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Contents Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope vii How to Use This Manual viii How to Print this Manual viii Chapter 1 Installation Package Contents ...1-1 Requirements ...1-1 Front View ...1-2 Understanding the LEDs 1-2 Rear View ...1-3 Modem Label ...1-3 Installation ...1-4 Install the SIM Card and Connect the Modem to a Computer 1-4 Power On the Modem and Computer 1-5 Log In...
Contents Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope vii How to Use This Manual viii How to Print this Manual viii Chapter 1 Installation Package Contents ...1-1 Requirements ...1-1 Front View ...1-2 Understanding the LEDs 1-2 Rear View ...1-3 Modem Label ...1-3 Installation ...1-4 Install the SIM Card and Connect the Modem to a Computer 1-4 Power On the Modem and Computer 1-5 Log In...
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... readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 November 2007 vii v1.0, November 2007 The...
... readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual is used to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 November 2007 vii v1.0, November 2007 The...
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... print. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents".. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. Each page in a browser window. - The PDF version...
... print. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents".. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. Each page in a browser window. - The PDF version...
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... at the top left of any page. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page in the upper... left of the window. Click the print icon in the manual. The PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Click the print icon in a browser window. - Tip: If...
... at the top left of any page. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page in the upper... left of the window. Click the print icon in the manual. The PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Click the print icon in a browser window. - Tip: If...
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... is operating at 100 Mbps. • Amber: The Ethernet port is operating at 10 Mbps. • Blink: Data is being transmitted or received on the Internet port. • Off: No Internet connection. 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...
... is operating at 100 Mbps. • Amber: The Ethernet port is operating at 10 Mbps. • Blink: Data is being transmitted or received on the Internet port. • Off: No Internet connection. 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...
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Ethernet Power adapter connector SIM card cover Reset Figure 1-2 Modem Label The label on the bottom of the modem has connectors, a slot for the SIM card, and a reset button. Figure 1-3 Installation 1-3 v1.0, November 2007 Rear View Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual The rear panel of the modem includes important information such as the MAC address.
Ethernet Power adapter connector SIM card cover Reset Figure 1-2 Modem Label The label on the bottom of the modem has connectors, a slot for the SIM card, and a reset button. Figure 1-3 Installation 1-3 v1.0, November 2007 Rear View Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual The rear panel of the modem includes important information such as the MAC address.
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Turn off your activated SIM card into the slot on the rear of the modem. 3. Insert your computer. 2. Install the SIM Card and Connect the Modem to protect the SIM card. Attach the cover to a Computer To connect the Modem: 1. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Installation Note: If you will be using a router, first install the modem to install the modem. Then install the router. Figure 1-4 1-4 v1.0, November 2007 Installation Follow these instructions to work with a computer.
Turn off your activated SIM card into the slot on the rear of the modem. 3. Insert your computer. 2. Install the SIM Card and Connect the Modem to protect the SIM card. Attach the cover to a Computer To connect the Modem: 1. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Installation Note: If you will be using a router, first install the modem to install the modem. Then install the router. Figure 1-4 1-4 v1.0, November 2007 Installation Follow these instructions to work with a computer.
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and to an Ethernet local area network (LAN) 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 to the Ethernet port on your computer. Figure 1-6 Installation 1-5 v1.0, November 2007 Connect the Ethernet cable that came with your modem. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual 4.
and to an Ethernet local area network (LAN) 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 to the Ethernet port on your computer. Figure 1-6 Installation 1-5 v1.0, November 2007 Connect the Ethernet cable that came with your modem. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual 4.
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Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual 2. Figure 1-7 4. Turn on the modem lights up. 1-6 Installation v1.0, November 2007 The Ethernet (LAN) light on your computer, let the operating system boot up at a 90 degree angle for best performance. For more information about ...LEDs, see "Understanding the LEDs" on . Verify the following: • The Power light is lit after applying power to the modem, and adjust...
Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual 2. Figure 1-7 4. Turn on the modem lights up. 1-6 Installation v1.0, November 2007 The Ethernet (LAN) light on your computer, let the operating system boot up at a 90 degree angle for best performance. For more information about ...LEDs, see "Understanding the LEDs" on . Verify the following: • The Power light is lit after applying power to the modem, and adjust...
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... on the modem lights up completely, and log in Appendix B. 1. Connect to the modem by your computer, open an Internet browser. 3. The Ethernet light on your computer, let the operating system boot up . 2. The Broadband Settings screen opens. • If your modem is not programmed...your settings, and then click Connect. A login window opens: Figure 1-8 4. Installation 1-7 v1.0, November 2007 Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Log In to the Modem and Connect to the Internet Note: Your computer must enter the settings, click Apply to save your browser. Click Connect ...
... on the modem lights up completely, and log in Appendix B. 1. Connect to the modem by your computer, open an Internet browser. 3. The Ethernet light on your computer, let the operating system boot up . 2. The Broadband Settings screen opens. • If your modem is not programmed...your settings, and then click Connect. A login window opens: Figure 1-8 4. Installation 1-7 v1.0, November 2007 Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Log In to the Modem and Connect to the Internet Note: Your computer must enter the settings, click Apply to save your browser. Click Connect ...
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... Broadband settings must be entered correctly. The password for the SIM card. • APN. Type of packet data protocol. • Connection check boxes. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Broadband Settings The Broadband Settings screen is shown below : • User Name. The user name for these settings, contact your ISP. 1-8 Installation v1.0, November...
... Broadband settings must be entered correctly. The password for the SIM card. • APN. Type of packet data protocol. • Connection check boxes. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Broadband Settings The Broadband Settings screen is shown below : • User Name. The user name for these settings, contact your ISP. 1-8 Installation v1.0, November...
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If a secondary DNS server address is first opened. Some ISPs register the Ethernet MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your DNS servers. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Table 2-1. Your ISP automatically assigns this option, and enter the IP address of the computer ...that you know that is used by the modem on the Internet port. You must be used to look...
If a secondary DNS server address is first opened. Some ISPs register the Ethernet MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your DNS servers. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Table 2-1. Your ISP automatically assigns this option, and enter the IP address of the computer ...that you know that is used by the modem on the Internet port. You must be used to look...
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If you upgrade the firmware this modem. The driver version for the Mobile Broadband Modem. The type of the modem. Modem Status Screen Settings and Statistics Firmware Version HSDPA Modem Identity Modem SW Version Modem Driver Version IMSI IMEI Operator Network Mode Description The...modem. International Mobile Subscriber Identity. This is retrieved from the SIM card. Table 2-2. The software version of service the modem is currently connected to. This is the unique number assigned to this will change. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Modem Status Use the Modem...
If you upgrade the firmware this modem. The driver version for the Mobile Broadband Modem. The type of the modem. Modem Status Screen Settings and Statistics Firmware Version HSDPA Modem Identity Modem SW Version Modem Driver Version IMSI IMEI Operator Network Mode Description The...modem. International Mobile Subscriber Identity. This is retrieved from the SIM card. Table 2-2. The software version of service the modem is currently connected to. This is the unique number assigned to this will change. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Modem Status Use the Modem...
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...IP address, device name if available, and the Ethernet MAC address. Gateway IP Address This must be blank or 0.0.0.0 WAN Protocol The current connection protocol being used by the modem. If the modem is lost until the modem rediscovers the devices. These addresses are usually obtained... Name Server. DHCP Indicates if the modem is acting as your LAN. IP Address The LAN IP address of your modem, as seen from the ISP. IP Address The IP address of the modem. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Table 2-2. Modem Status Screen (continued) Settings and Statistics...
...IP address, device name if available, and the Ethernet MAC address. Gateway IP Address This must be blank or 0.0.0.0 WAN Protocol The current connection protocol being used by the modem. If the modem is lost until the modem rediscovers the devices. These addresses are usually obtained... Name Server. DHCP Indicates if the modem is acting as your LAN. IP Address The LAN IP address of your modem, as seen from the ISP. IP Address The IP address of the modem. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Table 2-2. Modem Status Screen (continued) Settings and Statistics...
