NF4V-User-Manual
NF4V-User-Manual
NF4V-User-Manual
Modem Router
NF4V
USER GUIDE
Copyright
Copyright © 2015 NetComm Wireless Limited. All rights reserved.
The information contained herein is proprietary to NetComm Wireless Limited. No part of this document may be translated,
transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without prior written consent of NetComm Wireless Limited.
The cardboard box, the plastic contained in the packaging, and the parts that make up this device can be recycled in accordance
with regionally established regulations. Never dispose of this electronic equipment along with your household waste. You may be
subject to penalties or sanctions under the law. Instead, ask for disposal instructions from your municipal government.
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 NF4V, please confirm that you comply with the minimum system requirements
below.
An activated ADSL or configured WAN connection.
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, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari etc.
Wireless Computer System Requirements:
Computer with a working 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n wireless adapter.
Notation
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Package Contents
The NF4V package consists of:
1 x NetComm Wireless NF4V VDSL/ADSL WiFi Gigabit Modem Router
1 x Quick start guide
1 x 1.5m RJ-45 Ethernet cable
1 x WiFi security card
1 x Warranty card
1 x Power supply (12V/2A)
1 x RJ-11 Telephone cable
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact NetComm Wireless Support immediately by visiting the NetComm
Wireless Support website at: http://www.netcommwireless.com/contact-forms/support
This router also includes 2 x USB host ports that can be used to connect USB devices so that their capabilities can be shared will
all connected users. Connect a USB hard drive so that all files stored can be accessed and shared.
The included FXS ports can be used to connect standard telephones that will allow users to make calls over the Internet. By using
a VoIP service, phone bills can be dramatically reduced and if connecting with Fibre, the phone line can be made redundant.
All of these features can be shared with multiple users via the built-in wireless access point or the four LAN Ethernet ports. The
high speed Wireless N provides a signal strong enough to penetrate the far corners of a house and can connect all WiFi enabled
devices, such as laptops, smart phones, gaming consoles, tablets and PCs. The four Gigabit LAN Ethernet ports provide a wired
connection that can be used to connect desktop computers, media devices or any Ethernet equipped product.
Note: Maximum wireless signal rate and coverage values are derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual wireless speed and
coverage are dependent on network and environmental conditions included but not limited to volume of network traffic, building materials and
construction/layout.
NF4V DIMENSIONS
Width 216 mm
Height 173 mm
Depth 61 mm
Weight 443 grams
LAN (MANAGEMENT)
Static IP Address 192.168.20.1
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway 192.168.20.1
WIRELESS (WIFI)
SSID (Refer to the included Wireless Security Card)
Security WPA2-PSK (AES)
Security Key (Refer to the included Wireless Security Card)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6 6
5 Reset button Activate the Reset function by holding the Reset button down for 3 seconds.
6 USB 2 Connect an external USB hard drive here to use the NAS feature of the NF4V.
7 Power Connection point for the included power adapter. Connect the power supply here.
2 WiFi Enable or disable the WiFi radio by holding the WiFi button down for 3 seconds.
3 USB 1 Connect an external USB hard drive here to use the NAS feature of the NF4V.
WARNING
Disconnect the power line from the device before servicing.
In the event the product needs to be returned, ensure it is securely packaged with appropriate padding to prevent
damage during courier transport.
If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the
computer to a position between three to five meters from the NF4V in order to see if distance is the problem.
Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless
network from functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this
checklist may help.
If you experience difficulties connecting wirelessly between your WiFi Devices and your NF4V, please try the following steps:
In multi-storey homes, place the NF4V on a floor that is as close to the centre of the home as possible. This may
mean placing the NF4V on an upper floor.
Try not to place the NF4V near a cordless telephone that operates at the same radio frequency as the NF4V
(2.4GHz).
Cordless Phones
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after considering the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
Try moving cordless phones away from your NF4V and your wireless-enabled computers.
Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer’s
information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering with the NF4V.
If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your
wireless network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your NF4V to channel 11. See your
phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.
If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.
Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from
neighbouring cordless phones or other wireless devices.
Connecting wirelessly
1. Ensure Wi-Fi is enabled on your device (e.g. computer/laptop/smartphone).
2. Scan for wireless networks in your area and connect to the network name that matches the Wireless network name
configured on the NF4V.
Note: Refer to the included Wireless Security Card for the default SSID and wireless security key of your NF4V
3. When prompted for your wireless security settings, enter the Wireless security key configured on the NF4V.
4. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the connection to establish.
5. Open your Web browser, and enter http://192.168.20.1 into the address bar and press Enter.
6. Follow the steps to set up your NF4V.
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. Click on Basic Setup on the left side of the screen. The wizard assists you in configuring the router and entering the
information required to setup your Internet connection.
2. Select either VDSL or ADSL depending on your connection type and click Next.
ADSL:
3. Select either PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or PPP over ATM (PPPoA) depending on your Internet Service Provider’s
requirements. Click Next.
4. In the Username and Password fields, enter the username and password supplied to you by your Internet Service
Provider (ISP). If required by your ISP, you may also adjust the VPI and VCI figures here. Click the Finish button when you
have entered the required information.
6. Click the Finish button when you have entered the required details.
ITEM DEFINITION
Manufacturer Indicates that NetComm Wireless is the manufacturer of this product.
Product Class The model of the product.
Serial Number The unique set of numbers assigned to the routers for identification purposes.
Build Timestamp The date and time that the software running on the router was published.
Software Version The current firmware version installed on the router.
Boot Loader (CFE) Version The current boot loader installed on the router.
DSL PHY and Driver Version The current line driver installed on the router.
Wireless Driver Version The current wireless driver installed on the router.
Voice Service Version The version of the software running the voice module.
Uptime The number of days, hours and minutes that the router has been running.
