NetComm NB1300 - Manual (Page 3)

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NB1300 ADSL Modem Page 3
Introduction
This guide is supplied to help you connect your NB1300 ADSL Modem quickly to your
network or Windows computer.
If the NB1300 has already been used, we strongly recommend you reset and flush all settings of
the unit via the USB cable 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.
Note: Please be aware that connection via USB is only supported in Windows 98SE,
Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. For Windows 95, NT, Linux and
Macintosh you should use the Ethernet port of your NB1300.
Which configuration is best?
Your NB1300 ADSL Modem can be connected and configured in various ways, below is a
description of the most common modes of operation.
Ethernet Gateway (Router) - This is when the NB1300 is connected to your network switch
or hub and shares the Internet connection to all computers on the network. The NB1300 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).
Ethernet Modem (Bridge) - This is when you plug the modem directly into the Ethernet port
of just one computer or another router (via a cross over Ethernet cable) you then must run
Internet connection software (often supplied by your ISP) on the computer or second router to
establish a connection to the Internet. This method means that the computer or router connected
to the Ethernet port of the NB1300 is exposed to the Internet and is given a public IP address.
USB Gateway (Router) - 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 NB1300. This "simulated" Ethernet port
is only for connecting to the NB1300 and is only available for Windows 98SE, Windows 2000
and Windows XP. The NB1300 will log on to your ISP on behalf of your computer and it will
shield your computer from Internet attack by using NAT. Note that the USB cable is not
supplied with the NB1300.
If you wish to configure the NB1300 in a different way to the examples above you should
consult a Network Specialist for more information.
Note: We 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.
This unit should only be connected to the Telecommunications Network through a
line cord which meets the requirements of ACA TS008.