Netcom NB5 Network Router User Manual


 
YML717 Rev1 NetComm NB5 Ethernet/USB Modem Router
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Contents
Overview.................................................................................................................................................................. 6
NB5 Package Contents Note .............................................................................................................. 7
Minimum System Requirements ......................................................................................................... 8
Front Indicators ................................................................................................................................... 9
Back Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Resetting Factory Defaults................................................................................................................ 10
Do I need a Micro filter? ...................................................................................................................11
Default Settings ................................................................................................................................ 12
Quick Start Guide .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Connecting your NB5 ADSL Modem via ETHERNET .................................................................... 13
Connecting your NB5 ADSL Modem via USB ................................................................................. 14
Setting up your ADSL Router ........................................................................................................... 15
Log into your ADSL Router .......................................................................................................15
Quick Start Menu....................................................................................................................... 16
Connecting your ADSL Router ............................................................................................................................... 17
Step 1: Connecting the ADSL Router to Your Computer/Notebook ................................................. 17
Step 1.1 Connecting to the Ethernet/USB ........................................................................... 17
Step 1.2 Connecting to the ADSL Line ............................................................................... 20
Step 1.3 Connecting to the Power Outlet ............................................................................ 20
Step 1.4 Powering On ......................................................................................................... 20
Step 2: Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card / Installing Your USB Device ............................. 21
2.1 Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card ............................................................. 21
2.2 Installing the USB Device Driver ......................................................................... 24
Step 3: Configuring Your Internet Browser ......................................................................................29
Step 4: Connecting to the Internet .................................................................................................... 30
Firewall Configuration ........................................................................................................................................... 31
Introduction to Firewalls ................................................................................................................... 31
Network Address Translation and Port Mapping .............................................................................. 31
Dedicated Firewalls .......................................................................................................................... 31
Advanced Configuration of your ADSL Router ..................................................................................................... 33
Log into your ADSL Router .............................................................................................................. 33
Advanced Configuration of your ADSL Router-Login Settings ......................................................... 34
Advanced Menus ................................................................................................................................................... 35
Introduction to Setup and Advanced Menus...................................................................................... 35
Configuring the ADSL Connection .................................................................................................... 36