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1. 40 a 41 How to configure WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Wireless Security ooocccocnccccnnnicccnnccnccnccnnnnccnnnncnnnnrnnnnnrrnnnnrnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnrnnannrnrnnnrrnannnnnnnns 43 Appendix Legal amp Regulatory Informatio sms iaa 46 e dr o A A 47 mises icio A E A nn IR PU es 47 Banene aeti e AE Imo 48 YML18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au 3 Introduction NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router Introduction Your 3G18Wn 3G Wireless N300 Router MALI Congratulations on your purchase of a NetComm 3G18Wn 3G Wireless N300 Router This product is a high performance router that provides wireless networking and Internet connectivity for your home office or public space The NetComm 3G18Wn supports an external 3G USB Modem which enables you to share a 3G Mobile Broadband service among multiple computers This product also features a WAN Ethernet port to connect the 3G18Wn to a fixed line xDSL Cable Satellite service to provide alternate Internet connectivity The 3G18Wn also allows for a 3G Mobile Broadband connection provided by a 3G USB modem to act as a backup Internet connection to an existing fixed line service providing automatic Internet failover to 3G in the event that the ADSL Cable Satellite service fails The product features four 10 100 LAN ports for wired computers and also features a built in Wireless Access Point whi2. 17 CN gel a NT T TE mcm 17 WANE cheeses ep lca pee A a OOO 17 An 20 ceo AE oo A In UU OE Eo Er 21 A TERRE T AAE EEEN E E E anes eave TEE A E INNERE E TURN AE I E REINER HU HHR 21 Wireless SERMO ae ee ee EET 22 ee ee or oO Lun ee P 23 o O H I M 24 v MD AT r SEENSENER EWEELNEENIEN 25 27 I c O 27 LA Ao o O GE E M 28 MACAR ON A A e O E MM EE 29 PP e e EI PO o y E PP Pon gu o O OE PE 30 A A 30 erue PD MN MT cv SSEEEITERNE ARSTER 31 Si AA PP e e E NM MINI INA MN NIMM NIMM 0 o Fi E EEE A 31 Ne 1 al i gs 1 tT o A e e S 32 PP A D UIT AG aiit cis APP UE Om 2d ei eMe C nn PP E E E E E E E A E E A E EE 34 EE Pe PP E T E ag Baw A EE TEE E E EE E CEE E E EE A E EET ET 34 s ue Up ee ee PE BE UE Eg NEEE AAN VANE AAE AAA AA 34 so peo GU AAA a tg sec Pe PRE EE AE EENE mum EEE mo 555 o 35 Estaplishing OUI wireless CONNEC BON ro ai rra 38 NO ee paa 39 PW T E
3. ie amm fired Seay od WERT Es Wee Liquido sarian VAL P Erin ion Key 1 2 WER Kay T altar MAS Mex WEP Kr 2 Hes MEP kay TED Tes El WEP Bap a pex a Accent Poles Pairs Merarda e dd add re et but 4 To use WEP please configure the following e Change Security to WEP AUTO e Type in the key in the WEP Key 1 field This example uses alb2c3d4e5 key Notes WEP key can only use numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F Click on Save to save the settings few ess Berg gt Baar The page Dise sou la conii gura ia serip raceri br pee 10 Geta ei sp LEGON o Coch com pred Lr ee aca par da cur ee ee eter Sor SEX CI Herz Tree v Bani cen Mirian acum Mica WEPALTO Viva a Prema HT FI Duas Kir Hey Iia WEP ie Y HUE e E WEP Res 2 ba 2 WTA ke WEP Ears i Ha el WEP ure d H n I Adnan sie Pili Ditaitie m dd a Mel ec b De aloes uil a ee 5 To use WPA PSK WPA2 PSK please configure the following e Change Security to WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK e Change Encryption Type to TKIP for WPA PSK or AES for WPA2 PSK e Enter the WPA WPA2 key in the Passphrase field Notes The key needs to be more than 8 characters and less than 63 characters and it can be any combination of letters and numbers Muy eas Det 3t Jearty The poge shew rou la ter gurt Pe eveiess secant thr ou 2C uit Gets ug sifiicent wirviets secam can pre umd ed arena te mas mrri eater Sasat SED 1590 Aura Netlom
4. Agd a MAL address b ihe allow block Ist nn Description WPA PSK WPA2 A newer type of security is WPA PSK TKIP and WPA2 PSK AES This type of security gives a PSK more secure network when compared to WEP Use TKIP Encryption Type for WPA PSK and AES for WPA2 PSK After that please enter the key in the Passphrase field The key needs to be more than 8 characters and less than 63 characters and it can be any combination of letters and numbers Please note that the configuration for WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK is identical Winslade Settings S curity Wireless Seconty Settings This page Sows pou bo configure the wireless security for pour 36 Bouler Belang ap sufficient warebess Security can prevent unaufionissd access bo your wireless network Sakset S SHD S310 choice NetGomm Wireless m NelComm Viweleas Security Mode 802 1 802 1x WEP WEP pisahe DEnabie Radius Servar IP Address 0000 Port 1812 Shared Secrel naban Timenil 0 tpe Timi Access Policy Potty Disable A3 a MAC vddress qo m ae list a jaa Description In order to use 802 1X security you need to have a RADIUS server on your network that will act as the authentication server Please type in the details for your RADIUS server in the fields required Note After configuring wireless security you also need to configure your wireless adapter to use the same security settings before you can connect wirelessly Not all wireless a
5. USER GUIDE NEILOMM Preface This manual provides information related to the installation operation and application of this device The individual reading this manual is presumed to have a basic understanding of telecommunications terminology and concepts If you find the product to be broken or malfunctioning please contact technical support for immediate service by email at technicalsupport netcomm com au For product update new product release manual revision or software upgrades please visit our website at http www Netcomm com au Important Safety Instructions With reference to unpacking installation use and maintenance of your electronic device the following basic guidelines are recommended e Do not use or install this product near water to avoid fire or shock hazard For example near a bathtub kitchen sink or laundry tub or near a swimming pool Also do not expose the equipment to rain or damp areas e g a wet basement e Do not connect the power supply cord on elevated surfaces Allow it to lie freely There should be no obstructions in its path and no heavy items should be placed on the cord In addition do not walk on step on or mistreat the cord e Use only the power cord and adapter that are shipped with this device e To safeguard the equipment against overheating make sure that all openings in the unit that offer exposure to air are not blocked e Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type d
6. Hex WEP Key 4 Hex Access Policy Policy Disable x Add a MAC address to the allow block list NETT Description SSID Choice Select the SSID on which to configure the security settings Security Mode Select the security mode for the wireless network See below for more information Access Policy This feature allows MAC Address Control which prevents unauthorized clients from accessing your wireless network Select whether to allow block users on the policy list and add their MAC addresses to the list on the format XX XX XX XX XX XX Click Apply to save the settings Security Mode You may choose from the following wireless security options Disabled Open Shared WEPAUTO WPA WPA PSK WPA2 WPA2 PSK WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA1 WPA2 or 802 1x Wireless Setlings gt Security Wireless Security Settings This page allows you to configure the wireless security for your 3G Router Setting up sufficient wireless security can prevent unauthorised access to your wireless network Select SSID SSID choice NotComm Wireless gt HetComm Wireless Security Mode WEPAUTO Am Wire Equivalence Protection WEP Default Key Key 1 WEP Key 1 atb2c3o4e5 Hex WEP Key 2 Hex uum WEP Key 3 Hex WEP Key 4 Hex v Access Policy Policy Disable in Add a MAG address to fe allewblock list Description WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is enabled by default to help prevent against unwanted wireless users acc
7. 11b g mixed mode Both 802 11b and 802 11g wireless devices are in your network 11b only Select this if all of your wireless clients are 802 11b 11g only Select this if all of your wireless clients are 802 11g 11 b g n mixed mode Select this if 802 11b and 802 11g and 802 11n wireless devices are in your network Network Name SSID The SSID Service Set Identifier is the name of your wireless network Use a unique name to identify your wireless network so that you can easily connect from your wireless clients This field is case sensitive and can be up to 32 characters You should change the default SSID for added security Frequency Channel This setting configures the frequency that the Wireless Radio uses for wireless connectivity Select one channel that you wish to use from the drop down list Click Apply to save the settings YML18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au 23 NEICOMM Advanced This page allows you to modify the advanced wireless settings for your 3G Router These settings should not be changed unless you are aware of what effect they will have Ww mes Bull reum arami Aas ree Fae am gt ii ee rs cul am d dom eel a di ee Be yua Tun A e ee wd Ra o Ld Far peel al aum ue dal oe hee a Ei ol A Ver ee amp n al AAA ie ms unge Pa Wt en Lati Loro Pl IDE TUI 1 Wr ne d remm drm fr Fraser hora d i545 ui E ear iit de Hr na 12 247 dala TM TA Pimp im Paga t ea Saha imti Bes is
