NetComm NB504 User manual
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User Guide
NB504
54Mbps Wireless Router
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CONTENTS
Package Contents.........................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1: About this Guide ..........................................................................................................................5
1.1 Purposes ...........................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Conventions.......................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Overview of this User Guide ................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2: Introduction.................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Overview of the Router........................................................................................................................6
2.2 Features ............................................................................................................................................7
2.3 Panel Layout ......................................................................................................................................8
2.3.1 The Front Panel ........................................................................................................................8
2.3.2 The Rear Panel .........................................................................................................................9
Chapter 3: Connecting the Router...............................................................................................................10
3.1 System Requirements.......................................................................................................................10
3.2 Installation Environment Requirements...............................................................................................10
3.3 Connecting the Router ......................................................................................................................11
Chapter 4: Quick Installation Guide.............................................................................................................12
4.1 TCP/IP configuration .........................................................................................................................12
4.2 Quick Installation Guide ....................................................................................................................14
Chapter 5: Configuring the Router ..............................................................................................................19
5.1 login................................................................................................................................................19
5.2 Status..............................................................................................................................................20
5.3 Quick Setup .....................................................................................................................................22
5.4 Network...........................................................................................................................................22
5.4.1 LAN .......................................................................................................................................22
5.4.2 WAN ......................................................................................................................................23
5.4.3 MAC Clone.............................................................................................................................33
5.5 Wireless...........................................................................................................................................34
5.5.1 Wireless Settings ....................................................................................................................35
5.5.2 MAC Filtering..........................................................................................................................38
5.5.3 Wireless Statistics...................................................................................................................41
5.6 DHCP ..............................................................................................................................................42
5.6.1 DHCP Settings........................................................................................................................43
5.6.2 DHCP Clients List....................................................................................................................44
5.6.3 Address Reservation ...............................................................................................................45
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5.7 Forwarding.......................................................................................................................................47
5.7.1 Virtual Servers ........................................................................................................................47
5.7.2 Port Triggering ........................................................................................................................49
5.7.3 DMZ ......................................................................................................................................51
5.7.4 UPnP .....................................................................................................................................52
5.8 Security ...........................................................................................................................................53
5.8.1 Firewall ..................................................................................................................................54
5.8.2 IP Address Filtering .................................................................................................................55
5.8.3 Domain Filtering .....................................................................................................................57
5.8.4 MAC Filtering..........................................................................................................................59
5.8.5 Remote Management..............................................................................................................61
5.8.6 Advanced Security ..................................................................................................................62
5.9 IP & MAC Binding Settings................................................................................................................64
5.9.1 Binding Setting .......................................................................................................................64
5.9.2 ARP List .................................................................................................................................66
5.10 Static Routing.................................................................................................................................67
5.11 Dynamic DDNS...............................................................................................................................68
5.11.1Dyndns.org DDNS..................................................................................................................68
5.11.2 Oray.net DDNS .....................................................................................................................69
5.11.3 Comexe.cn DDNS .................................................................................................................70
5.12 System Tools..................................................................................................................................71
5.12.1 Time ....................................................................................................................................72
5.12.2 Firmware..............................................................................................................................73
5.12.3 Factory Defaults....................................................................................................................74
5.12.4 Backup and Restore..............................................................................................................74
5.12.5 Reboot .................................................................................................................................75
5.12.6 Password .............................................................................................................................75
5.12.7 Log ......................................................................................................................................76
5.12.8 Statistics ..............................................................................................................................77
Appendix A: FAQ..........................................................................................................................................78
Appendix B: Configuring the PC..................................................................................................................83
