NetComm 3G39W-I User manual

3G39W-I Quick Start Guide
NETCOMM LIBERTY™ SERIES
HSPA+ WiFi Router

This router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear
for better organization. The LED indicator display is visible on the front of the gateway to
provide you with information about network activity and the device status. See below for an
explanation of each of the indicator lights.
ICON NAME ICON DESCRIPTION
WiFi Lights up when the gateway is distributing a WiFi signal
LAN/WAN Lights up when a device is plugged into the LAN/WAN port
LAN Lights up when a device is plugged into the LAN port
Signal Lights up with an active mobile broadband connection
Power
Lights up when the gateway is powered on

REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION
1 Reset button By using a paper clip, hold this button down for more than 10 seconds to
reset to factory defaults.
2 DC IN Power connector, connects to a DC 12V 1.5A Power Adapter
3 LAN/WAN port RJ-45 LAN/WAN port for wired Ethernet clients (LAN) or alternative Internet
connection to ADSL/Cable/Fibre (WAN)
4 LAN port RJ-45 LAN port for wired Ethernet clients (computers, laptops, etc)
5 SIM slot Slot for entering the SIM card.
6 Antenna Screw the supplied antenna onto this connector
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Hardware Installation
1. Screw the provided antenna to the antenna connector on the back of the router.
2. Insert your SIM card into the SIM card slot (you should hear it click into place).
3. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the back of the router.
4. Plug the power adapter into the wall socket and power on the device.
5. Wait approximately 2 minutes for the router to start up.
6. To connect to the router via Ethernet cable, please go to step 2. To connect via Wi-Fi,
please go to step 3.
Power adapter
Power point

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Connecting to the Router
via a Cable
NOTE: This step is optional. If you do not wish to connect via an Ethernet cable to the router, please skip this step and
proceed to step number 3.
1. Connect the yellow Ethernet cable provided to the Ethernet port labeled LAN on the back
of the HSPA+ WiFi Router.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your computer or to another
Ethernet-enabled device like a gaming console, a TV or a home cinema system.
3. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the connection to establish.
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Computer

Smart Phone
Online Gaming
Laptop
Tablet
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Connecting to the Router
via WiFi
NOTE: This step is optional. If you do not wish to connect via WiFi to the router, please skip this step.
You can connect multiple WiFi devices, including laptops, desktops, tablets and PDA’s to your
router by following these two basic steps.
1. Using your WiFi device, scan the WiFi networks in your area and select the wireless
network name listed on the included Wireless Security Card and then click connect.
2. Enter the wireless security key listed on the included Wireless Security Card.
3. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the connection to be established.
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Customize your
Router’s settings
To customize your router’s settings, please perform the following steps:
1. After establishing your wired or wireless connection as previously outlined, open your Web
browser and type http://my.router or http://192.168.20.1 into the address bar at the top of
the Web browser window and press enter.
2. The First-Time Setup Wizard will then be displayed. Click on the Yes, Let’s get started with
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3. Select your chosen language and time zone and click Next.
4. Select the username and password you would like to use to access the router
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password simply click Next).
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5. You may now choose to enable or disable your wireless network, show or hide your
wireless network (Hide SSID) or change your wireless network name (SSID). After making
the desired changes, click Next. (If you do not want to change the default settings, simply
click Next).
6. Select the wireless security type and wireless security key you would like to use on your
wireless network and click Next.
7. Fill in the APN (and SIM PIN if required) as provided by your Mobile Service Provider and
click Next
8. Review your settings and click Finish. To change your settings, click Back until you reach
the required page and adjust them accordingly. Click Next until you reach the summary
page again.
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This can take up to 2 minutes.
If a connection is successfully established, the blue network light on the front of the
router will light up.