- NetComm Modem Router User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Overview
- NB5 Package Contents Note
- Minimum System Requirements
- Front Indicators
- Back Panel
- Resetting Factory Defaults
- Do I need a Micro filter?
- Default Settings
- Quick Start Guide
- Connecting your NB5 ADSL Modem via ETHERNET
- Connecting your NB5 ADSL Modem via USB
- Setting up your ADSL Router
- Log into your ADSL Router
- Quick Start Menu
- Connecting your ADSL Router
- Step 1: Connecting the ADSL Router to Your Computer/Notebook
- Step 1.1 Connecting to the Ethernet/USB
- Step 1.2 Connecting to the ADSL Line
- Step 1.3 Connecting to the Power Outlet
- Step 1.4 Powering On
- Step 2: Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card / Installing Your USB Device
- 2.1 Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card
- 2.2 Installing the USB Device Driver
- Step 3: Configuring Your Internet Browser
- Step 4: Connecting to the Internet
- Firewall Configuration
- Introduction to Firewalls
- Network Address Translation and Port Mapping
- Dedicated Firewalls
- Advanced Configuration of your ADSL Router
- Log into your ADSL Router
- Advanced Configuration of your ADSL Router-Login Settings
- Advanced Menus
- Introduction to Setup and Advanced Menus
- Configuring the ADSL Connection
- The Setup Menu
- WAN Setup
- PPPoE Connection
- PPPoA Connection Setup
- DHCP Connection Setup
- Static Connection Setup
- Bridged Connection Setup
- CLIP [Classical IP over ATM] Connection Setup
- LAN Setup
- DHCP Configuration
- Management IP
- The Advanced Menu
- UPnP
- SNMP
- IP QoS
- LAN Clients
- MAC Filter Control
- Enable/Disable MAC Filtering
- Create MAC Filter Rules
- Edit or Delete MAC Filter Rules
- Hidden MAC Filter Rules
- Multicasting
- Static Routing
- Dynamic Routing
- Port Forwarding
- Access Control
- IP Filters
- DMZ Configuration
- Tools Menu
- System Commands
- User Management
- Update Firmware
- Ping Test
- Modem Test
- Reboot
- Log Out
- Status Menu
- Network Statistics
- Connection Status
- DHCP Clients
- Modem Status
- Product Information
- System Log
- Appendix A: Troubleshooting
- The ADSL Router is not functional
- I can't connect to the ADSL Router.
- The DSL Link LED continues to blink but does not go solid
- The DSL Link LED is always off
- Appendix B: ADSL Router terms
- What is a firewall?
- What is NAT?
- What is a DMZ?
- What is a Gateway?
- Appendix C: Features
- ADSL/ATM Support
- Encapsulation Support
- Network Support
- Management Support
- Security Support
- External Connectors:
- Appendix D: Cable Connections
- RJ-45 Network Ports
- Twisted pair cables
- Straight and crossover cable configuration
- RJ11 connector and cable
- 605 to RJ-11 adapter
- USB cable
- 9 Pin (RS-232 ) Serial Cable
- Appendix E: Registering your NetComm Product
- Contact Information
- Legal & Regulatory Information
- Product Warranty
Advanced
NetComm NB5 Ethernet/USB Modem Router YML717 Rev1
70 www.netcomm.com.au
Update Firmware
'Firmware' is the software that controls the NB5 and also provides the user interface that is the
subject of this manual. The Firmware resides in the NB5 internal memory; currently loaded
firmware version can be found under Status>Product Information. Firmware upgrades may be
offered from time to time by NetComm Ltd. as required. It is strongly recommended that you only
upload firmware that is supplied by NetComm Ltd. Available firmware updates will be posted on
www.netcomm.com.au.
To access Firmware Updates, click on Tools>Update. Click on the Browse…button to locate the
firmware file on your computer's hard drive. When the file has been selected and appears in the
'Open' field of the Choose File dialog box, click on Open. This will automatically install the
firmware. The system will be restarted automatically after the firmware image is successfully
uploaded. You will need to reconnect again to configure your setup.
Ping Test
To access the Ping Test, click on Tools>Ping Test
Ping Test: provides an easy way to ping the NB5 without invoking the command line interface.
Modem Test
To access the Modem Test, click on Tools>Modem Test.
Modem Test: This test can be used to check whether your Modem is properly connected to the
Network. This test may take a few seconds to complete. To perform the test, select your connection
from the list and press the Test button. The value returned will either be Success or Fail
Reboot
To reboot the NB5, click on Tools>Reboot. This will restart the modem.
Log Out
To log out of the Admin screens, click on tools>log out.