NetComm NB16WV Installation guide

What if my mobile device does not connect to the
wireless network?
(NB16WV)

What if my mobile device does not connect to the wireless network?
Some mobile devices, like smart phones and tablets, cannot connect wirelessly to the router. This is often
caused by a compatibility issue of the mobile device with wireless security settings. This guide will take you
through the steps to configure your router with the recommended wireless settings for mobile devices.
1. Navigate to http://192.168.1.1 in a web browser.
2. Enter “admin” for both username and password when prompted then click OK.
3. Click on the Switch to advanced view at the bottom of the page to view the advanced settings.

4. Click on the Security menu then click the MAC Control option.
5. Ensure that the Mac Address Control is Disabled or that the Enable tickbox is Unticked. This will allow
wireless devices connect to your router without needing to type in the MAC Address. Note that you will still
need to use a wireless security key to connect in most instances.
6. Click on the Save button.
7. Click on the Network Setup menu then click the Wireless option.

8. Ensure that the Network Authentication type is WPA-PSK. The example below shows the security or
preshare key as a1b2c3d4e5. You will need the security key to connect your device to the wireless
network.
9. Click the Save button.

If you still cannot connect your mobile device using the WPA-PSK network
authentication, use the WEP network authentication by following these
steps:
1. In the Wireless Settings, change the Authentication type to Open, change 802.1x to Disabled and
change Encryption to WEP.
2. The current wireless security key is the WEP Key that is selected. In this example, the network key is the
WEP Key 1 which is a1b2c3d4e5. You will need the security key to connect your device to the wireless
network.
3. Click the Save button.