Compex WLM54G, WP54G User Manual

Quick Install Guide

NETPASSAGE

Compex Wireless
Mini PCI Adapter

Figure 1
Compex WLM54G

WLM54G

Version 1.1

This mini PCI adapter, Compex WLM54G contains a dual-mode single chip
MAC/BB/Radio for IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN. Based on the latest industry
standard Wi-Fi Certified IEEE 802.11g specification, the Compex WLM54G offers
maximum channel speeds of up to 108 Mbps. The Compex WLM54G maintains
interoperability within the 2.4 GHz frequency band, offering full compatibility with

802.11b networks. It supports key security features like Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA),
WPA2, WEP and 802.1x.

WLM54G has two variants in its family :

• WLM54G 1A: This mini PCI adapter’s “G” chipset offers maximum channel

speeds of up to 54Mbps

• WLM54G 1B: This mini PCI adapter’s “Super-G” chipset offers maximum

channel speeds of up to108Mbps

You can find this adapter that is seated inside the wireless products such as the
NetPassage 28G. WLM54G can be removed from or inserted on the PCBA of the
NetPassage 28G.

4. Packaging Contents

The Compex NetPassage 28G retail package contains the following items to start you
off:

 1x Compex NetPassage 28G
 1x External Power Adapter
 1x Quick Install Guide with Warranty Registration Form
 1x Product CD (containing User’s Manual, Firmware Recovery Tool & Utilities)
 1x Wall-Mounting Template
 1 x UTP MDI RJ45 Ethernet Straight Cable

5. Network Infrastructure

Only a few simple steps are required to set up the NetPassage 28G to begin your
broadband Internet sharing as part of your wired and wireless network infrastructure.

Example: BroadBand Internet Access Distribution to a Fast Ethernet
Network & Wireless Network

3. Introduction

Compex

Connect from Cable/ADSL
Modem to WAN port

Figure 2

NetPassage 28G

Connect from computers to the
integrated 3-port 10/100Mbps
switch to form LAN

Setting up Compex NetPassage 28G

Wireless LAN clients access the
Internet and the wired LAN via
NetPassage 28G

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits s

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and

operated with minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

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6.Hardware Installation

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Connect an Ethernet cable from the cable/ADSL modem to the WAN port of

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the NetPassage 28G.

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For Wired user, connect an Ethernet cable from your computer’s network port
to any of the LAN ports of the NetPassage 28G.

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Connect the power adapter from the main power supply to NetPassage 28G.
Please do not turn on the power during the installation for safety reasons.

Once the hardware setup is done, you may power on the device now.

NOTE

For Wired Network users, please skip Section 5 and go to
Section 6.

1.

Click the Start button. Select
Settings and click the Control
Panel icon. Then double-click

the Network Connection icon.

Right click on Local Area

Connection or Wireless
Network Connection

corresponding to the Ethernet
adapter you wish to connect to
NetPassage 28G.

NOTE

The Advanced Setup is not mentioned in this quick guide.
Please refer to User’s Manual for more information.

2.

Under General tab at This
connection uses the following
item, make sure the box next to
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is
checked. Then highlight Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the
Properties button.

7. Configuring Wireless Network Connection

Depending on your client’s wireless adapter, you may set up Windows XP’s Wireless
Network Connection as follows:

1.

Right-click on Wireless
Network Connection

corresponding to the wireless
Ethernet adapter you wish to
connect with the NetPassage
28G, and click on Properties.

2.

At the Wireless Networks tab,
click on the Add button under

Preferred Networks.

3.

At the Network name (SSID)
field, type in ‘compex’ ( the
factory default of NetPassage
28G ). Click OK.

3.

Check the radio button next to

Obtain an IP address
automatically .

Then click the OK button on this
page, and the OK button on the
previous page it returns you to.

Restart your computer to
complete the PC configuration.

9. Getting Started with Wizard Setup

1.

Insert the Product CD to your CD­ROM drive, go to Utilities section
and run the uConfig program,
select Wireless-G Multimedia
Gateway and click on OpenWeb
button.

You should configure your PC or wireless client to obtain IP address automatically. For
users of Microsoft Windows XP, you may configure the TCP/IP settings as follows:

8. Configuring TCP/IP Settings

Alternatively, launch Internet
Explorer Browser ( or Netscape). At
the Address field, key in

http://192.168.168.1.

The default password is pre-entered
in the field provided. Just click on
the LOGIN! button to access the
main page of Compex NetPassage
28G. The factory default password
is ‘password’.

2.

Check the radio button next to
Basic Setup. Click on the Next
button.