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    Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10251-01 November 2007
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    NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 notes in the operating instructions. The Federal Office
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    Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: MBM621 November 2007 Modem Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 Business English 202-10251-01 1.0 iii v1.0, November 2007
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    iv v1.0, November 2007
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    Chapter 2 Settings and Maintenance Basic Settings ...2-1 Maintenance ...2-2 Modem Status ...2-3 Attached Devices ...2-4 Backup Settings ...2-5 Using the Reset Button 2-6 Setting the Password 2-7 Upgrading the Modem Firmware 2-7 Chapter 3 Advanced Settings Port Forwarding ...3-1 v v1.0, November
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    Setting Up Port Forwarding 3-2 Port Triggering ...3-3 Setting Up Port Triggering 3-3 WAN Setup ...3-3 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server 3-4 LAN IP Setup ...3-5 Setting up the Modem as a DHCP Server 3-6 Reserved IP Addresses 3-7 Static Routes ...3-8 Remote Management ...3-9 Appendix A Technical
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    About This Manual The NETGEAR® Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and Scope The
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    Modem MBM621 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents".. Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com. How to Use This Manual
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    Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at
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    Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual x v1.0, November 2007
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    5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Two plastic feet that can be used to stand the Mobile Broadband Modem on end • Resource CD • Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 Installation Guide • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep
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    Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Front View The front view of the modem is shown below: Figure 1-1 Understanding the LEDs The following table explains how to interpret the lights on the front of the modem. LED Power Status Internet Ethernet 1-2 Activity • Green: The modem is on and
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    Rear View Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual The rear panel of the modem has connectors, a slot for the SIM card, and a reset button. Ethernet Power adapter connector SIM card cover Reset Figure 1-2 Modem Label The label on the bottom of the modem includes important information such as
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    Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Installation Note: If you will be using a router, first install the modem to work with a computer. Then install the router. Follow these instructions to install the modem. Install the SIM Card and Connect the Modem to a Computer To connect the Modem: 1. Turn
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    Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual 4. Connect the Ethernet cable that came with your modem to an Ethernet local area network (LAN) port on your computer. and to the Ethernet port on the modem. Figure 1-5 Power On the Modem and Computer Follow these steps: 1. Plug in the power adapter to your modem
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    Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual 2. Verify the following: • The Power light is lit after applying power to the modem. • The Status light "Understanding the LEDs" on page 1-2. 3. Attach the feet to the modem, and adjust the antenna so that it is pointed up at a 90 degree angle for best
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    Modem MBM621 User Manual Log In to the Modem needed. The Ethernet light on the modem lights up. 2. On your computer, open an Internet browser. 3. Connect to the modem by typing http and password for the password, both in lower case letters. The Broadband Settings screen opens. • If your modem is
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    Modem MBM621 User Manual Broadband Settings The Broadband Settings screen is shown below: Figure 1-9 In order for the modem to connect to the Internet, the Broadband settings must be entered correctly. The settings are explained below: • User Name. The user name for the broadband Internet service
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    address, and MAC address. 1. Log in to the modem at its default LAN address of http://modemlogin.net with its default user name of admin, and default password of password, or using whatever user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the modem. 2. On the main menu, select Basic Settings
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    Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Table 2-1. Basic Settings (continued) Setting Domain Name Server (DNS) Address Router MAC Address Description The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names. • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP
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    MBM621 User Manual Modem Status Use the Modem Status screen to view the settings and statistics for the Mobile Broadband Modem. Figure 2-2 The Modem Status screen fields are explained in the following table. Table 2-2. Modem Status Screen Settings and Statistics Firmware Version HSDPA Modem
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    Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Table 2-2. Modem Status Screen (continued) Settings and Statistics Description WAN Port Connection Status The status of the Internet connection. IP Address The IP address of your modem, as seen from the Internet. If the modem is not connected to the
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    Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Backup Settings The configuration settings of the Mobile Broadband Modem are stored in a configuration file in the modem. This file can be backed up to your computer, restored, or reverted to factory default settings. 1. Log in to the modem at its default LAN
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    Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Erasing the Configuration You can return the modem to its factory default settings by using the Erase feature. The factory default settings are shown in "Factory Default Settings" in Appendix A. 1. On the Backup Settings screen, click Erase. 2. The modem reboots
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    Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Setting the Password NETGEAR recommends that you change the default password to a more secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be a mixture of both upper-case and lower-case letters, numbers, and
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    new firmware into the modem must support HTTP uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later. 2. Log in to the modem at its default LAN address of http://modemlogin.net with its default user name of admin, default password of password
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    is not in the list of predefined services. • To access the local computer from the Internet, you must use the WAN address of your modem, which can be found on the Basic Settings screen or the Modem Status screen. Because the modem or your router uses Network Address Translation (NAT), your network
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    Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Considerations for Port Forwarding • If the IP address LAN address (192.168.0.XXX, by default). Attempts by local PCs to access the server using the external WAN IP address will fail. Remember that allowing inbound services opens holes in your firewall. Only
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    Forwarding WAN Setup To view or change settings on the WAN Setup screen: 1. Log in to the modem at its default LAN address of http://modemlogin.net with its default user name of admin, and default password of password, or using whatever user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the
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    Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual From the main menu, select WAN Setup. The WAN Setup screen appears: Figure 3-3 2. Two options can be set in this screen: • Default DMZ Server. The Default DMZ Server feature is helpful when you use some online games and videoconferencing applications that
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    LAN IP Setup Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual You can use the LAN IP Setup screen to view or change the settings for LAN IP services such as TCPIP. To view or change the LAN IP settings: Warning: If you change the LAN IP address of the modem while connected through the browser, you or
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    Modem MBM621 User Manual The following table explains the settings on the LAN IP Setup screen. Table 3-1. LAN IP Setup Screen Settings Settings Description LAN TCP/IP Settings The LAN IP address of the modem. • The LAN IP address of the modem. • IP Subnet Mask. The LAN Subnet Mask of the modem
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    Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual • An IP address from the range you have defined. • Subnet mask. • Gateway IP address is the router's LAN IP address. • Primary DNS server, if you entered a primary DNS address in the Basic Settings screen; otherwise, the router's LAN IP address. • Secondary
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    Modem MBM621 User Manual cases such as multiple routers or multiple IP subnets located modem at its default LAN address of http://modemlogin.net with its default user name of admin, and default password of password, or using whatever user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the modem
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    Modem MBM621 User Manual • Gateway IP Address. This must be a router on the same LAN segment as your modem. • Metric Value. Type a number between 2 and 15. This represents the number of routers Modem. Tip: Be sure to change the modem's default password to a very secure password. The ideal password
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    Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual 3. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. 4. Specify which external addresses will be allowed to access the modem's remote management. For security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical. Select one of these options: • Only
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    specifications and factory default settings for the modem. Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed Ethernet Power Adapter North America: United Kingdom, Australia: 120V, 60 Hz
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    Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are shown below: Feature Login User login URL User name (case sensitive) Login password (case sensitive) Broadband Settings Connect automatically at startup Reconnect automatically Local Network (LAN)
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    you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Windows XP and Vista Wireless http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Configuration Utilities Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation
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    Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual B-2 Related Documents v1.0, September 2007
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202-10251-01
November 2007
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Mobile Broadband
Modem MBM621 User
Manual