NetComm NB6 - Manual (Page 6)

NB6, NB6W, NB6Plus4W User Guide YML854Rev1
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Thank you for purchasing a NetComm ADSL2+ Modem Router. NetComm brings you the Next Generation of
ADSL technology with ADSL2+*, which boosts ADSL’s performance, improves interoperability, and supports
new applications, services and deployment conditions.
NetComm’s implementation of ADSL2+* ensures that your Modem Router operates with existing ADSL
services while delivering optimal performance in all modes of operation. Powered by the latest Broadcom
ADSL+2* chipset, NetComm’s Modem Router provides downstream data rates of up to 24Mbps in ADSL2+*
mode ensuring that you can surf the net or download your files quicker than ever before.
Security is a key issue with Broadband users and NetComm’s Modem Routers do not leave you exposed.
Your new Modem Router has a built-in firewall to ensure your defences are rock-solid against hackers,
unauthorised entries, probes and even Denial of Service attacks. What’s more, your Modem Router is
equipped with a VPN pass-through feature allowing you to use a standard VPN client for Point-to-Point
communication even while your Firewall is active.
NetComm’s NB6 Series Modem Routers deliver the connection versatility needed to cater for today’s ADSL
users. Simply attach to a single PC using the Ethernet port (recommended) or USB port. Alternatively, should
you wish to share your Internet connection, the Modem Router is equipped with an in-built Router and one or
four Ethernet ports for connection to a network. If you have the NB6W or NB6Plus4W modem, you can also
share your Internet connection wirelessly.
The Modem Router’s Port Forwarding and UPnP functions have made it easier for today’s Internet users
to configure and setup the myriad of Network Port Rules needed by Internet applications such as On-Line
Gaming, Peer-To-Peer file sharing and Messenger services to operate. The Modem Router has a number of
pre-configured rules for several games, just click on the game you wish to play on-line and the rest is done
for you.
Added to this, the Modem Router introduces a QoS (Quality of Service) feature that gives you control over
which types of data are given priority by the Modem Router.
* Your ISP must support and provide you with an ADSL- or ADSL-+ service for these features to be available. This product will operate
as a standard ADSL Modem Router when an ADSL- service is not available.
This reference manual assumes that the reader has an installed Ethernet card in the computer to be connected and has basic to
intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic Computer Networking, Internet, and Firewall technology information is
available from the NetComm Web site. See www.netcomm.com.au.