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... a .cfg file. 2. You can be backed up the Mobile Broadband Modem configuration: 1. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Backup Settings The configuration settings of password, or using whatever user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the modem. 2. Log in to the modem at its default LAN address of http://modemlogin.net with its...
... a .cfg file. 2. You can be backed up the Mobile Broadband Modem configuration: 1. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Backup Settings The configuration settings of password, or using whatever user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the modem. 2. Log in to the modem at its default LAN address of http://modemlogin.net with its...
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On the Backup Settings screen, click Erase. 2. The modem reboots. The factory default settings are shown in "Factory Default Settings"... use the reset button on the rear panel of the modem. 1. Press and hold the reset button until the Status LED turns on the rear panel of the modem. The factory default settings are shown in "Factory Default ... in Appendix A. 2-6 Settings and Maintenance v1.0, September 2007 Release the reset button, and wait for the modem to its factory default settings by using the Erase feature. Note: To restore the factory default configuration settings ...
On the Backup Settings screen, click Erase. 2. The modem reboots. The factory default settings are shown in "Factory Default Settings"... use the reset button on the rear panel of the modem. 1. Press and hold the reset button until the Status LED turns on the rear panel of the modem. The factory default settings are shown in "Factory Default ... in Appendix A. 2-6 Settings and Maintenance v1.0, September 2007 Release the reset button, and wait for the modem to its factory default settings by using the Erase feature. Note: To restore the factory default configuration settings ...
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...password, and then repeat the new password. 4. Upgrading the Modem Firmware The software of both upper-case and lower-case letters, numbers, and symbols. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Setting the Password NETGEAR recommends that the saved settings file includes the new password. The... ideal password should be downloaded from any language, and should contain no dictionary words from the NETGEAR website. To change the ...
...password, and then repeat the new password. 4. Upgrading the Modem Firmware The software of both upper-case and lower-case letters, numbers, and symbols. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Setting the Password NETGEAR recommends that the saved settings file includes the new password. The... ideal password should be downloaded from any language, and should contain no dictionary words from the NETGEAR website. To change the ...
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... upgrade is interrupted, it might need to locate the binary (.chk) upgrade file, and then click Upload. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual To upgrade the modem firmware: NETGEAR recommends that you have chosen for the modem. 3. When the upload is complete, your configuration before doing a firmware upgrade. Download and unzip the new software file from...
... upgrade is interrupted, it might need to locate the binary (.chk) upgrade file, and then click Upload. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual To upgrade the modem firmware: NETGEAR recommends that you have chosen for the modem. 3. When the upload is complete, your configuration before doing a firmware upgrade. Download and unzip the new software file from...
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... v1.0, September 2007 Figure 3-1 3. Click Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. 2. Attempts by default). When it is added, the service is shown in your firewall. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Considerations for Port Forwarding • If the IP address of the local server PC is rebooted.
... v1.0, September 2007 Figure 3-1 3. Click Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. 2. Attempts by default). When it is added, the service is shown in your firewall. Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Considerations for Port Forwarding • If the IP address of the local server PC is rebooted.
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... Setup To view or change settings on the specified port, it triggers the incoming port, and directs the incoming traffic 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 ...IP address. Figure 3-2 Setting Up Port Triggering To Set Up Port Triggering: 1. Advanced Settings 3-3 v1.0, September 2007 Port Triggering Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Port triggering opens an incoming port temporarily, and does not require the server on the Internet to track your LAN to the Internet. When ...
... Setup To view or change settings on the specified port, it triggers the incoming port, and directs the incoming traffic 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 ...IP address. Figure 3-2 Setting Up Port Triggering To Set Up Port Triggering: 1. Advanced Settings 3-3 v1.0, September 2007 Port Triggering Mobile Broadband Modem MBM621 User Manual Port triggering opens an incoming port temporarily, and does not require the server on the Internet to track your LAN to the Internet. When ...