8. Administrator Configure a new administrator username and password Settings account password NTP Settings The NTP Network Time Protocol settings allow your router to synchronise its internal clock with the global Internet Time These settings will affect functions such as System Log entries and Firewall settings DDNS Dynamic Domain Name Service allows you to map the static domain name to a dynamic IP address To use this feature you must sign up for an account from a DDNS service provider This router supports DynDNS TZO and other common DDNS service providers Click Apply to save the settings Upload Firmware This page allows you to upgrade the Router s firmware To upgrade the firmware of your 3G Router you need to download the firmware file to your local hard disk and then click the Browse button to locate the firmware file on your computer Administration Upload Firmware Upload Firmware This page allows you to upgrade your 3G Routers firmware Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the upgrade Please note that it takes approximately 3 minutes for the firmware to be upgraded DO NOT turn off your 3G Router during the firmware upgrade process Update Firmware Location Apply Once you have selected the new firmware file click Apply to start the upgrade process YML18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au 33 MENS setting Manager This page allows you to import export th
9. Customer Information ACA Australian Communications Authority requires you to be aware of the following information and warnings 1 This unit shall be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirements of the ACA TS008 Standard 2 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Standards for C Tick and or A Tick as set by the ACA These standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio noise and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions detailed within this manual may cause interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur with the installation of this product in your home or office If this equipment does cause some degree of interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on we encourage the user to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Change the direction or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between this equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an alternate power outlet on a different power circuit from that to which the receiver TV is connected e Consult an experienced radio TV technician for help 3 The power supply that is provided with this unit is only int
10. Hostname optional MAC Clone Enabled NETO Description Hostname Please input the host name of your computer This is optional and only required if your service provider asks you to do so MAC Clone Please input the MAC address of your computer here if your service provider only permits computers with a certain MAC address to access the Internet If you are using the computer which used to connect to Internet via a cable modem you can simply press the Default button to fill the MAC address field with the MAC address of your computer Click Apply to save the settings PPPOE ADSL Most ADSL services use the PPP over Ethernet protocol Use this if you connect your 3G Router to a bridged ADSL modem memel Setings WAN Vido Aita Petros VIAN Sello This page allows you do setup your WAN Connection First gebect the WAN connection bpe Hatt DHCP PPPoE LATP PPTP than enter Ie relevant settings 43 provided by your SP WAN Connection Type PPPOE PPR ob Mode User Hama pppae user Password PEELE Vonty Password ABI Keep Alive v Operation Modo Keep Alive Mode Redial Period 60 Benzands Cn der Me Time Minutes MAC Clone Enabled Disable Name Description Only connects to the Internet when the Connect button on this page is pressed and disconnects when the Disconnect button is pressed MAC Clone Please input the MAC address of your computer here if your service provider only permits
11. Note If you have changed the default IP Address ensure you ping the correct IP Address assigned to the 3G18Wn 2 Why my wireless client can NOT access the Internet When the 3G18Wn is configured to use Wireless encryption WEP WPA WPA2 etc you need to ensure your wireless adapter settings match your 3G Routers settings Please refer to your wireless adapter manual for more information Ensure that the wireless client is associated with your 3G Router To check this connection Windows XP follow these steps e Click on Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connection e Right Click on Wireless Network connection e Select View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Network screen appears Ensure you have selected the correct wireless network Ensure the IP Address assigned to the wireless adapter is within the same subnet as your 3G Router The 3G18Wn has a default IP Address of 192 168 20 1 Wireless adapters must have an IP Address in the same range e g 192 168 20 x Although the subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network no two devices may have the same IP Address Therefore each device must have a unique IP Address To check the IP Address assigned to the wireless adapter follow the steps below e Click on Start gt Run e Type in CMD and press Enter e Type in ipconfig all and press Enter e Type in ping 192 168 20 1 to check if you can access the 3G18Wn Note If you ha
12. can purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it Connecting your 3G Router Step 1 Connect the USB 3G Modem Plug the USB 3G modem into the USB port 3G USB Modem Note The 3G18Wn 3G Wireless N300 Router is designed to work with 3G USB Dongles that can be used as data modems support tethered data Please refer to your service provider for detailed feature information Please refer to the NetComm website for a list of compatible 3G USB Modems Step 2 Connect a computer Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into a LAN Port on the back panel of the 3G18Wn 3G Wireless N300 Router and the other end into an available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you will use to configure the unit days d 444448 Step 3 Plug in the power Connect the power adapter to the port on the back panel of your 3G Router Then plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip ESTACA AAA Power Adapter Power Point YML18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au 11 MEDID Default Settings LAN Management Static IP Address 192 168 20 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 20 1 WAN Internet WAN mode DHCP Wireless SSID NetComm Wireless Channel 11 Security WEP 64bit WEP Key a1b2c3d4e5 Modem Access Username admin Password admin Configuring your Router and Setting up your computer Having physically connected your 3G18Wn the next step is
13. computers with a certain MAC address to access the Internet If you are using the computer which used to connect to the Internet via cable modem you can simply press the Default button to fill the MAC address field with the MAC address of your computer Click Apply to save the settings 3G18Wn User Guide YML 18WN 18 www netcomm com au NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router PPTP PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol allows for a secure connection over the Internet by simply dialing in a local point provided by your ISP provider The following screen allows client PCs to establish a normal PPTP session and provides hassle free configuration of the PPTP client on each client PC inarmat Ear ege gt AAN Viste Area leto WAT Setting This page atlows pou ts wap yer WAN Connection Fru sient na WAN mrremon type Stats CCP POPE LZTP PPTP man rn Fre noie red os preme Sp pem SP VAN Connecton Type PPTP v PPTP Mode Server iP Ppio_server Uter Name pets eer Paste Amen Mose Ss v Lv 182 168 1001 Deore Naw 255 255 550 Defer Dolum 992 168 1264 Keno Ave Coenen Moos Kaap Alive Ucce Racial Perico 960 On cemand Mode idle Time m MAC Clone Flos Dani Ca ee NETT Description Server IP address Type in the server IP address assigned by your Internet Service Provider PPTP Account Type in the username and password assigned by your provider Password Address Mode Select Dyn
14. to configure the router to establish a broadband connection Depending on your computers current settings you may first need to reconfigure the TCP IP Network Settings to access your 3G Wireless Router Follow the instructions for your operating system Windows Vista computers 1 In the Windows task bar click on Start and then click Control Panel Click on Network and Sharing Center Classic view only Click on Manage Network Connections on the left menu Right click on Local Area Connection and click on Properties ao I dg The Local Area Connection dialog box will display a list of currently installed network items Ensure that the check box to the left of the item labeled Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 is checked Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click on Properties 6 In the Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 properties dialog box click the radio button labeled Obtain an IP address automatically Also click the radio button labeled Obtain DNS server address automatically Click OK twice to confirm your changes and close the Control Panel Windows XP computers 1 In the Windows task bar click the Start button and then click Control Panel 2 Click on Network amp Internet Connections icon Category mode only 3 Click the Network Connections icon 4 In the LAN or High Speed Internet window right click on the icon corresponding to your network interface card NIC and select Properties Of
