
QUICK START USER GUIDE
COMMERCIAL WIRELESS ETHERNET
This manual serves the following
ComNet Model Numbers:
NW3
NW4
NWK3
NWK4
Thank you for purchasing Netwave™ from ComNet. This quick start guide is designed to
walk you through installation.
This guide applies to the following models:
NW3: Commercial Multipoint, FCC Version, User Configurable
NW4: Commercial Multipoint, ETSI Version, User Configurable
NWK3: Commercial Point to Point Kit, FCC Version (Includes NWK3_AP and NWK3_CL)
NWK4: Commercial Point to Point Kit, ETSI Version (Includes NWK4_AP and NWK4_CL)
An easy to read LED array displays unit operational status along with received signal
strength ensuring optimal installation and operation. See Figure 2 on Page 2 for LED
Indicator explanations.
See Figure 3 on Page 3 for mounting instructions.
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FIGURE 1 – NETWAVE ACCESS POINT
4
1
2
INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT
3
VIEW DESCRIPTION
1 Status Indicating LEDs – See Figure 2 for LED Indications.
2 LAN Port – 10/100Mbps Ethernet and PoE input connection. Range: 12V to 24V DC
3 Surge Protection (Optional) – Connect ground wire to earth point.
Reboot: Press Button Once
4 Reset Button
Reset Password: Press and Hold Button for 5 Seconds, then Release.
Restore Factory Settings: Press and Hold Button for 8 Seconds, then Release.
FIGURE 2 – STATUS LED INDICATIONS
LED VISUAL CUE INDICATION
RSSI1
RSSI2
POWER
ETHERNET
RSSI3
RSSI34 / STATUS
POWER
ETHERNET LINK
RSSI1 SOLID RED Poor signal strength
RSSI2 SOLID YELLOW Acceptable signal strength
RSSI3 SOLID GREEN Good signal strength
RSSI4 / STATUS
SOLID GREEN Power is supplied to the NW3/NW4
OFF No power is supplied to the NW3/NW4
SOLID GREEN Ethernet connection is established
FLASH GREEN Ethernet connection is established and there is activity present
OFF No Ethernet connection established
FLASH GREEN Unit is booting up
SOLID GREEN Excellent signal strength
SIGNAL STRENGTH:
MINIMUM SIGNAL MAXIMUM SIGNAL
TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427
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FIGURE 3 – POLE MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1.
Unpack the two (2) cable ties from the box.
Step 2.
Loop each cable tie through the mounting bracket hole at the
top and bottom. Wrap them around the pole and tighten the
cable ties to secure the unit to the pole.
Step 3.
Connect one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the LAN OUT
port of the Power Injection Module (PIM) and the other end to
LAN of the access point.
Maximum length of the RJ-45 CAT5 cable is 100meters.*
* Up to 200mW radio. For higher power radio upgrade to higher rating
power adapter.
Step 4.
Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable attached to the PIM to a
network device, such as to a switch of to the PC you will use to
configure the access point.
Connect the power adaptor to the main electrical supply and
the power plug into the socket of the PIM.
PoE power input: Passive PoE (range 12V - 24V DC)
TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427
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