Page 2 - Contents
www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML668 Page 2 NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................................................. 3 The NetComm 11G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point ......................................
Page 3 - Chapter 1: Introduction; The NetComm 11G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point; LAN Features
Rev. 1 - YML668 www.netcomm.com.au NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Page 3 Chapter 1: Introduction The NetComm 11G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point Congratulations on your purchase of the Netcomm 11G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point (AP).This product is designed specifically for high-speed wirele...
Page 4 - Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network; Network Topology
www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML668 Page 4 NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one Instant Wireless Seriesadapter. Computers in a wireless LAN must be configured to share the ...
Page 5 - How to Make Your Wireless Network More Secure
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...
Page 6 - Chapter 3: Your NetComm 11G Wireless AP; The Back Panel
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...
Page 7 - The Front Panel
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...
Page 8 - Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless AP; Package Contents; Hardware Installation
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...
Page 10 - Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless Access Point; Connecting the AP to your Network
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...
Page 11 - TCP/IP Setup for Windows 98 and Millennium
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...
Page 12 - TCP/IP Setup for Windows 2000
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...
Page 13 - Installing the Wireless Navigator
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...
Page 14 - Startup and Login
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 ...
Page 15 - Configuring the Access Point
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 ...
Page 16 - The Info Tab
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...
Page 17 - The Assoc Tab
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...
Page 18 - The Access Tab; The Advanced Tab
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...
Page 19 - The Security Tab
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...
Page 20 - The IP Address Tab
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. ...
Page 21 - The Admin Tab; The Help Tab
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...
Page 22 - Firmware Upgrade Procedure
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...
Page 23 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Page 31 - Appendix C: Specifications
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 )...
Page 32 - Registering your NetComm Product
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...
Page 33 - Warranty Registration Form; Make sure
Warranty Registration Form Date of Purchase ….......…………...........………................................. Name ….......…………...........………................................. Company ….......…………...........………................................. Address ….......…………...........………................................
Page 35 - Product Warranty
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...
Page 36 - Specifications
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...