Line Rate – Upstream (Kbps) The current upstream speed of the DSL connection in Kbps.
Line Rate – Downstream (Kbps) The current upstream speed of the DSL connection in Kbps.
LAN IPv4 Address The current version 4 IP address assigned to the router.
Default Gateway The current default gateway of the WAN interface.
Primary DNS Server The current primary DNS server in use
Secondary DNS Server The current secondary DNS server is use.
LAN IPv6 Address The current IPv6 IP address in use if assigned.
Default IPv6 Gateway The current IPv6 default gateway if assigned.
Date/Time The current date and time set on the router.
WAN
The WAN page shows more detailed information related to the WAN interface configuration, including the firewall status, IPv4 and
IPv6 addresses of the router.
Statistics
LAN
The Statistics – LAN page shows detailed information about the number of bytes, packets, errors and dropped packets on each
LAN interface in both directions of communication.
INTERFACE DESCRIPTION
Bytes Rx/Tx (receive/transmit) packets in bytes.
Packets Rx/Tx (receive/transmit) packets.
Received/Transmitted
Errors Rx/Tx (receive/transmit) packets with errors.
Drops Rx/Tx (receive/transmit) packets with drops.
INTERFACE DESCRIPTION
Bytes Rx/Tx (receive/transmit) packets in bytes.
Packets Rx/Tx (receive/transmit) packets.
Received/Transmitted
Errors Rx/Tx (receive/transmit) packets with errors.
Drops Rx/Tx (receive/transmit) packets with drops.
INTERFACE DESCRIPTION
Port Number The port number used by the xTM interface.
In Octets The number of data packets in octets received over the ATM interface.
Out Octets The number of data packets in octets transmitted over the ATM interface.
In Packets The number of data packets received over the ATM interface.
Out Packets The number of data packets transmitted over the ATM interface.
Operation, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) Cell is the ATM Forum specification for cells used to
In OAM Cells
monitor virtual circuits.
Operation, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) Cell is the ATM Forum specification for cells used to
Out OAM Cells
monitor virtual circuits.
In ASM Cells The number of Any Source Multicast (ASM) cells received over the interface.
Out ASM Cells The number of Any Source Multicast (ASM) cells transmitted over the interface.
In Packets Errors The number of packets with errors detected over the xTM interface.
In Cell Errors The number of cells with errors detected over the xTM interface.
Statistics – xDSL
The Statistics – xDSL page shows details related to the DSL interface of the router.
ARP
Click ARP to display the ARP information.
This option can be used to determine which IP address / MAC address is assigned to a particular host. This can be useful when
setting up URL filtering, Time of Day filtering or Static DHCP addressing.
DHCP
Click DHCP to display the DHCP information.
You can use this to determine when a specific DHCP lease will expire, or to assist you with setting up Static DHCP addressing.
FIELD DESCRIPTION
Interface This field shows the interface name.
This field shows the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) value. For most Australia connections the VPI is 8, for
VPI
most new Zealand connections the VPI is 0.
This field shows the Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI) value. For most Australia connections the VCI is 35,
VCI
for most new Zealand connections the VCI is 100.
DSL Latency The value of the DSL Latency.
Peak Cell Rate (cell/s) The maximum number of cells that may be transferred per second over the ATM interface.
Sustainable Cell Rate (cell/s) An average, long-term cell transfer rate on the ATM interface.
Max Burst Size (bytes) The maximum allowable burst size of cells that can be transmitted contiguously on the ATM interface.
Min Cell Rate (cell/s) The minimum allowable rate at which cells may be transferred on the ATM interface.
IP QoS This field shows the status of the Quality of Service (QoS) function.
To add an ATM interface, click the Add button. Enter the details as required by your Internet Service Provider and click the
Apply/Save button.
Click the Add button to create a new PTM interface. Enter the details as required by your Internet Service Provider and click the
Apply/Save button.
ETH Interface
The ETH interface page allows you to add or remove ETH WAN interfaces.
To add a WAN service, click the Add button. Use the drop down list to select the layer 2 interface to use for the WAN service and
click the Next button.
Select a WAN service type, enter a Service Description, enter the 802.1P Priority and 802.1 VLAN ID then click the Next button.
Select the NAT Translation settings as desired and click the Next button.
Bridging
When you select bridging mode, a summary of the settings is displayed. Click Apply/Save to commit the settings.
Use the arrow buttons to move the interfaces required as DNS Server interfaces to the left. The interface highest on the list has
the highest priority as a DNS server. Click Next to continue.
A summary of your settings is displayed. Click Apply/Save to commit your settings to the router.
OPTION DEFINITION
Enable Unique Local
Enable the use of unique local addresses. The router will advertise the IPv6 prefix to new devices on the
Addresses and Prefix
network.
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Randomly Generate Randomly generates the unique local addresses and the prefix.
Statically Configure Enter a static IPv6 address for the router if one has been assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider.
FIELD DESCRIPTION
Select a Service or custom Select a pre-configured port forwarding rule or choose custom server to create your own port
Server forwarding rule.
Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the local server.
Enter the starting external port number (when custom server is selected). When a service is connected
External Port Start
this field will be completed automatically.
External Port End Enter the ending external port number (when custom server is selected). When a service is connected
this field will be completed automatically.
Protocol Options include TCP, UDP or TCP/UDP.
Enter the starting internal port number (when custom server is selected). When a service is connected
Internal Port Start
this field will be completed automatically.
Enter the ending internal port number (when custom server is selected). When a service is connected
Internal Port End
this field will be completed automatically.
Click Save/Apply to save your settings when you have finished creating virtual servers.
FIELD DESCRIPTION
Select an Application or Custom A user can select a pre-configured application from the list or select the Custom Application option to
Application create custom application settings.
