Netcomm 3G Wireless Router User N3G005W User Manual

N3G005W

Setting up your PC

Having physically connected your N3G005W, the next step is to configure the router to establish a broadband 

connection. Depending on your computers current settings you may first need to reconfigure the TCP/IP (Network 

Settings) to access your 3G Wireless Router.
Follow the instructions for your operating system.

Windows® XP PCs

1. 

In the Windows task bar, click the 

Start button, and then click Control Panel.

2. 

Click on 

Network & Internet Connections icon. (Category mode only).

3. 

Click the 

Network Connections icon.

4. 

In the 

LAN or High-Speed Internet window, right-click on the icon corresponding to your network 

interface card (NIC) and select 

Properties. (Often, this icon is labeled Local Area Connection).

5. 

The 

Local Area Connection dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network items. Ensure 

that the check box to the left of the item labeled 

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Select Internet 

Protocol TCP/IP and click on Properties.

6. 

In the 

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the radio button labeled Obtain an IP 

address automatically. Also click the radio button labeled Obtain DNS server address automatically.

7. 

Click 

OK twice to confirm your changes, and close the Control Panel.

Windows 2000 PCs

First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:

1. 

In the Windows task bar, click the 

Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. 

Double-click the 

Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

3. 

In the 

Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and then 

select 

Properties.

4. 

In the 

Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click 

Properties

5. 

In the 

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the radio button labeled Obtain an IP 

address automatically. Also click the radio button labeled Obtain DNS server address automatically.

6. 

Click 

OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.