Page 2 - Contents
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML654 Page 2 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3 About the NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor ...................
Page 3 - Introduction; WLAN products offer the following network features:
Rev.1 - YML654 www.netcomm.com.au NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Page 3 Introduction The NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor 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 e...
Page 4 - About the NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor; Wireless security with 64-bit and 128-bit WEP data encryption.; NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor LED Descriptions; The LNK LED flashes when activity is detected on the wireless link.
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML654 Page 4 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor About the NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor The NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor allows USB equipped host systems toconfigure, connect to and establish a wireless network. Features Include: ■ IEEE 802.11b com...
Page 5 - Wireless LAN Basics
Rev.1 - YML654 www.netcomm.com.au NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Page 5 Wireless LAN Basics In order to set up and use your NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor, you shouldhave some basic understanding of both wired and wireless network technology and the variousfunctions of the device. WLAN...
Page 6 - 1 Mbps Operation; The following factors can dynamically alter the data rate:; Signal Range
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML654 Page 6 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor 11 Mbps Operation The NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor 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 rat...
Page 7 - Where possible, keep your adaptors and access points at least 1 or 2
Rev.1 - YML654 www.netcomm.com.au NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor 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, cellular...
Page 8 - Installation; Preparation; Requirements; a computer with an available USB port.
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML654 Page 8 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Installation The physical installation for the NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor amounts tosimply plugging the unit's USB cable into an available USB port on a USB enabled computer.The NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN US...
Page 9 - Driver Installation & Configuration; operating system
Rev.1 - YML654 www.netcomm.com.au NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Page 9 Driver Installation & Configuration The Wireless LAN USB Card is supplied with a Windows driver and a Monitor Utility. Theutility should be installed at the same time as the Windows USB driver and is used to view andedit ...
Page 10 - Removing a Wireless LAN Driver in Windows 98/ME/2000
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML654 Page 10 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Removing a Wireless LAN Driver in Windows 98/ME/2000 To remove an existing Wireless LAN driver in Windows 98 or Windows Millennium (ME). Note: Windows 2000 automatically removes devices from the hardware profile if they are ...
Page 11 - Installing the Driver in Windows XP
Rev.1 - YML654 www.netcomm.com.au NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Page 11 9. Select the Search for a suitable driver for my device checkbox. Click Next . 10. Specify the location of the driver files in the Optional search locations field. Click Next . 11. Type in the location of the driver or brow...
Page 12 - Updating a Wireless LAN Driver in Windows XP
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML654 Page 12 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Updating a Wireless LAN Driver in Windows XP To update an existing Wireless LAN driver in Windows XP: 1. Click Start and Control Panel . 2. Double-click on the System icon (select Switch to Classic View if necessary) and sel...
Page 13 - Configuring you Wireless LAN Card Utility; Start; Wireless LAN Card Utility
Rev.1 - YML654 www.netcomm.com.au NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Page 13 Configuring you Wireless LAN Card Utility The Wireless LAN Card Utility is used to configure and monitor the NetComm NP7042 -Wireless LAN USB Adaptor for all Windows operating systems. It functions in the same wayfor Windows...
Page 14 - Monitor; Change
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML654 Page 14 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor The Adaptor is displayed at the top. If more than one Adaptor is installed on the computer, oneof the installed Adaptors can be chosen using the pull-down menu at the right of the field. The Wireless LAN Card Utility include...
Page 16 - Statistics
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML654 Page 16 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Statistics The following screen shows various statisticsof the Data transmitting and receiving status.You can click the Clear button to resetstatistics counter. Site Survey The screen shows all the information ofAccess Point...
Page 17 - Encryption
Rev.1 - YML654 www.netcomm.com.au NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Page 17 Encryption This function is used to protect wireless communication from eavesdropping. A secondaryfunction of WEP is to prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network, and it can be achievedby using the Encryption functio...
Page 18 - After the settings are completed, click the
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML654 Page 18 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Authentication Type: Open System: This system is the most popular. Open systems do notperform any checks on a workstation before allowing it toattempt an association on the wireless network. Put simply, eachtime a workstatio...
Page 19 - Advanced; Fragmentation Threshold:
Rev.1 - YML654 www.netcomm.com.au NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Page 19 Advanced The Advanced screen shows the advanced settings of the Wireless LAN Card Utility, and itincludes Preamble Type, Fragmentation Threshold, and RTS / CTS Threshold. Preamble Type: The preamble is to limit the packet si...
Page 20 - Click on; Profile; New; Info
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML654 Page 20 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor 802.11 Power Save: Enable this option to reduce the power of the NetCommNP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor. Click on Submit button to save all the settings. Profile The Profile screen shows the existing profileinformation. Yo...
Page 21 - Microsoft Windows XP; and go to
Rev.1 - YML654 www.netcomm.com.au NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Page 21 Microsoft Windows XP With Microsoft XP's native support for WLAN devices, most of the configuration is donewithin the tools provided with Windows XP. Users of Microsoft Windows XP do not need touse the Utility from the CD-RO...
Page 22 - Manual Configuration in Windows XP; or the
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML654 Page 22 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Manual Configuration in Windows XP If you wish to configure the WLAN connection manually, you need to change the NetCommNP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor properties in the Network Properties or the Windows Device Manager . 1...
Page 23 - Advanced Topics; Network Topology
Rev.1 - YML654 www.netcomm.com.au NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Page 23 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 c...
Page 24 - How to Make Your Wireless Network More Secure; Enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML654 Page 24 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor 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 hardwar...
Page 25 - Troubleshooting; Windows Troubleshooting Tips
Rev.1 - YML654 www.netcomm.com.au NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Page 25 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 as...
Page 26 - Registering your NetComm Product; Contact Information
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML654 Page 26 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor 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 can...
Page 27 - Warranty Registration Form; The following information is vital for your warranty; Make sure
Warranty Registration Form Date of Purchase …….......………………...........………................................. Name …….......………………...........………................................. Company …….......………………...........………................................. Address …….......………………...........………....................
Page 29 - Product Warranty
Rev.1 - YML654 www.netcomm.com.au NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Page 29 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 s...
Page 30 - Trademarks and Notices
www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML654 Page 30 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor All NetComm ACN 002 490 486 products have a standard 12 months warranty from date ofpurchase. However some products have an extended warranty option (refer to packaging). Tobe eligible for the extended warranty you must supp...