Enter the starting trigger port number (when you select Custom Application). When an application is
Trigger Port Start
selected the port range values are automatically entered.
Enter the ending trigger port number (when you select Custom Application). When an application is
Trigger Port End
selected the port range values are automatically entered.
Trigger Protocol Options include TCP, UDP or TCP/UDP.
Enter the starting open port number (when you select Custom Application). When an application is
Open Port Start
selected the port range values are automatically entered.
Enter the ending open port number (when you select Custom Application). When an application is
Open Port End
selected the port range values are automatically entered.
Open Protocol Options include TCP, UDP or TCP/UDP.
ALG
The Application Layer Gateway (ALG) is a feature which enables the router to parse application layer packets and support address
and port translation for certain protocols. We recommend that you leave these protocols enabled unless you have a specific
reason for disabling them.
Multi Nat
The Multi NAT page allows you to configure your own custom NAT rules.
To add a new rule, click the Add button and enter the details of the rule as required.
To use the firewall feature, begin by clicking the Add Firewall button to create a firewall. Then click the Add Rule button to create a
rule for the firewall. Enter the rules that you require for the firewall and then click the Save&Apply button to commit the settings.
MAC Filtering
The NF4V offers the ability to use MAC Address filtering on ATM PVCs. You can elect to block or allow connections based on
MAC Address criteria. The default policy is to allow connections which match the criteria.
To add a time restriction rule, press the Add button. The following screen appears.
See the instructions below. Press the Apply/Save button to save a time restriction rule.
FIELD DESCRIPTION
Rule Name A user defined name for the time restriction rule.
Browser’s MAC Address The MAC address of the network card of the computer running the browser.
Other MAC Address The MAC address of a second LAN device or network card.
Days of the Week The days of the week for which the rules apply.
Start Blocking Time The time of day when the restriction starts.
End blocking time The time of day when the restriction ends.
Table 2: Advanced - Parental Control - Add Time Restriction Settings
Once you have chosen to add a URL to the list you will be prompted to enter the address. Simply type it in and select the
Apply/Save button.
Quality of Service
Quality of Service offers a defined level of performance in a data communications system - for example the ability to guarantee
that video traffic is given priority over other network traffic to ensure that video streaming is not disrupted by other network traffic.
This means that if you are streaming video and someone else in the house starts downloading a large file, the download won’t
disrupt the flow of video traffic.
To enable QoS select the Enable QoS checkbox, and set the Default DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point) Mark. Then press
the Apply/Save button.
Click the Add button to add a QoS Queue. The following screen is displayed.
The above screen allows you to configure a QoS queue entry and assign it to a specific network interface. Each of the queues can
be configured for a specific precedence. The queue entry configured here will be used by the classifier to place ingress packets
appropriately.
NOTE: Precedence level 1 relates to higher priority while precedence level 3 relates to lower priority.
QoS Classification
The above screen creates a traffic class rule to classify the upstream traffic, assign queuing priority and optionally overwrite the IP
header TOS (type of service) byte. A rule consists of a class name and at least one condition. All of the specified conditions in this
classification rule must be satisfied for the rule to take effect.
Routing
The Default Gateway, Static Route, Policy Routing and Dynamic Route settings can be found in the Routing option of the
Advanced menu.
Default Gateway
Select your preferred WAN interface from the available options.
To add a static route rule click the Add button. The following screen is displayed.
Enter the Destination Network Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address and/or WAN Interface. Then click Apply/Save to add
the entry to the routing table.
Policy Routing
This function allows you to add policy rules to certain situations.
Click the Add button to add a policy rule. The following screen is displayed.
Enter the details into the provided fields. The table below describes each field.
FIELD DESCRIPTION
Policy Name A user defined name for the policy route.
Physical LAN Port The LAN port to be used for the policy.
Source IP The IP address of the LAN device involved with the policy.
Use Interface Select the Interface that the policy will employ.
DNS
DNS Server
This page allows you to enable automatic DNS settings detected from the Internet Service Provider or specify your own DNS
server address manually.
Dynamic DNS
The Dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic IP address to be aliased to a static hostname in any of a selection of domains,
allowing the router to be more easily accessed from various locations on the internet.
Note: The Add/Remove buttons will be displayed only if the router has been assigned an IP address from the remote
server.
To add a dynamic DNS service, click the Add button and the following screen will display.
FIELD DESCRIPTION
D-DNS Provider Select the dynamic DNS provider from the list.
DSL
This page allows the user to modify the DSL modulation settings on the unit. By changing the settings, you can specify which DSL
modulation that the modem will use.
The frequency band of ADSL is split up into 256 separate tones, each spaced 4.3125kHz apart. With each tone carrying separate
data, the technique operates as if 256 separate routers were running in parallel. The tone range is from 0 to 31 for upstream traffic
and from 32 to 255 for downstream traffic. Do not change these settings unless you are directed by your Internet Service
Provider.
UPnP
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a set of networking protocols that can allow networked devices, such as computers, printers,
WiFi access points and mobile phones to automatically detect each other's presence on the network and establish functional
network services for data sharing, communications, and entertainment.
DNS Proxy
To enable DNS Proxy settings, select the corresponding checkbox and then enter the Host and Domain name, as in the example
shown below. Click Apply/Save to continue.
The Host Name and Domain name are combined to form a unique label that is mapped to the router IP address. This can be used
to access the user interface of the router with a local name rather than by using the router IP address.
Packet Acceleration
Packet acceleration uses a number of methods to try and reduce the latency experienced on some DSL services. These can
range from utilising locally terminated TCP connections to Fast Connection Setup.
Select to enable or disable Packet Acceleration and click Apply/Save to save the new packet acceleration configuration settings.
Storage Service
The Storage Service options enable you to manage attached USB Storage devices and create accounts to access the data
stored on the attached USB device.
