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
Connect an Ethernet cable from the cable/ADSL modem to the WAN port of
the NetPassage 28G.
For Wired user, connect an Ethernet cable from your computer’s network port
to any of the LAN ports of the NetPassage 28G.
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.
3.
The first page of Setup Wizard is
an overview of the basic setup.
•••• Internet Connection
This functionality lets you specify the type
of Internet Connection you want to use.
•••• Wireless Setup
This functionality lets you configure the
settings of the gateway to suit your
wireless network.
•••• USB Device
This functionality gives you a quick
glimpse of the summary on the USB
devices that are connected to the gateway.
•••• NetPassage Settings
This functionality lets you identify the gateway and create a workgroup for the gateway.
It also lets you set up the time zone of the locale.
NOTE
For more details, please refer to User’s Manual. Alternatively,
refer to Help on the right side of the main page here.
4.
To setup your WAN connection,
select the following types of
Internet Connection such as:
••••
Static IP
For configuring Static IP , you need
to manually enter IP Address,
Network Mask and Gateway IP
Address that are provided by your
ISP.
••••
Dynamic IP ( used as an
example in this guide)
••••
PPPoE
For configuring PPPoE , you have
to enter Username and Password
that are provided by your ISP.
••••
PPTP
For configuring PPT P , you have to
enter Username, Password,
Network Mask and VPN Server that
are provided by your ISP. Take
note that VPN Server is the IP of
your ISP PPTP server.
To proceed, click on the Next button.
For configu ring St atic IP address
For configu ring PP PoE
For configu ring PP TP
6.
Then the Wizard will detect if any
of the USB devices such as printer,
storage disk or webcam are
connected to NetPassage 28G.
For more details on setting up USB
devices, refer to User’s Manual.
If you want to allow access to your
storage disk via Internet, click Yes. Then
you will be prompted to enter the
following data :
•
System Name
The default name is ‘ROUTER’ so
you may change it if you wish. So
create a better name to identify
your gateway.
•
NetBios Name
The default name is ‘router’ so you
may change it if you wish. This
name for NetPassage 28G will
appear when you browse the MS
Windows Network Neighbourhood.
•••• Workgroup
The default name is ‘mygroup’. If
you wish, create an appropriate
name for the workgroup of your
gateway.
•••• Time Zone
Set up the time zone of this locale.
To proceed, click on the Next button.
7.
You will see the summary of NetPassage 28G setup appear for your viewing.
Check if the settings such as WAN IP Address, etc are correct.
8.
Click on the Finish button to save the settings and reboot NetPassage 28G.
5.
To configure the following
parameters:
••••
SSID
The default SSID is ‘compex’. Click
on the Change button to enter your
preferred SSID name.
Remember to change your wireless
clients’ settings illustrated in Section
5 after NetPassage 28G has
rebooted and the new SSID has
taken effect.
••••
Channel
Click on the down-arrow button next
to Channel. From the list, select
your preferred wireless network
channel.
••••
Security Mode
You may choose to disable, enable
WEP or enable WPA-PSK to secure
the wireless connection.
If WEP is enabled, select Hex or
Ascii for the key string type to be
used. Then key in the transmission
key.
If WPA-PS K is enabled, select Hex
or Ascii for the key string type to be
used. The default WPA-PSK is
‘11111111’. The default GTK
update is ‘600’.
To proceed, click on the Next button.
9.
You will be returned to the Login page after 30 seconds. Alternatively, you can
repeat Step 1.
Further Information References
If you have other Windows operating systems or broadband Internet accounts, please
refer to the User’s Manual in the accompanying Product CD.
This document may become superseded, in which case you may find its latest version
at: http://www.compex.com.sg/prodspec.asp?f=Manual&s=1
10. Schematic Overview of the NetPassage 28G
Top View
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1 2
1 3
1 3
1 2
1 1
Back View
Label Name Description
LAN Link/Act LED 1,2 3 Steady
WAN LED Steady
Wireless LAN Link/Act
LED
WAN Link/Act LED Flashing
USB LEDs 1,2,3,4 Steady
Power LED Steady
Diagnostic LED Flashing
External Antennas Foldable, non-detachable antennas
Reset Push
5 VDC Power Input
WAN (RJ45 Port) WAN port connects to Cable/ADSL modem
LAN RJ45 Ports 1,2,3 Integrated LAN Switch Ports
USB Ports 1, 2,3,4 Integrated USB2.0 Ports
GREEN
Flashing
GREEN
GREEN
Steady
GREEN
Flashing
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
Flashing
GREEN
BLUE
GREEN
button
LAN connection is on.
Data transmission at LAN
connection.
WAN connection is on.
At least one wireless client is
present.
Activity is detected in the
wireless network.
Data transmission at WAN
connection.
USB device is detected.
Data transmission at
respective USB ports.
The device has powered up.
It indicates that the firmware is
corrupted.
To reboot, press once.
To reset password, press and
hold the button for 5 seconds
before releasing it.
To restore factory default
settings, press and hold the
button for 8 seconds before
releasing it.
