Page 2 - Contents
2 NB100 Quick Start Guide YML783 Rev1 Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................ 3 What’s in the box ........................................................................................... 3 Minimum System Requir...
Page 3 - Introduction; What’s in the box
NB100 Quick Start Guide 3 YML783 Rev1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NetComm NB100 Internal ADSL Modem.Follow the steps in the Quick Start Guide to begin to enjoy the benefits of a super-fast, ‘zero- footprint’ ADSL connection from your desktop. What’s in the box � NetComm NB100...
Page 4 - Installing your Modem; Step 1 – Install the NB100 in your Computer
4 NB100 Quick Start Guide YML783 Rev1 Installing your Modem Step 1 – Install the NB100 in your Computer To install the NetComm NB100, you need to know how to remove the external case from your computer and insert a PCI card. If you are unsure how to do this, consult your computer’s documentation. 1....
Page 5 - Do you need a Line Filter or Splitter?
NB100 Quick Start Guide 5 YML783 Rev1 Do you need a Line Filter or Splitter? Micro-filters are used to prevent common telephone equipment, such as phones, answering machines and fax machines, from interfering with your ADSL service (and visca versa). If your ADSL-enabled phone line is sharing a line ...
Page 6 - NB100 Modem Analyzer Utility
6 NB100 Quick Start Guide YML783 Rev1 NB100 Modem Analyzer Utility After the system has re-booted, you will notice that you have a desktop icon ‘ADSL Modem Analyzer’ and an icon in the task bar. NOTE: Windows XP Service Pack 2 will display a second System Tray networking icon after restart. To disab...
Page 7 - General Tab
NB100 Quick Start Guide 7 YML783 Rev1 General Tab The following fields refer to technical characteristics of your ADSL connection and will rarely need to be checked or edited, and where changes are possible, should be changed only at the direction of ISP advice or NetComm Support staff request. Other...
Page 8 - Statistics Tab; Bit Error Rate
8 NB100 Quick Start Guide YML783 Rev1 Statistics Tab Field Description Bit Error Rate Current bit error rate expressed as bits in error per million received, downstream Power Average power spectral density, upstream SNR margin Signal to noise ratio in dB, downstream Line Attenuation Attenuation in d...
Page 9 - Spectrum Tab
NB100 Quick Start Guide 9 YML783 Rev1 Spectrum Tab Visual depiction of NB100 data transmission characteristics.
Page 10 - Configuration Tab
10 NB100 Quick Start Guide YML783 Rev1 Configuration Tab The configuration tab is used to edit ISP-related details, change the device driver, or uninstall the driver. Field Description Encapsulation Indicates encapsulation characteristic of the connection ADSL Mode Type of ADSL connection ISP connect...
Page 11 - How to Uninstall the NB100 Modem
NB100 Quick Start Guide 11 YML783 Rev1 How to Uninstall the NB100 Modem Follow these instructions should you wish to remove the NB100 and driver from your PC. 1. Open the ADSL Modem Analyzer application by double-clicking the icon in your System Tray. 2. Click on the Stop Modem button on the General...
Page 12 - Appendix A: Cable Information
12 NB100 Quick Start Guide YML783 Rev1 Appendix A: Cable Information This cable information is provided for your reference only. Please ensure you only connect the appropriate cable into the correct socket on either this product or your computer.If you are unsure about which cable to use or which so...
Page 13 - Straight and crossover cable configuration; Straight-Through Cabling
NB100 Quick Start Guide 13 YML783 Rev1 Straight and crossover cable configuration There are two types of the wiring: Straight-Through Cables and Crossover Cables. Category 5 UTP/ STP cable has eight wires inside the sheath. The wires form four pairs. Straight-Through Cables has same pinouts at both ...
Page 18 - Appendix C: Registration and Warranty Information; Contact Information; Customer Information
18 NB100 Quick Start Guide YML783 Rev1 Appendix C: Registration and Warranty Information All NetComm Limited (“NetComm”) products have a standard 12 month warranty from date of purchase against defects in manufacturing and that the products will operate in accordance with the specifications outlined ...
Page 19 - Product Warranty
NB100 Quick Start Guide 19 YML783 Rev1 Product Warranty The warranty is granted on the following conditions: 1. This warranty extends to the original purchaser (you) and is not transferable;2. This warranty shall not apply to software programs, batteries, power supplies, cables or other acces- sorie...