Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................... 3 Package Contents ........................................................................................... 3 The NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Features ......................................................... 4 Wireless Features ........................................................................................... LAN Features ................................
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NetComm NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge. This Ethernet Adapter provides you with an innovative wireless networking solution.
The NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Features Wireless Features 11g Standards Compliant The NP5410 complies with IEEE802.11g, and it is interoperable with IEEE802.11g-Compliant Equipment Interoperable with IEEE802.11b Backward compatible with IEEE802.11b equipments Data Rate Auto Fall-Back Provides 54, 48, 36, 24,12, 11, 9, 6, 5.
Physical Details Rear Panel Antenna Connection INIT Button Selection Switch LAN Cable Power Input INIT Button “INIT” means “Initiation”. Press and hold this button to reboot and reset the current configuration to factory default settings. The left indicator “DIAG” on NP5410 will be off and then begin blinking. This initiation action will be completed when the indicator “DIAG” light is always green instead of blinking.
Factory Defaults The following table lists the Factory Defaults of your NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge: Field Setting Details IP address: 192.168.1.100 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 Channel: 1 Wireless Network Name (SSID): wireless User Name: admin Password: admin Note: These defaults may change with firmware updates and factory changes, please consult the NetComm website to check for the latest defaults. www.netcomm.com.au Page 6 Rev.
LED Indications LED Color Status Description Power Green ON Power on OFF Power off ON Device works normally. Blinking Device is in initiation stage. ON LAN port is connected. OFF No connection and neither data forwarding from LAN ports. Blinking LAN is connected and data is sending or receiving via LAN port ON Wireless port is connected with another wireless device. OFF Wireless port is not connected to any device.
Hardware Installation Following illustration is an example showing how to install the NP5410 with your PC. You will need to connect the NP5410 in this way to configure the setting before connecting the bridge to your target network, games console or PC. Be sure to use the supplied power adapter. 1. Connect your NP5410 to a computer or switch directly using the supplied Cat-5 ethernet cable. Note: The LAN Cable Selection Switch should be set to “II” or “X” depending on the type of connection required.
Connecting the NP5410 to Your Network There are two network scenarios as below: Ad-hoc Networking Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc network is one that allows all workstations and computers in the network to act as servers to all other users on the network. Users on the network can share files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet with a shared modem.
Infrastructure networking has the following advantages over ad-hoc networking: Extended range: Each wireless LAN computer within the range of the access point can communicate with other wireless LAN computers within range of the access point. Roaming: The access point enables a wireless LAN computer to move through a building and still be connected to the LAN. Wired to wireless LAN connectivity: The access point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and their wired counterparts. www.netcomm.com.
Wireless Navigator Installation The Wireless Navigator Utility is provided to allow users to find and easily configure the NP5410 through any Windows-based PC. This section describes procedures for installing the Wireless Navigator Utility to PC. Note: Please make sure that your PC already has TCP/IP protocol installed. If not, please contact your administrator for details if you have problems of setting up this TCP/IP protocol in your PC.
3. Key in your User Name and Company Name, and click the Next button to continue. 4. The screen will show you the default destination chosen by the utility. If you want to install the Wireless Navigator in another location, click the Browse button and select an alternate destination. Click the Next button, when you are ready to continue. The setup program will then begin to install the programs into the destination folder. 5. The screen will show you the Program Folder that the utility will use.
6. The Wireless Navigator has been installed now. Please click the Finish button to complete installation. Note: To remove Wireless Navigator Utility, click the Start button, and select Programs, Wireless Navigator, and Uninstall, and then follow the instruction on screen. Rev. 1 - YML675 NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge User Guide www.netcomm.com.
Startup and Login Follow the procedures below to startup Wireless Navigator and connect to the NP5410. Before you start the following procedures, please be sure that all the cables are well connected between PC and NP5410, and your wireless LAN network is working. The utility will automatically search the NP5410 connected with the PC 1. Refer to previous section " Wireless Navigator Installation" in order to commence the configuration. 2.
