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  • Page 2: Customer Information

    NetComm. Failure to do so may cause damage to this product, fire or result in personal injury.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Service Filtering ......................46 Configuring Groups ......................47 Firewall Databases ......................47 Configuring Policies ......................48 Advanced Configuration for your NB1300Plus4 Wireless ............49 How to make changes ....................49 Multiple Virtual Circuits ....................49 USB or Ethernet? ......................49 Main Menu - (Simple) ......................
  • Page 4 Save Settings and Reboot ....................86 Appendix A - Connection Instructions ................... 87 Connect your NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem via Ethernet ......... 87 Connect your NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem via USB ........88 Macintosh OS X USB Configuration ................89 Appendix B - Trouble Shooting ......................

  • Page 5: Overview

    ❒ Ethernet Network Cable (RJ45) ❒ USB Cable ❒ Microfilter ❒ NetComm Communications CD-ROM Check the contents of your package and, if any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your Dealer. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 5...

  • Page 6: Connecting Your Nb1300Plus4Wireless

    6. Connect one end of the ADSL phone line to the NB1300Plus4Wireless ADSL Modem and the other end to the wall socket. 7. Additional network devices or computers can be connected to the remaining LAN ports. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 6 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...
  • Page 7 Then click the browse button to select the CD-ROM drive which you inserted you NetComm CD-ROM into. Then choose the ‘USBdriver’ folder. 3. Connect one end of the ADSL phone line to the NB1300Plus4Wireless ADSL Modem and the other end to the wall socket.

  • Page 8: Do I Need A Micro Filter

    Telephones and/or facsimiles in other rooms that are using the same extension will also require Microfilters. The following diagram gives an example of connecting your ADSL Modem/Router using a Microfilter. A suitable Microfilter can be purchased from NetComm or your Service Provider, if required. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709...

  • Page 9: Led Indicators

    Flashes when data is being sent or received on the LAN connection Indicates a link to your LAN or Network card is active O f f Indicates no link to LAN Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 9...

  • Page 10: Using Easy Config

    Guide. This can be done either via Ethernet or USB Refer to the sections on connecting your ADSL Modem via Ethernet or via USB for instructions. 4. Launch NetComm’s Easy Config software (Double click EzCfg.exe or launch.bat) from the CD-ROM or from your downloaded copy. Note: The ISP profile you wish to load into your NB1300Plus4Wireless should be in the same directory as the EzCfg.exe file)
  • Page 11 10. Once your NB1300Plus4Wireless has booted (RDY light pulses) wait one minute and you should now be able to connect to the Internet. You can run Easy Config again just to check your connection status. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 11...

  • Page 12: Factory Defaults

    Note: These defaults may change with firmware updates and factory changes, please consult the NetComm website to check for the latest defaults. Resetting to factory defaults If you forget your passwords, lock out HTTP or FTP access or simply can’t remember what IP address you have set the NB1300Plus4Wireless on you will probably need to perform a factory defaults reset.

  • Page 13: Configuration Types

    Internet connection software (often supplied by your ISP) on the computer to establish a connection to the Internet. This method means that the computer connected to the USB port of the NB1300Plus4 Wireless is exposed to the Internet and is given a public IP address.

  • Page 14: Adsl Modem - Ethernet Configuration (Not Recommended For Wireless Use)

    Want to use your ISP’s software to log on to the Internet directly (not sharing) and your computer will use a Public IP address, and ■ DO NOT need the NB1300Plus4 Wireless to share your Internet service ( You can still use windows ICS to share your Internet Service), and ■...
  • Page 15 User Name, Password, VPI, VCI, encapsulation and DNS server settings for your ADSL account (ask your ISP if unsure). These are not needed for the NB1300Plus4 Wireless, but are required for the computer or router that it will be connected to.
  • Page 16 Step 2: Configuring the NB1300Plus4 Wireless After connecting all the ADSL Router cables you can either configure your NB1300Plus4 Wireless using the Easy Config software provided or complete the following manual configuration instructions: a. Power on the ADSL Router and launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, browse to the address http://192.168.1.1.
  • Page 17 NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem when used as a bridge. Second Router Method If you are using a second router in conjunction with the NB1300Plus4 Wireless as a Bridge, you should unplug the NB1300Plus4 Wireless from the computer and plug the NB1300Plus4 Wireless into WAN port of the secondary router.
  • Page 18 Operational Diagram for ADSL Modem Configuration www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 18 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...