Storage Device Info
The storage device info page displays information about the attached USB Storage device.
User Accounts
User accounts are used to restrict access to the attached USB Storage device.
To delete a User account entry, click the Remove checkbox next to the selected account entry and click Remove.
Click Add to create a user account.
Adding an account allows the creation of specific user accounts with a password to further control access permissions. To add an
account, click the Add button and then enter the desired username and password for the account.
Interface Grouping
Port Mapping allows you to create groups composed of the various interfaces available in your router. These groups then act as
separate networks.
To delete an Interface group entry, click the Remove checkbox next to the selected group entry and click Remove.
IP Tunnel
The IP Tunnelling feature allows you to configure tunnelling of traffic between IPv6 and IPv4 networks.
IPv6inIPv4
IPSec
The NF4V offers IPSec VPN tunnel functionality. To delete an IPSec entry, click the Remove checkbox next to the selected IPSec
tunnel entry and click Remove.
After entering the required IPSec tunnel service settings, click Apply/Save to save the new IPSec Tunnel configuration settings.
Trusted CA
Power Management
The power management page enables you to control the green aspects of the NF4V.
You can enable or disable the power management features by selecting or unselecting the different power management functions
as necessary and then click Apply to save these settings.
FIELD DEFINITION
Default Version The version IGMP in use by the router.
The hosts on the segment report their group membership in response to the router’s queries. The query interval
timer is also used to define the amount of time a router will store particular IGMP state if it does not hear any
Query Interval
reports on the group. The query interval is the time in seconds between queries sent from the router to IGMP
hosts.
When a host receives the query packet, it starts counting to a random value, less the maximum response time.
When this timer expires, the host replies with a report, provided that no other host has responded yet. This
accomplishes two purposes:
Query Response Interval
a) Allows controlling the amount of IGMP reports sent during a time window.
b) Engages the report suppression feature, which permits a host to suppress its own report and conserve
bandwidth.
IGMP uses this value when router hears IGMP Leave report. This means that at least one host wants to leave
Last Member Query Interval the group. After router receives the Leave report, it checks that the interface is not configured for IGMP
Immediate Leave (single-host on the segment) and if not, it sends out an out-of-sequence query.
The robustness variable is a way of indicating how susceptible the subnet is to lost packets. IGMP can recover
from robustness variable minus 1 lost IGMP packets. You can also click the scroll arrows to select a new
Robustness Value setting. The robustness variable should be set to a value of 2 or greater. The default robustness variable value
is 2.
Maximum Multicast Groups The maximum number of multicast groups that the router can control at any one time.
Maximum Multicast Data
The maximum number of data sources a multicast group can have.
Sources
Maximum Multicast Group
The maximum number of hosts a multicast group can have.
Members
With IGMP fast-leave processing, which means that the router immediately removes the interface attached to a
Fast Leave Enable
receiver upon receiving a Leave Group message from a IGMP host.
Hide Access Point Select to hide or display the wireless network when an SSID scan is performed
Clients Isolation Select to prevent clients on the wireless network being able to access each other
Disable WMM Advertise Select to prevent the NF4V advertising its WMM function
Enable Multicast Forwarding (WMF) Select to enable Wireless Multicast Forwarding. This can reduce latency and improve throughput for wireless clients
Max Clients Enter the maximum number of wireless clients able to connect to the wireless network
Select to enable a separate Wireless Guest network, the same options are available for a Guest network as with the
Wireless Guest Network
main system wireless network.
Select SSID Select the SSID to apply the security settings to.
Network Authentication Select the Wireless security type to use with the wireless network.
WPA/WAPI passphrase Enter the security key to use with the wireless network.
WPA Group Rekey Interval Enter the group rekey interval. This should not need to change.
WPA/WAPI Encryption Select the type of encryption to use on the wireless network.
WEP Encryption Select to utilise WEP encryption on the wireless network connection.
MAC Filter
MAC Filter allows you to add or remove the MAC Address of devices which will be allowed or denied access to the wireless
network. First use the Select SSID drop down list to select the wireless network you wish to configure, then select to either allow
or deny access to the MAC addresses listed.
Wireless Bridge
Wireless Bridge allows you to configure the router’s access point as a bridge.
Select the mode for the Wireless Access Point built into the NF4V. You can specify which wireless networks will be allowed to
connect to the NF4V by using the ‘Bridge Restrict’ option and then entering the applicable MAC Addresses of the other wireless
access points.
Advanced
Advanced Wireless allows you to configure detailed wireless network settings such as the band, channel, bandwidth, transmit
power and preamble settings.
Click Apply/Save to save any changes to the wireless network settings configuration.
Fill in the appropriate channel to correspond with your network settings. All devices in your wireless network must use the
Channel
same channel in order to work correctly. This router supports auto channeling functionality.
Select the bandwidth for the network. You can select 20MHz in Both Bands, 20MHz in 2.4G Band and 40MHz in 5G Band,
Bandwidth
or 40MHz in Both Bands.
If you select 20MHz in Both Bands or 20MHz in 2.4G Band and 40MHz in 5G Band, the service of control sideband does not
work. When you select 40MHz in Both Bands as the bandwidth, the following page appears. Then you can select Lower or
Control Sideband
Upper as the value of sideband. As the control sideband, when you select Lower, the channel is 1~7. When you select
Upper, the channel is 5~11.
Select the transmission rate for the network. The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your
wireless network. You can select from a range of transmission speeds, or you can select Auto to have the Router
802.11n Rate
automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will negotiate the best
possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client. The default value is Auto.
The 802.11n standards provide a protection method so 802.11b/g and 802.11n devices can co-exist in the same network
802.11n Protection
without “speaking” at the same time.
Support 802.11n Client Only Only stations that are configured in 802.11n mode can associate.
