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NF3ADV

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Dual Band WiFi Data and VoIP Gateway

Physical Dimensions and

Indicators

LED Indicators

The NF3ADV has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear for better organization. The display is

visible on the front of the NF3ADV to provide you with information about network activity and the device status. See below for an

explanation of each of the indicator lights.

Table 2 - LED Indicators

LED INDICATOR

LED INDICATOR

LED INDICATOR

LED INDICATOR

ICON

ICON

ICON

ICON

STATE

STATE

STATE

STATE

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Power

Blue Off

Powered Off

Blue Flashing

Powering Up.

Blue On

Powered On

Ethernet 1 - 3

Blue On

Ethernet Link Up

Blue Blinking

Traffic on Ethernet Port

Blue Off

Ethernet Link Down

WiFi

Blue On

WiFi Enabled

Blue Flashing

WPS PBC connection window

open

Blue Off

WiFi Disabled

DECT

Blue On

Device is in Register Mode

Blue Off

Device is not in Register Mode

Blue flashing

Device is in Paging Mode

VoIP

Blue On

VoIP Settings are Registered

Blue Off

VoIP Settings have not Registered

Blue Flashing

VoIP Connecting

ADSL Sync

Blue On

ADSL is in Sync

Blue Off

ADSL is not in Sync

Blue Flashing

ADSL is Training

WWW/ Internet Connection

Blue On

Connected via ADSL

Blue Flashing

ADSL Data Traffic

Red On

Connected via 3G

Red Flashing

3G Data Traffic

Purple On

Connected via WAN Ethernet port

(e.g. PPPoE up / DHCP lease

received / Static IP Configured )

Purple Flashing

WAN Port Data Traffic

Off

Internet connection not Configured

WAN

Blue On

Ethernet Link Up

Blue Off

Ethernet Link Down

3G/4G Signal

Blue On

Connected to 3G/4G Network

Blue Off

3G/4G not configured (no dongle

connected)

Blue Flashing

Connecting

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Integrated Interfaces

The following integrated interfaces are availab

Figure 2: Side Panel

INTERFAC

INTERFAC

INTERFAC

INTERFAC

DSL

Line

Phone

WiFi

Reset

WAN

LAN 3

LAN 2

LAN 1

On/Off

Power

DECT

WPS

3G

File Storage

ble on the rear of the NF3ADV:

Figure 1: Rear Panel

CE

CE

CE

CE

FUNCTION

FUNCTION

FUNCTION

FUNCTION

The ADSL port for xDSL connectivity.

The RJ-11 port provides a connection to your PSTN

calling.

The RJ-11 phone port provides a connection to a st

Wireless Distribution System push-button-connect fu

•

Hold this button in for 1-3 seconds to en

•

Hold this button in for 4-6 seconds to en

Hold this button down for over 10 seconds to reset

The WAN Ethernet port for a Fixed Line (ADSL/Cable

A LAN Port for wired Ethernet clients (Computers, La

A LAN Port for wired Ethernet clients (Computers, La

A LAN Port for wired Ethernet clients (Computers, La

This switch can be used to power up or down the N

The power connector designed for use with a DC 12

Press the button to connect a cordless phone and u

station.

WiFi Protected System (WPS) push-button-connect

•

Hold this button in for 1-3 seconds befo

•

Hold this button in for 4-6 seconds befo

Insert a 3G/4G USB dongle into this port for Mobile

e

Insert a USB Hard Disk Drive and the NF3ADV on bo

drive available across all networked connections.

Table 3: Rear and Side Panel Interface Connectors

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N

N

N

N

N phone line for PSTN pass through

tandard analogue telephone.

unction.

nable the 2.4 Ghz WDS function

nable the 5.0 Ghz WDS function.

the router to factory default settings.

e/Satellite) connection to the internet.

aptops, etc.).

aptops, etc.).

aptops, etc.).

NF3ADV.

2V 3.0A Power Adapter

use the NF3ADV as a DECT base

function

ore releasing to trigger the 2.4 GHz WPS.

ore releasing to trigger the 5 GHz WPS.

Broadband connectivity.

oard file server will make files on the

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NF3ADV Default Settin

The following tables list the default settings fo

Static IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

Default Gateway:

WAN mode:

SSID:

Security:

Security Key:

For security purposes, each NF3AD

Username:

Password:

WiFi Data and VoIP Gateway

ngs

or the NF3ADV.

LAN (MANAGEMENT)

192.168.1.1

255.255.255.0

192.168.1.1

Table 4 - LAN Management Default Settings

WAN (INTERNET)

DHCP

Table 5 - WAN Port Default Settings

WIRELESS (WIFI)

(Refer to the included wireless security car

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

(Refer to the included wireless security car

Table 6 – WiFi Default Settings

DV comes with a unique SSID that varies by a 4 digit number at the end.