  • Page 19: Adsl Modem - Usb Configuration (Not Recommended For Wireless Use)

    Want to use your ISP’s software to log on to the Internet directly (not sharing) and your computer will use a Public IP address, and ■ DO NOT need the NB1300Plus4 Wireless to share your Internet service ( You can still use windows ICS to share your Internet Service), and ■...
  • Page 20 ACA TS008. a. Place the CD-ROM provided into your CD-ROM drive. b. Connect the USB cable from the NB1300Plus4 Wireless into a spare USB port on your computer. If you are using Macintosh OSX, please refer to the Macintosh USB Configuration section.
  • Page 21 Step 2: Configuring the NB1300Plus4 Wireless After connecting all the ADSL Router cables you can either configure your NB1300Plus4 Wireless using the Easy Config software provided or complete the following manual configuration instructions: a. Power on the ADSL Router and launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, browse to the address http://192.168.1.1.
  • Page 22 ❖ Default Setting. Although in most cases you will not be required to alter these default settings for your NB1300Plus4 Wireless, your ISP may identify specific settings to enable connection to their service. Please refer to your ISP or Network Administrator for further information.
  • Page 23 Operational Diagram for ADSL Modem Configuration Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 23...

  • Page 24: Adsl Gateway Router - Ethernet Configuration

    NB1300Plus4 Wireless is connected to your network switch or hub and shares the Internet connection to all computers on the network. The NB1300Plus4 Wireless will log on to your ISP on behalf of your computers and it will shield your computers from direct Internet attack by using Network Address Translation (NAT).
  • Page 25 You need to ensure you are using the correct type of ethernet cable - i.e. straight through or crossover. b. Connect one end of the ADSL phone line to the NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem and the other end to the wall socket.
  • Page 26 Click on the One Page Setup link under the Basic menu. You do not need to change the LAN settings unless you need the NB1300Plus4 Wireless to work with an existing network on a subnet other than 192.168.1.x.
  • Page 27 To use the NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem to access the Internet, your computer must have an IP Address that is in the same LAN subnet as the NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Router and use the NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Router’s IP address as its gateway. The easiest way to do this is to ensure that your computer is set to use DHCP, and all of the required configuration will be performed by the NB1300Plus4 Wireless.
  • Page 28 “Internet Options”. Select the “Connections” tab and click on the “LAN Settings” button. Tick the “Automatically detect settings” checkbox and make sure the “Use a Proxy server” checkbox is unchecked. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 28 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...
  • Page 29 Operational Diagram for Ethernet Gateway Configuration Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 29...

  • Page 30: Adsl Gateway Router - Usb Configuration

    NB1300Plus4 Wireless and is only available for Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows XP and machintosh OSX.. The NB1300Plus4 Wireless will log on to your ISP on behalf of your computer and it will shield your computer from Internet attack by using NAT.
  • Page 31 ACA TS008. a. Place the CD-ROM provided into your CD-ROM drive. b. Connect the USB cable from the NB1300Plus4 Wireless into a spare USB port on your computer. If you are using Macintosh OSX, please refer to the Macintosh Installation section.
  • Page 32 Click on the One Page Setup link under the Basic menu. You do not need to change the LAN settings unless you need the NB1300Plus4 Wireless to work with an existing network on a subnet other than 192.168.1.x.
  • Page 33 Most applications call for the Primary and Secondary DNS server entries to be made on each computer. These can be automatically assigned by another DHCP server or by enabling the DHCP server on the NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem, and entering the DNS values in the DNS section of the NB1300Plus4 Wireless.
  • Page 34 Operational Diagram for USB Gateway Configuration www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 34 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...

  • Page 35: Macintosh Os X Usb Configuration

    Enter the details and click on OK. 4. Click on Continue. 5. Select the drive that contains OS X and then click on Continue. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 35...
  • Page 36 9. Connect the USB cable from the NB1300 into a spare SUB port on your computer. 10. Open System Preferences from the Dock. 11. Click on Network to display this window. Click on OK. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 36 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...
  • Page 37 12. Select the Ethernet Adaptor (en1) from the Show box. Select the TCP/IP tab and select Using DHCP. 13. Click on Apply Now. Close the Network window and System Preferences. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 37...

