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Default Settings & Facts The following lists the default settings of your NetComm ADSL Modem Router. Note: It is highly recommended that you enable security settings in the router before connecting your router to your network. Router LAN IP: 192.168.1.1 Username: Password: admin WAN port: ADSL only (built inADSL modem) Resetting While using or installing your NetComm ADSL Modem Router you may need to utilise the reset feature.
NetComm ADSL Modem Router Quick Start The following Quick Start pages are intended to be used by an advanced user to quickly configure the NetComm ADSL Modem Router. It assumes that you are familiar with TCP/IP Networking. If you need further explanation please refer to the more detailed sections of this document. This guide also presumes that your NetComm ADSL Modem Router is set to factory defaults (See Resetting on previous page if required). One page setup for most ADSL services. 1.
7. Click “Apply”. Your NetComm ADSL Modem Routerwill attempt to use your settings to connect to your ISP. You can check the results on the “Status Monitor” page. 8. If you have a DHCP server already active on your network it is recommended that you disable either the NetComm ADSL Modem Router's built in DHCP server or the existing DHCP server. Please note that Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing is a DHCP server. Rev.1 - YML632 ADSL Modem Router www.netcomm.com.
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router. The ADSL Modem Router is the perfect solution for connecting a small group of computers to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection or to a remote LAN via an ADSL line. The ADSL Modem Router supports a maximum downstream data transmission rate of 8Mbps and an upstream rate of 640Kbps.
About this Guide This guide contains information about installing and configuring your NetComm ADSL Modem Router. It is designed to guide users through the correct setup procedures for both hardware installation and basic configuration. Later, it shows how to complete advanced configuration to get the best operating performance from the NetComm ADSL Modem Router.
Chapter 1: Getting to know your NetComm ADSL Modem Router This chapter describes the package contents and provides a list of features of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router. 1-1 What is xDSL DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) refers to a technology used to increase the data capacity of standard twisted-pair wires that are generally used to connect most households to the phone network. In addition, this technology allows simultaneous voice and high-speed data transmission over a single pair of telephone wires.
■ Allows administrators to block specific LAN users from accessing specified applications or services. ■ Allows external Internet users to access information from an internal computer (Virtual Server or Port Forwarding). ■ Provides unrestricted two-way communication between one computer on your LAN and certain Internet services like conferencing, video and gaming applications. ■ Enhances routing performance by using Dynamic or Static routing. ■ Allows administrators to change WAN MAC address.
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation & Setup This chapter provides information about your NetComm ADSL Modem Router’s physical features and gives step-by-step installation instructions. 2-1 Rear Panel & Connections The following figure shows the rear view of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router and illustrates how the cables connect to the interfaces on the rear panel. ■ Plug one end of the UTP cable into the WAN port, the other into the the other into the wall jack that is connected to the ADSL service.
2-2 Front Panel LEDs The following figure shows the front view of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router. The LEDs on the front panel indicate the status of the unit. Power: Green On when power is on. Diag: Red Lights up during system check when the power is initially connected. If the Router is working properly, the light should switch off after the diagnostic has been completed. Green Blinking when ADSL line is training. ADSL port Link: On when ADSL line is ready.
2-3 What is a Micro filter for? Micro filters are used to prevent common telephone equipment, such as phones, answering machines and fax machines, from interfering with your ADSL service. If your ADSL enabled phone line is being used with any other equipment other than your ADSL Router then you will need to use one micro filter for each phone device. Splitters may be installed when your ADSL line is installed or when your current phone line is upgraded to ADSL.
2-3 System Requirements and Setup To connect to the Internet, an ADSL enabled phone line and an Internet access account from an ISP are required. In order to operate with the ADSL Modem Router, each computer that is to be connected to the ADSL Modem Router should have the following items installed: 1. Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card: a 10Base-T or 10/100Base-T/TX Ethernet card). 2. Standard twisted-pair Ethernet cable (UTP network cable) with RJ-45 connectors. 3.