NF3ADV WEB INTERFACE ACCESS

admin

admin

Table 7 - Web Interface Default Settings

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ard)

ard)

. e.g. SSID: “NetComm Wireless XXXX”

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Safety and

With reference to unpacking, installation, use

recommended:

°

To avoid fire or shock hazard do

laundry tub, or near a swimming

°

Do not connect the power supp

path and no heavy items should

°

To safeguard the equipment aga

unobstructed.

WARNING

Disconnect the power line from the

Transport a

When transporting the NF3ADV, it is recomm

be damaged.

In the event the product needs to b

damage during courier transport.

Product Care

e and maintenance of your electronic device, the following

o not use or install this product near water. For example,

g pool. Also, do not expose the equipment to rain or dam

ply cord on elevated surfaces. Allow it to lie freely. There s

d be placed on the cord. In addition, do not walk on, step

ainst overheating, make sure that all openings in the unit

e device before servicing.

and Handling

mended to return the product in the original packaging. T

be returned, ensure it is securely packaged with appropr

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g basic guidelines are

, near a bathtub, kitchen sink,

mp areas (e.g. a wet basement).

should be no obstructions in its

p on or mistreat the cord.

t that offer exposure to air are

This ensures the product will not

riate padding to prevent

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Installation

the NF3ADV

Placement of your NF3

The wireless connection between your NF3A

your NF3ADV. Your wireless connection and

devices increases. This may or may not be di

If you have concerns about your network’s pe

computer to a position between three to five

Please note: While some of the item

network from functioning. If you are

checklist may help.

If you experience difficulties connecting wirele

°

If the wireless network adapters

wireless band to the 5GHz ban

°

In multi-storey homes, place th

mean placing the NF3ADV on a

°

Try not to place the NF3ADV ne

(2.4GHz).

Avoid obstacles and in

Avoid placing your NF3ADV near devices tha

wireless communication include:

°

Refrigerators.

°

Washers and/or dryers.

°

Metal cabinets.

°

Large aquariums.

°

Metallic-based, UV-tinted wind

°

If your wireless signal seems w

the signal’s path (between your

Cordless Phones

If the performance of your wireless network is

°

Try moving cordless phones aw

°

Unplug and remove the battery

information). If this fixes the pro

°

If your phone supports channel

network. For example, change

manual for detailed instructions

°

If necessary, consider switching

Choose the “Quietest”

In locations where homes or offices are close

networks nearby that can conflict with your w

wireless adapter to locate any other wireless

Router and computers to a channel as far aw

Experiment with more than one of the availab

from neighbouring cordless phones or other w

WiFi Data and VoIP Gateway

and Configura

V

3ADV

ADV and your WiFi devices will be stronger the closer you

performance will degrade as the distance between your

irectly noticeable, and is greatly affected by the individua

erformance that might be related to range or obstruction

meters from the NF3ADV in order to see if distance is th

ms listed below can affect network performance, they will

concerned that your network is not operating at its max

essly between your WiFi Devices and your NF3ADV, plea

s of your wireless devices support 5GHz bandwidth try c

nd on the router.

he NF3ADV on a floor that is as close to the centre of the

an upper floor.

ear a cordless telephone that operates at the same radio

nterference

at may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Den

dows.

weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as thos

r wireless devices and the NF3ADV).

s impaired after considering the above issues, and you h

way from your NF3ADV and your wireless-enabled comp

y from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz

oblem, your phone may be interfering with the NF3ADV.

l selection, change the channel on the phone to the farth

the phone to channel 1 and move your NF3ADV to chan

s.

g to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.

Channel for your Wireless N

e together, such as apartment buildings or office comple

wireless network. Use the Site Survey capabilities found i

networks that are available (see your wireless adapter’s

way from other networks as possible. Alternately try using

ble channels and bands, in order to find the clearest conn

wireless devices.

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ation of

ur connected devices are to

r NF3ADV and connected

al installation environment.

n factors, try moving the

he problem.

l not prohibit your wireless

ximum effectiveness, this

ase try the following steps:

changing from the 2.4GHz

e home as possible. This may

o frequency as the NF3ADV

nse objects that can inhibit

se listed above are not blocking

have a cordless phone:

puters.

band (check manufacturer’s

hest channel from your wireless

nnel 11. See your phone’s user

Network

exes, there may be wireless

in the Wireless Utility of your

user manual), and switch your

g a different wireless band.

nection and avoid interference