  • Page 38: Setting Up Your Wireless Lan

    Some basic understanding of 802.11b/g wireless technology and terminology is useful when you are setting up the router or any wireless access point. If you are not familiar with wireless networks please take a few minutes to learn the basics. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 38 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...
  • Page 39 Infrastructure networking has the following advantages over ad-hoc networking: ■ Extended range: each wireless LAN computer within the range of the access point can communicate with other wireless LAN computers within range of the access point. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 39...

  • Page 40: Planning A Wireless Network

    “wired services” (such as a LAN with Network printers or Servers). An Infrastructure requires the use of one or more Access Points (AP’s) to be installed. NetComm Wireless Routers operate as Access Points and are a great way of sharing your Internet connection wirelessly.
  • Page 41 ■ Avoid using Channels that are adjacent to one another (e.g. Use Channels 1, 6 & 13 when using three AP’s in the same area) Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 41...
  • Page 42 When you first setup your Wireless network you should perform a site survey using the NetComm Wireless utility that comes with your Client Adapter. When you know what channels are currently being used make a list of the Channels that are not being used and choose a channel that is the most numerically distant from the all of the ‘used’...
  • Page 43 WiFi Protected Access (WPA) builds upon the WEP method but has two alternate methods these are; ■ WPA – PSK ■ WPA – RADIUS Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 43...

  • Page 44: Configuring Client Adapters

    AP and Client Adapters. WPA – RADIUS this encryption is too complicated to explain here but if compulsory to join the network it must be configured correctly before you can associate with the network. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 44 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...
  • Page 45 IP Address, Subnet mask and Gateway are correct for your wireless network (generally the same as for the wired network). Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 45...

  • Page 46: Configuring The Firewall

    Firewall Configuration at the bottom of the Firewall Configuration screen. Then you'll need to press Save Settings and Reboot on the side menu, then clicking "Save & Reboot" in the next page displayed. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 46 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...

  • Page 47: Configuring Groups

    Save Firewall Configuration at the bottom of the Firewall Configuration screen. Then you'll need to press Save Settings and Reboot on the side menu, then clicking "Save & Reboot". Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 47...

  • Page 48: Configuring Policies

    Remember if you've added changed any entries, you must save them to flash by clicking on Save Firewall Configuration at the bottom of the Firewall Configuration screen. Then you'll need to press Save Settings and Reboot on the side menu, then clicking "Save & Reboot". www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 48 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...

  • Page 49: Advanced Configuration For Your Nb1300Plus4 Wireless

    USB or Ethernet? The NB1300Plus4 Wireless can be connected via a USB cable or an Ethernet cable or both. The reason for this is that the USB connection is simply an ethernet simulation, as far as your computer is concerned the USB connection is an Ethernet connection, hence DHCP and other protocols will work the same as for Ethernet.

  • Page 50: Main Menu - (Simple)

    When you log into the router it will be in simple mode. This provides enough configuration for the majority of connections. Main Menu - (Simple) The following is displayed in the left hand panel when you first log into the NB1300Plus4 Wireless: www.netcomm.com.au Rev.

  • Page 51: Basic Menu

    Multiple Virtual Circuits in this manual for more information). LAN: This the Local Area Network IP address of the NB1300Plus4 Wireless, by default this is set to 192.168.1.1 this can be changed to reflect your network requirements, i.e. 172.16.1.1 or 10.0.0.1 For simple networks it is suggested that the default addresses be used.

  • Page 52: Status

    Advanced settings) Advanced configurations should only be used if you are familiar with the operation of your network and ISP settings or if you are directed to do so by NetComm support or your ISP. Status The status pages show what the status is of current connections and settings, this section describes what fields are displayed.

  • Page 53: Router

    These fields display the IP address, Subnet Mask and MAC address for the LAN interface. Number of Ethernet Devices Connected to the DHCP Server: This field displays the number of DHCP clients connected to the NB1300Plus4 Wireless. It also shows the IP address and MAC address of the attached DHCP clients.