Appendix C: Specifications .........................................................................................................................88
Appendix D: Glossary..................................................................................................................................89
Appendix E: Legal and Regulatory Information...........................................................................................90
CONTENTS
Package Contents.........................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1: About this Guide ..........................................................................................................................5
1.1 Purposes ...........................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Conventions.......................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Overview of this User Guide ................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2: Introduction.................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Overview of the Router........................................................................................................................6
2.2 Features ............................................................................................................................................7
2.3 Panel Layout ......................................................................................................................................8
2.3.1 The Front Panel ........................................................................................................................8
2.3.2 The Rear Panel .........................................................................................................................9
Chapter 3: Connecting the Router...............................................................................................................10
3.1 System Requirements.......................................................................................................................10
3.2 Installation Environment Requirements...............................................................................................10
3.3 Connecting the Router ......................................................................................................................11
Chapter 4: Quick Installation Guide.............................................................................................................12
4.1 TCP/IP configuration .........................................................................................................................12
4.2 Quick Installation Guide ....................................................................................................................14
Chapter 5: Configuring the Router ..............................................................................................................19
5.1 login................................................................................................................................................19
5.2 Status..............................................................................................................................................20
5.3 Quick Setup .....................................................................................................................................22
5.4 Network...........................................................................................................................................22
5.4.1 LAN .......................................................................................................................................22
5.4.2 WAN ......................................................................................................................................23
5.4.3 MAC Clone.............................................................................................................................33
5.5 Wireless...........................................................................................................................................34
5.5.1 Wireless Settings ....................................................................................................................35
5.5.2 MAC Filtering..........................................................................................................................38
5.5.3 Wireless Statistics...................................................................................................................41
5.6 DHCP ..............................................................................................................................................42
5.6.1 DHCP Settings........................................................................................................................43
5.6.2 DHCP Clients List....................................................................................................................44
5.6.3 Address Reservation ...............................................................................................................45
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
The following contents should be found in your box:
• One NB504 54Mbps Wireless Router
• One AC power Adapter for NB504 54Mbps Wireless Router
• Quick Installation Guide
• One Resource CD for NB504 54Mbps Wireless Router, including:
• This Guide
• Other Helpful Information
Note: If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the NB504 54Mbps
Wireless Router for assistance.
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CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Thank you for choosing the NB504 54Mbps Wireless Router. This router provides dedicated solution for Small
Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks. With your network all connected, your local wired or wireless network
can share Internet access, files and fun for multiple PCs through one ISP account.
It is an easy web-based setup for installation and management. Even though you may not be familiar with the
router, this guide will make configuring the router easy. Before installing the router, please look through this
guide to get to know all the router’s functions.
1.1 Purposes
This Guide tells you how to use the NB504 54Mbps Wireless Router.
1.2 Conventions
The router mentioned in this guide stands for NB504 54Mbps Wireless Router.
1.3 Overview of this User Guide
Chapter 1: About this Guide
Chapter 2: Introduction
Chapter 3: Connecting the Router
Chapter 4: Quick Installation Guide
Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
Appendix A: FAQ
Appendix B: Configuring the PC
Appendix C: Specifications
Appendix D: Glossary
Appendix E: Contact Information
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CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION
2.1 Overview of the Router
The NB504 54Mbps Wireless Router integrates 4-port Switch, firewall, NAT-router and Wireless AP. Its design
is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. The NB504 54Mbps Wireless
Router will allow you to connect your network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet Access, files and
fun, easily and securely.
In the most attentive wireless security, the NB504 54Mbps Wireless Router provides multiple protection
measures. It can be set to turn off wireless network name (SSID) broadcast so that only stations that have the
SSID can be connected. The router provides wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security, and WPA/
WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, as well as TKIP/AES encryption security. It also supports VPN
pass-through for sensitive data secure transmission.
The NB504 54Mbps Wireless Router complies with the IEEE 802.11g/b standards so that the data
transmission rate is up to 54Mbps. It is compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products.
The NB504 54Mbps Wireless Router provides flexible access control so that parents or network
administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It has built-in NAT and DHCP
server supporting static IP address distributing. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port
Triggering needs, and remote management and log so that network administrators can manage and monitor
the network in real time.
The NB504 54Mbps Wireless Router is easy-to-manage. Quick Setup is supported and friendly help
messages are provided for every step. So you can configure it quickly and share Internet access, files and
fun.
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2.2 Features
• Complies with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards.
• 1 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, 4 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting
Auto MDI/MDIX.
• Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps data transfer rates.
• Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security.
• Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP, L2TP, PPTP, BigPond
Cable Internet access.
• Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.
• Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing, VPN Pass-through.
• Connecting Internet on demand and disconnecting from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.
• Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.
• Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC address filtering.
