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NETCOMM LIBERTY SERIES
3G WiFi Router
User Guide
YML-O-3G19W 3G WiFi Router User Guide
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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
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NETCOMM LIBERTY™ SERIES - 3G WiFi Router Table of Contents 1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Features .................................................................................................................................................................................................................5 1.2 Package Con
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Introduction
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NETCOMM LIBERTY™ SERIES - 3G WiFi Router Introduction With the increasing popularity of the 3G/UMTS standard worldwide, this 3G WiFi Router provides you with 3G/UMTS tri-band coverage through expanding cellular networks throughout the world. Integrating a Sierra Wireless HSPA module, this router is capable of data downloads at high speeds of up to 7.2Mbps. To protect your data from unwanted access this router also provides security features such as WiFi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption,
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1.3 LED Indicators The front panel LED indicators are shown in this illustration and followed by detailed explanations in the table below. NOTE: The six LEDs on the front panel display (Internet, 3G, 2G, Low, Med and High) will cycle on and off if PIN code protection is activated. In this case, you should consult section 4.3.1 PIN Code Protection for further instructions. LED COLOUR MODE DESCRIPTION Blue On Power On Power Off Power Off Blue On Powered device connected to the associated port (i
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Quick Setup
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2. Quick Setup 2.1 Setup Procedure These steps explain how to quickly setup your 3G Router: 1. Attach the 3G antennas provided to the ports marked Main and Aux on the back of the router. The antennas should be screwed on in a clockwise direction. 2. Attach the WiFi antenna provided to the port marked WiFi on the back of the router. The antennas should be screwed on in a clockwise direction. 3. Insert your SIM card (until you hear a click) into the USIM slot at the back of the Router. 4. Connec
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Web User Interface
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3. Web User Interface This section describes how to access the device via the web user interface using a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or later), Firefox or Safari. 3.1 Default Settings The following are the default settings for the device. • Local (LAN) access (username: admin, password: admin) • Remote (WAN) access (username: support, password: support) • User access (username: user, password: user) • LAN IP address: 192.168.1.1 • Remote WAN access: disabled • N
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NETCOMM LIBERTY™ SERIES - 3G WiFi Router 6. Click OK and then OK again to save these settings. The IP Address will be automatically assigned from the Router. STATIC Mode: If you do not wish to use automatic assignment of IP Addresses and want to configure your network settings manually, your computer must have a static IP address within the Router’s subnet. The following steps show how to configure your computer’s IP address within the default subnet of 192.168.1.x: NOTE: The default IP addre
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7. Click OK and then OK again to save these settings. The IP Address will be automatically assigned from the Router. STATIC Mode: If you do not wish to use automatic assignment of IP Addresses and want to configure your network settings manually, your computer must have a static IP address within the Router’s subnet. The following steps show how to configure your computer’s IP address within the default subnet of 192.168.1.x: NOTE: The default IP address of the router is 192.168.1.1, so the c
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NETCOMM LIBERTY™ SERIES - 3G WiFi Router 4. Click Apply to save these changes. The IP Address will be automatically assigned from the Router. STATIC Mode: If you do not wish to use automatic assignment of IP Addresses and want to configure your network settings manually, your computer must have a static IP address within the Router’s subnet. The following steps show how to configure your computer’s IP address within the default subnet of 192.168.1.x: NOTE: The default IP address of the router
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3.3 Login Procedure To login to the web interface, follow the steps below: NOTE: The default settings can be found in 3.1 Default Settings 1. Open a web browser and enter the default IP address (http://192.168.1.1) for the Router in the Web address field at the top of the web browser window. NOTE: For local administration (i.e. LAN access), the PC running the browser must be attached via Ethernet though not necessarily directly to the device. For remote access, use the WAN IP address shown
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3G Settings
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4. 3G Settings Select your 3G Mobile Broadband service settings according to predefined or custom profiles. Setup instructions are provided in the following sections for your assistance. This menu includes 3G Mobile Broadband service Setup, Network Selection and PIN Configuration. 4.1 Setup NOTE: Sections 8.3 and 8.4.2 also provide information about the 3G Mobile Broadband service. Your Service Provider will provide the information required to complete the first time setup instructions below.
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NETCOMM LIBERTY™ SERIES - 3G WiFi Router 4.2 Network Selection This screen allows for automatically or manually selecting the 3G Mobile Broadband service to use. Auto - To automatically connect to the appropriate available 3G service. Manual - To manually select which 3G service to attempt to connect to. You can click “Scan Network” to scan for available 3G services around you and select your chosen 3G service. Click Save/Apply to save any changes you have made. 4.3 PIN Configuration This screen
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PIN Lock On After you are finished using your SIM card for Internet service, you may wish to lock it again. In this case, first go to the 3G Settings - PIN Configuration screen, as shown below. Select PIN lock ON and enter the PIN code twice. You can set Remember PIN code to Yes so you don’t need to input the PIN code every time when the router turns on. You can now return your SIM card to your cellular phone or other mobile device. 4.3.2 PIN Code Change If you wish to change your PIN code for
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Wireless
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5.Wireless The Wireless submenu provides access to Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) configuration settings including: • Wireless network name • Channel restrictions (based on country) • Security • Access point or bridging behaviour • Station information 5.1 Setup This screen allows you to configure basic features of the wireless LAN interface. You can enable or disable the wireless LAN interface, hide the network from active scans, set the wireless network name (also known as SSID) and restric
