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NetComm NP290W User Manual

User Guide
NP290W
Turbo Wireless HomePlug
Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction ....................................................................................................................3
1.1 Minimum Requirements ......................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Typical NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug Connection ............................................................. 3
1.3 Package Contents .................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 – NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug Overview ..................................................................4
2.1 Light Indicators and Ports ........................................................................................................ 4
Chapter 3 – Hardware Installation ...................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Connecting with a computer .................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Connecting with an existing network/router ............................................................................... 5
3.3 Connecting as a wireless client ................................................................................................ 5
Chapter 4 – Using the CD Setup Utility ............................................................................................... 6
4.1 To use the CD Setup Utility ....................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Accessing the Web User Interface ............................................................................................ 6
4.3 Configuring TCP/IP ...................................................................................................................7
Chapter 5 – Connecting wireless Devices ........................................................................................... 8
5.1 To connect to wireless devices ................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 6 – About the Web User Interface .......................................................................................... 9
6.1 Navigation Menus and Submenus ............................................................................................ 9
Chapter 7 – Advanced Configuration ................................................................................................ 10
Chapter 8 – Wireless Settings .......................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 9 – Diagnostics ................................................................................................................... 19
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
NP290W
NP285
NP285
Broadband Router
PC
Notebook
In-house Power Supply
The NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug is a 85Mbps Adaptor with 802.11G Wireless LAN that transforms your in-house power circuit into networking infrastructure with a Wireless LAN interface. The NP290W is ideal for anyone wishing to extend their Wireless Internet access or make an internal network. Surf the Internet, share data, and rest assured that your privacy is safe through the security encryption on the power circuit and WLAN.
1.1 Minimum Requirements
• Pentium® MMX 233MHz
• A CD-ROM Drive
• Ethernet card installed with TCP/IP Protocol
• Operating Systems support for Setup Utility: - Windows® 98 Second Edition
- Windows® Me
- Windows® 2000
- Windows® XP
• OS independent for Ethernet
• Web Browser support: - Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or later versions)
- Netscape® Navigator 3.02 (or later versions)
1.2 Typical NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug Connection
Below is a typical NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug connection.
1.3 Package Contents
Your NetComm NP290W package includes the following items:
• NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug
• CAT-5 UTP Straight Ethernet Network Cable (RJ45) (2 supplied for Starter Kit)
• 85Mbps HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor (included for Starter Kit Package Only)
• Quick Start Manual
• CD ROM containing setup utility and User Guide
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact NetComm immediately.
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Chapter 2 – NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug Overview
2.1 Light Indicators and Ports
The NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug has four light indicators (LEDs). See Figure 2 below.
Power LED
PL-Act LED
Wireless LED
Ethernet LED
Ethernet Port
Figure 2 : Light Indicators
Icon LED Status Description
ON When power is supplied to the NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug.
ON When detected and connected with another HomePlug Adaptor within the
network. Flicker When the NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug is transmitting / receiving data. Flash When the Wireless LAN is operational.
ON When the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your NP290W Turbo
Wireless HomePlug to the Ethernet Card. Flicker When the Ethernet is transmitting / receiving data.
The Ethernet Port is a 10/100 Base-T Auto-MDI/MDIX (allows either cross or straight cable) Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to connect to your Ethernet Network card or Ethernet Router/Modem or Ethernet Hub/Switch.
The Reset button is used to reset the NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug to its factory defaults. To reset the NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug, simply press the reset button for about 5 seconds.
Note: all customised settings that you have saved will be lost!
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Chapter 3 – Hardware Installation
NP290W
PC
NP290W
PC
Broadband Router
NP290W
PC
NP285
In-House
Power Supply
Wireless Enabled PC
NP290W
PC
Broadband Router
NP290W
PC
NP285
In-House
Power Supply
Wireless LAN Access Point
NP290W
PC
Wireless Enabled PC
You can install the HomePlug Wireless Adapter in several ways:
3.1 To connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with a computer:
1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable from the computer’s Ethernet port, then insert the other end into the HomePlug’s Ethernet port.
Note: When setting up the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with a computer, you have to set
the static IP Address in the computer’s network card. For instructions, please refer to Configuring TCP/IP.
2. Plug the HomePlug Wireless Adapter into the electrical outlet.
3.2 To connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with an existing network/router:
1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable from the router’s Ethernet port, then insert the other end into the HomePlug’s Ethernet port .
2. Plug the HomePlug Wireless Adapter into the electrical outlet.
3.3 To connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter as a wireless client:
1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable from the computer’s Ethernet port, then insert the other end into the HomePlug’s Ethernet port.
Note: Ensure that the NP290W LAN configuration is set to request DHCP automatically.
For instructions, please refer to Configuring TCP/IP.
2. Plug the HomePlug Wireless Adapter into the electrical outlet.
3. Open a browser.
4. Enter the IP Address of the HomePlug and press Enter. The default IP Address is 192.168.1.254. Enter the IP Address you used if you changed the default.
The default Administrator password is admin.
5. Enter the Administrator password.
6. From the Web User Interface, click Wireless Menu.
7. Select AP Mode.
8. Select Wireless Client.
9. Click Save then wait two minutes for the device to restart.
10. Enter the Administrator password. The default Administrator password is admin.
11. Click Wireless Menu.
12. Select AP Mode.
13. Under Wireless Client, click Site Survey. This scans the network and opens the Site Survey page.
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14. Click your wireless network host and then click Connect AP.
15. The confirmation dialog box opens. Click OK. This takes you back to the AP mode page where the selected AP SSID is displayed.
16. Click Save.
Chapter 4 – Using the CD Setup Utility
The CD Setup Utility provides easy to follow step-by-step instructions to help you change the wireless network name and wireless security settings. It opens on Windows operating systems.
Note: Using the CD Setup Utility is optional. Right out of the box, you can already use your HomePlug Wireless Adapter.
4.1 To use the CD Setup Utility:
1. Insert the Utility CD into your CD drive.
2. If the utility does not open automatically, select Start > Run, enter D:\Setup.exe (where D: is your CD-ROM drive), and then click OK.
3. Follow the instructions from the CD Setup Utility.
4.2 Accessing the Web User Interface
The User Interface can be accessed through a browser running on any operating system. It provides access to all basic and advanced configuration settings for your device. If the HomePlug is connected to a network/ router, the device will receive its own unique IP Address from the network/router.
To access the Web User Interface:
1. Open a browser.
2. If you are connected to the computer, ensure that it has a static IP address first. For help on how to manually set your IP address. (Please refer to Configuring TCP/IP)
3. Enter the IP Address of the HomePlug and then press Enter.
• If the HomePlug is connected with the computer, use 192.168.1.254 (default). Enter the IP
Address you used if you changed the default.
• If you are connected to a network/router, you must enter the IP Address provided by
the DHCP Server. To do this, insert the CD Setup Utility into the CD drive and allow it to scan your network. After the scan, it will show the IP Addresses and MAC Addresses of HomePlugs in your network. Use the IP Address of the HomePlug you want to configure. You can identify each HomePlug by the MAC Address printed on the device itself.
Tip: Aside from using the CD Setup Utility, you can also use your router’s Web User Interface to
get your HomePlug’s IP address. Essentially, your router acts as the DHCP Server and your HomePlug is a DHCP Client. Please refer to your router’s documentation for instructions on how to view the DHCP Clients in the network.
4. Enter the Administrator password.
The default Administrator password is admin.
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