NetComm 3G25W-R User manual

Overview
The NetComm 3G25W-R integrates a Wireless LAN and 3G WAN into
one unit. Connection to the Internet is achieved through either a 3G
service or via a fixed line xDSL/Cable/Satellite connection to the
3G25W-R’s WAN port, providing you with the flexibility to choose how
you access the Internet. The 3G25W-R’s automatic failover ensures
you are always connected by activating the 3G connection should the
xDSL/Cable/Satellite connection drop out.
Users are able to share a single 3G connection via both a wired and
wireless connection to the 3G25W-R. With a built in 802.11n wireless
access point, this router provides wireless speeds of up to 150Mbps,
150% faster than 11g technology¹. On top of this, the 3G25W-R has
four LAN ports for wired connections to multiple devices. Rather than
being restricted to certain USB modems, the 3G25W-R allows the
user to simply insert an active SIM and utilise 3G Mobile Broadband
for internet connectivity.
The 3G25W-R includes advanced security features such as VPN
pass-through, a full complement of wireless security options and a
built in firewall.
1 Maximum wireless signal rate and coverage values are derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and
802.11n Draft 2.0 specifications. Actual wireless speed and coverage are dependent on network and
environmental conditions included but not limited to volume of network traffic, building materials and
construction/layout.

3G25W-R Features:
Powerful wireless router with support for 3G Mobile Broadband
Creates instant Wireless hotspots to share the Internet
connection of a 3G USB modem or DSL/Cable modem
Supports Wireless N standard with data speeds up to
150Mbps¹
One WAN port for alternate wired Internet connection
(DSL/Cable/Satellite via Ethernet)
Four LAN ports to connect wired devices like PCs or gaming
consoles
Ensures connectivity and business continuity with auto Internet
failover from WAN port to 3G Mobile Broadband
Easy WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) by the single touch of a
button to establish a secure wireless connection
Full Wireless security - WEP, WPA, WPA2
Browser based interface for configuration and management:
OS independent and easy to use
Package Contents
Your 3G25W-R Wireless Router with voice Package contains the
following items:
3G25W-R Wireless Router
Quick Installation Guide
User Guide on CD
Power Supply Unit
Ethernet Cable
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your
dealer immediately.

Minimum System Requirements
Before continuing with the installation of your 3G25W-R Wireless
Router, please confirm that you comply with the minimum system
requirements.
Active SIM card for 3G Broadband access if you want to use a
3G Broadband service.
Note: Subject to terms and conditions from your 3G Broadband Internet Service.
Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating
systems with a working Ethernet adapter with TCP/IP Protocol
installed.
Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version 7.0
and above.
Wireless Computer System Requirements
Computer with a working 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n wireless
adapter
LED indicators:
(PICTURES)
LED color Description
Status Green in flash Device status is working.
Red in flash Disconnected.
No SIM card / signal or unverified
PIN code
Amber in flash Connecting.
Red Connected.
Signal strength in level one
(weak)
Red in quick flash Roaming alert, and 3G signal is
weak
3G Signal Strength LED
Amber Connected.
Signal strength in level two or

three (middle)
Amber in quick flash Roaming alert, and 3G signal is
middle
Green Connected.
Signal strength in level four or
five (strong)
Green in quick flash Roaming alert, and 3G signal is
strong
Green EDGE or GPRS connection is
established
2G/2.5G LED
Green in flash Data packet transferred via
2G/2.5G
Green UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA
connection is established
3G/3.5G LED
Green in flash Data packet transferred via
3G/3.5G
USB / 3G LED Green Connected with 3G dongle via
USB port
Green RJ45 cable is pluggedWAN LED
Green in flash Data access
Green RJ45 cable is pluggedLAN LED
Green in flash Data access
Green WLAN is on
Green in flash Device is in WPS PBC mode
WiFi LED
Green in fast flash Device is in WPS PBC mode
Restoring Factory Defaults
This feature will reset the Router to its factory default configuration. Occasions may present
themselves where you need to restore the factory default settings on your router. Typical
situations are:
You have lost your password and unable to login to the router;

You have purchased the router from someone else and need to reconfigure the
device.
You are asked to perform a factory reset by a member of the excellent NetComm
Support Staff.
In order to restore your router to its factory default settings, please follow these steps:
Ensure that the router is powered on (for at least 20 seconds).
Use a paper clip or a pencil tip to depress the reset button for ten seconds and
release. At this point, the reset is in progress. Do not power off the unit at this point.
After the router reboots, the default settings are now restored. This entire process
takes several minutes to complete.
Once you have reset the router to its default settings you will be able to access the
device’s web configuration using http://192.168.1.1 with password “admin”.
Default Settings
LAN (Management)
Static IP Address:192.168.1.x
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
WAN (Internet)
WAN mode: DHCP
WirelessSSID: (refer to the wireless security card insert)
Security: WPA2-PSK
WEP Key: (refer to the wireless security card insert)
Modem Access
Password: admin