Select the multicast transmission rate for the network. The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of
your wireless network. You can select from a range of transmission speeds, or you can select Auto to have the Router
Multicast Rate
automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will negotiate the best
possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client. The default value is Auto.
Basic Rate Select the basic transmission rate ability for the AP.
Packets that are larger than this threshold are fragmented into multiple packets. Try to increase the fragmentation threshold if
Fragmentation Threshold you encounter high packet error rates. Do not set the threshold too low, since this can result in reduced networking
performance.
This value should remain at its default setting of 2347.Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reductions are
recommended. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reduction of the default value, 2347, is
recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be
RTS Threshold
enabled. The Router sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a
data frame. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right
to begin transmission. The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value of 2347.
(Delivery Traffic Indication Message) Enter a value between 1 and 255 for the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM.) A
DTIM Interval
DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.
A beacon is a packet of information that is sent from a connected device to all other devices where it announces its availability
Beacon Interval and readiness. A beacon interval is a period of time (sent with the beacon) before sending the beacon again. The beacon
interval may be adjusted in milliseconds (ms). Default (100) is recommended.
XPress Technology Select Enable or Disable. This is a special accelerating technology for IEEE802.11g. The defaule is Disabled.
Transmit Power Adjust the transmission range here. This tool can be helpful for security purposes if you wish to limit the transmission range.
Select whether WMM is enable or disabled. Before you disable WMM, you should understand that all QoS queues or traffic
WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia)
classes relate to wireless do not take effects.
Select whether ACK in WMM packet. By default, the 'Ack Policy' for each access category is set to Disable, meaning that an
WMM No acknowledge packet is returned for every packet received. This provides a more reliable transmission but increases traffic
Acknowledgement load, which decreases performance. To disable the acknowledgement can be useful for Voice, for example, where speed of
transmission is important and packet loss is tolerable to a certain degree.
APSD is short for automatic power save delivery, Selecting enable will make it has very low power consumption. WMM Power
WMM APSD
Save is an improvement to the 802.11e amendment adding advanced power management functionality to WMM.
Station Info
This page shows the MAC address of authenticated wireless stations that are connected to the NF4V and their status
VoIP Status
The Voice Status page displays the registration status of your SIP accounts and the total call time of each account.
SIP Proxy port The port that this proxy is listening on. By default, the port value is 5060.
Some network service providers require the use of an outbound proxy. This is an additional proxy, through
which all outgoing calls are directed. In some cases, the outbound proxy is placed alongside the firewall and it
Use SIP Outbound Proxy
is the only way to let SIP traffic pass from the internal network to the Internet. When it is selected, the following
fields appear.
SIP Outbound Proxy The IP address of the outbound proxy.
SIP Outbound Proxy port The port that the outbound proxy is listening on. By default, the port value is 5060.
Select this option if required by your VoIP Service Provider. Enter the SIP Proxy Domain Name and SIP Proxy
Use SIP Registrar
Port which is typically 5060.
SIP Registrar The IP address of the SIP registrar.
SIP Registrar port The port that SIP registrar is listening on. By default, the port value is 5060.
Account Enabled If it is unselected, the corresponding account is disabled. You can not use it to initiate or accept any call.
After entering your VoIP settings press the Apply button. Select Management > Save/Reboot and press the Reboot button. Once
the router restarts if there is a valid internet connection and the VoIP account settings are valid the VoIP service will start.
OPTION DEFINITION
Line Displays the line number you want to configure
Call Waiting Select this option for your phone if your VoIP Service Provider has enabled Call Waiting on your SIP account.
Unconditionally Call forwarding Select this option if your VoIP Service Provider has enabled Call Forwarding on your SIP account and you wish
number to use this feature.
Busy Call Forwarding Number Enter the phone number to forward a call to if it arrives while the line is busy.
No Answer Call forwarding
Enter the phone number to forward a call to if the call is not answered.
number
Select this option if your VoIP Service Provider has enabled Call Forwarding on your SIP account and you wish
Forward On “busy”
to use this feature.
Select this option if your VoIP Service Provider has enabled Call Forwarding on your SIP account and you wish
Forward On “No Answer”
to use this feature.
MWI (Message Waiting Select this option if your VoIP Service Provider has enabled MWI (Message Waiting Indicator) on your SIP
Indicator) account and you wish to use this feature.
Select this option if your VoIP Service Provider has enabled Anonymous Call Blocking on your SIP account and
Anonymous Call Blocking
you wish to use this feature.
Select this option if your VoIP Service Provider has enabled Anonymous Calling on your SIP account and you
Anonymous Calling
wish to use this feature.
When set to Display anonymous, the modem hides your caller ID. When set to All anonymous, the modem
Anonymous calling mode
hides both caller ID and the SIP URL of the originating call.
Select this option if your VoIP Service Provider has enabled DND (Do Not Disturb) on your SIP account and you
DND (Do Not Disturb)
wish to use this feature.
Enable T38 Redundancy Select this function if you wish to send or receive faxes via VoIP and have a fax machine capable of using the
Support T38 fax over VoIP protocol.
Enable VBD redundancy
Select this checkbox to use the feature.
support
Enable VAD support Enables the Voice Activated Detection function of the modem.
Min Session Expire Time The minimum interval of dialog refreshing time.
Set the VoIP dial plan. If user-dialed number matches it, the number is processed by the DSL router
VoIP DialPlan Setting
immediately.
DSCP for SIP Set the DSCP for SIP. You can select it from the drop-down list.
DSCP for RTP Set the DSCP for RTP. You can select it from the drop-down list.
Set DTMF transmit method, which can be following values:
– SIP Info: Use SIP INFO message to transmit DTMF digits.
