NetComm 3GM1WN User manual

Wireless Setup Guide
(for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OSx)

Wireless Setup Guide
The following steps will take ou through the process of setting up and connecting to our
wireless network. You can also use these steps to troubleshoot wireless connection issues.
Step 1: Checking Computer Network Settings:
You will need to set the network connection on our computer to obtain an IP address
automaticall . Please follow the instructions appropriate for our operating s stem below:
Below are the instructions for setting Windows XP to obtain an IP address automaticall for
our ethernet connection:
1. Click on the Start Menu, and go to “Control Panel”.
2. Click on “Network Connections”.
(If ou onl see "Network and Internet Connections", open that first, and then click on
"Network Connections".)
3. Right click on “Local rea Connection” and select “Properties”.
4. Double-click on “Internet Protocol”.
5. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically", and "Obtain DNS server
address automatically".
6. Click “OK”, and then click “OK” (or “Close”).
Below are the instructions for setting Windows Vista to obtain an IP address automaticall for
our ethernet connection:
1. Click on the Start Menu, and go to “Control Panel”.
2. Click on “Network and Sharing Centre”.
(If ou onl see "Network and Internet", open that first, and then click on "Network and
Sharing Centre".)
3. Click on “Manage network connections” ( on the lefthandside of the window ).
4. Right click on “Local rea Connection” and select “Properties”.
5. Double-click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.
6. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically", and "Obtain DNS server
address automatically".
7. Click “OK”, and then click “OK” again.

Below are the instructions for setting Windows 7 to obtain an IP address automaticall for our
ethernet connection:
1. Click on the Start Menu, and go to “Control Panel”.
2. Click on “Network and Sharing Centre”.
(If ou onl see "Network and Internet", open that first, and then click on "Network and
Sharing Centre".)
3. Click on “Change adapter settings” ( on the lefthandside of the window ).
4. Right click on “Local rea Connection” and select “Properties”.
5. Double-click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.
6. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically", and "Obtain DNS server
address automatically".
7. Click “OK”, and then click “OK” again.
Below are the instructions for setting Mac OS X to obtain an IP address automaticall for our
ethernet connection:
1. Click on the Apple Menu, and go to "System Preferences".
2. Click on "Network".
3. Click on “Ethernet” or "Built-in Ethernet".
4. Click on the "Configure" drop-down box, and select "Using DHCP" then click
"pply".

Step 2: Scanning for, and connecting to your Wireless
Network:
You can now scan for the default wireless network created b the 3GM1WN and
connect to it.
Please click the appropriate operating s stem listed below and follow the steps
for operating s stem specific instructions on how to do this:

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1. Click on the Start Menu and then “Run”. T pe: ncpa.cpl <and click “OK”>
You should now see the following window:
2. Right click on “Wireless Network Connection” and select "Properties".
If ou cannot see a “Wireless Network Connection”
item, our wireless adapter ma not be installed or
inserted correctl . Please check this before continuing
with steps in this guide.

3. Click on the "Wireless Networks" tab, as shown below.
(If ou do not see this tab, ou will need to enable and start the “Wireless Zero Configuration” service.
Please refer to the steps at the end of the guide to enable this)
Make sure "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" is TICKED.
This window will list an wireless networks ou have previousl connected to. If ou see an
entr matching the default SSID (network name) which is 'Netcomm Wireless', ou will
need to select it and then click "Remove".
(T picall , a number of networks will be listed here. This is nothing to worr about. You can
delete these entries. These are just stored settings and passwords for connecting to the listed
networks.)
The window will close and ou should now be returned to the “Network Connections” control
panel window.

4. Right click on “Wireless Network Connection” and select "View vailable
Wireless Networks".
5. You should see a network listed with the default network name(SSID) which is
'Netcomm Wireless' Select the wireless network and click “Connect”.

6. If ou are prompted to enter a “Network key” (also known as a WEP or WP ke ),
please t pe the following into the “Network key” and “Confirm network key”
sections: a1b2c3d4e5 (all in lowercase) and click "Connect".
The default WEP ke for most NetComm products is:
a1b2c3d4e5
If ou have changed this ke , ou will need to enter
this new ke instead of the one above.
7. You should now see the following window listing our network with "Connected"
showing:
(If ou do not, ou ma have entered an incorrect securit ke , please tr following these steps again.)
After completing the steps above, ou should now be connected to our wireless network and
able to surf the internet.

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1. Click on the Start Menu, and go to “Control Panel”.
2. Click on “Network and Sharing Center”.
(If ou onl see "Network and Internet", open that first, and then click on "Network and
Sharing Centre".)
3. You should then see the following window:
Click on "Manage wireless networks" on the left-hand side.

4. You should then see the following:
This window will list an wireless networks ou have previousl connected to. If ou see an
entr matching the default SSID (network name) which is 'Netcomm Wireless', ou will
need to select it and then click "Remove".
Click “OK” when prompted to proceed.
(T picall , a number of networks will be listed here. This is nothing to worr about. You can
delete the other entries too. These are just stored settings and passwords for connecting to
the listed networks.)
If the default SSID is not listed, or ou have just removed it, close this window and ou
should be returned to the "Network and Sharing Center".

5. Click on "Manage Network Connections" on the left-hand side.
6. Right-click on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Connect / Disconnect".
If ou cannot see a “Wireless Network Connection”
item, our wireless adapter ma not be installed or
inserted correctl . Please check this before continuing
with steps in this guide.

7. You should see a network listed with the default network name (SSID) which is
'Netcomm Wireless'. Select our wireless network and click “Connect”.

8. If ou are prompted to enter a “Security key or passphrase” (also known as a WEP
or WP ke ), please t pe the following into the “Security key or passphrase”
section: a1b2c3d4e5 and click "Connect".
The default WEP ke for most NetComm products is:
a1b2c3d4e5
If ou have changed this ke , ou will need to enter
this new ke instead of the one above.
9. You should then see the following page while the wireless connection is started:

10. You ma see a window that asks ou to "Select a location for the 'wireless'
network".
Please select the "Home" location, as shown below:
11. You should then see a window prompting ou to save the wireless connection.
- Make sure “Save this network” is TICKED.
- Make sure “Start this connection automatically” is TICKED.
- Click “Close” to complete the wireless connection process.
After completing the steps above, ou should now be connected to our wireless network and
able to surf the internet.
Please remember to disconnect our ethernet cable.

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1. Click on the Start Menu, and go to “Control Panel”.
2. Click on “Network and Sharing Centre”.
(If ou onl see "Network and Internet", open that first, and then click on "Network and
Sharing Center".)
3. You should then see the following window:
If it is there, c lick on "Manage wireless networks" on the left-hand side. If it is not
shown, please proceed to Step 5.

4. You should then see the following:
This window will list an wireless networks ou have previousl connected to. If ou see an
entr matching the default network name (SSID) which is 'Netcomm Wireless', ou will
need to select it and then click "Remove".
Click “Yes” when prompted to proceed.
(T picall , a number of networks will be listed here. This is nothing to worr about. You can
delete the other entries too. These are just stored settings and passwords for connecting to
the listed networks.)
If the default SSID is not listed, or ou have just removed it, close this window and ou
should be returned to the "Network and Sharing Center".

5. Click on "Change dapter settings" on the left-hand side.
6. Right-click on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Connect / Disconnect".