  • Page 54: Adsl

    CRC Errors: This field displays the number of transmit data frames containing CRC errors. Data Rate: This field displays the ADSL data rate. Latency: This field displays the latency modes for fast or interleave. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 54 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...

  • Page 55: Ppp

    Connect and Disconnect: Each PPP session can be individually controlled, simply enter the desired connection number into the 'Connection #' field and select either connect or disconnect from the drop down menu and click on the 'Execute' button. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 55...

  • Page 56: Main Menu - (Advanced)

    One Page Setup See 'Main menu - Simple' for full details of the One Page Setup. Hide Advanced settings Select this option to hide the advanced settings of the NB1300Plus4 Wireless. Pressing this will display the Simple settings. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709...

  • Page 57: Administration

    VPI/VCI, Static IP Address Subnet Mask, and Gateway. The Static IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway are used for Static IP configuration. Current NetComm firmware supports eight PVCs. To switch between the PVCs, please choose one of the virtual circuit numbers and click on the Submit button to switch over.
  • Page 58 PPP information field this device can be received. The default value is 1492 and is used in the beginning of the PPP negotiation. In the normal negotiation, the peer will accept this MRU and will not send packet with information field larger than this value. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 58 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...
  • Page 59 1456, 1400 or even as low as 750 to see if the problem improves. Your ISP is the best person to contact to find out what MTU setting to use. Note: MTU above 1492 is likely to cause problems and is not likely to improve data throughput. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 59...

  • Page 60: Lan/Dhcp

    Ethernet Mode Setting: The Ethernet Mode configuration page allows the user to set the LAN port into Auto Sense, 100 Mbps Full Duplex, 100 Mbps Half Duplex, 10 Mbps Full Duplex or 10 Mbps Half Duplex. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 60 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...

  • Page 61: Dns

    The DNS Configuration page allows you to set the configuration of DNS proxy. The NetComm firmware supports DNS proxy. For the DHCP requests from local PCs, the DHCP server will set the LAN port IP as the default DNS server. Thus, all DNS query messages will come into LAN port first.

  • Page 62: Nat

    NAT session for different interfaces among different PPP sessions and different PVCs. Interface: This field allows the user to choose specific WAN Interface (PVC or PPP Session) for NAT Session. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 62 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...
  • Page 63 Available Sessions Status will be displayed at the end of this page to show all the Session Names with its WAN Interface. Number of Session: This filed displays the total number of NAT Sessions Name is entered. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 63...

  • Page 64: Port Forwarding

    Host IP Address: This field allows the user to enter the private network IP address for the particular server. Well Known Ports: Port Protocol F T P Telnet SMTP Whois T F T P Gopher Finger H T T P POP3 SFTP SNMP SNMP traps www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 64 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...

  • Page 65: Wireless

    Key 1 to Key 4: The key used to encypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Note: If you make any changes, click the Submit button to save them. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 65...

  • Page 66: Adsl Configuration

    Wiring Selection: This field allows the user to enter the wiring selection for the RJ-11. Tip/Rip is the default for the board without the inner/outer pair relay Bit Swapping: This field allows the user to enable or disable the upstream bit swapping. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 66 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...

  • Page 67: Rip Configuration

    V1+V2: This listener receives the both RIPv1 and RIPv2. Supplier and Listener are based on section 4.1 "Compatibility Switch" in RFC 1723. Current RIP Settings: This field displays the each interface's RIP status. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 67...

  • Page 68: Diagnostic Test

    Ping Primary DNS: This test checks the primary DNS can be reached through ping request. For example, Query DNS for www.netcomm.com.au This performs a quick connectivity test to the NetComm website. Note: on some ADSL services this test may fail despite you have connected correctly.

  • Page 69: Route Table

    The routing table will display the routing status of Destination, Netmask, Gateway, and Interface. The interface br0 means the USB interface; lo0 means the loopback interface; and ppp1 means the PPP interface. The Gateway is the learned Gateway Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 69...

  • Page 70: Mac Filtering

    PC. Type: Enter the hexadecimal number for the Ethernet type field in Ethernet_II packets. For example, 0800 is for IP protocol. 0800 - IP Protocol A5FF - Ethernet www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 70 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...

