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N3G005W
User Guide
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Contents Overview.................................................................................................................................................. 5 N3G005W Features...................................................................................................................................... ...6 Package Contents ...........................................................................................................................................7 Minimum System Requi
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N3G005W Tool Box........................................................................................................................................................59 Tool Box > System Info ..........................................................................................................................60 Tool Box > Restore Setting .....................................................................................................................60 Tool Box > Firmware Upgrade ......
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Overview
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N3G005W Overview NetComm N3G005W 3G Wireless Router is a high-performance router that supports wireless networking for home, office or public space usage. The NetComm N3G005W 3G Wireless Router supports the use of a 3G USB Modem which enable you to distribute your 3G Broadband service among multiple computers. It also has a WAN uplink port to connect the N3G005W to an ADSL/Cable modem or existing gateway router. The inclusion of a Wireless Access Point feature will enable you to connect your
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N3G005W Features 3G.Access IEEE 802.11b/g Standards IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u IP Filtering Firewall NAT (Network Address Translation) with VPN Pass through MAC Filtering Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, 3G Supported.WAN.type Connect-on-demand, Auto-Disconnect Connection.Scheme NAT.function Class C ;One-to-Many; Max 253 Users; Virtual Server; DMZ Host PPTP, L2TP and IPSec Pass Through VPN Web-Based and SNMP Configuration.and.Management DHCP Server and Client Temperature: 0~40oC, Humidity 10%~90% non-c
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N3G005W Package Contents Your N3G005W Wireless Router Package contains the following items: • N3G005W Wireless Router • Quick Installation Guide • User Guide on CD • RJ-45 Straight-through Ethernet Cable • Cradle Set • 5V, 3.0A Power Supply Unit. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. Minimum System Requirements Before continuing with the installation of your N3G005W Wireless Router, please confirm that you comply with the minimum system requir
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LED Indicators Label Status Indicates 3G Flashing Flashes when unit is ready Off Power is off LAN Flashing Flashes when data is being sent and received on the LAN connection On Indicates a link to your LAN or Network card is active Off Indicates no link to LAN Flashing Flashes when data is being sent and received on the WAN connection WAN On Indicates that the upstream link to your Modem or router via the WAN port is active Off Indicates no link to WAN Flashing Indicates that the Wireless link i
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N3G005W Restoring Factory Defaults This feature will reset the Router to its factory default configuration. Occasions may present themselves where you need to restore the factory default settings on your router. Typical situations are: • You have lost your password and unable to login to the router; • You have purchased the router from someone else and need to reconfigure the device. • You are asked to perform a factory reset by a member of the excellent NetComm Support Staff. In order to resto
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Connecting
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N3G005W Connecting your N3G005W Wireless Router Connect the N3G005W Wireless Router to Your Network Note: DO NOT connect N3G005W 3G Wireless Router to power before performing the installation steps below. Step 1. Attach the antenna. 1. Remove the antenna from its plastic wrapper. 2. Screw the antenna in a clockwise direction to the back panel of the unit. 3. Once secured, position the antenna upward at its connecting joint. This will ensure optimal reception. YML894 Rev3 N3G005W N3G005W 3G 3G W
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Step 2. Plug the USB 3G modem into the USB port. Note: The N3G005W 3G Wireless Router is designed to work with either UMTS, EV-DO or HSDPA 3G cards that can be used as modems (support tethered data). Please refer to your service provider for detailed feature information. Step 3. Insert the Ethernet cable into LAN Port on the back panel of the N3G005W 3G Wireless Router, and an available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you will use to configure the unit. Note: The N3G005W
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N3G005W Step 5. 1. Connect the power adapter to the port on the back panel of your N3G005W 3G Wireless Router. 2. Then plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip. a. The 3G LED will turn ON to indicate that the unit is powered on. b. Other LEDs will flash ON and OFF as the N3G005W 3G Wireless Router performs initialization and Internet connection processes. This will take a few minutes. c. When complete, the following LEDs will illuminate green: 3G, LAN, and WiFi
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Setting Up Your PC
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N3G005W Setting up your PC Having physically connected your N3G005W, the next step is 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® XP PCs 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2. Click on Network & Internet Connections icon. (Category
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Windows Me PCs 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Click on View All Control Panel Options. 3. Double-click the Network icon. 4. The Network Properties dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then the protocol has already been enabled. Skip to step 10. 5. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not display as an installed component, click Add… 6. In
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N3G005W Next,.configure.the.PCs.to.accept.IP.information.assigned.by.the.Modem: 9. Follow steps 1 - 3 above. 10. Select the network component labeled TCP/IP, and then click Properties. If you have multiple TCP/IP listings, select the listing associated with your network card or adapter. 11. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the IP Address tab. 12. Click the radio button labeled Obtain an IP address automatically. 13. Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes. You will be prompted
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Web Configuration Wizard
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N3G005W Web Configuration Wizard Having physically connected your N3G005W, the next 5. Select the type of WAN connection that you step is to establish the broadband connection to the want to use and click on Next. internet. Please follow the steps below to configure your N3G005W router via the web configuration wizard utility. 1. Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari) and navigate to Notes: To use a USB Modem, please choose “3G Modem”. For connection to an existing mod
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APN.(Access.Point.Name).for.various.providers ISP APN Username/Password.required telstra.internet NO Telstra telstra.bigpond YES Bigpond Three 3netaccess NO vfinternet.au NO Vodafone internet NO Optus VirginBroadband NO (PAP) Virgin 7. Please review the settings and click on Apply 9. If everything is configured properly, the Settings to save them. You can also click Back if System Status page will show that your 3G there is a error. service is online and the WAN IP address that has been assig
