NetComm NB8WVPN User manual

NB8WVPN User Guide

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Preface
This manual provides information related to the installation, operation, and application of this device. The individual
reading this manual is presumed to have a basic understanding of telecommunications terminology and concepts.
If you find the product to be broken or malfunctioning, please contact technical support for immediate service by
email at [email protected]
For product update, new product release, manual revision, or software upgrades, please visit our website at
http://www.NetComm.com.au

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Important Safety Instructions
With reference to unpacking, installation, use and maintenance of your electronic device, the following basic
guidelines are recommended:
• Do not use or install this product near water, to avoid fire or shock hazard. For example, near a bathtub,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, or near a swimming pool. Also, do not expose the equipment to rain or damp
areas (e.g. a wet basement).
• Do not connect the power supply cord on elevated surfaces. Allow it to lie freely. There should be no
obstructions in its path and no heavy items should be placed on the cord. In addition, do not walk on,
step on or mistreat the cord.
• Use only the power cord and adapter that are shipped with this device.
• To safeguard the equipment against overheating, make sure that all openings in the unit that offer
exposure to air are not blocked.
• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote
risk of electric shock from lightening. Also, do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.
• Never install telephone wiring during stormy weather conditions.
CAUTION:
•To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
•Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment.

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WARNING
• Disconnect the power line from the device before servicing.
• Power supply specifications
Copyright
Copyright©2008 NetComm Corporation. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is proprietary to
NetComm Corporation. No part of this document may be translated, transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by
any means without prior written consent of NetComm Corporation.
NOTE:This document is subject to change without notice.
Save Our Environment
The cardboard box, the plastic contained in the packaging, and the parts that make up this router can be recycled
in accordance with regionally established regulations. Never dispose of this electronic equipment along with
your household waste. You may be subject to penalties or sanctions under the law. Instead, ask for disposal
instructions from your municipal government.
Please be responsible and protect our environment.

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Table of Contents
1 OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................... 7
2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................... 8
3 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 10
4 DEFAULT SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Restore Factory Default Settings......................................................................................................................15
5 CONNECTING THE NB8WVPN ........................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Connecting Cables..........................................................................................................................................17
5.2 Establishing an ADSL connection via PPPoE .....................................................................................................18
5.3 Establishing your Wireless Connection .............................................................................................................20
6 BASIC............................................................................................................................................... 25
6.1 Basic Home....................................................................................................................................................25
6.2 Basic ADSL Quick Setup .................................................................................................................................26
7 WIRELESS ........................................................................................................................................ 27
7.1 Wireless Setup ...............................................................................................................................................27
7.2 Wireless Security Quick Setup .........................................................................................................................28
7.3 Wireless Security in Detail...............................................................................................................................30
7.4 Wireless Mac Filter .........................................................................................................................................37
7.5 Wireless Bridge ..............................................................................................................................................38
7.6 Wireless Station Info .......................................................................................................................................39
8 MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................................. 40
8.1 Management > Device > Backup ....................................................................................................................40
8.2 Management > Device > Update.....................................................................................................................40
8.3 Management > Device > Restore Default ........................................................................................................41
8.4 Management > Device > Update Firmware......................................................................................................41
8.5 Management > SNMP ....................................................................................................................................42
8.6 Management > SNTP .....................................................................................................................................43
8.7 Management > Save/Reboot...........................................................................................................................46

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9 MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................................. 47
9.1 Advanced > WAN ...........................................................................................................................................47
9.2 Advanced > LAN ............................................................................................................................................49
9.3 Advanced > QOS............................................................................................................................................59
9.4 Advanced > DSL ............................................................................................................................................68
9.5 Advanced > Port Mapping...............................................................................................................................69
9.6 Advanced > Configuring IPSec/VPN Tunnels.....................................................................................................71
10 STATUS ............................................................................................................................................ 76
10.1 Status > Diagnostics ....................................................................................................................................76
10.2 Status > System Log ....................................................................................................................................77
10.3 Status > WAN ..............................................................................................................................................78
10.4 Status > Statistics ........................................................................................................................................79
10.5 Status > LAN Statistics .................................................................................................................................79
10.6 Status > WAN Statistics ................................................................................................................................80
10.7 Status > ATM Statistics.................................................................................................................................81
10.8 Status > ADSL ATM Statistics........................................................................................................................83
10.9 Status > Route.............................................................................................................................................85
10.10 Status > ARP .............................................................................................................................................85
APPENDIX:LEGAL & REGULATORY INFORMATION.................................................................................. 87

