Casa Systems NetComm CF40MESH User manual

User Guide
Wi-Fi 6 Gateway – CF40MESH
CF40MESH Wi-Fi 6 Gateway– User Guide
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Important notice
This device, like any wireless device, operates using radio signals which cannot guarantee the transmission
and reception of data in all conditions. While the delay or loss of signal is rare, you should not rely solely on
any wireless device for emergency communications or otherwise use the device in situations where the
interruption of data connectivity could lead to death, personal injury, property damage, data loss, or other
loss. NetComm Wireless accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from errors or delays in
transmission or reception, or the failure of the NetComm Wireless Wi-Fi 6 Gateway to transmit or receive
such data.
Copyright
Copyright© 2022 Casa Systems. All rights reserved.
The information contained herein is proprietary to Casa Systems. No part of this document may be
translated, transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without prior written consent of Casa
Systems.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of Casa Systems or their respective owners.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Images shown may vary slightly from the actual product.
NetComm Wireless Limited was acquired by Casa Systems in 2019.
Note
– This document is subject to change without notice.
Document history
This document relates to the following product:
NetComm Wi-Fi 6 Gateway – CF40MESH
Ver. Document description Date
v1.00 Initial document release. 21 December 2022
Table i. – Document revision history

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Contents
Overview...................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Prerequisites ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Notation ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Hardware installation instructions .......................................................................................................................................................7
Setting up your Internet connection....................................................................................................................................................7
Device overview.......................................................................................................................................................................................7
Interfaces.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Advanced configuration of the Wi-Fi 6 Gateway...............................................................................................................................10
Navigating the user interface ..............................................................................................................................................................11
Basic setup.............................................................................................................................................................................................12
Device info .............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Summary ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Device Info.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
WiFi Info..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Interface Info.................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Internet Info ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Connected devices..............................................................................................................................................................................................................17
WiFi..........................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Main WiFi...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Guest WiFi .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Advanced...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
WiFi Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
WPS Settings .................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
MAC Filter..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Network Setting.....................................................................................................................................................................................24
WAN........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
WAN Info.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
WAN Setting............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Default Gateway & Default DNS......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
LAN .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
LAN Setting.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
IP/MAC Binding ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Add Static IP Address Binding ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
VLAN Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Add a VLAN Binding .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28

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Advanced Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................................29
Firewall...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Firewall............................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Firewall Rules ................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Add Firewall Rule ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
DMZ ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
ALG .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
UPnP.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
Routing...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Add Static Route .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
DNS.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
Dynamic DNS.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
DNS Proxy ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Virtual Server........................................................................................................................................................................................................................37
Add Virtual Server Rule ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 37
Parental Control...................................................................................................................................................................................................................38
Add Parental Control Rule................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
QoS .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Basic ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Queue....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Classification ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Port Shaping ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Management .........................................................................................................................................................................................44
System....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
Reboot and Reset ........................................................................................................................................................................................................45
Backup and Restore ....................................................................................................................................................................................................45
Backup ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Restore..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Timeout ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................46
Firmware Update.................................................................................................................................................................................................................46
TR-069....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................47
Time........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................48
Access Control .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................49
Services Control............................................................................................................................................................................................................49
Access List......................................................................................................................................................................................................................50
Add Access Rule..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Account..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................51
LED Control...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................51
Diagnostics............................................................................................................................................................................................................................52
System Log............................................................................................................................................................................................................................53
Refresh..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Export System Log ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Clear.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54

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Appendix A – Safety and Compliance ................................................................................................................................................55
Location ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Airflow ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Environment ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Power Adaptor ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Service...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Small Children ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
RF Exposure ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
Product Handling................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56

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Overview
Introduction
This document provides you all the information you need to set up, configure and use the NetComm
Wireless Wi-Fi 6 Gateway.
Prerequisites
Before continuing with the installation of your Wi-Fi 6 Gateway, please confirm that you have the following:
•An electronic computing device with a working Ethernet network adapter and a web browser such as
Google Chrome™ or Safari*.
Notation
The following symbols may be used in this document:
Note
– This note contains useful information.
Important
–
This is important information that may require your attention.
Warning
– This is a warning that may require immediate action in order to avoid damage or injury.
* Safari is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

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Hardware installation instructions
For instructions on how to connect your Wi-Fi 6 Gateway, refer to the Quick Start Guide available at
https://support.netcommwireless.com/products/CF40MESH
Setting up your Internet connection
Note
–
If you received your gateway from your service provider and they have provided you with their own instructions, refer to those to
complete the setup. In some cases, the gateway has been pre-configured for you and is ready to use.
Otherwise, you will need to complete the setup yourself. Refer to the
Basic setup
section of this User Guide.
Device overview
Interfaces
The Wi-Fi 6 Gateway is designed to be placed on a desktop with the top facing upward.
All of the cables exit from the rear for easy organization along with the power and WPS buttons.
Top view
There are five LED lights on the top of the Wi-Fi 6 Gateway:
Figure 1 – Wi-Fi 6 Ga teway top vi ew

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LED indicators
The following table contains an explanation of each of the indicator lights on the top of the Wi-Fi 6 Gateway.
Label Colour/State Definition
Power
Green The Wi-Fi 6 Gateway is powered on and operating
normally.
Off The power is off.
WAN
Green A device is connected to the Ethernet WAN port.
Red Authentication failed.
Off No device is connected to the Ethernet WAN port.
LAN
Green A device is connected to the Ethernet LAN port.
Off No device is connected to the Ethernet LAN port.
Wi-Fi
Green Wi-Fi (either 2.4GHz or 5GHz) is enabled.
Off Wi-Fi (both 2.4GHz and 5GHz) is disabled.
WPS
Green WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is enabled.
Green Blinking WPS pairing is triggered.
Off WPS is disabled.
Ta bl e 1 - LED icon descriptions
Rear view
The following interfaces are available on the rear panel of the Wi-Fi 6 Gateway:
Figure 2 – Wi-Fi 6 Ga teway rear view
Interface Description
LAN 1
–
4
Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports. Connect your Ethernet based devices to one
of these ports for high-speed internet access.
WAN
Gigabit capable WAN port for connection to a WAN network. Connect to
your Network Termination Device (NTD) for high-speed internet access.
DC IN
Connection point for the included power adapter. Connect the power
supply here.
Power button
Turns the Wi-Fi 6 Gateway on or off.

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Interface Description
WPS
When pressed, this triggers the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) process.
Reset button
Resets the Wi-Fi 6 Gateway to the factory default settings by holding the
Reset button down for 10 seconds when it is powered on. To push this
button, you may need to use a paperclip or similar object.
Ta bl e 2 – Interface descripti ons

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Advanced configuration of the Wi-Fi 6 Gateway
To perform advanced configuration of the Wi-Fi 6 Gateway, you can access its web interface.
1Push the power button on the side of the Wi-Fi 6 Gateway to turn it on. Wait a few minutes for it to
complete starting up.
2Open a web browser and type 192.168.20.1 into the address bar, then press Enter.
3At the login screen, type admin into the Username field. In the Password field, type the unique
password printed on the label on the bottom of the gateway, then click the Login button. If you have
changed the password, enter your chosen password instead.
Figure 3 – Login screen
4The four-section Summary screen is displayed.
Figure 4 – Device I nfo > Summa ry screen
The Summary screen displays an overview of some of the critical elements of the gateway.