  • Page 71: Security

    The Admin password is the same as the FTP password and must be at least 8-characters long for the FTP function to work. User Name: admin Password (default): password Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 71...

  • Page 72: User Password

    The User Password Configuration page allows the Admin user to set the password for the general user. When logged in as a general user you can view the basic status of the NB1300Plus4 Wireless but you can not make critical changes to the unit.

  • Page 73: Misc Configuration

    NAT to run on router mode only, disable the DHCP server on the LAN port, and make sure the routing table has the correct routing entry. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 73...
  • Page 74 PPP will be automatically reconnected when an URL is entered in the browser (packet interested in going out the WAN). For the Automatic Reconnect, it will reconnect the PPP session whenever it is terminated by ISP. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 74 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...

  • Page 75: System Log

    ■ ATM disconnected ■ ATM setting up VPI/VCI ■ PPP Layer ■ PPP authenticated ■ PPP invalid user name or password ■ PPP unable to connect with PPP server Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 75...
  • Page 76 ■ IP Layer ■ IP protocol up ■ PPP IP address ■ PPP Gateway IP address PPP DNS Primary IP address ■ PPP DSN Secondary IP address www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 76 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...

  • Page 77: Code Update

    Code Update The Code Update page allows the user to upload new firmware to the NB1300Plus4 Wireless. To upload new firmware: 1. Download the latest firmware image from the NetComm website 2. Save the file to your Desktop or other location 3.

  • Page 78: Status

    The Router page shows the firmware versions and WAN and LAN interface status. Firmware Version: This field displays the NetComm firmware version number. Showtime Firmware Version: This field displays the NetComm firmware version number. Graphical Interface Version: This field displays the Graphical User Interface version.

  • Page 79: Adsl

    CRC Errors: This field displays the number of transmit data frames containing CRC errors. Data Rate: This field displays the ADSL data rate. Latency: This field displays the latency modes for fast or interleave. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 79...

  • Page 80: Lan

    IP addresses and MAC addresses. Ethernet Link Status: This field displays the link up or down for the Ethernet. USB Link Status: This field displays the link up or down for the USB. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 80 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...

  • Page 81: Wan

    (ADSL) interface. Use the Virtual Circuit selection to selection different PVC for status display. DHCP Release & Renew: This field allows the user to release and renew the WAN IP address in the WAN DHCP Client Enabled (dynamic) mode. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 81...

  • Page 82: Atm

    The ATM Status page shows all the statistics information of ATM cells. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 82 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...

  • Page 83: Rev. 1 - Yml709 Www.netcomm.com.au Nb1300Plus4 Wireless Adsl Modem

    TCP Connections TCP Status: The TCP Status page shows the statistics for all TCP connections. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 83...

  • Page 84: Learned Mac Table

    Learned MAC Table The Learned MAC Table page shows the current learned Bridge MAC table. Aging Timeout: This field allows the user to enter the update period for the MAC table. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 84 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...

  • Page 85: Ppp

    Connect and Disconnect: This field allows the user to manually connect/disconnect the PPP connection for each PPP interface. In another word, each PPP session can be connected and disconnected individually. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 85...

  • Page 86: Save Settings And Reboot

    After the Save and Reboot, you will be returned to the onepage setup. Note: DO NOT power the unit off or press the reset button again during the reboot process. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 86 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...

  • Page 87: Appendix A - Connection Instructions

    IP address. 5. Ensure that your computer has a LAN link light. 6. Connect one end of the ADSL phone line to the NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem and the other end to the wall socket. 7. Additional network devices or computers can be connected to the remaining LAN ports.

  • Page 88: Connect Your Nb1300Plus4 Wireless Adsl Modem Via Usb

    Then click the browse button to select the CD-ROM drive which you inserted you NetComm CD-ROM into. Then choose the ‘USBdriver’ folder. 3. Connect one end of the ADSL phone line to the NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem and the other end to the wall socket.

