Netcomm N3G005W User Manual

7. 

What is VPN?

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VPN stands for “Virtual Private Networking.” 

VPN creates a “tunnel” through an existing 

Internet connection using PPTP (Point-to-Point 

Tunneling Protocol) or IPSec (IP Security) 

protocols with various encryption schemes 

including Microsoft Challenge Handshake 

Authentication Protocol (MS-CHAP).

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This feature allows you to use your existing 

Internet connection to connect to a remote site 

with added security.

8. 

What can I do if my Ethernet cable does 

not work properly?

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First, ensure that there is a solid cable 

connection between the Ethernet port on the 

N3G005W Wireless Router, and your NIC 

(Network Interface Card).

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Second, ensure that the settings on your NIC 

adapter are “Enabled,” and set to accept an 

IP address from the DHCP (Please refer to 

Computer Hardware Configuration on page 9 

for additional information).

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If all settings appear to be correct, ensure 

that you are not using a crossover Ethernet 

cable. Although the N3G005W Wireless Router 

is MDI/MDIX compatible, not all NIC are. 

Therefore, it is recommended that you use a 

straight through Ethernet cable when possible.

Establishing your 

wireless connection