Compex Systems WPE54G User Manual

Quick Install Guide

Wireless-G Network Access Point
WPE54G (Standard)
TU1:UT TUIntroductionUT...................................................................................1
TUPackaging ContentUT .............................................................................................2T
TU2:UT TULet’s Get Going-Hardware SetupUT ...............................................3T
TU3:UT TUAccess to Web-based InterfaceUT ................................................4
TUAccess to the Web interface with uConfigUT .......................................................4
TUAccess to the Web interface manuallyUT ............................................................7T
TU4:UT TUTCP/IP ConfigurationUT ....................................................................8
TUFor Windows 95/98/98SE/ME/NTUT ........................................................................8
TUFor Windows XP/2000UT ........................................................................................10T
TU5:UT TUPanel Views and DescriptionsUT...................................................12T
TU6:UT TUTechnical SpecificationsUT ........................................................... 14T
TUWARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDUT .....................................................19
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1: Introduction
The Compex WPE54G is a wireless access point that is interoperable with all standard based 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices.
The Compex WPE54G is a compact and high-performance access point that is designed with support for high security features like enhanced Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA1/2-PSK, WPA1/2-EAP), IEEE 802.1x Authentication (TLS, TLLS, PEAP, EAP-SIM) and 64-bit or 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy.
Compex exclusive wireless LAN technology Wireless Pseudo VLAN further enhances security in wireless hotspot networks in isolating different users into their own VLANs.
Compex WPE54G is capable of operating in 6 different modes: Access Point Bridging, Access Point Client, Gateway, Wireless Routing Client, Wireless Ethernet Adapter and Wireless Bridge Link; making it suitable for all kinds of wireless applications.
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Chapter 1 Introduction

Packaging Content

Actual product appearance may slightly differ depending on the hardware version.
1 x WPE54G unit
1 x 2dBi Antenna
1 x Product CD
1 x Power Adapter
1x RJ45 Ethernet Cable
(Only available in selected products)
1 x Read-Me-First Note
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Chapter 2 Let’s Get Going - Hardware Setup
2: Let’s Get Going-Hardware Setup
Use the RJ45 cable to connect the Ethernet port of the WPE54G to your PC.
Once you have finished configuring your WPE54G, you can connect the Ethernet cable to your network device, such as to a switch or hub.
Next, attach the power adapter supplied in the packaging to the main power supply and connect its power plug into the DC jack of the WPE54G.
Compex
WPE54G
RJ45
Ethernet
Cable
Main Electrical Supply
PC
Power ON your PC. Notice that the Power and LAN LEDs have lighted up. This indicates that the connection has been established successfully between your Compex WPE54G and your PC.
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Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface
3: Access to Web-based Interface
There are two methods to access to the Web-based interface of Compex WPE54G:
1. Through the Compex Utility – uConfig You can access to the web-based interface directly without having to change the IP address of your PC.
2. Through your web browser First, you will need to assign an IP address to your PC, such as 192.168.168.X, where X can be any value from 2 to 254, so that it is in the same subnet as Compex WPE54G. Then, enter the IP address of Compex WPE54G in the address bar of the Internet Explorer window and press Enter.

Access to the Web interface with uConfig

Compex has developed a powerful uConfig utility that provides hassle-free access to the Web configuration menu.
Insert the Product CD into your CD-ROM drive.
From the Software section, select to install the uConfig utility to your hard disk.
When the utility has been installed, double-click on the uConfig icon. The following screen will appear, click on the Yes button to proceed.
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Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface
Select Compex WPE54G in the Compex Products List section and click on Open Web button.
This screen prompts you not to exit your uConfig program while accessing to your web-based interface, or else you will fail to connect to your device. Click on the OK button to proceed.
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