• Supports connecting/disconnecting from the Internet on a specified time of day.
• Supports access control, parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies
based on time of day for children or staff.
• Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List).
• Supports Flow Statistics.
• Supports ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, TCP-SYN-FLOOD filter.
• Ignores Ping packets from WAN or LAN ports.
• Supports firmware upgrade.
• Supports Web management.
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2.3 Panel Layout
2.3.1 The Front Panel
The front panel of the NB504 consists of several LED indicators, which is designed to indicate connections.
View from left. Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router.
Figure 2-1 Front Panel
Name Action Description
POWER Not lit No Power
Lit up Power on
SYSTEM Lit up The router is initializing
Flashing The router is working properly
WLAN Not lit The router has a hardware error
Not lit There is no wireless device linked to the device
Flashing The Wireless function is enabled
WAN,1-4 Not lit There is no device linked to the corresponding port
Lit up There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port
Table 2-1 The LEDs description
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2.3.2 The Rear Panel
The rear panel contains the following features. (View from left to right:)
• AC power socket: only use the power adapter supplied with the NB504 54Mbps Wireless Router, use of a
different adapter may result in product damage.
• Four 10/100Mbps RJ45 LAN ports for connecting the router to the local PCs
• RJ45 WAN port for connecting the router to a cable, DSL modem, or Ethernet
• Factory Default Reset button
• There are two ways to reset the router’s factory defaults:
1) Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the router’s Web-
based Utility.
2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: First, turn off the router’s power. Second, press and hold
the default reset button then turn on the router’s power, until the System LED lights up (about 3
seconds). Last, release the reset button and wait for the router to reboot.
Note: Ensure the router is powered on before it restarts completely.
• Wireless antenna
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CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING THE ROUTER
3.1 System Requirements
• Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
• One DSL/Cable modem that has an RJ45 connector
• Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors
• TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC
• Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later
3.2 Installation Environment Requirements
• Do not place in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent
• Do not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on all sides of the
router
• Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet)
• Operating temperature: 0oC~40oC (32oF~104oF)
• Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
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3.3 Connecting the Router
Before you install the router, you should connect your PC to the Internet through your broadband service
successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that, please install the router according to
the following steps. Don’t forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.
1. Power off your PC, Cable/DSL modem, and the router.
2. Locate an optimum location for the router. The best place is usually near the center of the area in which
your PC will wirelessly connect. The place must accord with the Installation Environment Requirements.
3. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.
4. Connect the PCs and each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the router. (If you have the
wireless NIC and want to use wireless connector, you can skip this step.)
5. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on the router.
6. Connect the AC power adapter to the AC power socket on the router, and the other end into an electrical
outlet. The router will start to work automatically.
7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL modem.
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CHAPTER 4: QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
After connecting the NB504 Router into your network, you should configure it. This chapter describes how to
configure the basic functions of your NB504 Wireless Router. These procedures only take you a few minutes.
You can access the Internet via the router immediately after successfully configuring.
4.1 TCP/IP configuration
The default IP address of the NB504 54Mbps Wireless Router is 192.168.1.1. And the default Subnet Mask
is 255.255.255.0. These values can be seen from the LAN. They can be changed as you desire, as an
example we use the default values for description in this guide.
Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the router, with an RJ45 cable (not supplied). There are then two
ways to configure the IP address for your PC.
• Configure the IP address manually
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to
Appendix B: “Configuring the PC.”
2) Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx (“xxx” is from 2 to 254), Subnet
Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The router’s default IP address)
• Obtain an IP address automatically
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in “Obtain an IP address automatically” mode on your PC. If you need
instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: “Configuring the PC.”
2) Power off the router and PC. Then turn on the router and restart the PC. The built-in DHCP server
will assign IP address for the PC.
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your
PC and the router. The following example is in Windows 2000 OS.
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Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, then press Enter.
If the result displayed is similar to that shown in figure 4-1, the connection between your PC and the router
has been established.
Figure 4-1 Successful result of Ping command
If the result displayed is similar to that shown in figure 4-2, it means that your PC has not connected to the
router.
Figure 4-2 Failed result of Ping command
Please check it following these steps:
1. Is the connection between your PC and the router correct?
Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN port which you link to on the router and LEDs on your PC’s adapter should be lit.