15. O NO Note This table is up to date as of the printing of this manual For Non 3G Connections Note Before proceeding with this step ensure that your WAN connection has been plugged into the WAN port of your 3G Router To configure a non WAN connection Static DHCP PPPoE PPTP please follow these steps e Mouseover Internet Settings and click on WAN e Select your WAN Connection type from the dropbox Static DHCP PPPoE PPTP e Enter the relevant information on this screen as supplied by your ISP e Click Apply to save the settings e f everything is configured properly the Status page will show that your WAN service is online and the WAN IP address that has been assigned Non 3G connection status page Connected Type PPPOE WAN IP Address 121 44 22 76 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 255 Default Gateway Primary Domain Name Server 192 231 203 132 Secondary Domain Name Server 192 231 203 3 MAC Address 00 60 64 29 44 B3 3G18Wn User Guide YML18WN 14 www netcomm com au Advanced Features MEILOM Advanced Features This section explains other features that you may want to enable depending on your application Some features can add extra stability and error recovery Other features are available to assist with integrating the 3G18Wn with your application Login Procedure 1 Open your web browser e g Internet Explorer Firefox Safari and navigate to http 192 168 20 1 2 Click Login and type admin without quotes in the
16. Username and Password fields Then click on Submit Login Login UserName Password Note admin is the default username and password for the unit status The status page provides system related information It is shown on login to the 3G18Wn and can also be accessed by selecting Status from the top menu By default the status page will show System Info Local Network WWAN Connection Status and Ethernet Status To view either WAN PPPoE or PPTP individually click on their relevant buttons To view them all click on the All Status button N System Info mare Vers on 0 1u31 er 275 Fans 3ystem Jp Time 18 hours 22 mis 2 secs N wan Connected Type CHOP WAN I Address S bnet Mask De sul Galea gt mary Domzin Nave Sever Senoradary Daman Name Hemer WAS Address 00 00 43 30 52 67 ocol I Adarzss 192 162 1 0 ner Ner ask 255755 255 0 MAS Address 00 00 43 30 22 77 MU pas imertacc y PPPJ E g 0 Local 222 E Status Dizbles 2 gt 22E IP Address il mus Wahlen 22TF IP Address 2 TF P LP g Connector Status nv der IA Serve ce Type IA Cue e hia MZ DA raquency UA 3 gna Stre gth dBm d3 no ava lab e 5M Slalis ha IH LA a 3G18Wn User Guide YML18WN 16 www netcomm com au NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router 3G Internet Settings 3G Internet Settings This page allows you to setup your WWAN Wireless Wide Area Network connection Enter t
17. amic if your service uses a DHCP server or select Static and type in the IP address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway assigned by your Internet Service Provider Operation Mode There are 3 options Keep Alive Keeps the Internet connection alive does not disconnect Only connects to the Internet when there s a connect attempt Only connects to the Internet when the Connect button on this page is pressed and disconnects when the Disconnect button is pressed MAC Clone Please input the MAC address of your computer here if your service provider only permits computers with a certain MAC address to access Internet If you re using the computer which used to connect to Internet via cable modem you can simply press Fill My MAC button to fill the MAC address field with the MAC address of your computer Click Apply to save the settings WAN Failover Backup The WAN Failover Backup feature of the 3G18Wn is designed to provide a backup 3G Internet connection in case your primary connection should fail To use this feature you will need both an Ethernet WAN connection from an xDSL modem ISDN Satellite etc and a 3G WAN connection To set up WAN failover on your 3G Router first tick Enable automatic 3G backup then fill in the fields that appear Automatic 3G Backup Internet Host www netcomm com au APN User Name Password Verify Password Interface Metr
18. an em ies Les Fest bee Lo commect bo a winches nee in rraga M pel mans ud det up a areis peter 0 5 BComm Wireless Coniscched d bir heron or eel cllc 1 N Security enabled wireless newak a Related Tasks p Net omem HSsTIOG dp Leen about rareza Licircured wireless rd wrk wil Change the order of 1 preferred reterorka N Saturity n ala par lect network aiii y MetCommn llsceHotspol E heared ge Conon adhere gt ES Unsecured wireless mebwoek al N Secar here ak CAPA wil wireless ir N Beurer yarns netreork aii Mac OSX 10 4 Follow these steps 1 Click on the Airport icon on the top right menu Hx e A o 17177 T OLC o iud 2 Click on the network name that you want to connect This example uses NetComm Wireless as the network name 3G18Wn User Guide YML18WN 40 www netcomm com au NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router 3 On the new window tick on Show Password and type in the network key in the Password field This example uses alb2c3d4ed as the key After that click on OK YML18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au 41 MEM Windows Vista Follow these steps 1 Open Network and Sharing Center Start gt Control Panel Classic View 2 Click on Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center A Y BEN XPS Internet This computer 3 Choose NetComm Wireless A Tick Display Characters and type in the network security ke
19. br z por 2 er 2 1 encerdrg f rward n stite Jan 1 02 00 28 nous user iulu kerel Lids Losulegy cliente de ecbed prosegal iny Tan 1 4 00 72 non n er info erre hr z pers 1 Tafi ercering fntwendirg state dan 1 02 20 46 non uzcr wa rn zcrrc Her WNoic4 AdcHAl g jan 10 20 26 none Wel Walt xerre Stars 559 l 00 8 3G18Wn User Guide 34 YML18WN www netcomm com au Troubleshooting LLL Troublesnooting This section provides an overview of common issues and possible solutions for the installation and operation of your 3G Router 1 Unable to access the Web Configuration when use my computer to configure my 3G Router Note It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the 3G18Wn Ensure that the correct LAN light on your 3G Router is ON If the light is NOT ON check to see if the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely connected Note Ensure that the IP Address of the computer is in the same range and subnet as the 3G18Wn The default IP Address of the 3G18Wn is 192 168 20 1 All the computers on the local area network must have a unique IP Address within the same range e g 192 168 20 x All computers must also have the same subnet mask e g 255 255 255 0 Do a Ping test to make sure that the 3G18Wn is responding e Click on Start gt Run e Type in CMD and press Enter e Type ping 192 168 20 1 without quotes A successful ping will shows four replies
20. ch enables you to connect computers and laptops wirelessly to the Internet via the router The 3G18Wn features the latest standards of wireless security with wireless security enabled by default on each router An advanced firewall and VPN pass through functionality allows for maximum security and caters for the encrypted Point to Point communications from connected computers through the 3G18Wn to a VPN Server The Port Forwarding and UPnP functionality provided by the 3G18Wn make it easier for today s Internet users to setup and configure the various Network Port Rules needed by Internet applications such as On Line Gaming Peer To Peer file sharing and Instant Messaging services Package Contents 1 3G18Wn 3G Wireless N300 Router 2 12VDC 1A Power Adapter 3 RJ45 LAN Cable 4 Quick Install Guide 5 CD User s Manual Key Features e Connect to the Internet with a 3G USB modem e Compatible with UMTS HSPA EV DO 3G Next G USB modems e 802 11n 300Mbps wireless e 1 WAN port for alternate Internet connection ADSL Cable Satellite e Supports auto Internet failover to 3G e 4LAN ports for multiple wired connections e 2 Transmit and 2 Receive antennas e Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS for an easy and secure wireless connection e Browser based interface for configuration and management OS independent and easy to use e Full wireless security WEP WPA WPA2 YML18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au 5 Placement NetComm Lib
