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www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML655 Page 2 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3 About the NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point .................
Page 3 - Introduction; WLAN products offer the following network features:
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 3 Introduction The NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point is a Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum(DSSS) product. DSSS is a spread spectrum network operating between 2.4 and 2.5 GHz. Thisprovides a high-capacity network within...
Page 4 - About the NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point; Wireless security with 64-bit and 128-bit WEP data encryption.; NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point LED Descriptions; The NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point has two LED's.
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML655 Page 4 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point About the NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point The NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point allows USB equipped host systems toconfigure, connect to and link a wireless network. Features Include: ■ IEEE 802.11b compa...
Page 5 - Wireless LAN Basics
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 5 Wireless LAN Basics In order to set up and use your NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point you shouldhave some basic understanding of both wired and wireless network technology and the variousfunctions of the device. WLA...
Page 6 - 1 Mbps Operation; The following factors can dynamically alter the data rate:; Signal Range
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML655 Page 6 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point 11 Mbps Operation The NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point supports a maximum 11 Mbps datatransfer rate. When the adaptors transmit (TX) rate is set to Auto, the adaptor automaticallyshifts to a 5.5, 2 or 1 Mbps data r...
Page 7 - Where possible, keep your adaptors and access points at least 1 or 2
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 7 ■ Antenna Position: Where possible, keep your adaptors and access points at least 1 or 2 metres away from devices that generate strong radio-frequency or electromagnetic signals,such as microwaves, computer monitors, cellula...
Page 8 - Installation; a computer with an available USB port.
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML655 Page 8 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Installation Before beginning the installation, verify the hardware package contains the NetComm NP6800 -Wireless LAN Access Point and ensure that you have the requirements listed below. Keep theserial number in a safe place...
Page 10 - Driver Installation & Configuration; Installing the WLAN Driver in Windows 98/ME/2000
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML655 Page 10 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Driver Installation & Configuration The NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point is supplied with a Windows driver and aUSB and Ethernet Access Point Utility. The utility should be installed at the same time as theWin...
Page 11 - Installing the Driver in Windows XP; To install the Wireless LAN driver in Windows XP:
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 11 Installing the Driver in Windows XP To install the Wireless LAN driver in Windows XP: 1. After inserting the Access Point into an available USB port on the computer, Windows XP recognizes the adaptor and the Add New Hardwar...
Page 12 - Installing the Access Point Utility
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML655 Page 12 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Installing the Access Point Utility The Access Point Utility is used to configure and monitor the NetComm NP6800 - WirelessLAN Access Point for all Windows operating systems. The procedure described in this section can be u...
Page 13 - Uninstallation Procedure; Open the Add/Remove Programs icon under the Control Panel.; Acess Point Utility; option and click the; Control Panel; to begin the uninstallation procedure.; OK; in order to finish the removal of the Access Point Utility.
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 13 Uninstallation Procedure To uninstall the application from Windows, follow the procedure described bellow: 1. Open the Add/Remove Programs icon under the Control Panel. 2. Select the Acess Point Utility option and click the...
Page 14 - Configuring the Access Point; The Access Point Utility consists of two programs, an; Configuring the Access Point via USB; and click on
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML655 Page 14 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Configuring the Access Point The Access Point Utility consists of two programs, an AP Utility and an SNMP Manager , which are used for the configuration of the NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point.We recommend using t...
Page 15 - your Access Point configuration for future reference.; IP Address; Subnet Mask
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 15 2. Click on the Configuration button to display the values stored within the Access Point. It is important to configure the following settings before continuing: ■ IP Address and Subnet Mask ■ Community (Password) ■ WEP Not...
Page 16 - Community; WEP; Disable
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML655 Page 16 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Community (password) The AP Utility and the SNMP Manager use a Community setting to password protect the Access Point. We recommend that you change this setting from the default of “public”. A tableis provided on page 40 fo...
Page 17 - WEP Key; and select the identification number of the WEP key you wish to; Set; button to complete the changes.
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 17 2. Double-click on WEP Key and select the identification number of the WEP key you wish to use. 3. Double-click on the Key you will be using and enter the encryption key that you will be using. Note: You must use the same W...
Page 18 - Configuring the Access Point via Ethernet; Select the network adapter associated with the TCP/IP and click
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML655 Page 18 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Configuring the Access Point via Ethernet The SNMP Manager provides a GUI custsomisation tool which can be accessed by yourethernet or wireless connection. Before using the SNMP Manager you will need to assign atemporary IP...
Page 19 - Connecting to the Access Point using the SNMP Manager; SNMP Manager; . There are two ways to connect to the NetComm NP6800 - Wireless
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 19 Connecting to the Access Point using the SNMP Manager 1. Open Start->Programs->802.11 Wireless LAN->Acess Point Utility and click on SNMP Manager . There are two ways to connect to the NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN...
Page 21 - File Menu; Under this menu you can find the following options:
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 21 File Menu Under this menu you can find the following options: ■ Connect to Access Point - Using this option you can directly connect with the AP. First, type its IP Address in the panel which appears (Figure 4-2). Then, typ...
Page 22 - Setup Menu; Bridge; Under the “Bridge” submenu, there are two options:; IP Configuration; Under this window you see and change the followings:
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML655 Page 22 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Setup Menu As soon as the connection has been established, you are able to start viewing or setting the APparameters. Bridge Under the “Bridge” submenu, there are two options: ■ IP Configuration ■ Filtering IP Configuration...