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Thank you for purchasing the NetComm NB8WVPN ADSL2+ Router. NetComm is proud to introduce this device
incorporating ADSL2+ and Wireless in a single compact unit. The NB8WVPN is truly a ‘broadband communications
gateway’ that, when attached to the appropriate ISP services, will enable multiple broadband communications
streams to run concurrently into your home or office. Wireless and ethernet data services can be delivered and
distributed to multiple PCs at the same time, while the gateway can be managed via ‘Quality of Service’ (QoS)
controls to ensure that priority is given to the traffic of your choice.
Let’s look at some of the capabilities offered by the NB8WVPN in brief:
ADSL Broadband The NB8WVPN offers the next generation of broadband ADSL technology
with ADSL2/2+, which boosts ADSL’s performance significantly,improves
interoperability, and supports new applications, services and deployment
conditions.
Wireless In addition to fast, standard 802.11g-based wireless, the NB8W incorporates
Broadcom’s state-of-the-art XPress and Afterburner technology to radically
improve the performance of wirelessly-connected devices.
QoS With the addition of bandwidth-hungry applications to the SOHO/Home network
the NB8WVPN has not overlooked one of the most important features for a
home Internet gateway – Quality of Service (QoS) The QoS implementation in
the NB8WVPN is extremely sophisticated allowing you to prioritise data on your
network according to rules you make.
1.Overview

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Your NB8WVPN contains the following items:
• NB8WVPN Broadband Communications Gateway
• 18VDC 1A Power Supply
• RJ11 ADSL Line Connection Cable
• RJ45 Cat 5 Ethernet cable
• Installation CD
• Quick Start Guide
2.NB8WVPN Package
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Selected terminology used in this manual
POTS A telephone line used for a standard phone-line and service will be referred to as POTS
(=Plain Old Telephone Service)
Pass-through Line The line that connects the NB8WVPN to a POTS line may be referred to as a pass-through
line
RJ11 Telephone cables may be referred to as RJ11 which is the format of the connection plug
used for telephones
Ethernet Local area network traffic will be carried by standard Category 5 cable referred to
as Ethernet
RJ45 Ethernet cables may also be referred to as ‘RJ45’ which is the format of the connection
plug used for network devices
LAN Local Area Network
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network

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Different aspects of the NB8WVPN have different requirements, so let’s look at them in turn. We’ll start with your
computer, which ought to match the following requirements if you are to enjoy the benefits of a high-speed ADSL
connection and use of Wireless Networking.
PC Requirements:
• Any computer running Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Vista or Macintosh OSX
• Ethernet or Wireless Network card
• CD-ROM drive
• Web browser e.g.
• Internet Explorer 5.1 (or better)
• Netscape Navigator
• Mozilla FireFox 1.0.4 (or better)
ADSL Requirement:
• ADSL broadband connection to an ISP (Internet Service Provider)
• ADSL Splitter/Filter (see below for details)
Note: Connection at ADSL2 or 2+ rate depends on the service offered by your ISP; the device will operate at standard ADSL rates in the absence
of the 2 or 2+ service. Consult your ISP for details.
Wireless Requirements
• Wireless Network Interface Card (NIC) for each intended computer
• Wireless enabled computer
3.Minimum System
Requirements

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Do I need a micro filter?
Micro filters are used to prevent interference between phones and fax machines,and your ADSL service. If your
ADSL-enabled phone line is being used with any equipment other than your ADSL Modem then you will need to
use one Micro filter for each phone device in use.Telephones and/ or facsimiles in other rooms that are using
the same line will also require Microfilters.The following diagram gives an example of connecting your ADSL
Modem/ Router using a Microfilter. A suitable Microfilter can be purchased from NetComm or your Service
Provider, if required.
A central splitter may be installed with your ADSL service or when your current phone line is upgraded to ADSL. If
your telephone line is already split you will not need to use a Microfilter on each device.- Check with your ADSL or
phone service provider if you are unsure as to whether a splitter is installed at your premises.
Each micro filter is connected in-line with your telephone or fax machine so that all signals pass through it.
Telephones and/or facsimiles in other rooms that are using the same extension will also require Microfilters.The
following diagram gives an example of connecting your ADSL Modem/Router using a Microfilter.
A suitable Microfilter can be purchased from NetComm or your Service Provider,if required.
Telephone
Wall Socket
Microfilter
Telephone
PC PC

