NetComm NB620W User manual

USBUSB
comes with Gateway
NB620W Gateway
NB620W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway
Thank you for choosing this NetComm Super G
Wireless Gateway.Your gateway is pre-
configured for easy installation.If you are not
sure wheather your Gateway has the default
setup,please reset the unit back to factory
defaults first. (Press the Reset button located
on the back of the unit for 15 seconds while
powering on).
Next make sure that you have installed your
network adaptor properly.It will make the
installation of this router easier and smoother.
To connect the ruoter to the Inetrnet , please
follow this guide or the tutorial on the CD.
Check what type of Internet connection you
have subscribed to.Ask your ISP for your User
Name and Password.If you have a PPPoE
service, please remove the PPPoE dial-up
program from your computer.
Use this Quick Installation Guide to setup your
Etherent or Wireless network with an internet
connection.
1.  Network Installation
To setup your hardware and wiring.
2.  Configure your PC's
Getting your PC ready.You will either need
to install a new network adaptor,or you
will need to check the configuration of an
existing adaptor.
3.  Configure the Gateway
The gateway has a default setup for a
cable modem connection. If you are using
an ADSL connection, you will need to
setup the ADSL settings in this Gateway
with the information provided by your ISP.
NetComm NB620W
Super-G Wireless Gateway
with 4 port switch
Plug in your Power adaptor
and connect the lead to the
Gateway.
Install your wireless client
adaptors and you are ready to
go. Use your Wireless Utility to
connect to the SSID of the
NB620W when the Gateway is
plugged in. Now check the network
indicator LED's to:
Make sure that your Gateway is
starting correctly.
You have checked the Gateways
LED indicators to see the
network status.
Network LAN LED's
When you insert your NetComm CD, you
can choose to use the On-line Tutorial
to configure your Gateway or you can use
this printed Quick Start Installation Guide.
If you need to reset your NetComm NB620W Gateway back
to factroy defaults, use a ball pen or pencil to depress the
reset button located on the back panel of your Gateway.
Depress the reset button while powering on the Gateway
and keep it depressed for at least 15 seconds. The gateway
will restore factory defaults and restart again.
Open the Control Panel window by
clicking Start > Settings > Control
Panel. Then click on the Network
Icon, the network control panel will
appear.
Click on the Configuration Tab to
bring up the configuration screen.
Select the Network components
labeled TCP/IP by clicking on it. if you
have multiple TCP/IP listings, make
sure your select the one associated
with your network adaptor, then click
on the Properties button to bring up
the TCP/IP Properties window.
Select the IP Address tab to bring
up the IP adress setting dialog box.
Select the - Obtain an IP address
automatically function by checking
the button.
Next click on the DNS Configuration
tab to bring up this dialog box.
Select the - Obtain an IP address
automatically function by checking
the button.
Click OK twice to confirm and save
your changes.
You will be prompted to restart your
computer.
Open the Control Panel window by
clicking Start > Settings > Control
Panel. Then click on the Network and
Dial-up Icon, the Network and Dial-up
Connection window will appear.
In Network and Dial-up Connections
window, double-click the Local Area
Connection icon.
In the Local Area Connection
Properties dialog box, select the
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then
click on the Properties button to bring up
the properties dialog box.
In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties dialog box, select the -
Obtain an IP address automatically
function by checking the button.
Additionally, select the - Obtain DNS
server address automatically function
by clicking the button.
Click OK twice to confirm and save your
changes and close the Control Panel.
After you have completed your
Network Installation and Gateway
Configuration, you will need to restart
your entire network to make sure the
settings you have made take effect.
Please power down all network
components waiting for at least 30
seconds, then:
1. Power on your Cable/ADSL Modem.
Wait until it has booted up.
2. Power on the NB620W Gateway
and wait until it has finished
booting up.
3. Power on your PC. During the
boot-up process, your computer
will sense the network changes and
setup your new settings.
- Click on each install topic
to help you install the
Gateway.
- Start from the first one and
work your way down.
Open the Control Panel window by
clicking Start > Control Panel. Then
click on the Network and Intenet
Connections icon, and then Click
Network Connections. The Network
Connections window will appear.
In the Network Connections window,
right click the Local Area Connection or
the Wireless Network Connection icon,
depending on which connection you are
using for this computer, and select
Properties.
