NetComm NB1300PLUS4 - Manual (Page 12)

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Page 12 NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem
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Configuration Types
This section is supplied to help you connect your NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem quickly to your
network or Windows computer. The following are the most common configurations for using
your NB1300Plus4 ADSL Modem.
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ADSL Modem - Ethernet
This is when you plug the modem directly into the Ethernet port of a computer and then
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
Ethernet port of the NB1300Plus4 is exposed to the Internet and is given a public IP
address.
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ADSL Modem - USB
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 is exposed to the Internet and is given a public IP
address.
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ADSL Gateway Router - Ethernet
This is when the NB1300Plus4 is connected to your network switch or hub and shares the
Internet connection to all computers on the network. The NB1300Plus4 will log on to your
ISP on behalf of your computers and it will shield your computers from direct Internet
attack by using Network address Translation (NAT).
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ADSL Gateway Router - USB
If you do not have an Ethernet port on your computer you can use your USB port like an
Ethernet port to connect to the NB1300Plus4. This "simulated" Ethernet port is only for
connecting to the NB1300Plus4 and is only available for Windows 98SE, Windows 2000,
Windows XP and machintosh OSX.. The NB1300Plus4 will log on to your ISP on behalf of
your computer and it will shield your computer from Internet attack by using NAT.
Refer to the instructions in one of the following sections for the configuration you wish to use.
If you wish to configure the NB1300Plus4 in a different way to the examples shown, please
consult a Network Specialist and the Advanced Configuration section for more information.
Note: If the NB1300Plus4 has already been used, we strongly recommend you reset and
flush all settings of the unit by pressing and holding the RESET button on the rear
of the modem for 10 seconds. Wait for the RDY light to begin pulsing before
continuing.
We also recommend you change your Router’s password from the factory default
before connecting it to a network or the Internet. Refer to the “Admin Password”
section in the “Security” Menu.