21. d Ethernet clients Computers Laptops etc 12VDC Power connector connects to DC 12V 1A Power Adapter Network and system Requirements Before continuing with the installation of your 3G18Wn 3G Wireless N300 Router please confirm that you comply with the minimum system requirements below e Compatible 3G USB Modem with Active SIM Data Service if you want to use 3G Broadband service Note Subject to terms and conditions from your 3G Mobile Broadband Service Provider e Computer with Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating systems with a working Ethernet adapter with TCP IP Protocol installed e A Web Browser such as Internet Explorer Netscape Navigator Mozilla Firefox Opera Safari etc Wireless Computer System Requirements e Computer with a working IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g or IEEE 802 11n wireless adapter 3G18Wn User Guide YML 18WN 10 www netcomm com au NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router Modem Requirements In order to use the WAN Ethernet port for Internet Connectivity your fixed line service Cable xDSL Satellite modem must be equipped with a RJ45 Ethernet port Many modems have both a RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB and are using the USB connection at this time you will be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure If your modem has only a USB port you can request a different type of modem from your ISP or you
22. dapters support WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 security please refer to your wireless adapter user guide for more details It is strongly recommended to set up a simple wireless security such as WEP 64bit or WPA when the wireless client supports WPA in order to secure your network 3G18Wn User Guide YML 18WN 26 www netcomm com au NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router WPS WPS is the simplest way to establish a connection between wireless clients and your 3G Router This method removes the need to manually select the encryption mode and fill in the passphrase You only need to press a button on both wireless client and wireless router and the WPS will do the rest for you The wireless router Supports two types of WPS Description WPS via Push Button You have to push a specific button on the wireless client or in your wireless client utility to start the WPS mode and switch the wireless router to WPS mode You can simply push the WPS button of the wireless router or click the Start Process button in the web configuration interface WPS via PIN code You have to know the PIN code of the wireless client and switch it to WPS mode then input the wireless client PIN to the wireless router web interface ARANA TEN F Pl imp a y ls negl PEA A FEE vaio rie ha E Ne P Envie a o amena sha btu wide a Gann Sion behets wield SSR and rr 15 As ler Doce PS ID ele 7 vno E Sls fit ed o p Inrfon dfi pugne 2 mera 2 HIFB Pedo La Im we
23. e factory default settings NetComm recommends that you enable these features to enhance your security GNU General Public License This product includes software code that is subject to the GNU General Public License GPL or GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL This code is subject to the copyrights of one or more authors and is distributed without any warranty A copy of this software can be obtained by contacting NetComm Limited on 61 2 9424 2059 3G18Wn User Guide YML18WN 46 www netcomm com au NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router The warranty is automatically voided if 1 2 You or someone else use the product or attempts to use it other than as specified by NetComm The fault or defect in your product is the result of a voltage surge subjected to the product either by the way of power supply or communication line whether caused by thunderstorm activity or any other cause s 3 The fault is the result of accidental damage or damage in transit including but not limited to liquid spillage Your product has been used for any purposes other than that for which it is sold or in any way other than in strict accordance with the user manual supplied Your product has been repaired or modified or attempted to be repaired or modified other than by a qualified person at a service centre authorised by NetComm and The serial number has been defaced or altered in any way or if the serial number pla
24. e above issues and you have a cordless phone e Try moving cordless phones away from your Router and your wireless enabled computers e Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2 4GHz band check manufacturer s information If this fixes the problem your phone may be interfering with the Wi Fi Router e f your phone supports channel selection change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network For example change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to channel 11 See your phones user manual for detailed instructions e f necessary consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are close together such as apartment buildings or office complexes there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with your wireless network Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available see your wireless adapter s user manual and switch your Router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible e Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighbouring cordless phones or other wireless devices e For NetComm wireless networking products use the detailed Site Survey and wi
25. e system settings reset your 3G Router to factory defaults or reboot your 3G Router Statistics Administration Sefings Manager Eotlimgs barpa This page allows you lo impeor expori the sysbem sellings or reset your 36 Router lo Tactory delauits Export Settings Import Settings Samngs Me loci n Load Factory Defaults This page allows you to view the LAN WAN and wireless statistics of your 3G Router system Log Administration gt Statistics This page allows you to view th LAN WAN and wireless staiaiics of your 30 Router Memory Memory total 13112 45 Mernory left 2064 kB WANTAN WAN Rx packets 0 WAN Rx bytes 0 WAN Tx packets 808 WAN Tx bytes 521328 LAN Rx packets 16573 LAN Rx bytes 1299526 LAN Tx packets 11772 LAN Tx bytes 2202235 Ad interfaces Name lo Rx Pacet 7 Fs Byte 2995 All important system events are logged You can use this function to check the event log of your 3G Router Administra irem na quads sys oo sysiogd slLacted Bus4Bux 2 12 1 Tan 1 0 00 20 noni meer ratice kernel blegd starte Mavi v1 2 1 nn9 n3s 25 12 42 22 57 dan 1 0c00223 nonz umer cbay Ecencls Tole n Pyvh EBGut 3 prca nt Tam L 03 00223 none user lebus kernel eth2 i no TES routers pregens Jan 1 02 00 24 fone user debug keruel bel no CP vb roulers poes 14L dan 1 Get Oslo non UICE INEO zcrrc i br z topozogy change donccted propagating iam Ll 02 00 2 none user info xerre
26. eave it to the default TCP amp UDP setting Source IP Address Source IP Address for the filter rule Dest Port Range Destination Port Range of the filter rule Source Port Range Source Port Range of the filter rule Either accept or drop the packet that matches the rule Add a comment to identify the rule optional Click Apply to save the settings YML18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au 29 NEICOMM Port Forwarding This page allows you to configure port forwarding rules to allow remote users to access services such as Web or FTP on your local computers This allows you to redirect a particular port number from the Internet WAN port to a particular LAN IP address Firewall gt Port Forwarding Port Forwarding Settings This page allows you to configure port forwarding rules to allow remote users to access services such as Web or FTP on your local computers This allows you to redirect a particular port number from the Internet WAN port to a particular LAN IP address Virtual Server Settings Virtual Server Settings Disable IP Address Port Range ZH Protocol TCP amp UDP Comment The maximum rule count is 32 Current Virtual Servers in system No IP Address Port Range Protocol Comment Delete Selected Reset NETT Description Virtual Server Settings Enable Disable port forwarding IP Address The LAN IP address that the public port number packet
27. enable communication between the wireless clients connected to your 3G Router select Disabled To cut the communication between the wireless clients please choose Enabled TX Power This determines the output power of the antenna WMM Capable WMM Wi Fi Multimedia if enabled supports QoS Quality of Service for experiencing better audio video and voice in applications WMM Parameters Click on the WMM Configuration button to configure the WMM parameters Broadcast Network Name SSID Select Disabled to hide the SSID of your 3G Router If disabled other people will not be able scan and detect this product s SSID Click Apply to save the settings 3G18Wn User Guide YML 18WN Za www netcomm com au NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router security This page allows you to configure the wireless security for your 3G Router Setting up sufficient wireless security can prevent unauthorised access to your wireless network Wireless Settings gt Security Wireless Security Settings This page allows you to configure the wireless security for your 3G Router Setting up sufficient wireless security can prevent unauthorised access to your wireless network Select SSID SSID choice NetComm Wireless NetComm Wireless Security Mode WEPAUTO z Wire Equivalence Protection WEP Default Key Key 1 w WEP Key 1 a1b2c3d4e5 Hex v WEP Key 2 Hex y WEP Keys WEP Key 3