Dtmf Relay Setting
– RFC2833: Use RTP packet to encapsulate DTMF events, as specified in RFC 2833.
– InBand: DTMF events are mixed with user voice in RTP packet.
Select the transport protocol to use for SIP signaling. Note that the SIP proxy and registrar need to support the
SIP Transport Protocol
protocol you select.
Enable Local Supplementary Select the checkbox to enable the supplementary service settings by the telephone set. If you deselect the
Service checkbox, the supplementary service can not be set by the telephone set.
Table 4: VoIP - Advanced - Service Provider
PARAMETER DEFINITION
Dial tone time Dial tone duration.
OPTION DEFINITION
Enter the IP address where the SIP Log data for the router’s currently saved VoIP account settings will be sent
SIP Log Server IP Address
to.
Enter the port to be used for transmitting the SIP Log data for the router’s currently saved VoIP account
SIP Log Server port
settings.
The incoming signal amplitude can be controlled with this field. Combined with the Egress gain a ratio can be
Ingress Gain expressed of input to output. The Ingress Gain setting can help improve the quality of the VoIP line, and can
influence call volumes and help eliminate echoes.
The outgoing signal amplitude can be controlled with this field. Combined with the Ingress gain a ratio can be
Egress Gain expressed of input to output. The Egress Gain setting can help improve the quality of the VoIP line, and can
influence call volumes and help eliminate echoes.
VoIP Functionality
This section describes how to use the VoIP function of the DSL router in more detail. Some features involve 2 or 3 parties. In that
case, note that all 3 parties have to be successfully registered.
Registering
Before using any VoIP functions, the DSL router has to register itself to a registrar. The DSL router also has to be configured with
a proxy, which relays VoIP signaling to the next hop. In fact, many implementations integrate these two into one server, so in
many case registrar and proxy refer to the same IP.
1. Select the right interface to use for registering, depending on where proxy/registrar resides. If use WAN link, ensure that
it is already up.
2. Select the checkbox of Use SIP Registrar, and fill in the IP address and port with the right value.
3. Fill the extension information: Authentication name, Password, Cid Name and Cid Number.
4. Click Apply to take the settings into effect.
5. TEL indicator of VoIP service should be on, indicating that SIP client is successfully registered.
Placing a Call
This section describes how to place a basic VoIP call.
1. Pick up the receiver on the phone.
2. Hear the dial-tone. Dial the extension of remote party.
3. To end the dialing, wait for digit timeout, or just press # immediately.
4. After the remote party answers the call, you are in voice connection.
Call Return
For incoming calls, the DSL router remembers the number of calling party.
1. Enable Call Return in the Voice--SIP Advanced Setting web page.
2. Press *69 to return a call.
3. Now you can make the call as if you have dialed the whole number.
Call Hold
Call hold enable you to put a call to a pending state, and pick it up in future.
1. Assuming you are in a voice connection, you can press FLASH to hold current call.
2. Now you can call another party, or press FLASH again to return to first call.
Call Waiting
Call waiting allows third party to call in when you are in a voice connection.
1. Enable Call waiting in the Voice--SIP Advanced Setting web page.
2. Pick up the phone attached to the DSL router.
3. Assuming you are in a voice connection. When another call comes in, the DSL router streams a call waiting tone to your
phone, indicating another call is available.
4. Press FLASH to switch to this call and the initial call put to hold automatically.
5. Press FLASH multi-times to switch between these two calls back and forth.
Blind Transfer
Blind transfer transfers the current call to a third party blindly, regardless of whether the transfer is successfully or not.
1. Assume you have already been in a voice connection.
2. Press FLASH to hold the first party.
3. Dial #90 + third party number.
4. Before the third party answering the call, hook on your phone.
5. Now the first party takes over the call and he is in connection with the third party.
Consultative Transfer
Consultative transfer lets the third party answer the transferred call, and then hook on the transferring party. It’ more gentle than
blind transfer.
1. Assume you have already been in a voice connection with a first party.
2. Press FLASH to hold the first party.
Three-Way Conference
Three-way conference enables you to invite a third party to a call, and every person in the conference is able to hear others’ voice.
1. Assume you are in connection with a first party.
2. Press FLASH to put the first party on-hold.
3. Dial a third party.
4. After the third party answers the call, press FLASH again to invite the first party.
5. Now all three parties are in a three-way conference.
T38 Faxing
To make T38 faxing, enable T38 support on the Web. After that, connect a fax machine to a FXS port of the DSL router. Now you
can use it as a normal phone, and it is able to send or receive fax to or from other fax machines on the VoIP network.
In the initial setup, faxing behaves like a normal call. After the DSL router detects the fax tone, it switch to T38 mode, and use it as
the transmit approach.
Pass-Through Faxing
If T38 support is disabled, faxing uses normal voice codec as its coding approach. Therefore, this mode is more like normal phone
calls.
Diagnostics
The Diagnostics menu provides feedback on the connection status of the device. The individual tests are listed below. If a test
displays a fail status:
1. Click on the Help link and follow the troubleshooting procedures in the Help screen that appears.
2. Now click Rerun Diagnostic Tests at the bottom of the screen to re-test and confirm the error.
3. If the test continues to fail, contact Technical Support.
FIELD DESCRIPTION
Pass: Indicates the Ethernet connection to your computer is connected to the LAN port of the router.
eth Connection
Fail: Indicates that the router does not detect the Ethernet interface of your computer.
Pass: Indicates that the wireless card is switched ON.
Test your Wireless Connection
Fail: Indicates that the wireless card is switched OFF.
Fault Management
The Fault Management page allows you to perform diagnostics for VDSL PTM mode.
Backup
The following screen appears when Backup is selected. Click the Backup Settings button to save the current configuration
settings.
You will be prompted for the location to save the backup file to on your PC.