Configuring the NP5410 The Info Tab State: Displays disconnected or associated connection status. Wireless network name: (SSID) Displays current SSID of the NP5410. If the NP5410 found no AP or any other ad-hoc device, then SSID will show “non-spec”. Please make sure that your wireless LAN is working properly under the effective reach range of the NP5410 Channel: Displays the channel that the NP5410 is currently using.
Number of Adapter clients: Displays number of devices that connected to the Ethernet Adapter. IP address: Displays the NP5410’s current IP address assigned by user of DHCP of router. MAC address: Displays the unique serial number burned into the NP5410 that identifies itself from other Ethernet devices.
The Setup Tab Wireless Mode: Lets you select the network scenarios, either Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure. Default setting is “Infrastructure” Wireless Network Name (SSID): Lets you set the Service Set Identification. Default SSID is empty. When it sets to empty, the NP5410 is allowed access any nearby AP or wireless devices. Channel: Enables you to select a transmission channel. This setting only works in Ad-hoc mode. In infrastructure mode, the NP5410 will follow AP or router’s channel setting.
The Security Tab Enable WEP: Allows you to enable or disable Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) for encryption, with either 64- or 128bit encryption. For the most secure use of WEP, also select "Deny Unencrypted Data" and set Authentication to "Shared Key" when WEP is enabled Default WEP key to use: Select the key to be used as the default key. Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key.
WEP key 1 ~ 4: Enables you to create an encryption scheme for Wireless LAN transmissions. You can manually enter a set of values or use pass phrase to generate WEP keys. For 64-bit WEP encryption, a key of 10 hexadecimal characters in length must be filled in. For 128-bit WEP encryption, a key of 26 hexadecimal characters in length must be filled in.. Be sure that the key in the AP shall be the same as in NP5410, otherwise the communication will not work.
The Admin Tab Device Name: This is the name that the NP5410 will use to identify itself to external configuration and IP-address-finding programs. This is not the same as the SSID. It is okay to leave this blank if you are not using these programs. IP Address Mode: Select 'DHCP' to get the IP settings from a DHCP server on your network. Select 'Static' to use the IP settings specified on this page. Default IP address: Enter the static IP of ethernet NP5410. The default IP is “192.168.1.100”.
“Reboot” button: Click reboot button to reboot the Ethernet NP5410. “Reset” button: Click reset button to will ERASE all the current settings, and restore settings to factory default. Note: You may need to reboot the NP5410, and then re-load the page to see any new settings. Rev. 1 - YML675 NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge User Guide www.netcomm.com.
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 starts up. 3. The utility starts searching for the NP5410 and APs. Choose the NP5410 that you would like to upgrade the firmware, and use the right-click of the mouse to enter the “Upgrade FW” option 4. The download will begin.
FAQ & Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Wireless Access Point. Please refer to the following descriptions to solve the problems. If you can’t find an answer here, please contact your dealer for further information. My PC can’t locate the Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Please follow the procedures below: ■ Check if the Ethernet cable is correctly connected.
Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network? Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area network), you can play with other connected members on the network. Refer to the game’s user guide for more information. What is the IEEE 802.11g draft? IEEE is Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which is formulating a standard for the industry. IEEE 802.11g draft is submitted by IEEE and it is estimated to be finalized in June, 2003.
Glossary This section explains the glossary of terms used in this manual that are required to configure the network. Wireless Channel If there is more than one Wireless LAN network with different ESS-ID on the same floor, and they are communicating with each other, the baud rate may be slowed, due to the same radio frequency being used. If this happens, you can still communicate regardless of other LAN networks by using to use different frequencies (wireless channels).
WEP (Encryption) By setting an encryption key in the Access Point, you can prevent wireless packets from being decrypted externally. Firmware Firmware is the name given to the software (programs) built into hardware such as the router, modem, and terminal Adapter. This software is built into the hardware, so it can be said to be inbetween hardware and software. Protocol Protocols are the procedures and regulations for sending and receiving data between the network terminals.
Product Specifications This chapter details the specifications of the NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge. Standards IEEE 802.11/11g and 802.11b standard compliant Antenna Single external antenna with reversed SMA connector Frequency Range 2.4~2.
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