Page 23 - Wireless LAN; Operational Settings; When checked the Access Point broadcasts the SSID to the
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 23 Wireless LAN Under this submenu the following Operational Settings are available: Operational Settings Using this option you can either view or modify the following parameters of the Wireless LANAP: Access Point Name - The ...
Page 25 - Authorized MAC Address (MAC Address Filter); Use this button button in order to download the Authorized
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 25 Authorized MAC Address (MAC Address Filter) For security reasons the AP can use the Authorization Table option. The AP allows onlyauthorized stations to get associated to it . Under the Authorized MAC Address option youmay ...
Page 26 - Operation Mode; Access Point Client; Access Point Mode
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML655 Page 26 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Operation Mode The NetComm NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point can be configured to three different modesof operation: ■ Access Point, ■ Access Point Client ■ Wireless Bridge (Point to Point or Point to Multipoint). For each m...
Page 27 - Access Point Client Mode; and check the; Preferred BSS; box. Enter the required MAC; button to store the information.; Wireless Bridge Mode; . There are two options: Point to Point and Point to MultiPoint.
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 27 Access Point Client Mode When set to Access Point Client Mode, the NetComm NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point isable to talk to one main Access Point and wireless clients within its range. This mode allowsyour Access Point to...
Page 28 - Point to Point
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML655 Page 28 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Point to Point This mode connects two physically separated LAN segments using two Wireless Access Points.To configure a Point to Point bridged environment: 1. Click Point to Point . 2. Set the Remote MAC Address of the Acce...
Page 29 - Point to MultiPoint; To configure a Point to MultiPoint bridged environment:
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 29 Point to MultiPoint This mode allows you to construct a network that has multiple Wireless Access Point unitsbridging LANs. To configure a Point to MultiPoint bridged environment: 1. Click Point to MultiPoint for the NetCom...
Page 30 - Enable SNMP traps; Indicates the reception of an association request packet.
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML655 Page 30 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Enable SNMP traps Using this option you can either enable or disable SNMP traps, which are messages displayed inthe right bottom corner of the main window indicating that an action related to the AP tookplace. Permitted mes...
Page 31 - Authorization; Connect to AP; window. A table is provided on page 40 to record the updated setting.; Commands Menu; Under this menu there are two options.
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 31 Authorization Using this option the Administrator can change the passwords used in the community field ofthe Connect to AP window. A table is provided on page 40 to record the updated setting. Commands Menu Under this menu ...
Page 32 - Info Menu; This menu lets you view Wireless and Ethernet statistics.; Wireless statistics:; Field name
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML655 Page 32 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Info Menu This menu lets you view Wireless and Ethernet statistics. ■ Wireless statistics: This option reports the statistics concerning the unit’s Wireless activity. Field name Description Unicast Transmitted Packets The n...
Page 33 - Traps Menu; Provides information for trap messages; View Record; displays additional information for every Trap Message.; Network Menu; Associated stations; - Using this option you can view the MAC Addresses of the
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 33 Traps Menu Provides information for trap messages ■ View Record displays additional information for every Trap Message. Network Menu The Network menu provides information about the devices connected to your network. ■ Assoc...
Page 34 - Known BSSs; Window Menu; Window; About Menu; About
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML655 Page 34 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point ■ Known BSSs - This option allows you to view all Wireless devices currently connected to the network, including the SSID, BSSID, RSSI, Channel, WEP, Type and Preamble of eachdevice. Click Get/Refresh to update the listing....
Page 35 - Advanced Topics; Network Topology
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 35 Advanced Topics Network Topology The IEEE 802.11 standard supports three basic topologies for WLANs - the Independent BasicService Set (IBSS), the Basic Service Set (BSS), and the Extended Service Set (ESS). WLANcomponents ...
Page 36 - How to Make Your Wireless Network More Secure; Enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML655 Page 36 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point How to Make Your Wireless Network More Secure Wireless networks can be vulnerable to an outsider gaining access if the encryption settings arenot set adequately. Some of the default security settings on some wireless hardwa...
Page 37 - Glossary
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 37 Glossary A Ad-Hoc Mode - A client setting that provides independent peer to peer connectivity in a wireless LAN. An alterative setup is where PCs communicate with each other through an access point.B Bandwidth - The transmi...
Page 39 - Troubleshooting; Windows Troubleshooting Tips
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 39 Troubleshooting Windows Troubleshooting Tips Many problems can easily be diagnosed using the tools provided by Microsoft Windows, suchas the PING utility, Network Monitors, TELNET and FTP. Other more elaborate tools, such a...
Page 40 - Registering your NetComm Product; Contact Information; Default Settings; New Settings
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML655 Page 40 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point 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 Alternatively, you ca...
Page 41 - Warranty Registration Form; The following information is vital for your warranty
Warranty Registration Form Date of Purchase …….......………………...........………................................. Name …….......………………...........………................................. Company …….......………………...........………................................. Address …….......………………...........………....................
Page 43 - Product Warranty
Rev.1 - YML655 www.netcomm.com.au NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 43 Product Warranty The warranty is granted on the followingconditions:1. This warranty extends to the original purchaser (you) and is not transferable; 2. This warranty shall not apply to software programs, batteries, power s...