Update Settings
The following screen appears when selecting Update from the Settings submenu. By clicking on the Browse button, you can
locate a previously saved filename as the configuration backup file. Click on the Update settings button to upload the selected file.
Restore Default
The following screen appears when selecting Restore Default from the Settings submenu. By clicking on the Restore Default
Settings button, you can restore your Routers default firmware settings. To restore system settings, reboot your Router.
System Log
The System log page allows you to view the log of the modem and configure the logging level also. To view the system log, click
the View System Log button.
To configure the system log, click the Configure System Log button.
TR-069 Client
TR-069 enables provisioning, auto-configuration or diagnostics to be automatically performed on your router if supported by your
Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Inform interval Time in seconds that data is sent to the Auto-Configuration Server (ACS).
ACS User Name The user name to access the ACS server.
Access Control
The Access Control option found in the Management drop down menu configures access related parameters in the following
three areas:
Passwords
Services Control
Access Control is used to control local and remote management settings for your router.
Passwords
The Passwords option configures your account access password for your modem. Access to the device is limited to the following
three user accounts:
admin is to be used for local unrestricted access control
support is to be used for remote maintenance of the device
user is to be used to view information and update device firmware
Use the fields illustrated in the screen below to change or create your password. Passwords must be 16 characters or less with
no spaces. Click the Apply/Save button after making any changes to continue.
Update Software
The following screen appears when selecting the Update Software option from the Management menu. By following this screen’s
steps, you can update your modem’s firmware. Manual device upgrades from a locally stored file can also be performed using the
following screen.
1. Obtain an updated software image file.
2. Enter the path and filename of the firmware image file in the Software File Name field or click the Browse button to locate
the image file.
3. Click the Update Software button once to upload and install the file.
Save/Reboot
This option reboots the NF4V.
NOTE 1: It may be necessary to reconfigure your TCP/IP settings to adjust for the new configuration. For example, if you disable
the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server you will need to apply Static IP settings.
NOTE 2: If you lose all access to your web user interface, simply press the reset button on the rear panel for 3 seconds to restore
default settings.
1. Open the Network Connections control panel (Start -> Control Panel -> Network Connections):
2. Right-click on your Wireless Network Connection and select View Available Wireless Networks:
3. Select the wireless network listed on your included wireless security card and click Connect.
4. Enter the network key (refer to the included wireless security card for the default wireless network key).
5. The connection will show Connected.
Windows Vista
1. Open the Network and Sharing Center (Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing center).
2. Click on "Connect to a network".
3. Choose "Connect to the Internet" and click on "Next".
4. Select the wireless network listed on your included wireless security card and click Connect.
5. Enter the network key (refer to the included wireless security card for the default wireless network key).
6. Select the appropriate location. This will affect the firewall settings on the computer.
7. Click on both "Save this network" and "Start this connection automatically" and click "Next".
Windows 7
1. Open the Network and Sharing Center (Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing center).
2. Click on "Change Adapter settings" on the left-hand side.
3. Right-click on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Connect / Disconnect".
4. Select the wireless network listed on your included wireless security card and click Connect.
5. Enter the network key (refer to the included wireless security card for the default wireless network key).
6. You may then see a window that asks you to "Select a location for the 'wireless' network". Please select the "Home" location.
7. You may then see a window prompting you to setup a "HomeGroup". Click "Cancel" on this.
8. You can verify your wireless connection by clicking the "Wireless Signal" indicator in your system tray.
9. After clicking on this, you should see an entry matching the SSID of your NF4V with "Connected" next to it.
Note: For other operating systems, or if you use a wireless adaptor utility to configure your wireless connection, please
consult the wireless adapter documentation for instructions on establishing a wireless connection.
Power LED
The Power LED does not light up.
Make sure that the NF4V power adaptor is connected to the device and plugged in to an appropriate power
1
source. Use only the supplied power adaptor.
2 Check that the NF4V and the power source are both turned on and device is receiving sufficient power.
4 If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you should contact technical support.
Web Configuration
I cannot access the web configuration pages. CORRECTIVE ACTION
Make sure you are using the correct IP address of the NF4V. You can check the IP address of the device
1
from the Network Setup configuration page.
Check that you have enabled remote administration access. If you have configured an inbound packet filter,
2
ensure your computer’s IP address matches it.
Your computer’s and the NF4V’s IP addresses must be on the same subnet for LAN access. You can check
3
the subnet in use by the router on the Network Setup page.
If you have changed the devices IP address, then enter the new one as the URL you enter into the address
4
bar of your web browser.
If you are still not able to access the web configuration pages, reset the router to the factory default settings
by pressing the reset button for 3 seconds and then releasing it. When the Power LED begins to blink, the
5
defaults have been restored and the NF4V restarts. Navigate to 192.168.20.1 in your web browser and enter
“admin” (without the quotes) as the username and password.
Delete the temporary web files and log in again. In Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options and
1 then click the Delete Files ... button. When a Delete Files window displays, select Delete all offline
content and click OK. (Steps may vary depending on the version of your Internet browser.)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Login Username and Password
I forgot my login username and/or password.
STEP CORRECTIVE ACTION
Press the Reset button for 3 seconds, and then release it. When the Power LED begins to blink, the defaults
1 have been restored and the NF4V restarts.
You can now login with the factory default username and password “admin” (without the quotes)
It is highly recommended to change the default username and password. Make sure you store the username
2
and password in a safe place.
S CORRECTIVE ACT
WLAN Interface
I cannot access the NF4V from the WLAN or ping any computer on the WLAN.
STEP CORRECTIVE ACTION
1 Check the Wi-Fi LED on the front of the unit and verify the WLAN is enabled as per the LED Indicator section.
If you are using a static IP address for the WLAN connection, make sure that the IP address and the subnet
2 mask of the NF4V and your computer(s) are on the same subnet. You can check the routers configuration
from the Network Setup page.
