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- Page 1 3G/4G Dual Band AC WiFi Router 4GM3W USER GUIDE...
- Page 2 Copyright©2013 NetComm Wireless Limited. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is proprietary to NetComm Wireless Limited. No part of this document may be translated, transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without prior written consent of NetComm Wireless Limited.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4GM3W Default Settings....................................8 Interfaces .......................................9 Safety and Product Care ................................10 Transport and Handling ................................10 Installation and Configuration of the 4GM3W ..........................11 Placement of your 4GM3W ..................................11 Avoid obstacles and interference .................................. 11 Cordless Phones ......................................11 Choose the “Quietest”... - Page 4 Environmental Specifications / Tolerances ..............................62 Legal & Regulatory Information ..............................63 Intellectual Property Rights ................................... 63 Customer Information ....................................63 Consumer Protection Laws ..................................63 Product Warranty ......................................64 Limitation of Liability ..................................... 64 Contact ......................................65 www.netcommwireless.com NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide...
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Page 5: Overview
The individual reading this guide is presumed to have a basic understanding of telecommunications terminology and concepts. Prerequisites Before continuing with the installation of your 4GM3W, please confirm that you comply with the minimum system requirements below. An activated ADSL, activated 3G/4G, or configured WAN connection. -
Page 6: Product Introduction
1 x WiFi security card 1 x Warranty sheet 1 x Quick start guide 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 Product Features The pocket-sized 4GM3W is packed with the latest connection, sharing and security features for reliable broadband access without boundaries. -
Page 7: Physical Dimensions And Indicators
LED Indicators The 4GM3W has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear for easy organization. The display is visible on the front of the 4GM3W to provide you with information about network activity and the device status. See below for an explanation of each of the indicator lights. -
Page 8: Physical Dimensions
Physical Dimensions The following table lists the physical dimensions of the 4GM3W. Height Width Length 4GM3W DIMENSIONS Length 98 mm Width 68 mm Height 20.5 mm Weight 74 grams 4GM3W Default Settings The following tables list the default settings for the 4GM3W. -
Page 9: Interfaces
Switch to 4G for LAN connection or to WAN for WAN connection Hold this button down for 3 seconds and then release to enable the WPS push-button connect function. Ethernet port RJ45 LAN port for wired Ethernet clients (computers, laptops, etc) NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com... -
Page 10: Safety And Product Care
Disconnect the power line from the device before servicing. Transport and Handling When transporting the 4GM3W, it is recommended to return the product in the original packaging. This ensures the product will not be damaged. In the event the product needs to be returned, ensure it is securely packaged with appropriate padding to prevent damage during courier transport. -
Page 11: Installation And Configuration Of The 4Gm3W
If you experience difficulties connecting wirelessly between your WiFi Devices and your 4GM3W, please try the following steps: In multi-storey homes, place the 4GM3W on a floor that is as close to the centre of the home as possible. This may mean placing the 4GM3W on an upper floor. -
Page 12: Hardware Installation
4GM3W. Note: Refer to the included Wireless Security Card for the default SSID and wireless security key of your 4GM3W When prompted for your wireless security settings, enter the Wireless security key configured on the 4GM3W. If you have already configured your 4GM3W and changed the WiFi password, enter it here instead of the default password provided on the wireless security card. -
Page 13: Web Based Configuration Interface
Web Based Configuration Interface First-time Setup Wizard Please follow the steps below to configure your 4GM3W Wireless router via the web based configuration wizard. Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari) and type http://192.168.20.1/ into the address bar at the top of the window. - Page 14 Finally, if you wish to customise the network name, enter it into the SSID Broadcast Name field. The network name may not exceed 32 characters. Click the Next button to continue. www.netcommwireless.com NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide...
- Page 15 Finally, if you wish to customise the network name, enter it into the SSID Broadcast Name field. The network name may not exceed 32 characters. Click the Next button to continue. NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
- Page 16 For security, we recommend that you change the username and password used to access the administration settings of the router. Enter the desired username and password. Remember to make a note of your chosen username and password and click the Next button to continue. www.netcommwireless.com NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide...
- Page 17 The Internet light on the router illuminates green indicating a successful connection to the Internet. If the Internet light is red or not illuminated, check your settings and try again. The router setup is complete. NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
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Page 18: Basic View
When you log in to the router, the Status page is displayed in Basic view, displaying WAN type, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, 3G/4G Status. 3G/4G Signal Strength and the number of clients connected to both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks. www.netcommwireless.com NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide... -
Page 19: Wireless 2.4Ghz / 5Ghz
If you make any changes to the Wireless configuration, Click the‚ Save and apply the changes button to make these changes active. NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com... -
Page 20: Mobile Broadband
APN and PIN if you do not know them. When you have made changes to the settings on this tab, remember to click the Save and apply the changes button to store the new settings on the router. www.netcommwireless.com NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide... -
Page 21: Advanced Configuration
To access the advanced configuration pages, you must first log in to the router and change to the Advanced view. Click on the Switch to advanced view link at the bottom of the basic view screen. NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com... - Page 22 NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide...
