N300 WiFi Gigabit Router NF7 USER GUIDE
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Table of Contents Overview.........................................................................................................................................................................................5 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Target Users...........................................................................
Toolbox ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58 System Info ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 58 Routing Table ......................................................................................
Overview Introduction This manual provides information related to the installation, operation, and use of the NF7. Target Users The individual reading this manual is presumed to have a basic understanding of telecommunications terminology and concepts. Prerequisites Before continuing with the installation of your NF7, please confirm that you comply with the minimum system requirements below. A configured WAN connection.
Product Introduction Product Overview Gigabit WAN port for a fixed line connection.
Product Features The NetComm Wireless NF7 is a future-ready WiFi router that connects the home or office to super-fast broadband. Simply connect your fixed line modem to the Gigabit WAN port for instant Internet access - perfect for NBN/Fibre connections The advanced network sharing function gives multiple users the freedom to watch movies, download music, play online games and enjoy other bandwidth intensive activities such as IPTV streaming on a single broadband account.
Physical Dimensions and Indicators LED Indicators The NF7 has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear for easy organization. The display is visible on the front of the NF7 to provide you with information about network activity and the device status. See below for an explanation of each of the indicator lights. LED INDICATOR Power WWW WiFi WAN LAN 1-4 www.netcommwireless.com ICON STATUS DEFINITION Off The NF7 is powered off.
Physical Dimensions The following table lists the physical dimensions and weight of the NF7. NF7 DIMENSIONS Length 119mm Width 168mm Height 27mm Weight 217g NF7 Default Settings The following tables list the default settings for the NF7. LAN (MANAGEMENT) Static IP Address 192.168.20.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 192.168.20.
Interfaces The following interfaces are available on the NF7: 1 NUMBER INTERFACE 2 3 4 5 DESCRIPTION 1 LAN 1-4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports. Connect your Ethernet based devices to one of these ports for highspeed internet access. 2 WAN Gigabit WAN port for connection to a WAN network. 3 Power button Turns the NF7 on or off. 4 Power jack Connection point for the included power adapter. Connect the power supply here.
Safety and Product Care With reference to unpacking, installation, use and maintenance of your electronic device, the following basic guidelines are recommended: Do not use or install this product near water to avoid fire or shock hazard. For example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, or near a swimming pool. Also, do not expose the equipment to rain or damp areas (e.g. a wet basement). Do not connect the power supply cord on elevated surfaces. Allow it to lie freely.
Installation and Configuration of the NF7 Placement of your NF7 The wireless connection between your NF7 and your WiFi devices will be stronger the closer your connected devices are to your NF7. Your wireless connection and performance will degrade as the distance between your NF7 and connected devices increases. This may or may not be directly noticeable, and is greatly affected by the individual installation environment.
Hardware installation 1. Connect the power adapter to the Power socket on the back of the NF7. 2. Plug the power adapter into the wall socket and switch on the power. 3. Wait approximately 60 seconds for the NF7 to power up. Connecting via a cable 1. Connect the yellow Ethernet cable provided to one of the ports marked ‘LAN’ at the back of the NF7. 2. Connect the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable to your computer. 3. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the connection to establish. 4.
Web Based Configuration Interface First-time Setup Wizard Please follow the steps below to configure your NF7 Wireless router via the web based configuration wizard. Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari) and type http://192.168.20.1/ into the address bar at the top of the window. At the login screen, type admin in the username and password field, then click the Login button. Note: admin is the default username and password for the unit. 1.
2. Use the WAN type field to select the type of WAN connection: Dynamic IP Address a. Enter the Host Name (Optional) b. Enter the MAC Address of your device which is registered with the ISP Static IP Address a. Enter the Static IP Address b. Enter the Static Subnet Mask c. Enter the Static Gateway d. Enter the Static Primary and Secondary DNS. PPP over Ethernet (or PPPoE) Enter the PPPoE Username and Password supplied by your service provider. PPTP a. Enter the Server IP Address/Name b.