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The front panel LED indicators are shown and explained below.
Power LAN 4 LAN 3
LAN 2
LAN 1
WLAN ADSL Alarm
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ADSL2+ Wireless VPN Router
The background colour of the bezel must be printed PANTONE METALLIC 8480
All type and graphics print WHITE INK onto background colour of PANTONE METALLIC 8480
Lights and product keyline are for positioning purposes only – do not output
NB8W – FRONT BEZEL GRAPHICS
Getting to Know the NB8WVPN
It is recommended that you take a moment to acquaint yourself with the indicator lights, ports and default settings
of the NB8WVPN prior to commencing with installation.
LED Indicators
LED Colour Mode Function
POWER Green On The router is powered up
Off The router is powered down
ADSL Green On The ADSL Link is established
Off The ADSL Link is not established
Green Blink The ADSL line is training or trafficis passing through
LAN 1x ~4x Green On Ethernet link is established
Off Ethernet link is not established
Green Blink Data transmitting/receiving over Ethernet
WLAN Green On Wireless module is ready
Off Wireless module is not installed
Green Blink Data transmitting/receiving over Wireless
ALARM Red On The ADSL link is terminated
Off Normal operating status

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Back Panel Ports
ADSLPort
LAN Port
On/Off
Power
Port Name Function
Reset Reset button. Depress for 10 seconds to return your NB8WVPN to its default settings
Antenna Wireless LAN antenna
Power Connect the power adaptor that comes with your NB8WVPN
Power Button Press to power on / off your NB8WVPN
4 x LAN 4 x 10/100 Base-T Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to connect to your Ethernet Network card or Ethernet Hub / Switch
ADSL Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to your Telephone Wall Socket (ADSL line)

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Default Settings
The following are the default LAN (Local Area Network), and WAN (Wide Area Network) settings.
LAN (Management)
• Static IP Address: 192.168.1.1;
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0;
• Default Gateway: blank;
WAN (Internet)
• Empty: Once you have run through ‘ADSL Quick Setup’ you will have a saved WAN connection;
• Default connection type: PPPoE (most common for Australian ISPs);
• VPI / VCI: 8 / 35;
Modem Access
• Username: admin
• Password: admin
4.Default Settings

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4.1 Restore Factory Default Settings
Restore Factory Defaults will reset the NB8WVPN to its factory default configuration.Occasions may present
themselves where you need to restore the factory defaults on your NB8WVPN such as:
• You have lost your username and password and are unable to login to your NB8WVPN’s web
configuration page;
• You have purchased your NB8WVPN from someone else and need to reconfigure the device to work with
your ISP;
• You are asked to perform a factory reset by NetComm Support staff
In order to restore your NB8WVPN to its factory default settings, please follow these steps:
• Ensure that your NB8WVPN is powered on (for at least 10 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;
• When indicator lights return to steady green, reset is complete. The default settings are now restored. The
entire process takes about 45 seconds to complete;
• Once you have reset your NB8WVPN to its default settings you will be able to access the device’s
configuration web interface using http://192.168.1.1 with username ‘admin’ and password ‘admin’;

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The diagram below shows you how to connect the NB8WVPN to your PC, ADSL and POTS service.
The initial set-up is required to get the NB8WVPN up and running:
1. Connecting the cables between NB8WVPN, PC and telephone(s) and power on
2. Establish ADSL connection
3. Set up Wireless
Computer with
Network Card Installed
Computer with
Network Card Installed
Computer with
Network Card Installed Telephone
Wall Socket
Computer with
Network Card Installed
5.Connecting the NB8WVPN

