Summary of Contents for nexAira NexConnect
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Page 1: User Manual
® User Manual NexConnect 3G/4G Enabled Broadband Router treme peed With ™ WAN Optimization ™ Iconic Intuitive Interactive ™ POW E R E D BY... - Page 2 Copyright The content of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, stored, transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without prior written permission.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction........................1 Features........................1 Package Contents.....................2 System Requirements....................2 Wi-Fi Requirements....................2 Hardware Overview......................3 Default Router Settings ....................4 Hardware Setup.........................5 Wi-Fi Connection.....................7 Initial 3G/4G Wireless Setup...................8 Installation and Configuration Settings..............8 NexWare Setup Wizard....................9 Basic Settings........................12 Admin Password ....................12 Wi-Fi Settings ......................12 Interfaces........................13 Network Traffic.....................15 Logout ........................15... - Page 4 Table of Contents Troubleshooting ......................28 Technical Support ......................32 Technical Specifications ....................32 Glossary of Definitions ....................33...
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Page 5: Introduction
Supporting 16-bit and 32-bit Type II PCMCIA cards, 2.0 mobile broadband modems, and Express Cards with a universal caddy, the NexAira 3G/4G Wireless Broadband Router works with both EVDO and HSDPA technologies. The NexAira 3G/4G Wireless Broadband Router supports wireless data transfers up to 54 Mbps and wired data transfers up to 100 Mbps. -
Page 6: Package Contents
Package Contents Important: Check the contents of the box first. The NexAira 3G/4G Wireless Broadband Router package should contain the items listed below. If any of the items are missing, please contact your reseller. (1) NexAira Consumer Router (1) CD-ROM (1) RJ-45 Ethernet Cable (1) 5V 3.0A Power Adapter... -
Page 7: Hardware Overview
Ethernet cable is connected and blinks to indicate activity Wi-Fi LED: Lights blink green when a connection to the Wi-Fi is available 3G LED: WAN LED: Blinks green when Lights up green when 3G is connected WAN is connected. © NexAira Inc. 2009... -
Page 8: Default Router Settings
DHCP - Server Enabled First leased address Number of leased Leasetime Static Leases none Dynamic DNS disabled Port Forwarding none Quality of Service (QoS) Enabled Routes - Static IPv4 none System - Hostname NexWare Timezone © NexAira Inc. 2009... -
Page 9: Hardware Setup
WLAN the most. Each wall or ceiling can reduce the NexAira 3G/4G Wireless Broadband Router’s range by as much as 90 feet (27 meters). NOTE: The same considerations apply to your carrier’s 3G/4G broadband carrier’s connection. - Page 10 LAN LED should be on when connected. If not, check the connection between the router and computer. NOTE: The NexAira 3G/4G Wireless Broadband Router LAN Port is “Auto- MDI/MDIX”, so any standard Ethernet cable will work. © NexAira Inc. 2009...
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Page 11: Wi-Fi Connection
Wi-Fi Connection If you are connecting wirelessly to the NexAira 3G/4G Wireless Broadband Router, you must ensure that the security settings on the connecting PC are the same as those on the router. -
Page 12: Initial 3G/4G Wireless Setup
1. Open a web-browser on your computer connected to the router’s LAN port by an Ethernet cable. 2. Enter the IP address of the NexAira Wireless Broadband Router in the URL line of your web browser: http://192.168.1.1 NOTE: If you have changed the router’s default IP address, enter that address instead of the one above. -
Page 13: Nexware Setup Wizard
If your ISP requires you to setup the WAN as a PPPoE or PPTP, you will need to enter your ISP's required information into the proper fields. i. PPPoE. Typical entries include the Username and Password ii. PPTP. Typical entries include the Username, Password, and the PPTP Server Name. © NexAira Inc. 2009... - Page 14 • Change encryption type as necessary. Some wireless devices cannot connect to all encryption modes. The default setting is WPA-PSK. Other typical choices include WEP (ASCII or Hex), WPA=PSK, or WPA2-PSK. Additional available settings require additional software or hardware not included with this router. © NexAira Inc. 2009...
- Page 15 • Change Key (password). We suggest that this setting be changed. This setting controls the require Key or password to access your wireless signal. Select Next to retain any changes and move to the Completion page and select Finish. Congratulations, you are finished! © NexAira Inc. 2009...
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Page 16: Basic Settings
• Change the Network Name (ESSID) to whatever name you wish to be broadcasted. • Select the router's wireless operation mode. Provide, Independent, or Join. The default setting is Provide (Access Point). • Change encryption type as necessary. Some wireless devices cannot connect to all encryption modes. © NexAira Inc. 2009... -
Page 17: Interfaces
Here you can review datacard, WAN, and LAN status as well as change Local Network, Datacard, and WAN Ethernet settings. • The IP address is the address of the NexConnect router. It is also your local network's gateway address which is used by all LAN hosts to access the Internet through the WAN connection. - Page 18 3G/4G wireless provider. • Enable or disable the router's ability to connect to the internet through a WAN Ethernet connection. Note: After any changes, select ”Save” to retain. System will refresh following, “Save”. © NexAira Inc. 2009...
