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Wireless WAN

This page allows you to configure the Mobile Broadband (MBB) settings for use as the WAN interface of the router.

Figure 15:

Advanced - Network Setup - Wireless WAN Setup

OPTION

DEFINITION

WAN Interface

Enter the WAN interface required. Options are Ethernet WAN or Wireless WAN (3G/4G Mobile Broadband).

Country

Enter the Country where the 3G/4G Internet Provider is operating. This field affected such settings as dial and

ring tones, and the prefixes that need to be entered before making a call.

Choose an APN here

Enter your MBB (Mobile Broadband) provider here. Enter the Access Point Name that your MBB (Mobile

Broadband) provider has recommended you use.

APN

Enter the Access Point Name that your MBB (Mobile Broadband) provider has recommended you use.

PIN Code

If your SIM card requires a PIN code, enter it in here.

Dial

The string value that needs to be dialled to make a 3G/4G connection. *99#

Authentication Type

Select the authentication type used by the MBB connection. If you are unsure what this is select the Auto

option.

Primary DNS

Enter the Primary Domain Name Server address used by the MBB connection.

Secondary DNS

Enter the Secondary Domain Name Server address used by the MBB connection.

Connection Control

Select from the connection control options:

Connect on Demand

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Connect when a MBB WAN interface is attempting to make a connection.

Auto Reconnect (always on)

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Assume the MBB connection is always on and try to connect if the MBB

connection is dropped.

Manually

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Connect the Wireless WAN interface only when a manual attempt is made.

MTU

Enter the Maximum Transmission Unit, the size of the largest packet that a network protocol can transmit.

Keep Alive

A mechanism for testing whether the MBB connection is active or not by periodically pinging a remote host.

Multicast

Select whether which version IGMP (Internet Group management Protocol) is required for your WAN

connection. In most cases the Auto connection will suffice.

IGMP Snooping

Select whether you wish IGMP enabled on the WAN connection. IGMP snooping is the process of listening to

(IGMP) network traffic. IGMP snooping, as implied by the name, allows the router to listen in on the IGMP

conversation between computers and the routers. By listening to these conversations the router maintains a

map of which links need which IP multicast streams. Multicasts may be filtered from the links which do not

need them.

Table 12: Advanced - Network Setup - Wireless WAN

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DHCP

DHCP is the means used so that all computers connected to the router can be assigned an IP address. This is essential before

communications can start over the internet. Generally it is recommended to leave DHCP as default (enabled) unless instructed

otherwise by your Internet Service Provider.

Figure 16: Advanced

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DHCP

OPTION

DEFINITION

DHCP Server

The option to disable or enable the DHCP function.

LAN IP Address

The LAN IP address of the DHCP server/router.

Subnet Mask

The subnet mask used by the DHCP server.

IP Pool Starting Address

The stating IP address for the DHCP pool, in the above example is 192.168.20.100

IP Pool Ending Address

The ending IP address for the DHCP pool, in the above example is 192.168.20.200

Lease Time

The time in seconds that an IP address is leased for

Domain Name

The domain of the DHCP server.

Primary DNS

Enter the Primary Domain Name Server address used by the DHCP server.

Secondary DNS

Enter the Secondary Domain Name Server address used by the DHCP server.

Primary WINS

Enter the Primary WINS (Windows Internet Name Server) address used by the DHCP server.

Secondary WINS

Enter the Secondary WINS (Windows Internet Name Server) address used by the DHCP server.

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Wireless 2.4 GHz

This page allows the user to configure the 2.4 GHz wireless settings on the NetComm NF2 including the wireless security types,

wireless encryption, WDS (Wireless Distributed System) settings and WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) setup.

Figure 17: Advanced - Wireless 2.4 GHz

OPTION

DEFINITION

Wireless Module (2.4GHz)

The option to disable or enable the wireless 2.4 GHz function.

Network ID (SSID)

The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of your wireless network. Use a unique name to identify your

wireless device so that you can easily connect to it from your wireless clients. This field is case sensitive and

can be up to 32 characters in length. It is recommended that the default SSID be changed for added security.