28. ended for use with this product Do not use this power supply with any other product or do not use any other power supply that is not approved for use with this product by NetComm Failure to do so may cause damage to this product fire or result in personal injury Product Warranty The warranty is granted on the following conditions 1 This warranty extends to the original purchaser you and is not transferable 2 This warranty shall not apply to software programs batteries power supplies cables or other accessories supplied in or with the product 3 The customer complies with all of the terms of any relevant agreement with NetComm and any other reasonable requirements of NetComm including producing such evidence of purchase as NetComm may require 4 The cost of transporting product to and from NetComm s nominated premises is your responsibility and 5 NetComm does not have any liability or responsibility under this warranty where any cost loss injury or damage of any kind whether direct indirect consequential incidental or otherwise arises out of events beyond NetComm s reasonable control This includes but is not limited to acts of God war riot embargoes acts of civil or military authorities fire floods electricity outages lightning power surges or shortages of materials or labour 6 The customer is responsible for the security of their computer and network at all times Security features may be disabled within th
29. enie ie ad peer RC tsi bs oar Era C exe Been dh Marta Ett Canty HPE Fasha lapar OH faery TPI Care Salus bila WIFI Corro Wien E A hi pomum VAR FA wis i homer ren Tu 13 ayp Egger hona PAT e LP BL as n inr LI TA Tis 2 mur WE Nu Benni DOA ATE anios WFS mde Mw Ds FH apate HS iii MT di Description WPS Use the dropbox to either enable or disable the WPS function WPS Current Status If the wireless security encryption function of this wireless router is properly set you will see a Success message here Otherwise you will see Idle WPS Auth Mode It shows the active authentication mode for the wireless connection WPS PIN This is the WPS PIN code of the wireless router You may need this information when connecting to other WPS enabled wireless devices WPS Mode Select either PIN or PBC WPS SSID This is the network broadcast name SSID of the router station List The Station List shows the wireless clients currently associated with your 3G Router Wireless Settings gt Station List Station List This page allows you to view a list of the wireless clients that are currently associated with your 3G Router Wireless Network MAG Address Aid PSM MimoPS MCS BW Sal SIBCG 00 1F 5B 64 B3 91 1 1 0 if 20M i 0 YML18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au ot Firewall NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router Firewall MAC IP Port Filtering This page al
30. erty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router Placement of your 3G18Wn Just like your mobile phone a 3G USB Modems location will affect its signal strength to the 3G Mobile Base Station Cell Tower The data speed achievable from a 3G USB modem is relative to this signal strength which is affected by many environmental factors Please keep in mind that the 3G USB Modem will need adequate signal strength in order to provide Internet connectivity whilst choosing a location to place your 3G18Wn 3G Wireless N300 Router Similarly to the 3G USB Modem the wireless connection between the Router and your Wi Fi devices will be stronger the closer your connected devices are to your Router Your wireless connection and performance will degrade as the distance between your Router and connected devices increases This may or may not be directly noticeable and is greatly affected by the individual installation environment IF you have concerns about your network s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors try moving the computer to a position between three to five meters from the Router in order to see if distance is the problem If difficulties persist even at close range please contact NetComm Technical Support Note While some of the items listed below can affect network performance they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness thi
31. essing your 3G Router The default 64 bit Hexadecimal WEP key is a1b2c3d4e5 YML18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au 28 NEICOMM Wire Aas Lett ngs gt Hecuny Wireless Security Selfings NS page Hows you tz cznfizure the varziesz securty for your 3G Router 527 g uc suTicien wirelz 55 z ec rity can crevent unzutnzrisc2 accezs Iz your vArzlesz neowzrk Select SSID MetComm Wireless Scauty Mode WP WPA WFA A gorithms TKIP CAES T amp F ES ey Henewal Interval 3620 szcocds Radius Server F Adoress pon 3 ared Secret Session Tinevsl lo dic Timz out Access Policy Polley Disable And MAC adress to ne zllowrntock ast NET Description WPA WPA2 WPA Wi Fi Protected Access authentication is suitable for enterprises It must be used in conjunction with an authentication server such as RADIUS to provide centralized access control and management It can provide stronger encryption and authentication solution than non WPA modes Wireless Semngs Security Wireless Secunty Settings This page allows yeu t contgure thy wireless socunty for your 36 Router Seng up Suider wirebens socianty can prevent unauttanged access t your wirelag s mabini Selec 8310 SSID choice NetComm Wireless Aeon Wireless Security Mode WPA PSK WPA WPA Algorithms WTP Oars TKIPAES Pass Phrase 1234567890 Key Renewal Inbonmil 3600 seconds Access Policy Policy Disable
32. h Sao Dur hr Gh mars mean u bt lache C Hiii Vu Ag mua IB Ema slide Coe Coin eper Mt Rar C Bili ED Deuda BISAT AP sn Ente S Sa mami Hh mare Bar Bat Pol apa IMD biaip Auer Birgar Fame bario iin Pila EFD Faris FER Bia cand arr v barra coe O Toad Vind Elem Velo Capa lu Ei main T ria PSD Capone Enga E Dan Kampania ns la nn merna FIU ie tier LT CET A Un ont C Enatie COT alli omer ET Tel a Dim ET Fish alel MT Domaca Dis gran bir oe TE Maso idas ee Ti Can ai Bee dI Hs zn Gand iar Cg TE nuam Fanaa Cire S ERE GI ie En or V rh s i annit TUYA Eihar T e mapapa as UE DL MER I Maas DIE NAA ra Dro AR Ct Mase E Es Dira lb Eb al m Causa a m m NETT Description Beacon Interval Interval of time the wireless router broadcasts a beacon used to synchronize the wireless network Data Beacon Rate DTIM Enter a value between 1 and 255 for the Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages Fragment Threshold This specifies the maximum size of a packet during the fragmentation of data to be transmitted If you set this value too low it will result in bad performance RTS Threshold When the packet size is smaller than the RTS threshold the wireless router will not use the RTS CTS mechanism to send this packet AP Isolation This feature allows you to isolate clients on your wireless network To
33. he relevant settings as provided by your 3G provider Note For 3G WAN connection The 3G connection fields may not be necessary for your connection The information on this page will only be used when your service provider requires you to enter a User Name and Password to connect to the 3G network Name Description Automatic 3G Backup The Automatic 3G Backup feature of the 3G18Wn is designed to provide a backup 3G Internet connection in case your primary connection should fail To use this feature you will need both an Ethernet WAN connection from an xDSL modem ISDN Satellite etc and a 3G WAN connection PINS Enter the Pin Code for your SIM card Note For current APN s of various providers consult the Setting Up Your Router section of this user manual WAN Select the WAN connection type suitable for your environment and configure parameters according to the selected connection type STATIC fixed IP If your WAN connection uses a static IP address please select Static IP Address and fill in the required information in the fields provided Internet Settings gt WAN Wide Area Network WAN Settings This page allows you to setup your WAN Connection First select the WAN connection type Static DHCP PPPoE L2TP PPTP then enter the relevant settings as provided by your ISP WAN Connection Type STATIC fixed IP v Static Mode IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Prima
34. he router to its default settings you will be able to access the device s web configuration using http 192 168 20 1 with username password of admin 8 What can do if my Ethernet cable does not work properly e First ensure that there is a solid cable connection between the Ethernet port on the 3G18Wn and your NIC Network Interface Cara e Second ensure that the settings on your network adapter are Enabled and set to accept an IP address from the DHCP Please refer to the Computer Hardware Configuration section in this manual for additional information e Ifall settings appear to be correct ensure that you are not using a crossover Ethernet cable Although the 3G18Wn is MDI MDIX compatible not all NIC are Therefore it is recommended that you use a straight through Ethernet cable when possible YML18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au 37 Establishing Your Wireless Connection NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router Establishing Your Wireless Connection The following examples use NetComm Wireless as the SSID and 64bit WEP with a1b2c3d4e0 as the encryption key Windows XP service pack 2 Follow these steps 1 Open Network Connections Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections 3 Select the wireless network you want to connect to and click Connect Md Wireless Hetwork Connection 23 y imac Pantie Choose a wireless network BD nemis ick en kem in the Ist below to c