Click the “Local Area Connection” icon on the right bottom side of your desktop screen. In the “Local Area Connection Status” window, click “Properties” button then your Network window will appear. 2. Check whether the TCP/IP Protocol has already been installed and bound to your Network Interface Card. www.netcomm.com.au Page 14 Rev.
- If yes, go to step 7. - If no, click the “Add” button. 3. Double-click “Protocol” on the Select Network Component Type or highlight “Protocol” then click “Add”. 4. Highlight “Microsoft” under the list of manufacturers. Double-click “TCP/IP” from the list on the right or highlight “TCP/IP” then click “OK” to install TCP/IP. 5. After a few seconds, you will be brought back to the Network window. The TCP/IP Protocol should now be on the list of installed network components (refer to point 2). 6.
The TCP/IP Properties window consists of several tabs. Choose the “IP Address” tab. 7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically”. Click “OK”. Restart your computer to complete the TCP/IP installation. Fixed IP Addresses Configuration Fixed IP addresses may be assigned to network devices for many reasons, such as the server computers or printers which are consistently accessed by multiple users.
1. Select “Specify an IP address” and enter “192.168.1.***” in the “IP Address” location (where *** is a number between 2 and 254 used by the NetComm ADSL Modem Router to identify each computer), and the default “Subnet Mask” 255.255.255.0”. Note: No two computers on the same LAN can have the same IP address but they should have the same Subnet Mask. 2. Select “Enable DNS” in the “DNS Configuration” tab and enter the “DNS IP Address” obtained from your ISP in the “Server Search Order” location.
Chapter 3: Internet Access This chapter describes the procedures necessary to configure the basic functions and to start up your NetComm ADSL Modem Router. On successful completion of these procedures, you will be able to access the Internet via your NetComm ADSL Modem Router.
3-2 Web-based User Interface The NetComm ADSL Modem Router is designed to use a Web-based User Interface for configuration. Start your web browser and type http://192.168.1.1 in the browser’s address box. This address is the factory default IP Address of your NetComm ADSL Modem Router. Press “Enter”. The “Username and Password Required” prompt box will appear. Leave the “User Name” empty and type “admin” (default password) for the “Password”. Click “OK”. The setup screen will load.
3-3 Initial Configuration – Setup The “OnePage Setup” screen is the first screen you will see when you access the router’s configuration. If the router has already been successfully installed and set up, this screen’s values will already be properly configured. Below is a description of each setting. ■ Host Name This entry is required by certain ISPs. ■ Domain Name This entry is required by certain ISPs. ■ Private IP Address The Device IP Address and Subnet Mask of the router are used by the internal LAN.
Gateway, Router and Modem are different working modes that the ADSL Switch Router can use. It is highly recommend that you use the Gateway mode, which is NAT enabled. It not only allows LAN users to share a single IP Address, but also protects your LAN network from outside intruders. If the ADSL Switch Router is set to the Router mode or the Modem mode, all the PCs in the LAN will have to be assigned fixed IP Addresses. The Router mode allows users to specify which routing path data packets should take.
Gateway using Classical IP Choose this setting to meet the following conditions: 1. You want to employ NATto share Internet access for all of your computers, as well as protect them for outside intruders. 2. Your ISP uses Classical IP connection type (use LLC encapsulation and routing protocol) and provides you with one or more IP addresses when you apply for the service. You can find more information in the RFC 2684 standard. ■ Specify WAN IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
■ Connect-on-demand Is a utility to trigger the PPPoE session to connect if in a disconnected status when Internet access is being attempted. Choose “Enable” to make this function active, and enter the number of minutes you wish to wait after network idle time in the “Max Idle Time” location. This function is for PPPoE only. ■ Keep Alive This function keeps your PPPoE connection always on even during a period of no WAN activity.