  • Page 89: Macintosh Os X Usb Configuration

    Enter the details and click on OK. 4. Click on Continue. 5. Select the drive that contains OS X and then click on Continue. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 89...
  • Page 90 9. Connect the USB cable from the NB1300 into a spare SUB port on your computer. 10. Open System Preferences from the Dock. 11. Click on Network to display this window. Click on OK. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 90 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...
  • Page 91 12. Select the Ethernet Adaptor (en1) from the Show box. Select the TCP/IP tab and select Using DHCP. 13. Click on Apply Now. Close the Network window and System Preferences. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 91...

  • Page 92: Appendix B - Trouble Shooting

    ■ Check that you are using the 12 V AC power adapter supplied by NetComm for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact NetComm technical support.

  • Page 93: Web Based Interface

    Web Based Interface If you are unable to access the NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem’s Web Based Interface from a computer on your local network, check the following: ■ Check the Ethernet connection between your computer and your NetComm ADSL Modem.

  • Page 94: Internet / Isp Connection

    To check the WAN IP address from the browser interface: 1. Launch your browser and select an external site such as www.netcomm.com.au 2. Access the Main Menu of the ADSL Modem’s configuration at http://192.168.1.1 3. Under the Router menu, check that an IP address is shown for the WAN Port. I nothing is shown, your ADSL Modem has not obtained an IP address from your ISP.
  • Page 95 Your computer may not have the ADSL Modem configured as its TCP/IP gateway. If your computer obtains its information from the Modem by DHCP, reboot your computer and verify the modem’s address. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 95...

  • Page 96: Testing Your Tcp/Ip Network Using A Ping Utility

    Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer or workstation. ■ Verify that the IP address for your ADSL Modem and your computer are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 96 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...
  • Page 97 Check to see that the network address of your computer (the portion of the IP address specified by the netmask) is different from the network address of the remote device. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 97...

  • Page 98: Appendix C - Glossary

    A gateway is a network point that acts as an entrance to another network. IPSec: Internet Protocol Security is a security standard for network transmission, which is often used for VPN connections. It provides authentication and packet encryption over the Internet. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 98 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...
  • Page 99 The default value is 1492 and is used in the beginning of the PPP negotiation. In the normal negotiation, the peer will accept this MRU and will not send packet with information field larger than this value. Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 99...
  • Page 100 MSS during the TCP connection handshake. The default value is 1432. UBR: Short for Unspecified bit rate. WAN: Wide Area Network. A System of LANs connected by telephone lines and/or radio waves. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 100 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...

  • Page 101: Appendix D - Frequently Asked Questions

    Router itself. For example, the Default Gateway IP address which is broadcast to each client computer is usually the same as the IP address of the router itself. The most common settings for a DHCP server in NetComm's Routers are as below; Router's IP address: 192.168.1.1...

  • Page 102: What Is Port Forwarding

    The Private Port number that the service is running on (often the same as the Public port, not always req'd) For example, if you are using a NetComm NB1300 ADSL router and you use a simple web server (port 80) such as Abyss Web server (http://www.aprelium.com) on your Computer with an IP address of 192.168.1.10;...

  • Page 103: How Do You Set Up Firewalling Correctly On A Router

    How do you set up Firewalling correctly on a router? Most NetComm Active Firewall devices have a very simple enable / disable option that make it very easy for the end user to choose how much security they need or to test if the firewall is blocking access.

  • Page 104: What Is Qos And Why Should I Use It

    / priority they are allowed. In this way your mission critical services (e.g. VoIP = ports 1720 - 1723) can be given priority over less important services (e.g. Web browsing = port 80). www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 104 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...

  • Page 105: 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 106 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 Pin Assignment Normal Assignment Signal Ground +5 Volts In Signal Ground Figure 5 www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1- YML709 Page 106 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem...
  • Page 107 Data Carrier Detect Receive Data (a.k.a RxD, Rx) Transmit Data (a.k.a TxD, Tx) Male Connector Data Terminal Ready SGND Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Indicator Rev. 1 - YML709 www.netcomm.com.au NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 107...

  • Page 108: Appendix F - Registering Your Netcomm Product

    Appendix F - Registering your NetComm Product All NetComm Limited (“NetComm”) products have a standard 12 month warranty from date of purchase against defects in manufacturing and that the products will operate in accordance with the specifications outlined in the User Guide. However some products have an extended warranty option (please refer to packaging).

  • Page 109: Legal & Regulatory Information Copyright 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 110: 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 111: 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...

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