35. ic 20 o Always On Mode Redial Period 60 Seconds er Name Description Internet Host Enter an Internet address here to check the Internet connection APN Enter the APN for your 3G USB modem User Name Enter your 3G username Password Enter your 3G password Click Apply to save the settings YML18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au 19 NEICOMM LAN This Page allows you to change the LAN Local Area Network settings of your 3G Router lta nts 141 Thi 33 dom m bo cog UO LAN F edocs cut mac ar d DC sois of pour 10 Route AB Com E TE WAT ient Pe TA eA mn une Oy mare MO P is NQ Buster UL HL dives 0C 0708377 EKI hype t n judi Addere 12 MB 1 100 Eulen 002 48 12 SuenztMacs 284 28A 78A 0 mayiri IEA dorar aa CHD Sae 19 168 150 Dead Cow O MA 10 La Tra mete wie Barty weni 8 uu und ni wee The Roky te ge d PR Uy M pre Jamie e 4J2 2s GUP Peay Jsa A mans u onm n Apatin laj gt OE Aka eati 0 NS gt am zaze gt LUE NETS Description IP Address The local IP address of this device Subnet Mask o The subnet mask of the local IP address LAN 2 Used to configure a secondary LAN IP Address MAC Address The LAN MAC address of your 3G Router DHCP Type Please leave this set to Enable unless you have another DHCP server on the same network Primary DNS Secondary DNS Optional This feature allows you to manually assign DNS Ser
36. k co nz W www dynalink co nz Product Warranty NetComm products have a standard 12 months warranty from date of purchase However some products have an extended warranty option via registering your product online at the NetComm website www netcommlimited com Technical Support If you have any technical difficulties with your product please refer to the support section of our website www netcomm com au support Note NetComm Technical Support for this product only covers the basic installation and features outlined in the Quick Start Guide For further information regarding the advanced features of this product please refer to the configuring sections in the User Guide or contact a Network Specialist Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of NetComm Limited or their respective owners Specifications are subject to change without notice Images shown may vary slightly from the actual product
37. lers Webs Content Filter Fite El Pror El Java 7 Actien x Currant Wobs URAL Fitters Ag URL Add a URL Miei URL 777 Hoi Filter Sotlings Current Websde Hosa Filters Ne Hasiera Deitel Reset Agd a Hosilleyarord Piter Keparcid Ada Reset NET Description Web Content Filter Tick the boxes to enable Proxy Java or ActiveX content filtering URL Filter Block access to a website by entering its full URL address Host Filter Block access to block access to certain websites by entering a keyword Click Apply to save the settings YML18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au 31 Administration NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router Administration Management This page allows you to configure administrator system settings including the administrator username and password NTP settings and DDNS settings ae gt Us ee Din PAS A Mee p 0M tp P8 Ah d a he AA Ann WA Amit fuh teet 49 de MMC ee eee amy eames tl ge LIII Lng nh je LE Memes abrir Se ng hw omn ELI Ihe Come KTP Seige C mer Tins Sa un 220 22U7C 2020 Sy at mize ICIMT 1107 Milan had Famen Y eco m posi ntp cog WTP Seret Me yO tana rar adu we vit eme quu im WT unten te Oan e hr Cm m P 6 4 n C Ly pu 5 q qu Anhi Coal CONS Sello yu Lun some COM LE mtm Nome la et Few pas asot Cansa NETT Description Select Language Select a language for the web interface
38. lows you to setup MAC IP and port filtering rules to protect your network from malicious activity The filtering rules can be used to either allow or block certain users and or ports from accessing the Internet Firsvra gt MAC IP Pu Fi leti ug MAA iPart O Settings hs page allows you to setup MAT IP acd por Flte ng les do orotect your neowzrk tom malizio s activity The filerirg ru es zan be used ts either allow zr block c rlaim users and or ports from accessinz the Internet Basic Settings U ACIIPI zr Filterng Disable v Cafas olier The packel Lal Jun mele wilh any ru es wu ld Le Dropped x Avel Rusu MACIPPuil Fille Selfings MAU ad raas CestIP Andress Sou ce F Ald sss Protzco Move e testion large E Sou ze Pzd Ranze H Acliu Accept Comment Che madrum cule zou7tIz 32 Current MACAP Port filtcring mics in system hu patie DE pent gt clocul M e Adio Commenl fo Olhe would be dropoed Delete Se octos Reser Basic Settings NETT Description MAC IP Port Filtering Select Enable to enable MAC IP Port Filtering Default Policy Select whether packets that do not match any rules are accepted or dropped MAC IP Port Filtering Settings NETT Description MAC Address MAC address of a local computer Dest IP Address Destination IP Address for the filter rule Protocol Select the port number protocol type TCP UDP or both If you are unsure then l
39. min is the default username and password for the unit 3 Set up your WAN connection as follows For 3G connections Note Before proceeding with this step ensure that your 3G USB Dongle has been plugged into the USB port of your 3G Router To configure a 3G WAN connection please follow these steps e Mouseover Internet Settings and click on 3G Internet Setting e Select your location and mouseover choose your APN here and from the drop down list select your APN Otherwise if e Your SIM card requires a PIN Code e Your 3G broadband service provider requires you to input the username password for your 3G connection e You wish to use other alternate 3G connection details Such as a special APN Please enter the relevant information on this screen as provided by your 3G broadband service provider YML 18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au 19 3G Internet Settings e Click Apply to save the settings e f everything is configured properly the Status page will show that your 3G service is online and the WAN IP address that has been assigned 3G Connection Status Page Interface lada Local Remate usb telsira imemet up 10 2234 61 0 00 0 Provider Telstra sendos Tf pa Combined serica Coen rage WIGLIMA 50 IMEI 3559475020024904 Frequency WGDMA 850 Signal Slmnglh dBrm 45 dm strong niil EIM Status SIM OK APN Access Point Name for various providers ISP APN Username Password Required Three Postpaid NO Three Prepaid N
40. mode e Ensure that the LED indicators are indicating normal activity If not ensure that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected e Ensure that the IP Address subnet mask gateway and DNS settings are correctly entered on the computer e lf you are using 2 4GHz cordless phones X 10 equipment or other home security systems ceiling fans or lights your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop altogether e To avoid interference you can change the wireless Channel on your 3G Router e Keep your product at least 3 6 feet away from electrical devices that generate RF noise Examples include microwaves monitors electric motors and so forth 5 do not remember my encryption key What should do If you forgot your encryption key the Wireless card will not be able to establish a connection to your 3G Router To reset the encryption key s login to the 3G18Wn web configuration using an Ethernet connection 6 How do I reset my 3G18Whn to its factory default settings To hard reset the 3G18Wn to its factory default settings follow the steps listed below e Ensure that the router is powered on for at least 1 minute e Press the reset button for at least ten seconds and release At this point the reset is in progress Do not power off the unit at this point e After your 3G Router reboots the default settings are now restored This entire process takes several minutes to complete e Once you have reset t
41. onnect to a wireless network in range or to get more r formation PRILLIN ro ed Set up wireless network gy Comm 151100 2i for a home or small office 1 Unsecured wreless network alil Related Tasks p netcomm n3q series di Loam about wireless OF Security enabled wireless network a res qg NetCommofficentotspot 4 dig Change the order of i will preferred retworks Unsecured wireless network P Change advanced seting YML18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au 39 NEICOMM 4 Enter the network key a1b2b3d4e5 and click Connect OW Wireless Network Connection 23 ES ebur TRES Choose a wireless network 2 120 gt 57 network bat Tick an ir i7 He ist Seas ta innert ho a wireless Seis vente nec 77 geb oie ifun rationi A setup a vircoss votuar ctLomm_H511UU tee hore ce al attics Jreezured wreless network Related Tasks netcomm n3g series UY Las aut widens amp zezurky enabled re axe network netezrnq ctLomrmulfficcHatsppt D Change 776 cerdos oF prefere ies Es Jit ure wireless rel Cliziye uva ved sattinas 76 mote Non Zr Wireless rezures z network koy fast called a tl oo zr WIA keyi A rehanrk key helps pevenk nnman chicas 77m eoonerti g tn vis zenak ypz the key and then cia Conex RER WS rs o ETTDNEEEENNMMEMAZMAEANN 5 The connection will show Connected RH Wireloss Hatwork Connection 71 Network Tasks Choose a wireless network e Faser rer ett Chick