TE CORREC
2. On the QoS Classification page, add a rule to limit the upstream rate, for example:
Classification Criteria:
Class Interface: LAN
Ether type: IP
Classification Results:
Class Queue: the queue that was enabled in Step 1
Set rate-limit: set according to your preference
3. Click Apply/Save.
2. On the QoS Classification page, add a rule to limit the downstream rate, for example:
Classification Criteria:
Class Interface: the appropriate WAN interface
Classification Results:
Class Queue: the queue that was created on Step 1
Set rate-limit: set according to your preference
MODEL NF4V
ITU 992.1 (G.dmt) Annex A
ITU 992.2 (G.lite)
ADSL2+
ITU 992.3 ADSL2 (G.dmt.bis)
ITU 992.5 ADSL2+
Ethernet WAN 1 x Gigabit WAN port (10/100/1000 Mbps)
Connectivity 4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps, 1 x RJ-11 ADSL, 1 x WLAN
LED Indicators Power, ADSL, WWW, LAN 1-4, WAN, WiFi.
Operating temperature: 0˚C - 40˚C, Humidity: 10%-90% non-condensing
Operating Temperature Storage temperature: -10˚C - 70˚C, Humidity: 0%-95% non-condensing
Power Input 12V DC - 2A
216 mm (L) x 61 mm (W) x 173 mm (H)
Dimensions & Weight
443 grams
Regulatory Compliance A-Tick
Electrical Specifications
It is recommended that the NF4V be powered by the supplied 12V DC, 2A power supply. A replacement power supply is available
from the NetComm Wireless Online shop.
Customer Information
The Australian Communications & Media Authority (ACMA) requires you to be aware of the following information and warnings:
1. This unit may be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirements of the
AS/CA S008-2011 Standard.
2. This equipment incorporates a radio transmitting device, in normal use a separation distance of 20cm will ensure radio
frequency exposure levels complies with Australian and New Zealand standards.
3. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Standards for C-Tick and or A-Tick as set by the ACMA.
These standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio noise and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions detailed within this manual, may cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur with the installation of this product in your home or office. If this equipment does cause
some degree of interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, we encourage the user to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
i. Change the direction or relocate the receiving antenna.
ii. Increase the separation between this equipment and the receiver.
iii. Connect the equipment to an alternate power outlet on a different power circuit from that to which the receiver/TV is
connected.
iv. Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
4. The power supply that is provided with this unit is only intended for use with this product. Do not use this power supply
with any other product or do not use any other power supply that is not approved for use with this product by NetComm
Wireless. Failure to do so may cause damage to this product, fire or result in personal injury.
1. the Product Warranty extends to the original purchaser (you / the customer) and is not transferable;
2. the Product Warranty shall not apply to software programs, batteries, power supplies, cables or other accessories
supplied in or with the product;
3. the customer complies with all of the terms of any relevant agreement with NetComm and any other reasonable
requirements of NetComm including producing such evidence of purchase as NetComm may require;
4. the cost of transporting product to and from NetComm’s nominated premises is your responsibility;
5. NetComm Wireless Limited does not have any liability or responsibility under the Product Warranty where any cost, loss,
injury or damage of any kind, whether direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or otherwise arises out of events beyond
NetComm’s reasonable control. This includes but is not limited to: acts of God, war, riot, embargoes, acts of civil or
military authorities, fire, floods, electricity outages, lightning, power surges, or shortages of materials or labour; and
6. the customer is responsible for the security of their computer and network at all times. Security features may be disabled
within the factory default settings. NetComm Wireless Limited recommends that you enable these features to enhance
your security.
Subject to your rights and remedies under applicable Consumer Protection Laws which cannot be excluded (see Section 3
above), the Product Warranty is automatically voided if:
1. you, or someone else, use the product, or attempt to use it, other than as specified by NetComm Wireless Limited;
2. the fault or defect in your product is the result of a voltage surge subjected to the product either by the way of power
supply or communication line, whether caused by thunderstorm activity or any other cause(s);
3. the fault is the result of accidental damage or damage in transit, including but not limited to liquid spillage;
4. your product has been used for any purposes other than that for which it is sold, or in any way other than in strict
accordance with the user manual supplied;
5. your product has been repaired or modified or attempted to be repaired or modified, other than by a qualified person at
a service centre authorised by NetComm Wireless Limited; or
6. the serial number has been defaced or altered in any way or if the serial number plate has been removed.
Limitation of Liability
This clause does not apply to New Zealand consumers. Subject to your rights and remedies under applicable Consumer
Protection Laws which cannot be excluded (see the Consumer Protection Laws Section above), NetComm Wireless Limited
accepts no liability or responsibility, for consequences arising from the use of this product. NetComm Wireless Limited reserves
the right to change the specifications and operating details of this product without notice.
If any law implies a guarantee, condition or warranty in respect of goods or services supplied, and NetComm Wireless’s liability for
breach of that condition or warranty may not be excluded but may be limited, then subject to your rights and remedies under any
applicable Consumer Protection Laws which cannot be excluded, NetComm Wireless’s liability for any breach of that guarantee,
condition or warranty is limited to: (i) in the case of a supply of goods, NetComm Wireless Limited doing any one or more of the
following: replacing the goods or supplying equivalent goods; repairing the goods; paying the cost of replacing the goods or of
acquiring equivalent goods; or paying the cost of having the goods repaired; or (ii) in the case of a supply of services, NetComm
Wireless Limited doing either or both of the following: supplying the services again; or paying the cost of having the services
supplied again.
To the extent NetComm Wireless Limited is unable to limit its liability as set out above, NetComm Wireless Limited limits its liability
to the extent such liability is lawfully able to be limited.