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Page 23: Network Setup
Link Status The current IPv6 WAN connection status Wireless Modem Information Card Info The name of the 3G USB modem connected to the 4GM3W Link Status The current status of your connection to a 3G Broadband service Signal Strength The current available 3G signal strength... - Page 24 Auto Reconnect (Always-on): The 4GM3W will automatically reconnect to the internet until the connection is manually disconnected. Connection Control Manually: The 4GM3W will not connect to the internet until someone clicks the connect button on the Status-page. www.netcommwireless.com...
- Page 25 WiFi Hotspot This WAN type turns the router into a repeater. The 4GM3W connects to a wireless access point and wireless clients connect to the 4GM3W for internet access. Follow the few steps below to turn the 4GM3W into a WiFi Hotspot.
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Page 26: Dhcp Server
DHCP Server This Page allows you to change the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server settings on the 4GM3W. The DHCP Server enables computers or devices connecting to the 4GM3W to automatically obtain their network configuration settings. By default, the DHCP server is enabled. - Page 27 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. Click on the Enable checkbox to activate the DHCP fixed mapping entry. NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
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Page 28: Wireless 2.4Ghz
DEFINITION Wireless Module Select to enable or disable the Wireless network function of the 4GM3W. Network ID is used for identifying the Wireless LAN (WLAN). Client stations can roam freely over this product and other Access Points that have the same Network ID. -
Page 29: Wireless 5Ghz
DEFINITION Wireless Module Select to enable or disable the Wireless network function of the 4GM3W. Network ID is used for identifying the Wireless LAN (WLAN). Client stations can roam freely over this product and other Access Points that have the same Network ID. - Page 30 Change Password This page allows you to change the 4GM3W web configuration password. (the factory default username and password is admin) Please type in the old password or username and then type in the new password. Type the same new password in the Reconfirm field and click Save.
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Page 31: Forwarding Rules
For example, if you have an FTP server (the default port is 21) at 192.168.20.10, a Web server (the default port is 80) at 192.168.20.40, and a VPN server (the default port is 1723) at 192.168.20.60, then you would need to specify the following virtual server mappings: NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com... -
Page 32: Port Triggering
Some applications like On-line games, Video conferencing and Internet telephony require multiple connections to the internet. As such, these applications cannot work with a pure NAT router such as the 4GM3W. The Port Triggering feature allows some of these applications to work with this router. -
Page 33: Miscellaneous
The device also supports UPnP. If the DMZ host operating system supports this function enable it to automatically configure UPnP Setting the required network settings. Click Save to save the settings or Undo to cancel. NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com... -
Page 34: Security Settings
Note: For further instructions on setting up MAC Level Filtering, please refer to the “MAC Control” section below Outbound Filter: To enable an Outbound Filter, tick the Enable tick box at the top of the page. www.netcommwireless.com NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide... - Page 35 To access the Inbound Packet Filter page, click on the Inbound Filter button on the bottom of the Outbound Filter page. All the settings on this page are the same as those for the Outbound Filter shown on the previous page. Click Save to save the settings or Undo to cancel. NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
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Page 36: Domain Filters
The router action that you want when someone is accessing a URL that matches the specified domain suffix. Select Action Drop to block the access and/or select Log to log this access. Enable Tick to enable the rule. Click Save to save the settings or Undo to cancel. www.netcommwireless.com NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide... -
Page 37: Url Blocking
If any part of the Website’s URL matches the pre-defined word then the connection will be blocked. For example, you can use pre-defined word "sex" to block all websites if their URLs contain the pre-defined word "sex". Enable Tick to enable the rule. Click Save to save the settings or Undo to cancel. NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com... -
Page 38: Mac Control
MAC addresses that are not in the list to associate to the wireless LAN. Note: Click the Next >> or the << Previous buttons to see the entire list Click Save to save the settings or Undo to cancel. www.netcommwireless.com NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide... -
Page 39: Miscellaneous
You can also change the web server port. 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 to save the settings or Undo to cancel. NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com... -
Page 40: Advanced Settings
SNMP options. Click on any of the menu items on the left to configure the access the respective setting page. 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. www.netcommwireless.com NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide... -
Page 41: System Log
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 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com... -
Page 42: Dynamic Dns
To enable the Dynamic DNS feature on the unit, click the Enable check box, choose the appropriate Dynamic DNS Provider and enter the details supplied by your Dynamic DNS provider. Click Save to save the settings or Undo to cancel. www.netcommwireless.com NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide... -
Page 43: Qos
Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) which is a field in an IP packet used for classification purposes and operates at the IP layer. The 4GM3W also supports 802.1p priority tags which operate at the media access control (MAC) level. - Page 44 Setting column you must also specify the percentage of bandwidth you wish to allocate for each type of traffic. Note: The Setting column’s percentage figures must add up to 90%. The remaining 10% of bandwidth is reserved for other types of network traffic. www.netcommwireless.com NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide...
