’ to store them. MyZone User Guide YML24W-RAU www.netcomm.com.au...
  • Page 31 NETCOMM LIBERTY SERIES - MyZone Mobile 3G WiFi Router 4.4.7. System Monitor This section allows you to set up System Monitoring on your MyZone. To configure System Monitoring follow these steps – 1. Destination Address: Enter the destination address you would like to test.

  • Page 32: System

    2. Remote Administration Port: Enter the port number that you want to enable for remote administration. 3. Admin Password: Enter a new admin password in this field to change it. 4. Confirm Password: Re-enter the new password to confirm. Once you’ve completed your settings, click on ‘Save’ to store them. MyZone User Guide YML24W-RAU www.netcomm.com.au...
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    2. Ensure that the MyZone is turned ON and that the Wi-Fi LED is blinking (working on battery) or steady (charging). 3. Search for Wireless Network ‘NetComm MyZone’ and make sure you enter the right password which is ‘password.’ 4. Make sure DHCP is turned ON correctly on your Wi-Fi device.
  • Page 35 NETCOMM LIBERTY SERIES - MyZone Mobile 3G WiFi Router 4.5.3. Logoff To log out of your MyZone at any point, click on the Logoff tab under System. Once you’ve logged off you will need to re-enter your username and password to log back in.
  • Page 36 Appendices...

  • Page 37: Appendices

    NETCOMM LIBERTY SERIES - MyZone Mobile 3G WiFi Router Appendices Connecting to the MyZone wirelessly from a Windows XP computer To connect to the user interface, search for Wireless (Wi-Fi) networks from your laptop, computers, smart phones or any device that has Wi-Fi capabilities.
  • Page 38 Note: It is recommended that you change your password to something other than the default to avoid unwanted users connecting to your network. 7. Once you have correctly entered the default password, your device will show that you are now connected to NetComm MyZone.
  • Page 39 NETCOMM LIBERTY SERIES - MyZone Mobile 3G WiFi Router Now, open a Web browser (such Internet Explorer, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Google chrome, etc.) and type http://my.zone/ in the location bar. You will now see the ‘Status’ page of the MyZone Manager.

  • Page 40: Safety And Legal Information

    NetComm Limited. NetComm Limited accepts no liability or responsibility, for consequences arising from the use of this product.

  • Page 41: Legal & Regulatory Information

    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.

  • Page 42: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    The cost of transporting product 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. This includes but is not limited to: acts of God, war, riot, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, electricity outages, lightning, power surges, or shortages of materials or labour.

  • Page 43: Www.netcomm.com.au Yml24W-Rau

    This product includes software code that is subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (“LGPL”). This code is subject to the copyrights of one or more authors and is distributed without any warranty. A copy of this software can be obtained by contacting NetComm Limited on +61 2 9424 2059.
  • Page 44 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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