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Page 19: Network Traffic
The Network Traffic status screen shows current traffic status of active interfaces, such as the LAN, the connected Datacard, and the WAN. Logout Here you will be logged out of administrative mode. You will be returned to the login screen. © NexAira Inc. 2009... -
Page 20: Toolbox
Tool Box System Log View System Log file. Kernel Log View Kernel Log file. © NexAira Inc. 2009... -
Page 21: Flash Firmware
Backup Settings • Create a backup file of current settings to a selected location. • Restore: Select a previously saved backup file by browsing to the file location and then clicking “Restore backup”. © NexAira Inc. 2009... -
Page 22: Reset To Defaults
Reset to Defaults • This feature will reset the router to factory defaults. Reboot • This feature will Reboot the router. License Agreement • This feature will provide you with the NexAira licensing agreement. © NexAira Inc. 2009... -
Page 23: Advanced Settings
• Change the total number of leases available • Change the duration of an active lease (h = hours) • Assign Static DHCP leases to other devices Note: After any changes, select ”Save” to retain. System will refresh following, “Save”. © NexAira Inc. 2009... -
Page 24: Dynamic Dns
• Force-Time unit – Select a unit of time from the list. • Add additional entry(ies). NOTE: This information is established when you register an account on a Dynamic DNS server. Note: After any changes, select ”Save” to retain. System will refresh following, “Save”. © NexAira Inc. 2009... -
Page 25: Qos (Quality Of Service)
• Target Address: Select detected targets. • Service: Select Service option. • P2P: Select Pier-to-Pier protocol. • Protocol: Select internet protocol. • Ports: Enter ports. Note: After any changes, select ”Save” to retain. System will refresh following, “Save”. © NexAira Inc. 2009... -
Page 26: Snmp(Simple Network Management Protocol)
Location Name: An optional field to list the device's location. Administrator Email: An optional field to input the network administrator's e- mail contact information. LAN, WAN, and 3G checkboxes: Enable or disable reporting of these interfaces upon SNMP query. © NexAira Inc. 2009... -
Page 27: Security Settings
This feature allows you to enable administrative remote access to the router. You can choose the default port of 8080, or assign any other valid port. Note: After any changes, select ”Save” to retain. System will refresh following, “Save”. © NexAira Inc. 2009... -
Page 28: Routing Settings
• Interface: Set interface (LAN, datacard, or WAN). • Target: Select Target (Host-IP or Network). • IPv4-Netmask: Select IPv4-Netmask (only if target is a network). • IPv4-Gateway: Select IPv4-Gateway. Note: After any changes, select ”Save” to retain. System will refresh following, “Save”. © NexAira Inc. 2009... -
Page 29: Rip
• Insert port number or range of ports (first-last) for external device. • Select internal IP-address. • Select internal port or range. (optional) Note: After any changes, select ”Save” to retain. System will refresh following, “Save”. © NexAira Inc. 2009... -
Page 30: Dmz Host
WAN, to your secondary internet connection when your primary connection fails. • Primary Gateway: Gateway provided by your wired WAN ISP • Backup Gateway: Gateway provided by secondary ISP • Test IP: • Select primary and Secondary connection Interfaces © NexAira Inc. 2009... - Page 31 Note: After any changes, select ”Save” to retain. System will refresh following, “Save”. © NexAira Inc. 2009...
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
1. I am unable to access the Configuration Menu when I use my computer to configure the router. It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the NexAira 3G/4G Wireless Broadband Router. Ensure that the LAN LED on the NexAira 3G/4G Wireless Broadband Router is Green. - Page 33 Broadband Router, you must also enable encryption on all wireless clients in order to establish a wireless connection. 1. Ensure that the encryption level is the same for both the NexAira 3G/4G Wireless Broadband Router and your Wireless Client. Ensure that the SSID (Service Set Identifier) on the NexAira 3G/4G Wireless Broadband Router and the Wireless Client are exactly the same.
- Page 34 Broadband Router is MDI/MDIX compatible, not all NICs are. Therefore, it is recommended that you use a patch cable when possible. 8. My NexAira is powered on and my 3G/4G card is inserted into the modem. I have © NexAira Inc. 2009...
- Page 35 Once the correct settings are entered, click “Save”. The router will refresh and return to the login page. Login and then verify that your settings are correct. You should be able to access the internet at this point. © NexAira Inc. 2009...
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Page 36: Technical Support
Technical Support NexAira provides free technical support for customers worldwide for the warranty period of one year on this product. NexAiraTechnical Support: Phone Support: (888)-377-8239 Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm EST Web Support: http://www.nexaira.com/customer-support When contacting technical support, please provide the following information: NOTE: All numbers referenced below can be found on the bottom of the router. -
Page 37: Glossary Of Definitions
NexAira router is setup independently, not associated with other routers or other network hardware, the default settings are preferred. If the NexAira router is setup as part of a larger networking system, please refer to your system administrator for proper settings. - Page 38 NexAira router is setup independently, not associated with other routers or other network hardware, the default settings are preferred. If the NexAira router is setup as part of a larger networking system, please refer to your system administrator for proper settings.
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