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Package Contents

Package Contents

Package Contents

Package Contents

Package Contents

The following items should be contained in your Ethernet/USB ADSL Modem Package:

■

NB4 ADSL 4-port Modem Router

■

CD-ROM containing Manual

■

RJ45 Ethernet Cable (CAT5 UTP Straight-Through)

■

RJ11 ADSL Cable (Standard telephone cable)

■

Power Adapter

■

Quick Installation Guide and Package Contents Note

Check the contents of your package and, if any parts are missing or damaged, please contact

your Dealer.

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Quick Start

Quick Start

Quick Start

Quick Start

Quick Start

This Quick Start provides basic instructions for connecting the NB4 A

DSL Modem Router

to a

computer and to the Internet.

■

Step 1

- describes setting up the hardware.

■

Step 2

- shows you how to configure basic settings on the

NB4 ADSL Modem Router

to get

your computer connected to the Internet.

■

Step 3

- describes how to configure Internet properties on your computer(s).

This Quick Start Guide assumes that you have already established an ADSL service with your

Internet service provider (ISP). These instructions provide a basic configuration that should be

compatible with your home or small office setup. Refer to the Advanced Features section for

additional configuration instructions.

NOTE:

NetComm Technical Support for this product only covers the basic installation

and features outlined in the Quick Start section.

For detailed information

regarding the advanced features of this product, please refer to the configuring

sections.

The NetComm

NB4 ADSL Modem Router

can be connected directly to your computer via an

Ethernet interface.

If your computer has a network card (NIC) but isn’t connected to a network hub

or switch, or another computer, then connect the NB4 to the network port of your PC.

Warning:

Warning:

Warning:

Warning:

Warning:

Before you begin, turn the power off for all devices. These include

Before you begin, turn the power off for all devices. These include

Before you begin, turn the power off for all devices. These include

Before you begin, turn the power off for all devices. These include

Before you begin, turn the power off for all devices. These include

your computer(s) and the NB4 ADSL Modem Router.

your computer(s) and the NB4 ADSL Modem Router.

your computer(s) and the NB4 ADSL Modem Router.

your computer(s) and the NB4 ADSL Modem Router.

your computer(s) and the NB4 ADSL Modem Router.

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Step 1 - Hardware Installation

To connect

your modem, follow the step by step instructions below:

1.

Connecting the ADSL cable.

Connect one end of the provided phone cable to the port labeled DSL on the Rear Panel of

the device. Connect the other end to your wall phone jack.

2.

Connecting the Ethernet

cable.

Connect one end of the ethernet cable to the network port on your PC and the other end of

the cable to the ethernet port of the

NB4 ADSL Modem Router

.

3.

Attach the power connector.

Connect the AC power adapter to the Power connector on the back of the device and plug

in the adapter to a wall outlet or power strip.

Switch the power on to the NB4.

4.

Power up your systems.

Turn on and boot up your computer.

After completing the above, refer to the appropriate operating system section to configure

your computer.

NOTE:

At this stage, if your ADSL line is active the ADSL Light should stay perma-

nently ON - if it is blinking, then an ADSL Service has not been detected.

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Step 2 - Modem Configuration

In Step 2, you log directly into the configuration page of

the

NB4 ADSL Modem Router

and

configure the basic settings for your Internet connection. Your ISP should provide you with the

necessary information to complete this step.

The settings that you most likely need to change to access the internet are grouped onto a single

Quick Configuration page.

To configure your

NB4 ADSL Modem Router

follow the steps below:

Note:

If your computer's Ethernet interface is not set to use DHCP or you have trouble

accessing/configuring your NB4, see instructions overleaf "Computer Hardware

Configuration".

1.

Insert the NetComm NB4 CD into your CD drive.

The

NB4 ADSL Modem Router

autorun

screen will appear.

Click on

Configure NB4.

(Alternatively, if the CD-Rom is not available, you can open a web browser and type

http://192.168.1.1 in the location bar to access the NB4's setup screen directly.)

2.

The logon page will be displayed. Enter the NB4’s username and password.

The default username

is

admin

.

The default password is

password

.

Click on

OK

.

3.

The Quick Start - login settings page will be displayed.

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4.

Under the User ID heading, enter the Username that your ISP has provided. In the

password field, enter the password that your ISP has given you.

5.

Leave the Protocol, VPI and VCI settings as default unless advised to change them by

your ISP.

6.

Click on the Connect button to test the settings.

7.

If the test was successful, then click "Save Settings". If it failed, please try again by clicking

on the "Connect" button a second time.

Also, check your settings to ensure they are

correct.

8.

You should now be able to access the Internet with a web browser, email client or other

Internet application.