Connecting your 3G25W-R Wireless Router
Step 1: Attach the antenna.
1. Remove the antenna from its plastic wrapper.
2. Screw the antenna in a clockwise direction to the back panel of the unit.
3. Once secured, position the antenna upward at its connecting joint. This will ensure optimal
reception.
4. And pull out the “USIM/SIM & PWR” labelled tag.
5. Ensure the Power Switch is off.
DO NOT connect the 3G25W-R to power before performing the installation
steps below.
Step 2: Insert a SIM/USIM into the 3G25W-R.
Step 3: Insert the Ethernet cable into the LAN Port:
Insert the Ethernet cable into LAN port on the back panel of the 3G25W-R, and an available
Ethernet port on the network adapter on the computer you will use to configure the 3G25W-R.
Step 4: Power on the 3G25W-R:
1. Connect the power adapter to the receptor on the back panel of your 3G25W-R.
2. Then plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip.
3. Turn on the Power Switch.
Step 5: Complete the setup.
1. All LEDs will flash to indicate power has been applied.
2. The LEDs will flash ON and OFF as the 3G25W-R performs its startup initialisation and
Internet connection processes. This will take a few minutes.
3. When complete, the Status LED will flash.

SettingupyourPC
Having physically connected your 3G25W-R, the next step is to configure the router to
establish a broadband connection. Depending on your computers current settings you may
first need to reconfigure the TCP/IP (Network Settings) to access your Wireless Router.
Follow the instructions for your operating system.
ForWindows98SE/ME/2000/XP
1. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” (in Classic View). In the Control Panel; double click on
“Network Connections” to continue.
2. Single RIGHT click on “Local Area connection”, then click “Properties”.
3. Double click on “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”.

4. Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”
then click on “OK” to continue
5. Click “Show icon in notification area when connected” (see screen image in 3. above) then click on
“OK” to complete the setup procedures.

ForWindowsVista32/64
1. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” -> “Network and Sharing Center”.
2. In the Manage network connections, click on “Manage network connections” to continue.
3. Single RIGHT click on “Local Area connection”, then click “Properties”.

4. The screen will display the information “User Account Control” and click “Continue” to continue.
5. Double click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.
6. Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”
then click on “OK” to continue.

ForWindows732/64
1. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” (in Category View) -> “View network status and tasks”.
2. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter settings” to continue.
3. Single RIGHT click on “Local Area Connection”, then click “Properties”.
4. Double click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.

5. Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”
then click on “OK” to continue.

ForMacOSX10.6
1. Click the Apple icon and choose System Preferences.
2. Click on Network icon.
3. Set Location to Automatic and Show to Built-In Ethernet.
4. In the Configure option, choose Using DHCP.
5. Click on Apply Now.

Web Configuration Wizard
Having physically connected your 3G25W-R, the next step is to establish the broadband
connection to the internet. Please follow the steps below to configure your 3G25W-R Wireless
router via the web configuration wizard utility.
1. Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari) and navigate to
http://192.168.1.1/
2. At the login screen, type in “admin” (without quotes) in the System Password field. Then
click on Login.
Notes: admin is the default login password for the unit.
3. Click on Wizard and then on Enter.
4. This page shows you the steps needed to configure your 3G25W-R unit. Click Next to
continue.
1.
2.

5. After choosing 3G, you need to enter the information below, this will have been provided
to you by your 3G broadband service provider. Click Apply Setting once you finished.
6. . After several minutes the 3G25W-R will save all the settings and the wizard is
complete. Click Finish to go back to the Status page and the unit will now use the new
settings.
7. If everything is configured properly, the
System Status page will show that your 3G service is online and the WAN IP address that has
been assigned.

Advanced Setup
To access the Advanced Setup option of your 3G25W-R, you need to access the 3G25W-R’s
web configuration outlined in the Web configuration section and click on the Advanced Setup
menu at the top of the page.
For first time installation, you will be presented with the following page. Choose Advanced to
access the Advanced Setup page.
After that, click on any of the top menu to access the respective setting pages.

B a s i c  S e tt i ng 
The Basic Setting page allows you to configure a number of basic settings on the unit. This
section deals with these features. Click on any of the menu on the left to configure the
respective setting page.
BasicSetting>NetworkSetup
This Page allows you to change the LAN (Local Area Network) settings on your 3G25W-R
Wireless router and the WAN (Wide Area Network) connection.
1. LAN IP Address: the local IP address of the 3G25W-R. The computers on your network must use this
IP address as their Default Gateway. You can change it if necessary.
2. Subnet Mask: Enter 255.255.255.0 in the subnet field.
3. WAN Interface: Select Ethernet WAN or Wireless WAN.
4. WAN Type: WAN connection type. Click the WAN Type pulldown menu to choose the appropriate
connection type from the following options:

- Static IP Address
Enter the WAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Primary and Secondary DNS as supplied
by your ISP.

- Dynamic IP Address
Activate WWAN for Auto-Failover: The WAN type will be change to wireless-WAN automatically
if the wired-WAN connection disconnects.
Host Name: Set the hostname for your connection (optional - Refer to your ISP for more
information).
ISP register MAC address: You can change the WAN port MAC address if needed to clone
your 3G modem (optional - Refer to your ISP for more information).
Connection Control: There are 3 modes to select :-
Connect-on-demand: The 3G25W-R will connect to the internet when a client sends outgoing
packets.
Auto Reconnect (Always-on): The 3G25W-R will automatically reconnect to the internet until
the connection is manually disconnected.
Manually: The 3G25W-R will not connect to the internet until someone clicks the connect
button in the Status-page.
NAT disable: This option disables "Network Address Translation" for this connection type.