42. reless channel information included with your wireless network card See your network card s user guide for more information These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Router Should you need to cover an even wider area you should consider looking at building a hybrid network by combining your wireless network with a HomePlug Network See the NetComm website for more details on HomePlug products 3G18Wn User Guide YML 18WN 8 www netcomm com au Product Layout MENO Product Layout Connecting and Configuring your Router The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization The display is easily visible on the front of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status See below for explanation of each of the features NEED Front Panel Icon Description LLNNENNUNLLLLLILCL NN M RN NN NN Lights up when a 3G Internet connection is established USB port USB port for connecting a compatible 3G USB Modem TRAG KCAL UA AA A A AAA AAAA AAA AAS _ gt 12WDG Rear Panel Reset WPS Button Press once to initiate WPS see WPS section of this document Hold this button down for 10 seconds to reset to factory defaults Wireless Off On Switches the Wi Fi Access Point On Off WAN Ethernet port for Fixed Line ADSL Cable Satellite connection WAN LAN 1 4 LAN Ports for wire
43. ry DNS Server E Secondary DNS Server MAC Clone Enabled Fon Name Description IP Address Type in the IP address assigned by your Internet Service Provider Subnet Mask Type in the Subnet mask assigned by your Internet Service Provider Default Gateway Type in the WAN Gateway assigned by your Internet Service Provider Primary Secondary Type in the DNS address assigned by your Internet Service Provider DNS MAC Clone Please input the MAC address of your computer here if your service provider only permits computers with a certain MAC address to access the Internet If you are using the computer which used to connect to the Internet via a cable modem you can simply press the Default button to fill the MAC address field with the MAC address of your computer Click Apply to save the settings YML18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au 17 NEICOMM DHCP Auto config This connection will get the IP address from the Internet service provider Choose this connection if you are connecting the router to a Cable Modem service Leave everything as default unless instructed by your Internet Service Provider Internet Settings gt WAN Wide Area Network WAN Settings This page allows you to setup your WAN Connection First select the WAN connection type Static DHCP PPPoE L2TP PPTP then enter the relevant settings as provided by your ISP WAN Connection Type DHCP Auto config iv DHCP Mode
44. s checklist may help Router Placement Place your Router as close as possible to the centre of your wireless network devices To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your wireless clients i e computers with built in or USB wireless adapters laptops with built in wireless Wireless PDA iPhone etc e Ensure that your Router s antennas are parallel to each other and are positioned vertically toward the ceiling If your Router itself is positioned vertically point the antennas in an upward direction as much as possible e In multi storey homes place the Router on a floor that is as close to the centre of the home as possible This may mean placing the Router on an upper floor e Try not to place the Router near a cordless telephone that operates at the same radio frequency as the 3G18Wn 2 4GHz Avoid obstacles and interference Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio noise such as microwave ovens Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include e Refrigerators e Washers and or dryers e Metal cabinets e Large aquariums e Metallic based UV tinted windows If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal s path between your devices and Router YML18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au f NEICOMM Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after considering th
45. ss N200 Poller MMN L H 5 Package COMICAS nee un paige E A ee ee 5 PE DE RP 5 Placement of your 3G18Wn 3G Wireless N300 Router 2u 22200 200000an00nnnn0nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnunnnnunnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 6 Romer PIE T N amaral cto ignite Eee oda ia ee een i Avoid obstacies and ISHS SIG Cs ini DI mmm T Coal Aa NENNT oo o m2 E E E E T 8 Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network uuesssssneesnnsnnennnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnsnnnnnnssnnnnnnsnnnnnnssnnnnsssnnnnsnennnnnenn 8 Product LSV Ia erence aaa c ae EEEE an E aa 9 Gonnecing and SENT YOU Feen een 10 Network and System Requirements PTT TTE a a a a a ag nr nen a ek 10 Modem FSC UN STIS Sa ai as 11 gonnec ing ht elle e Po E omm 11 Step WO USB 3G MOGGI RTT 11 ra cta conp A 11 TN POWE aE E E E E ea RE RE 11 Bo EEE i AENEA EATE ATA E O EE EEE DE EA HET 12 Config rina your Router and Selling Up your COM isiuecen esi ee ee ee nee 12 A nr ee nee ee 18 Advanced FESTES ae POETE 15 OO PO a T ETT 16 c ENREIEREO 16 AeEHie SEINES
46. te has been removed Limitations of Warranty The Trade Practices Act 1974 and corresponding State and Territory Fair Trading Acts or legalisation of another Government the relevant acts in certain circumstances imply mandatory conditions and warranties which cannot be excluded This warranty is in addition to and not in replacement for such conditions and warranties To the extent permitted by the Relevant Acts in relation to your product and any other materials provided with the product the Goods the liability of NetComm under the Relevant Acts is limited at the option of NetComm to Replacement of the Goods or Repair of the Goods or Payment of the cost of replacing the Goods or Payment of the cost of having the Goods repaired All NetComm ACN 002 490 486 products have a standard 12 months warranty from date of purchase However some products have an extended warranty option refer to packaging To be eligible for the extended warranty you must supply the requested warranty information to NetComm within 30 days of the original purchase by registering on line via the NetComm web site at WWW netcomm com au YML 18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au 47 NETCOMM LIMITED Head Office DYNALINK NZ 12C Tea Kea Place Albany Auckland PO Box 1200 Lane Cove NSW 2066 Australia New Zealand P 02 9424 2070 F 02 9424 2010 P 09 448 5548 E int sales netcomm com au F 09 448 5549 W www netcommlimited com E sales dynalin
47. ten this icon is labeled Local Area Connection 5 The Local Area Connection dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network items Ensure that the check box to the left of the item labeled Internet Protocol TCP IP is checked Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click on Properties 6 In the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box click the radio button labeled Obtain an IP address automatically Also click the radio button labeled Obtain DNS server address automatically 7 Click OK twice to confirm your changes and close the Control Panel 3G18Wn User Guide YML 18WN 12 WWW netcomm com au NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router Mac OSX 10 4 1 Click the Apple icon and choose System Preferences Click on the Network icon Set Location to Automatic and Show to Built In Ethernet Click on the TCP IP tab In the Configure option choose Use DHCP with automatic address p e qu gt Click on Apply Now setting up your 3G Router Having physically connected your 3G18Wn the next step is to establish the broadband connection to the Internet Please follow the steps below to configure your 3G Router via the user interface 1 Open your web browser e g Internet Explorer Firefox Safari and navigate to http 192 168 20 1 2 Click Login and type admin without quotes in the Username and Password fields Then click on Submit Login User Name Password Note ad
48. the WAN port Public IP address of your 3G Router Click Apply to save the above configurations 3G18Wn User Guide YML 18WN 30 www netcomm com au NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router system Security This page allows you to improve the security of your 3G Router through the SPI firewall and remote access settings Firewall gt System Security System Security Settings page allows you to improve the security of your 3G Router through the SPI firewall and remote access settings Remote management Remote management via WAN Deny Deny ping from WAN interface Deny ping from WAN interface Disable y Stateful Packet Inspection SPI SPI Firewall Disable x NETT Description Remote Management via WAN Enable Disable remote management on the WAN interface Deny ping from WAN interface Select Enable to deny ICMP packets received on the WAN interface Otherwise select Disable to allow ICMP packets received on the WAN interface SPI Firewall Enable Disable the SPI Stateful Packet Inspection firewall to improve the security of your 3G Router Click Apply to save the settings Content Filtering This page allows you to configure content URL and host filters to restrict improper content access from LAN computers Firewall Content Filtering Cilia Fdter Settings This page allows you lo configure content URL and host fiers lo resid improper conient access from LAN compu
