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NetComm NB6W Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

Given below is full router user manual of NetComm NB6W router model. You can also download this manual in PDF Format to read later on your computer.

Product user manuals come handy in case you want to know all functionalities of your device, troubleshooting, fist time configuration & setup and in many other situations.

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Quick Start
Guide
NB6, NB6W, NB6Plus4, NB6Plus4W
ADSL2+ Modem Router
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NB6, NB6W, Nb6Plus4, NB6Plus4W
Quick Start Guide
YML853Rev1
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www.netcomm.com.au
SECTION 1
BEFORE YOU START
Computer must have:
•
Ethernet or USB port (USB is not available with NB6Plus4)
•
TCP/IP protocol enabled (standard on most modern PCs)
•
A web browser, Internet Explorer 5.x/Firefox 1.x/Netscape 6 or better.
Obtain your Internet account information from your ISP:
•
Login user name and password
•
ADSL Connection type (eg. PPPoE is the most common type in Australia)
•
Public IP address (only if you subscribe for static IP)
•
DNS server IP (only if specified by ISP).
Choose from your connection options:
1. Ethernet (Recommended, this method of connection is Operating System independent.)
All NB6 Series Routers include an Ethernet port for direct connection to a PC or network. The NB6Plus4
and NB6Plus4W has a built in 4-port network switch and up to 4 computers can be connected directly to
the router. If you require to connect more computers, purchase another network switch to provide for more
connections. Only one Ethernet cable is provided. Extra cables and network switch can be purchased from
your supplier.
2.
Wireless LAN (NB6W and NB6Plus4W only. Suitable for computers that are wireless enabled. This is
also Operating System independent.)
The router is also a wireless access point that supports 802.11g and 802.11b. To configure for wireless it
is best to connect a computer to the router via Ethernet and follow the
Setup Procedure
under Section 4
- Setting up wireless of this Quick Guide.
3.
USB (Not recommended. This option is only available to standalone Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP/
Vista computers - Not available with NB6Plus4)
Choose this option only if a computer does not have an Ethernet port and it is not feasible to add an Ethernet
port or use wireless. You must then install a driver to operate the router. The USB driver and User’s Guide
featuring detailed installation instructions are found on the accompanying CD.
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SECTION 2
CONNECTING THE ROUTER
1.
Connect the Line port of the router directly into your ADSL enabled line (telephone wall socket) with the
provided line cord. Do not connect through a filter, unless the filter has a designated MODEM port for
this purpose.
2.
Connect the Ethernet port of your computer to the Ethernet port of the router (1, 2, 3 or 4 if using the
NB6Plus4 or NB6Plus4W) using the Ethernet cable provided.
Note: If you choose to connect via the USB port (not recommended), there is no need to use the Ethernet cable. Do not plug in the USB
cable yet. During driver installation, you will be advised to do so. Refer to page ±1 of the User’s Guide for instructions.
3.
Connect the provided AC power adaptor to the Power jack of the router. Plug the adaptor into a
mains
power outlet. Switch on the router. In normal operation the following lights should be on: Power,
ADSL,
Ethernet (1, 2, 3 or 4 if using the
NB6Plus4 or NB6Plus4W
), WLAN (NB6W and NB6Plus4W only).
Section 7 of this Quick Start Guide explains the definition of these indicator lights.
ADSL Modem*
ADSL Enabled
Line
Computer with
Network Card
Powerpoint
Ethernet Cable into
the Ethernet Port
(1, 2, 3 or 4 if using
NB6Plus4 or NB6Plus4W)
Telephone Line
Cable into Line
Port
Power Adaptor
into Power Port
Use Ethernet Cables to connect more
PCs or Switches (NB6Plus4 and NB6Plus4W only)
Power
Ethernet
Line
Reset
USB
* Model shown is NB6, NB6W, NB6Plus4 and NB6Plus4W vary slightly from image
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SECTION 3
GETTING ON-LINE
Before you start, the ADSL & at least one of the ethernet or USB lights on the router must be on. Refer to
Section 8 – Troubleshooting of this Guide to resolve any issues.
Step 1 Go to the ‘Connect to Internet’ Page
Start your web browser. Enter the default address
Enter
admin
for both User name and Password.
See Q1 in Section 8 - Troubleshooting if you cannot get this screen.
Next you will be in the
Quick Start > Connect to Internet
page.
Step 2 Enter Internet Account Details
Enter your Internet account User Name & Password in the exact format as
specified by the ISP. Usually the user name resembles an e-mail address
with suffix
@isp.com.au
. Make sure the page displays
“Your DSL router
is ready to connect”
, before clicking
Connect
.
See Q± in Section 8 – Troubleshooting, if after several minutes the message “Your DSL router is not ready to connect” still shows.
Once connected the screen changes to display the on-line time. The PPP light on the front panel of the router
will come on, indicating that you are online. Click
Disconnect
only if you wish to disconnect manually.
You are now successfully connected to the Internet.
Your Internet account user name & password will be saved automatically.
If previously the computer had a dial-up modem for Internet connection, check your browser setting. The
system may still try to communicate through the previous connection. In Internet Explorer, go to Tools–Internet
options–Connections, select Never dial a connection. Close Internet Explorer to take effect.
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SECTION 4
SETTING UP WIRELESS
(NB6W & NB6PLUS4W ONLY)
By default wireless is activated on your router and a minimum security level has been enabled to help prevent
unauthorised wireless access. The default wireless security enabled is 64-bit WEP and the default WEP key is:
a1b2c3d4e5
.
To connect wirelessly from a laptop or PC, first go to
Control Panel > Network Connections
. Right click on
Wireless Network Connection
and select
View Available Wireless Networks
.
Click on the connection named
Wireless
and click on
Connect
.
Note: if you are unable to see any wireless network connections in the list please visit the NetComm Knowledge Base for troubleshooting steps:
Wireless > General Information/Troubleshooting
Now you will need to enter the Network key (or WEP key,
default is a1b2c3d4e5
)
You should now have wireless connection through your router.

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