SSID Broadcast

Enabled by default, this field enables or disables the SSID broadcast, deciding whether the SSID will be hidden

to all wireless clients, requiring a manual configuration to connect to the network or whether the SSID can be

detected by wireless clients.

Channel

The wireless frequency used by the 2.4 GHz connection. Recommended channels to use include 1, 6 and 11.

Wireless Mode: There are 6 modes to select from:

802.11b/g mixed mode:

Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices can connect to the NetComm NF2.

802.11b only:

Select this if all of your wireless clients use 802.11b wireless protocol.

802.11g only:

Select this if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g wireless protocol.

802.11n only:

Select this if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n wireless protocol.

802.11g/n Mixed mode:

Select this if 802.11g and 802.11n wireless devices access your network.

802.11/b/g/n Mixed mode:

Select this if 802.11b and 802.11g and 802.11n wireless devices access your network.

Authentication

This field allows you to select the authentication type of the wireless security for the 2.4 GHz wireless network

connection.

802.1x

This field gives the option to enable or disable the 802.1x authentication protocol.

Encryption

With this field the encryption that the wireless security will use on the 2.4 GHz wireless network can be

selected.

Preshare Key

The wireless security password for the 2.4 GHz wireless network connection.

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WDS Settings

WDS (Wireless Distribution System) is a system that enables the wireless interconnection of access points, and allows a wireless

network to be expanded using multiple access points without using a wired backbone to link them. To successfully link each WDS

Access Point needs to be set with the same channel, SSID, encryption type and encryption key.

Figure 18: Advanced

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WDS

Enter the MAC address of each Remote Access Point and press the Save button.

WPS Setup

WiFi Protected Setup is a computer standard that offers a quick and easy alternative to setting up a wireless network. WPS can be

configured using a push button method or by using a PIN code.

Figure 19: Advanced - WPS Setup

OPTION

DEFINITION

WPS

Enable or disable WPS with this field.

AP PIN

Set the Access Point PIN by pressing the Generate New PIN button.

Config Mode

Select from being an enrolee or registrar. In most cases the router will be the registrar.

Config Status

This field gives the current WPS status. Press either the Release button to release a configured WPS setting or

the Set button to configure the current WPS settings

Config Method

Select whether WPS should use Push button or PIN Code mode for its configuration.

WPS Status

This field advises the current WPS status.

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Wireless 5.0 GHz

This page allows the user to configure the 5.0 GHz wireless settings on the NetComm NF2 including the wireless security types,

wireless encryption, WDS (Wireless Distributed System) settings and WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) setup.

Figure 20: Advanced - 5.0 GHz Wireless

OPTION

DEFINITION

Wireless Module (5.0GHz)

The option to disable or enable the wireless 5.0 GHz function.

Network ID (SSID)

The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of your wireless network. Use a unique name to identify your

wireless device so that you can easily connect to it from your wireless clients. This field is case sensitive and

can be up to 32 characters in length. It is recommended that the default SSID be changed for added security.

SSID Broadcast

Enabled by default, this field enables or disables the SSID broadcast, deciding whether the SSID will be hidden

to all wireless clients, requiring a manual configuration to connect to the network or whether the SSID can be

detected by wireless clients.

Channel

The wireless frequency used by the 5.0 GHz connection. Recommended channels to use include 1, 6 and 11.

Wireless Mode: There are 6 modes to select from:

802.11b/g mixed mode:

Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices can connect to the NetComm NF2.

802.11b only:

Select this if all of your wireless clients use 802.11b wireless protocol.

802.11g only:

Select this if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g wireless protocol.

802.11n only:

Select this if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n wireless protocol.

802.11g/n Mixed mode:

Select this if 802.11g and 802.11n wireless devices access your network.

802.11/b/g/n Mixed mode:

Select this if 802.11b and 802.11g and 802.11n wireless devices access your network.

Authentication

This field allows you to select the authentication type of the wireless security for the 5.0 GHz wireless network

connection.

802.1x

This field gives the option to enable or disable the 802.1x authentication protocol.

Encryption

With this field the encryption that the wireless security will use on the 5.0 GHz wireless network can be

selected.

Preshare Key

The wireless security password for the 5.0 GHz wireless network connection.

Table 16: Advanced - Network Setup - 5.0 GHz Wireless Settings