2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
Note: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC’s IP address must be within the range of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254, the
gateway must be 192.168.1.1
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4.2 Quick Installation Guide
With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is easy to configure and manage the
NB504 54Mbps Wireless Router. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS
with a web browser.
Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of web browser.
Figure 4-3 Login the router
After a moment, a login window will appear similar to that shown in Figure 4-4. Enter admin for the User
Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key.
Figure 4-4 Login Windows
Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet
Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
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If the User Name and Password are correct, you can configure the router using the web browser. Please click
the Quick Setup link on the left of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will appear.
Figure 4-5 Quick Setup
Click Next, then Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6 Choose WAN Connection Type
The router supports three popular ways to connect to Internet. Please select one compatible with your ISP.
Click Next to enter the necessary network parameters.
If you choose “PPPoE”, you will see this page shown in figure 4-7:
Figure 4-7 Quick Setup - PPPoE
• User Name and Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are
case sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP.
If you choose “Dynamic IP”, the router will automatically receive the IP parameters from your ISP without
needing to enter any parameters.
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If you Choose “Static IP”, the Static IP settings page will appear, shown in figure 4-8:
Figure 4-8 Quick Setup - Static IP
Note - The IP parameters should have been provided by your ISP.
• IP Address - This is the WAN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP).
Enter the IP address into the field.
• Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it is usually 255.255.255.0
• Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.
• Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the boxes if required.
• Secondary DNS - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.
Note - For other connection types please refer to section 5.4.2
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After you complete the above, click Next, the Wireless settings page will appear, shown in figure 4-9.
Figure 4-9 Quick Setup - Wireless settings
In this page, you can configure the following wireless parameters:
• Wireless Radio - Indicates whether the Access Point feature of the router is enabled or disabled. If
disabled, the WLAN LED on the front panel will not be lit and the wireless stations will not be able to
access the router. If enabled, the WLAN LED will be lit up and wireless stations will be able to access the
router.
• SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same SSID must be assigned to all wireless devices on
your network. The default SSID is Wireless. This value is case-sensitive. For example, NETCOMM is NOT
the same as Netcomm.
• Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless
function of the router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the router in a region
other than one of those specified in this field.
• Channel - The current channel in use. This field determines which operating frequency will be used.
• Mode - Indicates the current mode 54Mbps (802.11g), 11Mbps (802.11b). If you select 54Mbps
(802.11g), it is compatible with 11Mbps (802.11b).
These settings are only for basic wireless parameters, for advanced settings, please refer to Section 5.5:
“Wireless.”
Note: The change of wireless settings won’t take effect until the router reboots! You can reboot it manually. If you need instructions as
to how to do this, please refer to Section 5.11.5: “Rebooting the Router”
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Click the Next button, you will then see the Finish page:
Figure 4-10 Quick Setup - Finish
After finishing all configurations of basic network parameters, please click Finish button to exit this Quick
Setup.
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CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE ROUTER
This chapter describes each web page’s key functions.
5.1 login
After your successful login, you can configure and manage the router. There are ten main menus on the left
of the web-based utility. Submenus will be available after you click one of the main menus. The ten main
menus are: Status, Quick Setup, Network, Wireless, DHCP, Forwarding, Security, Static Routing, Dynamic
DDNS and System Tools. On the right of the web-based utility, there are the detailed explanations and
instructions for the corresponding page. To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the
Save button.
The detailed explanations for each web page key’s function is listed.
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5.2 Status
The Status page displays the router’s current status and configuration. All information is read-only.
1. LAN
This field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, including the MAC address, IP address
and Subnet Mask.
2. Wireless
This field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including Wireless Radio, SSID,
Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address and IP address.
3. WAN
These parameters apply to the WAN port of the router, including MAC address, IP address, Subnet
Mask, Default Gateway, DNS server and WAN connection type. If PPPoE is chosen as the WAN
connection type, the Disconnect button will be shown here while you are accessing the Internet. You
can also cut the connection by clicking the button. If you have not connected to the Internet, just click
Connect to establish the connection.
4. Traffic Statistics
This field displays the router’s traffic statistics.
5. System Up Time
The amount of time from when the router was switched on or reset.
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