9. Specification
Technical Specification
Industrial Standards
Wired:
• IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
• IEEE 802.3u 100Base-Tx
• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
Wireless:
• IEEE 802.11b
• IEEE 802.11g
WAN Interface
WAN Type
LAN/WLAN Interface
USB2.0 Ports
IP Addressing
Built-in DHCP Server
DHCP Reservation
NAT F irewall Yes
Stateful Packet Inspection
(SPI) Firewall
Load-Balancing/Fail-Over
Redundancy
Virtual Server
IP Packet Filtering
URL Filtering
IP Routing
VPN Client Pass-Through
Configuration Interface
Profile Backup and
Restore
Firmware Upgradeable Yes
Physical and Environment
Physical Dimension
Disclaimer: Compex, Inc. provides this guide without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not
limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Compex, Inc. may make
improvements and/or changes to the product and/or specifications of the product described in this guide, without prior
notice. Compex, Inc. will not be liable for any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors found in this guide. Changes are
periodically made to the information contained herein and will be incorporated into later versions of the guide. The
information contained is subject to change without prior notice.
Trademark Information: Compex®, ReadyLINK® and MicroHub® are registered trademarks of Compex, Inc. Microsoft
Windows and the Windows logo are the trademarks of Microso ft Corp. NetWare is the registered trademark of Novell
Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Notice: Copyright © 2004 by Compex, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior
permission of Compex, Inc. is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws.
Manual Revision by Ann Tay
Manual Number: M-0431-V1.1C Version 1.1, November 2004
FCC NOTICE: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception which can be determined by turning the PC off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
ICES 003 Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Compex, Inc. declares that the product:
Product Name: Compex Wireless-G Multimedia Gateway
Model No.: NetPassage 28G conforms to the following Product Standards:
Radiated Em ission Standards : EN55022A, FCC Part 15 Class B
Conducted Emiss ion S tandards : EN60555Pt2 conducted emission; EN55022A conducted emission, FCC Part 15 Class B
Immunity Standards : IEC 801-2; IEC 801-3; IEC 801-4
Therefore, this product is in conformity with the following regional standards: FCC Class B following the provisions of
FCC Part 15 directive; CE Mark following the provisions of the EC directive.
Manufacturer’s Name Compex, Inc.
Address 4051 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92807, USA
European Contact
ReadyLINK Network Technology GmbH
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WARRANTY REGIS T RA TION CARD
You can register
via Internet at:
http://www.cpx.com or http://www.compex.com.sg
1x Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 Ethernet Port for external
Cable/ADSL modem
• Static IP
• Dynamic IP
• PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
• Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
Wired:
• Integrated 3x Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45
Ethernet Port for 10/100Mbps Switch
Wireless:
• Operating channels, frequency of:
o 11 Channels 2.400~2.4835, US,
Canada
o 13 Channels, 2.400~2.4970,
Europe
o 4 Channels 2.400~2.4835, France
• Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
modulation, Orthogonal Frequency Division
Multiplexing modulation
• Data rates: 108Mbps, 54Mbps, 48Mbps,
36Mbps, 24Mbps, 18Mbps, 12Mbps,
11Mbps, 9Mbps, 6Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps,
1Mbps
• Security:
o 64-bit/128-bit WEP
o WPA, WPA-PSK
4X integrated US B ports supporting:
All Classful/Classless subnets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parallel Broadband
IP and Port Forwarding, De-Militarized Zone hosting
Time-based, TCP Port, Source IP Filtering
Yes
Static Routing Entry
PPTP, IPSec
Web-based Configuration Menus
Yes
Temperature:
Humidity:
174mm x 104mm x 40 mm
(L x W x H)
o Wireless Pseudo VLAN
• PC Web Camera
• Print Server
• Storage disk drive
• Operating : 0°C to 40°C
• Storage : -20°C to 70°C
• Operating : 10% to 80% RH
• Storage : 5% to 90% rh
Increase the distance between the computer and
receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Technical Support
ReadyLINK Network Technology GmbH
Albert Einstein Straβe 34/M21,
D-63322 Rödermark, Germany
Fax +49 6074-4-9 0668
[M-0088-V2.3C]
Or E-mail: support@compex.com.sg with the following information:
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To activate the warranty, please complete this card and return to Compex within ninety (90)
days of purchase date.
Product: Purchase Date: Model: Serial No:
Name: Title: E-mail:
Address:
Postal/Zip Code: Country:
Phone: ( )
How did
you learn
about
Compex?
Note:
For purchases within U.S.A and Canada, please fax to Compex, Inc. at (714) 630-6521
For purchases outside U.S.A and Canada, please fax to Compex Systems Pte Ltd at (65)
6280-9947
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)This device must accept any interference received, including.
Interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Other:
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may
be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users
(for example: This module will be bundling into Broadband product such as Wireless
Modem/ Notebook with antenna mounted around LCD panel).
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following:
Contains TX FCC ID: MK8CPX-05-WLM54G .
Manual Information That Must be Included
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user
regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual
of the end product which integrate this module.
The users manual for OEM integrators must include the following information in
a prominent location !¡± IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC
RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be
installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all
persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
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