In the Connection Properties dialog
box, select the Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) and then click on the
Properties button to bring up the
properties dialog box.
In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties dialog box, select the -
Obtain an IP address automatically
function by checking the button.
Additionally, select the - Obtain DNS
server address automatically function
by clicking the button.
Click OK twice to confirm and save your
changes and close the Control Panel.
Introduction
Introduction
Step 1 Network Installation
Step 1 Network Installation
Step 2 Configure your PCs
Step 2 Configure your PCs
Starting your installation
Starting your installation
Check your physical network
Power Off Power Off
 Green Power On
WAN Off WAN link abset or power off
(Internet) Green Indicates ISP connection up
WLAN Off Wireless Link absent or off
 Green Wireless link established
 Flashing Wireless link data active
Network LAN Off LAN link absent or power off
LED's(1-4) Green 100Mbps Ethernet link established
 Amber 10Mbps Etherent link established
 Flashing (Any Color) Ethernet link data active
Default Setup
Default Setup
How to Set back the default?
Management Utility:
http://192.168.1.1
User Name & Password:
Enter
User name: admin
Password admin
Then press OK to login.
Windows 95/98/ME Windows 2000 Windows XP (XP Interface) Restart Network
Plug in your
Broadband
Cable/DSL Modem
Connect any Wired
computers at this
time.
Use your Ethernet cable
that came with your Cable /
ADSL Mdoem to connect to
the INTERNET/WAN port
of the NetComm Gateway.
Connect your DSL or
Cable Ethernet Modem to
the outlet. You will need
a phone line for DSL and
Coaxial line for Cable.
YML724 Rev.1
Cable modem
DSL modem
OR
Hard Disk
USB
USB
Ethernet Cable
Ethernet Cable
Ethernet Cable
Wireless PC Card
Wireless PCI Adapter
Wireless USB Adapter
Internet Port
(WAN)
Connect to Cable
modem or ADSL modem.
Local Ports
4 Switched local
Ethernet ports to
connect to local
computers or Switches.
Power Adapter
File Server Web Server
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Quick Start Guide

Step 3 Configure the Gateway
Step 3 Configure the Gateway
Login Management Utility After checking your Internet connection I have an ADSL PPPoE Connection I have an ADSL PPTP Connection I have a Static Routing Connection
Configure the Gateway How to check your network Using Super-G NP620W Super-G Wireless Gateway
Using the Super-G modes:
■To use Super-G Mode at maximum speeds, you will need Super-G adapters
(Gateway PC Cardbus, Gateway PCI Card) exclusively connected to your
network.
■ The router will have to be manually set to operate in this mode, accessible
through the router's access page. The default operation mode for the Gateway
is 54mbps Mixed b/g mode.
I have a Dynamic IP connection:
A configuration tool with a graphical user interface is also available in
Windows 98/ME and Windows XP.
The IPCONFIG is a pre-installed command line
based tool in Microsoft Windows to list the
network adaptors configured on your PC. Please
open the command line window by clicking Start
> RUN, and enter command for Windows 98/ME
or enter cmd for Windows 2000/XP, then click OK.
In the command line window, type IPCONFIG
and press enter. Your PC will list the status of
your network cards on your PC. (For detailed
usage, please type IPCONFIG/? and press enter
for help.)
NetComm Tech Support Center
Website: www.netcomm.com.au
Tech Support Email: [email protected]
Sales Email: [email protected]
Most domestic ADSL subscribers have a
PPPoE DSL connection. Ask your ISP.
You must remove any PPPoE software
installed in your computer before setup.
You have two ways to setup your NetComm NB620W Gateway:
Using the Setup Wizard or Manally. Which way do you want to use?
Click here in the Gateway Management Utility,choose Detect and then
follow the steps in the Internet browser screen. Press Retry, if the Wizard
does not detect the Gateway the first time.
Use this option if you cannot use the Setup Wizard. Get your Internet
Information from your ISP and use this Guide to help you enter it into the
Gateway.
Try your internet now. You need to know how to reset your cable modem. Power off the modem for 1
minute to reset your cable modem. Sometimes, you may need to reset you modem two or more
times for it to reset.If you are unsure,please ask your ISP for details.
