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Please note that from 1st January 2009, Optus no longer provides telephone support for customers with this operating system.

NetComm NB1300 USB: Windows 98 / Windows ME

Physical Connection
  Telephone Filters
Installing the USB software
Connecting the Cables
  Starting the modem
PC Settings for Windows 98/ME
Configure Your Modem
  Accessing NetComm NB1300 Configuration Utility
  Optus DSL Broadband Settings
Quick Diagnostics

Physical connection

Telephone Filters

A telephone filter must be installed on each of the telephony devices that share the same telephone number as your Optus DSL Broadband service. These include:

  • telephones
  • fax machines
  • dial-up modems
  • answering machines
  • some digital pay TV equipment
  • any other similar device.

Place a filter on all telephones or similar devices at your premises by unplugging the telephone cord and placing a filter between the phone and the wall socket as shown.

If you have a home monitoring service (Back to Base security or medical alarm) that uses the same phone line as your DSL service, it is your responsibility to arrange for a central filter to be installed in your premises. If you do not do this, you will experience problems with your DSL connection and your monitoring service. If you require further information about central filters please call Optus DSL Broadband Customer Service.

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Installing the USB Software

Step 1 of 5

  • Place the CD-ROM provided into your CD-ROM drive.

Step 2 of 5

  • Connect the USB cable from the NB1300 into a spare USB port on your computer.

Step 3 of 5

  • Windows will detect the new hardware and launch a new hardware Wizard. When prompted to search for drivers choose Specify location.

Step 4 of 5

  • Browse the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive and locate the "USB driver" folder. E.g. D:\USB driver\ where D: is the drive letter of your CD-ROM.
  • NOTE: The driver can be also found in your Optus DSL Broadband CD in the following folder "CD-ROM Drive:\Drivers\NetcommNB1300\"

Step 5 of 5

  • Continue with the driver search by clicking OK and the Found Hardware Wizard will locate the USB driver and prompt you to install it.

NOTE: You may be asked if you wish to continue with out a digital signature if so choose "YES" to continue. This request may occur up to four (4) times depending on your operating system.

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Connecting the Cables

The connection sockets at the rear of your NetComm NB1300 modem look like this:

To connect your modem

  • Plug the power pack cable into the modem power socket labelled POWER and plug the power pack into a power point.
  • Connect the USB cable between the USB port on your PC and the modem's USB port.
  • Connect the DSL cable between the ADSL port on the modem and the telephone wall socket. (You will need a double adaptor if you also use this wall socket for your telephone.)

Starting the modem

  • When power is first applied, verify that both the Power LED and Ready LED are on.
  • The RDY LED will turn off after 5 seconds.
  • After approximately 10 seconds, verify that:
    • The RDY LED will flash which indicates that the modem is ready for use.
    • The LAN LED will only light when a USB cable is connected and a successful LAN connection is made.

If your modem is unable to establish an ADSL connection check the following:

  • Your modem is powered on and the Power LED is solid green. (See Starting the modem)
  • Ensure all cables are connected correctly (See Connecting the Cables)
  • Contact Optus DSL Broadband Customer Support

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PC Settings for Windows 98/ME

NOTE: The following settings are for direct modem to PC connection. If you wish to use your Optus DSL Broadband service with a home or office LAN please contact your network administrator or computer technician.

Step 1 of 5

  • Click Start select Settings then click Control Panel

Step 2 of 5

  • Double click on Network

Step 3 of 5

  • Select TCP/IP and click on Properties

Step 4 of 5

  • Select the IP Address tab
  • Select Obtain an IP address automatically radio button and click OK
  • Click OK and Close all open windows

Step 5 of 5

  • Select Yes to restart computer

Your PC is now ready for you to configure your modem.

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Configure Your Modem

Accessing the NetComm NB1300 Configuration Utility

To avoid conflicts with any previous configuration the modem must first be restored to factory default settings.

  • Launch Internet Explorer on your PC
  • Connect to the NetComm NB1300 modem by entering http://192.168.1.1 - the modem's default IP address - in the Address field of Internet Explorer, then click the Go button.

You will be prompted to enter a username and password

NOTE: Do NOT enter your Optus DSL Broadband username and password here.

  • Enter the modems default username "admin"
  • Enter the modems default password "password" then click OK

The following Quick Configuration screen will appear.

You may wish to add this page to your Favorites for easy access later.

If you are unable to connect to the modem check the following:

Optus DSL Broadband Settings

Access the NetComm NB1300 modem pages as shown above.

Select Quick Configuration from the menu on the left side of the screen.

Enter the following details:

  • Enter "Optus Internet in the Service Name field
  • Enter your Optus DSL Broadband username in the Username field
  • Enter you Optus DSL Broadband password in the Password field
  • From the WAN Type field dropdown menu choose PPPoE LLC
  • Enter 8 in the VPI field
  • Enter 35 in the VCI field
  • From the BRIDGE mode field dropdown menu choose Disabled
  • Click the Submit button to accept the changes.

Select Save Setting and Reboot from the menu on the left of your screen. The following screen will appear:

Click the Save & Reboot button from the Save settings and reboot row of the main screen.

The following screen will appear:

Your modem will connect to the Internet automatically on rebooting. This will take approximately 1 minute.

When the ADSL connection has been successfully re-established, the ADSL: Link/Act LED indicator will light steady green. (See Quick Diagnostics)

Click the Refresh button on your browser to reload the configuration page.

NOTE: the details in the Connection Status field under PPP Information at the bottom of the screen. The Connection Status details will appear as Connected once a valid Internet connection has been established.

If your modem is unable to connect to the Internet:

  • Check you have entered the correct username and password and all configuration details have been entered correctly. (See Optus DSL Broadband Settings)
  • Check your modem has re-established an ADSL connection after rebooting and saving your details. The ADSL LED will blink during initialisation and then remain solid green once an ADSL connection has been established. (See Quick Diagnostics)
  • Click on the Connect button and note the details in the Connection Status field
  • Contact Optus DSL Broadband customer support

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Quick Diagnostics

Label Meaning Status Indicates
PWR Power On Power is on
  Off Power is off
RDY Ready Flashing Unit is powered up correctly when pulsing steadily. ON or OFF during reboot or when unit switched OFF. If ON or OFF permanently then there is an error. Try powering unit OFF then ON after a minute.
WAN LNK Wan Link Flashing Link being attempted by router
  On Link established
  Off No link
WAN RXD Wan Receive data Flashing Flashes when receiving or sending data on the WAN port (ADSL line)
  Off No data being sent or received
LAN ACT Lan Activity Flashing Flashes when data is being sent or received on the LAN connection
LAN LNK Lan Link On Indicates a link to your LAN or Network card is active.
  Flashing No link to LAN

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