NetComm N300 manual Product Layout, Connecting and Configuring your Router

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Product Layout

Connecting and Configuring your Router

The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization. The display is easily visible on the front of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. See below for explanation of each of the features.

Front Panel

Icon

Description

 

 

 

Power

 

Lights up when powered ON.

 

 

 

Wireless LAN

 

Lights up when WLAN is enabled. Blinks on traffic

 

 

 

LAN Ports (1-4)

 

Lights up when specific LAN connection is established. Blinks on LAN PORT traffic

 

 

 

WAN

 

Lights up when WAN connection is established

 

 

 

USB

 

Lights up when a 3G Internet connection is established

 

 

 

USB port

 

USB port for connecting a compatible 3G USB Modem.

 

 

 

Rear Panel

Reset/WPS Button

Press once to initiate WPS (see WPS section of this document). Hold this button down for

 

10 seconds to reset to factory defaults.

 

 

Wireless (Off-On)

Switches the Wi-Fi Access Point On/Off

 

 

WAN

WAN Ethernet port for Fixed Line (ADSL/Cable/Satellite) connection

 

 

LAN (1-4)

LAN Ports for wired Ethernet clients (Computers, Laptops, etc)

 

 

12VDC

Power connector, connects to DC 12V 1A Power Adapter

 

 

Network and System Requirements

Before continuing with the installation of your 3G18Wn - 3G Wireless N300 Router, please confirm that you comply with the minimum system requirements below.

Compatible 3G USB Modem with Active SIM/Data Service if you want to use 3G Broadband service.

Note: Subject to terms and conditions from your 3G Mobile Broadband Service Provider.

Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with a working Ethernet adapter with TCP/IP Protocol installed.

A Web Browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari etc.

Wireless Computer System Requirements

Computer with a working IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11n wireless adapter.

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Contents 3G Wireless N300 Router Preface Important Safety InstructionsSave Our Environment Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Your 3G18Wn 3G Wireless N300 RouterPackage Contents IntroductionPlacement Router Placement Placement of your 3G18WnAvoid obstacles and interference Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless PhonesProduct Layout Product Layout Connecting and Configuring your RouterWireless Computer System Requirements Network and System RequirementsModem Requirements Connecting your 3G RouterPlug in the power Connect the USB 3G ModemDefault Settings Configuring your Router and setting up your computerMac OSX Setting up your 3G RouterFor 3G connections 3G Connection Status 3G Internet SettingsFor Non-3G Connections Advanced Features Login Procedure Advanced FeaturesStatus ‘OFF’ 3G Internet SettingsAPN PINAddress field with the MAC address of your computer Pptp LAN Advanced Routing Static Advanced RoutingDhcp Client Advanced Routing DynamicWireless Settings Wireless Settings BasicAdvanced Security Security ModeWEP WPA-PSK/WPA2 WPA/WPA2PSK WPS Ssid Station ListWPS WPS PINFirewall Firewall MAC/IP/Port FilteringPort Forwarding DMZContent Filtering System SecurityAdministration Upload Firmware AdministrationManagement DdnsStatistics Setting ManagerSystem Log Troubleshooting Why does my wireless connection keep dropping? TroubleshootingWhy my wireless client can not access the Internet? Cannot establish a wireless connection?Do not remember my encryption key. What should I do? How do I reset my 3G18Wn to its factory default settings?What can I do if my Ethernet cable does not work properly? Establishing Your Wireless Connection Establishing Your Wireless Connection Windows XP service packMac OSX NetComm Liberty Series 3G Wireless N300 Router Windows Vista How To configure Wireless Security How To Configure Wireless Security Appendix Customer Information Product WarrantyGNU General Public License Limitations of Warranty Product Warranty Technical Support