Router using Classical IP Choose this setting if: 1. You want this device acting as a router without NAT function. 2. Your ISP uses Classical IP connection type (use LLC encapsulation and routing protocol) and provides you one or more IP addresses when you apply for the service. You can find more information in the RFC 2684 standard. ■ Specify WAN IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. ■ Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask values provided by your ISP.
Chapter 4: Advanced Applications This chapter provides information on how to set up and use the advanced features of your NetComm ADSL Modem Router. 4-1 DHCP Configuration A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server can automatically assign IP Addresses to each computer in your network. Unless you already have a DHCP Service on your LAN, it is highly recommended that you set your router to act as a DHCP server. Note: The DHCP Server can support a maximum pool of 253 IP Addresses.
■ Protocol Select the protocol type as “TCP” or “UDP” from the drop down box. If you are not sure which one to choose, select “Both”. ■ Filter Group/LAN IP Range Enter the range of IP addresses which you want to have the same access limitation (a group). ■ Block Port Range Enter the range of port numbers which are used by the applications you wish to be blocked. (For example 23 for Telnet) Here is an example for IP Access Setting.
This function allows network administrators to restrict access to listed URLs or give access ONLY to listed URLs. ■ URL Access Limit Check “Enable” or “Disable” to make this function active or inactive. ■ Website Access Check “Allow” to allow users on the network to access a specific website listed on the location only. In contrast, to restrict users on the network access to the websites listed, check “Block” in this item. ■ URL List Enter the website addresses to be accessed/blocked in the locations field.
4-3 Port Forwarding Settings The Port Forwarding Settings application allows you to set up to ten public ports, such as a HTTP (web), SMTP (email), FTP, etc. that can be accessed by external users of the Internet. Each service is forwarded to a dedicated network computer (server) configured with a fixed LAN IP Address.
Here is a list of the protocols and port ranges that are used by some common applications. Note: Port 8080 on the Public IP Address is used for Remote Management and can not be redirected if remote management is enabled.
■ Application Name Enter the name of the application you wish to configure in the Application Name column to identify this setting. This is just a label and does not govern the function of the settings. ■ Outgoing Port Range Enter the port number or range of numbers this application uses when it sends packets outbound. The Outgoing Control port numbers act as the trigger.
4-6 Static Routing The Static Routing feature allows computers that are connected to the NetComm ADSL Modem Router directly or through a hub/switch (on the immediate LAN) to communicate with other computers in the respective LAN segment which are connected to the NetComm ADSL Modem Router through another router (destination LAN). Up to 20 route entries may be entered into the NetComm ADSL Modem Router. The diagram below gives an example of the physical connections required to use Static Routing.
4-7 Administration Settings This feature allows the administrator to manage the NetComm ADSL Modem Router by setting certain parameters. For security reasons, it is strongly recommended that you set a Password and SNMP communities so that only authorized persons are able to manage your NetComm ADSL Modem Router. If the “Password” is left blank, all users on your network can access the router simply by entering the unit’s IP Address into their web browser’s location window.
4-8 Status Monitor This screen shows the router’s current status. All of the information provided is read-only. ■ Login This column shows the login information of your WAN connection. You can manually initiate a connection or a disconnection by clicking the buttons. However, if you initiate disconnection here, the “Connect-on-Demand” will not function until the connection button is clicked.
4-9 DMZ Host The DMZ Host application allows unrestricted 2-way communication between a single LAN computer and other Internet users or servers. This application is useful for supporting specialpurpose services such as video-conferencing and gaming, which require proprietary client software and/or unrestricted 2-way user communication. To use this application, you should have a fixed Public IP Address from your ISP.
■ Access Log Set to Enable if you want to activate this function. ■ Send Log To Enter the IP address of the computer that you want to send the Log information to. ■ Incoming Access log Click this button to go to the incoming (WAN to LAN) traffic log table. This Table records information on the last fifty incoming packets, including source IP address, destination IP address, and port number. ■ Outgoing Access log Click this button to go to the outgoing (LAN to WAN) traffic log table.
