NetComm NP5400 - Manuals

Rev. 1 - YML668 www.netcomm.com.au NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Page 5 How to Make Your Wireless Network More Secure Wireless networks can be vulnerable to an outsider gaining access if the encryptionsettings are not set adequately. Some of the default security settings on some wirele...

www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML668 Page 6 NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 3: Your NetComm 11G Wireless AP The Back Panel Antenna Connection Antenna Connection Please install the external dipole antenna directly into the reversed SMA connector of AP. Afterthe AP starts to work, yo...

Rev. 1 - YML668 www.netcomm.com.au NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Page 7 The Front Panel LED Color Status Description Power Green O N The AP power on OFF The AP power off DIAG Green O N 1) The AP is in normal operation mode 2) While in firmware upgrade process, it indicatesthe AP is wri...

www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML668 Page 8 NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless AP Before continuing, please ensure you have the following package contents ready for thehardware installation. Package Contents ■ One Wireless Access Point ■ One External Antenna...

www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML668 Page 10 NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless Access Point Connecting the AP to your Network For optimal performance, usually the center of your wireless network is the best place for yourAP, with line of sight to all of you...

Rev. 1 - YML668 www.netcomm.com.au NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Page 11 TCP/IP Setup for Windows 98 and Millennium 1. Click the Start button, select Settings, and open the Control Panel. Inside the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. 2. If the TCP/IP Protocol is listed for y...

www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML668 Page 12 NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide TCP/IP Setup for Windows 2000 1. At the Windows 2000 desktop, right click My Network Places and select Properties. Then, right click Local Area Connection. Choose Properties. 2. If the TCP/IP Protocol is listed fo...

Rev. 1 - YML668 www.netcomm.com.au NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Page 13 Installing the Wireless Navigator The Wireless Navigator Utility is provided to allow user(s) easily to configure the AP throughany Windows-based PC over wired or wireless LAN port. This section describes procedur...

www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML668 Page 14 NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Startup and Login Follow the procedures below to startup Wireless Navigator and find the AP. Before you startthe following procedure, please connect the Ethernet cable, connect the power cord, and thenturn on the ...

Rev. 1 - YML668 www.netcomm.com.au NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Page 15 Configuring the Access Point The Wireless Navigator includes nine tabs to help you customise your Access Point settings tofit your Network: ■ the Info tab ■ the Assoc tab ■ the Wireless tab ■ the Access tab ■ the ...

www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML668 Page 16 NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide The Info Tab The Info Tab displays the current AP settings. Access Point Information Access point name: Displays current device name of the AP. You also can changethe name. MAC address of AP: Displays the unique f...

Rev. 1 - YML668 www.netcomm.com.au NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Page 17 The Assoc Tab The Assoc Tab displays all the wireless clients, which are currently associated with this AP. Mac address: Displays the list of the MAC address of associated wirelessclient.If you click the refresh b...

www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML668 Page 18 NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide The Access Tab The Access Tab allows you to set the filter to specific wireless client device(s). Enable access control: If it is checked, the AP will start to filter any wireless client device with MAC address li...

Rev. 1 - YML668 www.netcomm.com.au NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Page 19 The Security Tab The Security Tab displays 802.11b/g security and encryption options on this AP. WEP configuration: Display the Wired Equivalent Privacy security configurations Enable WEP: Enables the Wired Equiva...

www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML668 Page 20 NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide The IP Address Tab The IP Address Tab displays IP settings options on this AP. IP Address Mode: Select "Static" or "DHCP" mode. For "Static" mode, the IPaddress settings are given by user. ...

Rev. 1 - YML668 www.netcomm.com.au NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Page 21 The Admin Tab The Admin Tab allows to change the device's system configurations. Access point name: With this unque name, the AP can be found easily viaWireless Nevigator Utility. It can be the nickname assignedby...

www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML668 Page 22 NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Firmware Upgrade Procedure 1. Click Start and select Programs, Wireless Navigator and then Wireless Navigator. Or, just double-click the Wireless Navigator icon on your desktop screen. 2. The Wireless Navigator st...

Rev. 1 - YML668 www.netcomm.com.au NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Page 23 Appendix A: Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation andoperation of the Access Point. Frequently Asked Questions Can the Access Point act as my DHCP ...

Rev. 1 - YML668 www.netcomm.com.au NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Page 31 Appendix C: Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.11/11g and 802.11b standard compliant Antenna Single external antenna with reversed SMA connector Frequency Range 2.4-2.4835GHz ( Industrial Scientific Medical Band )...

www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML668 Page 32 NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Registering your NetComm Product To ensure that the conditions of your warranty are complied with, please go to the NetCommweb site for quick and easy registration of your product at www.netcomm.com.au Alternative...

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Rev. 1 - YML668 www.netcomm.com.au NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Page 35 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, batteri...

Standards IEEE 802.11/11g and 802.11b standard compliant A n t e n n a Single external antenna with reversed SMA connector Frequency Range 2.4-2.4835GHz ( Industrial Scientific Medical Band ) Operating Channels 11b Mode: 11 Channels (USA, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe, Australia) 14 channels (Japan) 1...