49. umber of hops between Source and Destination To enable Dynamic Routing select Enable from the dropbox and click Apply DHCP Client This page allows you to view the current DHCP client of your 3G Router Internet Settings DHCP clients DHCP Client List This page allows you to view the current DHCP client of your 3G Router DHCP Clients i MAC Address Address IP ECO Expires in 00 21 9B D2 BA 82 192468100 168 1 100 23 52 55 00 02 6F 53 72 0E 1492 468 4401 168 1 101 23 49 34 YML 18WN 3G18Wn User Guide www netcomm com au 21 Wireless Settings NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router Wireless Settings Basic This page allows you to define the basic wireless settings for this device such as the SSID and channel Veweless Seangs Bas Bas Wireless Semngs This 0396 dows you to define Me Dasic wireless t48091 lor Mus Gevice such 24 me SSID and chases Vrodess Network Rade Ovo Gon Oc Network Mode Nbigin maed mode w Meter Narra SRO Nerlcmm Wireless Frequency Channel 2437Mi Channel 6 x V reless Distribuson System WD S WOS Moce Disable NETT Description Radio On Off On by default Changing this option to Off will turn off the wireless feature on the unit and you will not be able to connect to your 3G Router wirelessly Network Mode You can select which wireless standards are able to connect to your wireless network
50. uring an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightening Also do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak e Never install telephone wiring during stormy weather conditions La WARNING e Disconnect the power line from the device before servicing Copyright Copyright 2008 NetComm Limited All rights reserved The information contained herein is proprietary to NetComm Limited No part of this document may be translated transcribed reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent of NetComm Limited NOTE This document is subject to change without notice Save Our Environment When this equipment has reached the end of its useful life it must be taken to a recycling centre and processed separate from domestic waste The cardboard box the plastic contained in the packaging and the parts that make up this router can be recycled in accordance with regionally established regulations Never dispose of this electronic equipment along with your household waste You may be subject to penalties or sanctions under the law Instead ask for disposal instructions from your municipal government Please be responsible and protect our environment 3G18Wn User Guide YML 18WN 2 www netcomm com au NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router Table of Contents is e NE EN UU II 4 Your SSW 3G Wirele
51. ve changed the default IP Address ensure you ping the correct IP Address assigned to the 3G18Wn 3 Why does my wireless connection keep dropping Please try the following steps to improve the wireless signal quality e Antenna Orientation e Try different antenna orientations for your 3G Router e Try to keep the antenna at least 6 inches away from the wall or other objects e Try changing the channel on the 3G18Wn to a different channel to avoid interference Please refer to the Basic gt Wireless section of this manual e Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet from electrical devices that generate RF noise like microwaves monitors electric motors etc 4 Cannot establish a wireless connection Note An Ethernet connection is required to troubleshoot the 3G18Wn Wireless Router When the 3G18Wn is configured to use Wireless encryption WEP WPA WPA2 or any encryption you need to ensure that your wireless adapter settings matches Please refer to your wireless adapter manual for additional information e Move the 3G18Wn and the wireless client into the same room and then test the wireless connection 3G18Wn User Guide YML 18WN 36 www netcomm com au NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router e ry to disable all security settings such as WEP and MAC Address Control e Turn off the 3G18Wn and the client Then turn the 3G18Wn back on again and then turn on the client e Ensure that all devices are set to Infrastructure
52. vers DHCP lease times of the DHCP clients of your 3G Router Click Apply to save the settings 3G18Wn User Guide YML 18WN 20 www netcomm com au NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router Advanced Routing This page allows you to configure static and dynamic routing rules for your 3G Router internet sth 93 Advanced Horring Advanced Routing Sel nqe Ihis page a lows yo 1t7 crmhcure tar c 2nd dymemie roving nies tor your ihia ta der Add a routing rule lieshnaton Ring Hast Gateway Interface LAM T Lammert Arr Rese Current Routing table In the system No Ocst ation Ncmask Sareway Flazs Met c Ret Use Interface Commer 1 252 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 7 0 7 0 5 0 0 y LAN 210 2 192 168 1 7 255 255 255 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 y LA4N z10 3 232 0 1 0 255 2 0 7 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 y LAW i0 Cclete Reset Dynamic Ruuti xy Seins Dynamic Routing Protocol RP Disable Advanced Routing Static Static Routing allows computers that are connected to your 3G Router to communicate with computers on another LAN segment which are connected to it via another router To set a rule you need to specify the following e Destination e Sub Netmask e Gateway e Interface Advanced Routing Dynamic Dynamic Routing uses the RIP protocol to allow the 3G Router to adapt to changes in the network RIP enables the device to determine the best route for each packet based on the hop count or n
53. w Neo ces BaetC oem VPP etree tearm win WEEP SA nes eA gom em weno Ons pomis Pave Frrase 1235567 19 b ionem interval ye secures access Doy Pete Dustis o o a MAL ner OP e Mow ecco uit Lodo ey e Click Apply to save the settings Notes Wireless client network cards must be WPA compliant to connect to a WPA enable network if in doubt check the wireless client network card documentation or use WEP security Notes After changing the security settings you might need to remove the current wireless settings on the computer and reconfigure the wireless computer according to the new settings 3G18Wn User Guide YML 18WN 44 WWW netcomm com au Appendix PILAE Legal amp Regulatory Information This manual is copyright Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study research criticism or review as permitted under the Copyright Act no part may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means be it electronic mechanical recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of NetComm Limited NetComm Limited accepts no liability or responsibility for consequences arising from the use of this product NetComm Limited reserves the right to change the specifications and operating details of this product without notice NetComm is a registered trademark of NetComm Limited All other trademarks are acknowledged the property of their respective owners
54. will be sent to Port Range The public port numbers to be sent to the specific LAN IP address Protocol Select the port number protocol type TCP UDP or both If you are unsure then leave it as the default TCP amp UDP setting Comment Add a comment to identify the rule optional Click Apply to save the settings DMZ If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application e g Games properly from behind the NAT firewall then you can open up the firewall restrictions to allow unrestricted two way Internet access by defining a DMZ Host The DMZ function allows you to re direct all packets going to your WAN port IP address to a particular IP address in your LAN The difference between the virtual server and the DMZ function is that the virtual server re directs a particular service Internet application e g FTP websites to a particular LAN client server whereas DMZ re directs all packets regardless of services going to your WAN IP address to a particular LAN client server Firewall DMZ DMZ Settings This page allows you to nominate a computer on your network that can be accessed from the Internet regardless of any port forwarding or firewall settings DMZ Settings DMZ Settings Disable z DMZ IP Address NET Description DMZ Settings Enable disable DMZ DMZ IP Address Fill in the IP address of a particular host in your LAN Network that will receive all the packets originally going to
55. y This example uses alb2c3d4e5 Then click Connect Type the network security ley of passphrase for NetComm Wireless The pergens who petup Ihe network can gee pos the ley or papiphiiae Security hry of pruphine alblck bes E you have a LE flash drop wich network pettingr Tor het omm Wraber inpet it ur IK WIN 5 Tick on both Save this network and Start this connection automatically and click on Close fucci holly connected qe Metom Wirelecs F Span thi connection sun pity m Notes For other operating system Windows 98SE Windows ME Windows 2000 etc or if you use the wireless adaptor utility to configure your wireless connection please consult the wireless adapter documentation for additional information 3G18Wn User Guide YML18WN 42 www netcomm com au How To configure Wireless Security PaL How Io Configure Wireless Security 1 Open your web browser i e Internet Explorer or Firefox and navigate to http 192 168 20 1 Go http 192 168 20 1 2 Click on Login then enter your User Name and Password default admin admin 03m User Marne Passwort cmm sema 3 Mouseover Wireless Settings and then click on Security On this page you can configure the wireless security Wehi Eater a betty Pvwarn ascaney Lio frui pgs Bi phu T Con Fes iiri oe ES Du 36 Por Bey UD bu BCHEH ih Le Linse cn een t phus ered pert Kt LED SE choice Mtana Wireless
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