3. If you want to change the Wireless network settings, you can do so on this page. You can enable or disable the Wireless network, select whether to broadcast your SSID or not and change the Wireless network name. Change the settings as needed and click Next. (If you wish to use the default settings, click Next) www.netcommwireless.
4. You can change the WiFi security key if you wish by using the Security Key Type drop down list and then typing in a new security key in the Security Key field. The Security key must be at least 8 characters long. Click Next to continue. 5. If you want to change the system username or password, enter the new username in the Desired Username field and then enter the new password into both the Desired Password and Retype Password fields and then click Next.
6. Confirm the setup information and click Finish if everything is correct. You can also click Back to go back and change any of the previously configured settings. When you click Finish, the wizard applies your settings and the Advanced Status view is displayed. Your WiFi Gigabit Router is ready to use. www.netcommwireless.
Basic View When you log in to the router, the Basic View is displayed. Basic View gives you the most important information at a glance. Status The Status tab displays the following information: The selected WAN type The current WAN IP Address and Subnet Mask The WAN Gateway Address The number of clients connected on the 2.4GHz wireless network NetComm Wireless NF7 User Guide 19 www.netcommwireless.
Wireless The wireless tab displays the following options: Turn Wireless (WiFi) on or off Turn SSID Broadcast on or off Set the SSID (WiFi Network Name) Set the Wireless Security Key If you make any changes to the Wireless configuration, Click the Save and apply the changes button to make these changes active. www.netcommwireless.
WAN The WAN tab provides configuration options for your WAN connection. The available WAN types are: Dynamic IP Address Static IP Address PPP over Ethernet PPTP L2TP Select the correct WAN type and enter the appropriate information in the fields provided. When you have finished, click Save and apply the changes to make them active. Note: Saving any configuration changes on this page will make the xDSL connection the primary method of connecting to the Internet and disable the ADSL connection.
Advanced Configuration To access the advanced configuration options of your NF7, you need to log in to the web configuration and change to Advanced view. To do this, open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari), type http://192.168.20.1/ into the address bar at the top of the window and press the Enter key. At the login screen, type admin in the Username and Password field and click the Login button. Note: admin is the default username and password for the unit.
Status ITEM DESCRIPTION IPv4 System Status Remaining Lease Time The period remaining for the IPv4 address lease. IP Address The IP Address assigned to the router. Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the router. Gateway The router’s gateway. Domain Name Server The IP addresses of the primary and secondary Domain Name Servers. IPv6 System Status WAN Link-Local Address The link-local address assigned to the router on the WAN side.
Network Setup Network Setup This page allows you to configure the Ethernet WAN (Wide Area Network) connection settings on the NF7. Ethernet WAN WAN Type: You can select from the following WAN types:Dynamic IP Static IP PPP over Ethernet PPTP L2TP Dynamic IP Address OPTION DEFINITION WAN Interface The interface to configure. WAN Type Use the drop down list to select the type of WAN connection you want to use.
Static IP Address OPTION DEFINITION WAN Interface The interface to configure. WAN Type Use the drop down list to select the type of WAN connection you want to use. WAN IP Address The static IP address assigned to you by your internet service provider. WAN Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the IP address assigned to you by your internet service provider. WAN Gateway The WAN Gateway provided to you by your internet service provider.
PPP over Ethernet OPTION DEFINITION WAN Interface The interface to configure. WAN Type Use the drop down list to select the type of WAN connection you want to use. Username The account name given to you by your ISP. Password The password given to you by your ISP. Primary DNS This feature allows you to manually assign a Primary DNS Server (Optional - Refer to your ISP for more information).
PPTP OPTION DEFINITION WAN Interface The interface to configure. WAN Type Use the drop down list to select the type of WAN connection you want to use. IP Mode Select to use either a static or dynamically assigned IP address for your connection. When selecting to utilise a static IP address, you will also need to enter the PPTP IP Address, PPTP Subnet Mask and PPTP Default gateway in use for the connection (Refer to your PPTP administrator for more information).