- Page 45 MAC address, a TCP or UDP port number, a Type of Service or a VLAN Priority flag. Note: For further instructions on scheduling rules, please refer to the “Scheduling” section later in this guide NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
- Page 46 100 KBps at all times. To disable the rule, remove the check from the checkbox on the left. To delete the rule, click the X in the box after the rule number. www.netcommwireless.com NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide...
- Page 47 4 simultaneous outbound connections to a server. To disable the rule, remove the check from the checkbox on the left. To delete the rule, click the X in the box after the rule number. NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...
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Page 48: Snmp
You can limit remote access to a specific IP address by entering it here. Note: If "Remote" access is enabled, the default setting of 0.0.0.0 means any IP obtain SNMP protocol Information. Click on Save to store your setting or Undo to discard your changes. www.netcommwireless.com NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide... -
Page 49: Routing
These settings are used to setup the static and dynamic routing features of the 4GM3W. Dynamic Routing: Routing Information Protocol (RIP) will exchange information about different host destinations for working out routes throughout the network. -
Page 50: System Time
System Time This page allows you to change the System time setting on the 4GM3W. OPTION DEFINITION Time Zone Select the time zone where this device is located. Auto-Synchronization Select the "Enable" checkbox to enable this function. Time Server Select a NTP time server to obtain the current UTC time from. -
Page 51: Scheduling
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 button to save the settings or the Undo button to cancel. NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com... -
Page 52: Ipv6
Select the appropriate type of auto configuration mode as required by your Internet Service Provider for their IPv6 service. Router Advertisement Lifetime Enter the length of time between the router advertising its availability on the IPv6 connection. www.netcommwireless.com NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide... -
Page 53: Nas Settings
NAS Settings The NAS Settings page enables you to configure the network area storage (NAS) function of the 4GM3W. This function can be used to remotely access files stored on an attached USB hard drive. Click on any of the menu items to access the respective configuration page. -
Page 54: Access Control
Access Control The Access Control function provides control over which users can access any attached USB Storage. By default, the 4GM3W is in “Guest Mode” which means anyone can access the attached hard drive. Enabling “Authorization Mode” allows the creation of specific user accounts with a password to further control access permissions. -
Page 55: Download Assistant
Download Assistant The Download Assistant enables you to schedule the 4GM3W to perform a download from an Internet host. You are able to select from two download types: HTTP Each type of download job requires different configuration options. OPTION DEFINITION Job Name A name to identify the download job. - Page 56 A name to identify the download job. The address to download from. Save To The location on the 4GM3W to save the downloaded file to. Start Time Select to either schedule a time for the download to begin or start the download immediately.
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Page 57: Download Status
To upload files to your Web HDD, click the Upload button. You can then click the Browse button and then navigate to 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 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com... -
Page 58: Toolbox
The Restore settings page allows you to restore a previously saved configuration of the router. This is handy for reverting to a working configuration when making changes to the router’s settings. To restore the router configuration, click the Browse button, select the saved configuration file and then click the Restore button. www.netcommwireless.com NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide... -
Page 59: Firmware Upgrade
The miscellaneous page provides the ability to ping a domain name or IP address which can be useful for verifying the router’s internet connection. Logout The Logout menu item logs you out of the router. NetComm Wireless 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com... -
Page 60: Additional Product Information
You may then see a window prompting you to setup a "HomeGroup". Click "Cancel" on this. You can verify your wireless connection by clicking the "Wireless Signal" indicator in your system tray. After clicking on this, you should see an entry matching the SSID of your 4GM3W with "Connected" next to it. Mac OSX 10.6 Click on the Airport icon on the top right menu. -
Page 61: Troubleshooting
STEP CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure you are using the correct IP address of the 4GM3W. 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 62: Technical Data
Dimensions & Weight Regulatory Compliance Electrical Specifications It is recommended that the 4GM3W be powered by the supplied 12V DC, 2A power supply. A replacement power supply is available from the NetComm Wireless Online shop. Environmental Specifications / Tolerances The 4GM3W housing enables it to operate over a wide variety of temperatures from 0˚C - 40˚C (operating temperature). -
Page 63: 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 Wireless. -
Page 64: 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 65: Contact
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 4GM3W User Guide www.netcommwireless.com...