Modem –
Installation Guide
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Modem –
Installation Guide
10
Connecting wirelessly
To connect to the internet/modem wirelessly follow these steps:
STEP 1
Enable WiFi on your device (computer/laptop/smartphone/
tablet). The wireless network on your modem is already enabled
by default.
STEP 2
Scan for wireless networks on your device and connect to the
network name matching the one configured on your modem.
Please note:
The default wireless network name is
NetComm Wireless
*
STEP 3
Enter the wireless security key (password) configured on your
modem when prompted.
Please note:
The default wireless security key is
a1b2c3d4e5
*
STEP 4
Wait for the connection to be made – this should take about
30 seconds.
STEP 5
Open your browser (e.g. internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari) and
start browsing the internet.
* To protect your privacy and prevent people you don’t know using your internet connection we recommend you change
these default settings. The steps to change your wireless network name and wireless security key can be found on
pages 13-16 in the section Configuring your modem.
Connecting with a cable
To connect to the internet/modem with a cable follow these steps:
STEP 1
Plug one end of the Ethernet cable (Cat 5e) provided into one
of the yellow Ethernet ports marked
LAN 1 – LAN 4
(6)
on the
back of the modem and the other end to the Ethernet port
on your computer.
STEP 2
Wait for the connection to be made – this should take about
30 seconds.
STEP 3
Check the corresponding
Ethernet
(14)
LED on the front of
the modem has lit up. If it’s solid then you’re connected.
If not please refer to the Troubleshooting section.
STEP 4
Open your browser (e.g. internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari)
and start browsing the internet.
CONNECTING TO YOUR MODEM