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5.1 Connecting the Cables
Note: If you wish to link to the NB8WVPN wirelessly at the outset, see 3. Establishing a Wireless Connection below.
The NB8WVPN can be connected via an Ethernet cable.
To connect to your ADSL Router, you need to have either an Ethernet Port present on your Computer/Notebook.
Connecting your NB8WVPN ADSL Modem via ETHERNET
*Image may differ from product
NB8WVPN
1. Connect your NB8WVPN to either a computer directly or a network hub or switch using CAT5 ethernet cables.
2. Connect the power pack to the ADSL Router and switch on the power button.
3. Ensure that there is a LAN link light on the NB8WVPN.
4. Ensure that the computer you intend to use has an IP address in the same subnet as the NB8WVPN
ADSL Router. (e.g. the NB8WVPN’s default IP is 192.168.1.1 - your computer should be on
192.168.1.100 or similar.) If you have DHCP enabled on your computer, the NB8WVPN will assign your
computer a suitable IP address.
5. Ensure that your computer has a LAN link light.
6. Connect one end of the ADSL phone line to the NB8WVPN ADSL Router and the other end to the
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5.2 Establishing an ADSL connection via PPPoE
Having physically connected your NB8WVPN, the next step is to establish your ADSL connection to the Internet,
via your ISP.
Nearly all Australian ISPs connect their clients via a standard method called PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over
Ethernet). Your NB8WVPN has a ‘Quick Setup’ page configured for easy access via PPPoE, so all you need do is
enter the Username and Password issued by your ISP, click the ‘Save & Connect’ button and connection will follow.
This sequence will be explained here.
Note: If you are not using a PPPoE connection type, then consult the section under Advanced>WAN for details of choosing another
connection type (e.g. PPPoA, Static, Bridge, etc.). If unsure, follow the steps in this section first.
At this point you must have your NB8WVPN connected according to Section 1, above, with your PC connected to
the NB8WVPN via Ethernet cable. You must also have your ISP-supplied username and password on hand.
1. For Windows users, insert the accompanying CD into your CD-ROM drive. An autorun screen should
appear. Click the ‘Configure NB8WVPN’button;
Note: If you do not have a CD-ROM or are running a non-Windows OS, you can access the NB8WVPN Configuration page by opening
a web browser and entering http://192.168.1.1 into the Address / Location field.If you are not able to access the login screen by
this means, go to the section titled ‘Computer Hardware Configuration’for instructions and come back here when this is completed.
Otherwise, proceed to next.
2. Enter the username ‘admin’ and password ‘admin’ and click ‘OK’;
3. The following web page is displayed:

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4. Enter your PPPoE User ID and PPPoE Password and click the “Save & Reboot” button. Do not adjust the
VPI or VCI fields unless your ISP has instructed you to do so.The NB8WVPN will apply all of the settings
in approximately 2 minutes.
5. After trying to connect the Basic > Home screen appears:

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5.3 Establishing your Wireless Connection
Wireless networking provides an alternative connection to using Ethernet cable. Wireless access is enabled by
default on your NB8WVPN with the following default settings:
• Wireless network name (SSID): ‘NetComm Wireless’;
• Security: WEP (64-bit) HEX key: ‘a1b2c3d4e5’;
Note: For advanced wireless settings of your NB8WVPN refer to the section entitled “Advanced Settings” in this User Guide.
If you have a wireless Ethernet card on your PC, you can connect to your NB8WVPN by following these steps:
1. Connect the NB8WVPN as in the diagram above, except for Point 1;
2. Enable the wireless connectivity of your PC;
3. Search for available wireless networks;
4. The default name (SSID) of the NB8WVPN’s wireless network, ‘NetComm Wireless’, will appear;
5. Connect to the SSID ‘NetComm Wireless’ and when prompted, enter the default HEX password which is a1b2c3d4e5;
6. Proceed with ‘Establishing an ADSL link via PPPoE’ above.
Computer Hardware Configuration
This section provides instructions for configuring the TCP/IP(Network) settings on your computer to work with your
Modem. These steps are only required if you are having trouble accessing your Modem.
Windows Vista PCs
1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click on Network & Sharing Center. (Classic View only).
3. Click Manage Network Connections in the menu on the left.
4. In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window, right-click on the icon corresponding to your network interface
card (NIC) and select Properties. (Often, this icon is labelled Local Area Connection).
5. The Local Area Connection dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network items. Ensure that
the check box to the left of the item labelled Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Select Internet Protocol
TCP/IP and click on Properties.
6. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the radio button labelled Obtain an IP
address automatically. Also click the radio button labelled Obtain DNS server address automatically.