NetComm NB1300 Plus 4W Network Router User Manual


 
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NB1300Plus4 Wireless ADSL Modem Page 19
ADSL Modem - USB
ADSL Modem - USB Configuration (Not recommended for Wireless use)
Note: Using a Modem (bridge) configuration will render the Wireless Access Point
function of your NB1300plus4Wireless virtually useless. This configuration is NOT
recommended for wireless use
Use this configuration if you:
Have been told to use the “ADSL Modem” Easy Config Profile, or
Want to connect this device to another router, or
Want to use your ISP’s software to log on to the Internet directly (not sharing) and your
computer will use a Public IP address, and
DO NOT need the NB1300Plus4 Wireless to share your Internet service ( You can still use
windows ICS to share your Internet Service), and
Do not require your computer to be protected (via NAT) from the Internet, e.g you may be
running Personal firewall software or a Secondary router.
ADSL modem (Transparent Bridge) to be connected to a router - This is when you plug the
modem directly into the USB port of just one computer. You then must run Internet connection
software (often supplied by your ISP) on the computer to establish a connection to the Internet.
This method means that the computer connected to the USB port of the NB1300Plus4 Wireless
is exposed to the Internet and is given a public IP address.
Note: In this configuration you should not use the 4 port switch.
Before continuing, ensure you have the following items and information ready:
A computer with a free USB port.
A USB cable.
A telephone line with ADSL service enabled.