Chapter 5: Macintosh Setup This chapter provides information on using Macintosh computers in your network. The instructions given here are for system software version 8.0 or above, which comes with the TCP/IP Protocol preloaded and supports DHCP Addressing. 5-1 Hardware Connections Connect your Macintosh computer to your NetComm ADSL Modem Router. If you have a newer computer, there will be a 10Base-T Ethernet port on the back. Older computers will need to have an Ethernet card installed.
- Enter the ISP’s IP Address in the “Name Server” location if your ISP has provided the information. (This is the DNS address provided by your ISP.) - Close the window. 4. Click “Save” from the file menu then “Quit” TCP/IP. 5. Restart the computer. 5-3 NetComm ADSL Modem Router Configuration To configure your NetComm ADSL Modem Router, launch your Web Browser and follow the instructions given in Chapter 3: Internet Access, section 3.3.
Chapter 6: Trouble Shooting This chapter provides solutions to problems you may encounter during installation and operation of your NetComm ADSL Modem Router. Hardware T: The Power LED is off. Check the power cable is properly connected to the NetComm ADSL Modem Router, the power adapter and the socket. T: The LAN Link LED is off. Check the computer, hub or switch is properly connected to the NetComm ADSL Modem Router. Check the computer’s Ethernet card is properly installed.
■ Ping the Router’s IP address (Default: 192.168.1.1) to check for IP connectivity between your computer and the Router. Note: If you are not able to get to the web configuration screen for the NetComm ADSL Modem Router, make sure that you disable the proxy setting within your Internet browser and set your browser to access the Internet via the LAN.
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is the maximum number of IP Addresses the NetComm ADSL Modem Router can support? The NetComm ADSL Modem Router can support up to 253 IP Addresses in the range of 192.168.1.2~192.168.1.254. Q: Where should the NetComm ADSL Modem Router be installed on the network? In a typical environment, the NetComm ADSL Modem Router should be installed between the ISP and your LAN.
Q: What operating systems does NetComm ADSL Modem Router series support? The NetComm ADSL Modem Router uses standard TCP/IP protocol. It can be operated as long as you have TCP/IP protocol installed on your operating system (For example: Windows 9x, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, etc.) Q: Can I use multiple E-mail accounts if I use NetComm ADSL Modem Router? Yes, you can. Some people think having one Internet account means that they can have only one E-mail account.
Appendix B: Technical Specifications Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T IEEE 802.
Appendix C: Glossary 10Base-T / 100Base-T The adaptation of the Ethernet standard for Local Area Networks (LANs). 10Base-T uses a twisted pair cable with maximum lengths of 100 meters and transmits data at 10Mbps maximum. 100Base-T is similar, but uses two different twisted pair configurations and transmits at 100Mbps maximum. Ad-hoc Network Also known as the peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc network allows all computers participating in a wireless network to communicate each other without an AccessPoint.
DSSS IP Address Also known as Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum, it is a radio transmission method that continuously changes frequencies. An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using the TCP/IP Protocol route messages based on the IP Address of the destination. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be from zero to 255. Ethernet One of the most common Local Area Network (LAN) standards.
Network Protocol Router Network protocols encapsulate and forward data packets from one interface to another. An Internet device that routes requests for information to other routers until the information’s location is found and the data can be transmitted back to the origin of the request. PAP/CHAP Short for Password Authentication Protocol and Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. Most ISPs use either one for user identification.
Appendix D: Registering your NetComm Product To ensure that the conditions of your warranty are complied with, please go to the NetComm web site for quick and easy registration of your product at www.netcomm.com.au Alternatively, you can print out a copy of the Warranty Registration Form and mail it to NetComm Limited, PO Box 1200, Lane Cove NSW 2066. Note: The Warranty Registration Form can be found at “D:\Manuals\Warranty Registration Form.pdf” where D:\ is the letter of your CD-ROM drive.
The warranty is automatically voided if: 1. You, or someone else, use the product, or attempts to use it, other than as specified by NetComm; 2. 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; 4.