L2TP OPTION DEFINITION WAN Interface The interface to configure. WAN Type Use the drop down list to select the type of WAN connection you want to use. IP Mode Select to use either a static or dynamically assigned IP address for your connection. When selecting to utilise a static IP address, you will also need to enter the L2TP IP Address, L2TP Subnet Mask and L2TP Default gateway in use for the connection (Refer to your PPTP administrator for more information).
DHCP Server This page allows you to change the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server settings on the NF7. The DHCP Server enables computers or devices connecting to the NF7 to automatically obtain their network configuration settings. By default, the DHCP server is enabled. The LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask fields offer the ability to configure the IP address of the router locally and the subnet mask. OPTION DHCP Server LAN IP Address DEFINITION Enable or disable the DHCP server.
DHCP Client LIst This is the list of currently connected devices using DHCP. If you wish to set a permanent IP address for a particular DHCP client (or device), select the appropriate DHCP client by clicking in the "Select" box. This will ensure the clients current IP address is always assigned to it. DHCP Fixed Mapping DHCP Fixed Mapping allows you to reserve a specific IP address for a specific device. The DHCP Server will reserve a specific IP for a device based on that device’s unique MAC address.
Wireless The Wireless page allows you to configure the options related to the wireless network of the router. OPTION DEFINITION Wireless Module Select to enable or disable the 2.4GHz Wireless network function of the NF7. Network ID (SSID) Network ID is used for identifying the Wireless LAN (WLAN). Client stations can roam freely over this product and other Access Points that have the same Network ID.
Change Password This page allows you to change the NF7 web configuration password. Type in the old password (the factory default username and password is admin) and then type in the new password. Re-enter the new password in the Reconfirm field and click Save. Port Configuration The port configuration page allows you to configure the mode of each of the Ethernet ports on the rear of the device.
Forwarding Rules The Forwarding Rules page allows you to configure the port forwarding management on the router. Click on any of the menu items on the left to access the respective settings page. Forwarding rules are a necessary feature as by default NAT (Network Address Translation) will automatically block incoming traffic from the Internet to the LAN unless a specific port mapping exists in the NAT translation table.
Note: At any given time, only one IP address can be bound to a particular Service Port. SERVICE PORT SERVER IP ENABLE USE RULE# 21 12.168.1.10 (0) Always 80 192.168.20.40 (0) Always 1723 192.168.20.60 (0) Always Click Save to save the settings or Undo to cancel. Port Triggering Some applications like online games, video conferencing and Internet telephony require multiple connections to the internet. As such, these applications cannot work with a pure NAT router such as the NF7.
Miscellaneous A Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) Host is a computer without the protection of firewall. It allows that particular computer to be exposed to unrestricted 2-way communication to the internet. It is mostly used for Internet games, Video conferencing, Internet telephony and other special applications. To enable DMZ, enter the IP address of the computer you want to be live on the internet and select the Enable option.
Security Settings The Security Settings page allows you to configure the security management on the router such as Packet filters and MAC Control. The following pages describe the various security options available Status The Status page lists any currently configured filtering for the Outbound, Inbound and Domain filters. www.netcommwireless.
Packet Filters The Packet Filter enables you to control what packets are allowed to pass through the router. There are two types of packet filter, Outbound Packet Filter which applies to all outbound packets and the Inbound Packet Filter which only applies to packets that are destined for a Virtual Server or DMZ host only.
Inbound Filter To access the Inbound Packet Filter page, click on the Inbound Filter button on the bottom of the Outbound Filter page. All the settings on this page are the same as those for the Outbound Filter shown on the previous page. Click Save to save the settings or Undo to cancel. www.netcommwireless.
Domain Filters Domain Filters enable you to prevent users from accessing specific domain addresses. To enable the Domain Filter, select the Enable tick box at the top of the page. OPTION DEFINITION Domain Filter Select to enable or disable domain filtering. Log DNS Query Enable this if you want to log when someone accesses filtered URLs.