You need to know which ADSL network you have: PPPoE, PPTP, Static Routing,or Dynamic. Ask your
ISP for details.
PPPoE: Most users have a PPPoE Connection. If you need to click a (dial-up) program before you get
on line, or you have a user name and password with your account,you probably have a PPPoE network.
You need to have your user name,password and optional parameters including IP, subnetmask,
gateway,and DNS to setup the connection.
PPTP: Similar to PPPoE. Has been used in Europe.
Static: You need to have the IP address,subnetmask, gateway,and DNS IP's to setup the
connection.
Dynamic: Configuration is the same as with a cable modem.
How can I find out if another network component is
connected?
Click Start > Settings > Control Panel,
then click the Network and Internet
Connections icon. In the Network
and Internet Connections window,
double-click the Local Area
Connection to get the status window.
Click the Support tab to show the
network status.
PING is a pre-installed command line based tool in Microsoft Windows
to send a request to the destination you named (192.168.1.254 or
www.netcomm.com.au). If the network device you've targeted is on-
line you will get a response. (For detailed usage,please type PING/? for
help.)
Access the Gateway at http://192.168.1.1
Default user name: admin Default password: admin (unless you've changed it)
Click Wireless LAN in the left menu.
Find Operation Mode and choose
from:
Super-G Auto: Allows 802.11b/g
and Super-G adapters to connect at
their best speeds. This can slow
performance since the Gateway has
to accommodate the slowest
adapter.
Super-G Only: Only Super-G
adapters can connect to or detect the
Gateway in this mode. This ensures
the best Super-G performance.
802.11 b/g Mixed: Allows
802.11b/g devices to connect at their
best speeds. Super-G adapters will
connect at 54Mbps.
802.11b Only: Allows all 802.11 b/g
devices to connect at 11Mbps
Press Save to save changes made to the Gateway.
Super-G Wireless Adapter will automatically connect at maximum
speed when they connect to a Super G enabled Gateway. No further
setup onthe adapter is necessary.
NetComm Limited
ABN 85 002 490 486
Unit 1, 2-6 Orion Rd
Lane Cove NSW 2066
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
www.netcomm.com.au
Open your browser (i.e. Internet
Explorer or Netscape) and enter
192.168.1.1 for login.
Default settings are:
User Name is admin
Password is admin
Call your ISP for details on your Internet Connection
Your Gateway might need special settings that only your ISP can provide.
Ask:
■ Do I have a Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, Static IP or Other?
■ Do I need a specific MAC Address to logon?
■ Do I need a specific Domain Name, Host Name or DNS server?
For PPPoE: Get your Login/Password now.
For PPTP: Get you Login/Password and Server IP now.
For Static IP: Get your IP, Subnetmask, Gateway and DNS now.
Network Utility - IPCONFIG, PING
Use our Setup Wizard:
Or Configure Manually:
For a Cable Modem User:
For an ADSL User:
For a Corporate User:
Contact your network administrator about the type of details you need for your corporate network.
To set Super-G operating modes:
Enter the Domain, if your
ISP requires it.
Enter the user name and
password given by your
ISP.
Enter the rest of these
fields only if your ISP
asks you to do so.
PPTP is a popular communication
protocol used in Europe. If your ISP or network manager gives you a fixed
IP address, you need to set up Static Routing.
Set it to 0 if you never
want your Modem to
disconnect from your ISP.
Click SAVE to save
your change. Set it to 0 if you never
want your Modem to
disconnect from your ISP.
Click SAVE to save
your change.
Click SAVE to save
your change.
Enter the user name and
password given by your
ISP.
Enter the Domain, if your
ISP requires it.
Enter the Server IP given
by your ISP.
Enter all routing
information to setup the
static routing correctly.
Click SAVE to save
your change.
Dynamic IP (DHCP) is the most common setup for
Cable Broadband Subscribers. These steps will
not be necessary if your ISP does not require
specific settings.
Enable Static DNS
and enter if required
by ISP.
Enable Domain Name
or Host Name if
required by ISP.
Enter specific MAC
address from ISP if
required by ISP.
YML724 Rev.1
Select DHCP to enable your
DHCP connection.
Select PPTP to enable
your PPTP connection. Select Static Configuration to
enable your Static connection.
Select PPPoE to enable
your PPPoE connection.