URL Blocking URL Blocking blocks LAN computers from connecting to a pre-defined website. The major difference between the Domain Filter and URL Blocking is that Domain Filtering requires you to input a suffix (e.g. xxx.com, yyy.net) while URL Blocking only requires you to input a keyword. To enable URL Blocking, select the Enable option at the top of the page.
MAC Control MAC Control allows you to assign different access rights for different users and to assign a specific IP address to a specific MAC address. To enable MAC Address Control, select the Enable option at the top of the page. Two types of MAC Control are available: OPTION DEFINITION Connection control (C column) Use this to control which clients (wired and wireless) can connect to the unit.
Miscellaneous This page allows you to change various security settings on the unit. OPTION DEFINITION Administrator Time-out The period of time with no activity in the web configuration page to logout automatically, set this to zero to disable this feature. Remote Administrator Host/Port Normally only Intranet users can browse the built-in web pages to perform administration tasks. This feature enables you to perform administration tasks from a remote host.
Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings page allows you to configure the advanced settings on the router such as the System log, Dynamic DNS and SNMP options. Status The Status page displays the current System time, and lists any configured Dynamic DNS (DDNS) accounts, any Static or Dynamic Routes added or any Quality of Service (QoS) rules in place. NetComm Wireless NF7 User Guide 43 www.netcommwireless.
System Log This enables you to set up the system log features of the router. You can also choose to send the system log to a remote syslog server (via a UDP connection) or email a copy to a recipient. OPTION DEFINITION IP Address for remote System Logs (syslog) The IP address of the syslog server where the system log data will be sent. Click the "Enable" checkbox to enable this function. Email address to send syslog to Click the “Enable” checkbox to enable this function.
Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS feature enables users to set a static domain name for their internet connection even when the ISP only provides a dynamic IP address. By mapping the host name to the current public IP address of the router, users who want to connect to the router or any services behind the router from the internet can just use the Dynamic DNS hostname instead of the IP Address which might change every time the router connects to the Internet.
QoS Quality of Service (QoS) is a collection of network technologies which allow configuration of different priorities for different applications, users or data flows in order to guarantee a certain level of performance. The ultimate goal of QoS is to guarantee that the network delivers predictable results for availability, throughput, latency and error rate. QoS is especially important in ensuring the smooth operation of real-time streaming applications such as Voice over IP (VoIP), IPTV and online games.
Basic QoS configuration To configure QoS: 1. Set the QoS item to Enable. 2. The WAN Interface item displays the current WAN interface in use by the router and therefore to which interface the configuration applies. 3. Use the QoS Mode drop down list to set the QoS mode to Smart-QoS. 4. In the Bandwidth of Upstream field, enter the total upstream bandwidth of your broadband connection in Kilobits per second. 5.
7. Click the Add A New Rule button. A new screen to configure a QoS rule is displayed. 8. For the Rule item, check the Enable option. Use the descriptions in the table below to complete the rest of the settings for the rule. When the Class field is set to TCPPORT, UDPPORT, MAC, TOS or VLANPRI, you are able to add a conjunction rule. Click the Add A Conjunction (AND) Rule button that appears at the bottom of the page to add a conjunction rule.
Click on Save to store your setting or Undo to discard your changes. QoS configuration examples Example 1. To limit downstream bandwidth on LAN port 1 (IP address 192.168.20.2) to 100 KBps: Click the Add a New Rule button. Enter the settings as below. When the direction is set to “IN”, the QoS function checks packets coming from the WAN side to the LAN side. The QoS rule is displayed in the QoS Rules Table at the bottom of the screen.
Example 2 To limit the number of sessions (per port) that can be made in an outbound direction from the machine on LAN port 1 (192.168.20.2) to 4 sessions: Click the Add a New Rule button. Enter the settings as below. When the direction is set to “OUT”, the QoS function checks packets going from the LAN side to the WAN side. The QoS rule is displayed in the QoS Rules Table at the bottom of the screen.
SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol designed to give a user the capability to remotely manage a computer network by polling and setting terminal values and monitoring network events. OPTION DEFINITION Enable SNMP You must check Local, Remote or both to enable SNMP function. If Local is checked, this device will only respond to requests from LAN connected hosts. If Remote is checked, this device will respond to requests from the WAN connection.
Routing Routing tables allow you to determine which physical interface address to use for outgoing IP data. If you have more than one router and subnet, you will need to configure the routing table to allow packets to find the proper routing path and allow different subnets to communicate with each other. These settings are used to setup the static and dynamic routing features of the NF7.
System Time This page allows you to change the System time setting on the NF7. OPTION DEFINITION Time Zone Select the time zone where this device is located. Auto-Synchronization Select the "Enable" checkbox to enable this function. Enable Daylight Saving Enables or disables the router’s automatic daylight saving adjustment feature. Daylight Savings Dates Use the drop down lists to select a daylight saving start and end date and time.
Scheduling You can use scheduling to enable or disable a service at a specific time or on a specific day. Select Enable and then click the Add New Rule button. Select a name for the rule and enter the details such as the day, start time or end time and click the Save button In the example below, the rule is called “Work Hours” and it is only active between 08:00 and 17:30.
IPv6 The IPv6 page enables you to configure the settings used for an IPv6 connection (if supported by your Internet Service Provider). OPTION DEFINITION IPv6 Select to enable or disable IPv6 functionality. IPv6 Interface The IPv6 interface you wish to configure. Select the type of IPv6 connection to utilise for your service.
TR-069 The TR-069 client allows the NF7 to be automatically configured from a TR-069 server. Enter the applicable configuration options to enable the router to contact the TR-069 server and retrieve any configuration options. OPTION DEFINITION TR-069 Select to enable or disable the TR-069 automatic configuration function. ACS URL Enter the URL of the ACS server for automatic configuration. ACS User Name The username required to login to the ACS server.
VLAN The VLAN page provides you with the ability to create Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs). A VLAN is layer-2 network which has been partitioned to create multiple distinct broadcast domains. The purpose of this is to isolate packets so that they may only pass between these broadcast domains via one or more routers. OPTION DEFINITION The number of the physical port on the rear of the router for which the VLAN will be created. Ethernet WAN/LAN The function of the port.
Toolbox The toolbox menu provides access to various settings and maintenance functions of the router. System Info The System Info screen displays the general settings on the router, such as the WAN type, the date and time, the log types and the log data. Routing Table The Routing table displays the current routes in place on the router. Click the Refresh button to update this list. Restore Settings The Restore settings page allows you to restore a previously saved configuration of the router.
Firmware Upgrade This page lets you upgrade the firmware of the router. The firmware is the system running on the router. New firmware updates are regularly made available and can fix bugs and add new features. Backup Settings Click the Backup Settings menu item to save the current configuration of the router to a file for safe-keeping. Reset to Default Click the Reset to Default menu item to set the configuration of the router to the factory default settings.
Additional Product Information Establishing a wireless connection Windows XP (Service Pack 3) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open the Network Connections control panel (Start -> Control Panel -> Network Connections): Right-click on your Wireless Network Connection and select View Available Wireless Networks: Select the wireless network listed on your included wireless security card and click Connect. Enter the network key (refer to the included wireless security card for the default wireless network key).
Troubleshooting Using the indicator lights (LEDs) to Diagnose Problems The LEDs are useful aides for finding possible problem causes. Power LED The Power LED does not light up. STEP CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Make sure that the NF7 power adaptor is connected to the device and plugged in to an appropriate power source. Use only the supplied power adaptor. 2 Check that the NF7 and the power source are both turned on and device is receiving sufficient power. 3 Turn the NF7 off and on.
Technical Data The following table lists the hardware specifications of the NF7. MODEL NF7 Wireless WAN PPP (for WCDMA / HSPA) Ethernet WAN 1 x Gigabit WAN port (10/100/1000 Mbps) Connectivity 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps WAN, 4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN, 1 x WLAN. LED Indicators Operating Temperature Power, WWW, WiFi, WAN, LAN 1-4.
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