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- Page 1 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide ETHERNET WIRELESS POWER 802.11g 54Mbps T11445...
- Page 2 Wireless Ethernet Adapter is a compact easy-to-install and use wireless Ethernet adapter. Implementing the IEEE 802.11g standard for wireless local area network (LAN), the DPW941 is capable of up to 54 Mbps data transmission rate using the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and the Octagonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies.
- Page 3 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide Notice for CATV Installers Notice for CATV Installers If you are a CATV installer, read the information in the box below.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
In This Guide In This Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................4 What’s In the Carton? ............................8 About the WebSTAR Model DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter..............9 Recommended Network Settings ........................11 Hardware Installation ...........................12 Configuring the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter ...............17 Changing the Ethernet Adapter Configuration ....................29 Operating the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter ..............46... -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. Read, Retain, and Follow These Instructions Read all of the instructions before you operate this product. Follow all operating instructions that accompany this product. - Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Overloading WARNING: Do not overload electrical outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience Avoid electric shock receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. For products that and fire hazard! Do not require battery power or other sources to operate, refer to the operating overload mains AC instructions for that product.
- Page 7 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide Protecting This Product From Foreign Objects and Water or Moisture Damage WARNING: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may Avoid electric shock touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or and fire hazard! Never electric shock.
- Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
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Page 9: What's In The Carton
WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide What’s In The Carton? When you receive your WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter, you should check the equipment and accessories to verify that each item is in the carton and that each item is undamaged. The carton contains the... -
Page 10: About The Webstar Model Dpw941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter
About the WebSTAR Model DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter About the WebSTAR Model DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter This section describes the physical features of the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter. This section also presents a detailed description of the LED indicators. - Page 11 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide Bottom View Mounting hole—Use the mounting hole to install the device on wall or cabinet surfaces using a roundhead screw. Air vents—These vents provide ventilation to the DPW941. Mounting Hole Air Vents...
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Page 12: Recommended Network Settings
Recommended Network Settings Recommended Network Settings The WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter operates as a wireless Ethernet adapter. This section describes the recommended network settings for operating as a wireless Ethernet adapter. The WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter connects to one of the following: •... -
Page 13: Hardware Installation
WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide Hardware Installation This section provides information on how to install the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter. System Requirements Before installing the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter, make sure that your system’s network meets the following requirements: •... - Page 14 2. Insert the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a computer, network hub, switch, or router Ethernet port. 3. Connect the power adapter plug to the DC-IN socket on the DPW941. 4. Connect the DPW941 power adapter to a wall socket.
- Page 15 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide To use USB power Important: Be sure that all devices are powered down and disconnected from AC power before you begin. 1. Insert one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable into the Ethernet port on the DPW941.
- Page 16 3. Tighten a round head screw on the wall or cabinet until only 1/4 inch is showing. 4. Push the DPW941 onto the head of the screw at the larger opening of the mounting hook and slide the adapter down so that the screw head is securely held in the smaller opening.
- Page 17 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide Operating Range The WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter range is dependent on the operating environment. Every home or office layout varies in obstacles, barriers, or wall types that may reflect or absorb radio signals. For example, two 802.11b...
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Page 18: Configuring The Webstar Dpw941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter
Configuring the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter Configuring the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter This section provides information on how to configure the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter using the utilities available on the support CD. Installing the Utilities Complete these steps to install the support CD. - Page 19 DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter utilities from your system. • Run Wireless Setting Utility—Click this option to run the Wireless Setting Utility. • View the DPW941 User’s Guide—Click this option to view the DPW941 User’s Guide. • Explore CD-ROM—Click this option to explore the support CD contents.
- Page 20 Configuring the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter Launching the Wireless Setting Utility The Wireless Setting Utility allows easy configuration of the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter. You can launch the Wireless Setting Utility directly from the support CD or from the Microsoft Windows desktop.
- Page 21 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide Using the Wireless Setting Utility To configure the device 1. The utility auto-detects and displays the DPW941 Ethernet adapter settings. Click Configure to continue. 2. Log on to the configuration window using the password (admin). Check the...
- Page 22 DPW941 is connected to this access point with no encryption the DPW941 is connected to this access point with enabled...
- Page 23 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide 5. Click OK because the DPW941 automatically adjusts to the SSID and channel settings of the selected wireless network. The wireless network that you selected in step 3 now appears in the Preferred Networks (Profiles) field.
- Page 24 Configuring the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter 7. The DPW941 attempts to connect to the selected wireless network. 8. When connection is established, the utility displays the DPW941 status. Click Finish to close the utility.
- Page 25 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide To adjust TCP/IP Settings By default, the IP address of the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter is 192.168.1.1, and the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. To access the configuration utility, assign a different IP address to the network interface card (NIC) to which the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter is connected.
- Page 26 Configuring the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter 3. Double-click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 4. Check the Use the following IP address option, and then enter the IP address for the network adapter. The IP address must be 192.168.1.X. (X can be any number between 2 and 254 that is not used by another device in your network.)
- Page 27 6. After changing the TCP/IP settings, if you are prompted, restart your system. 7. Apply power to the DPW941 immediately after rebooting. 8. For advanced configuration of the DPW941, go to Launching and Using the Web Configuration Utility, next in this guide.
- Page 28 DPW941 using a Web browser on your computer. To launch the Web Configuration utility using the Wireless Setting utility 1. Click Start > All Programs > WebSTAR Wireless Ethernet Adapter > Wireless Settings. 2. Click Configure when the Wireless Setting Utility window opens.
- Page 29 Enter. Important: This option requires you to change the IP address of the LAN adapter where the DPW941 is connected. Make sure the IP address of the DPW941 and your computer are on the same subnet. Go to To adjust TCP/IP settings, earlier in this guide, for detailed instructions for changing the IP address.
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Page 30: Changing The Ethernet Adapter Configuration
The Web Configuration Utility Simple Setup page allows you to change the basic Ethernet adapter settings. You can use this page when setting the DPW941 SSID, operating mode, channel, station mode, transmission rate, preamble, or security. You can also use this page when enabling the MAC cloning and button scan mode features. - Page 31 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide Simple Setup Page Description SSID (Service Set Identifier)—Allows you to specify the SSID of the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter in Ethernet adapter mode. Operating Mode—Allows you to select the operating mode for the Ethernet adapter.
- Page 32 Default Key—Allows you to specify the default WEP encryption key in the Default Key field. MAC cloning—Allows the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter to use the MAC address of the host computer in communicating with other wireless devices. MAC cloning supports certain software applications and devices such as Xbox and PlayStation 2 game consoles.
- Page 33 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide Using the Button Scan Mode Feature The Button Scan Mode allows you to use the reset button to connect to an access point (Infrastructure mode) or wireless device (Ad-hoc mode) saved in the Profile Table of the configuration utility or in your location.
- Page 34 5 seconds, the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter searches for an access point or wireless device in the Profile Table and in your location; then the DPW941 connects to the device with the strongest link quality.
- Page 35 The Site Survey page displays the Station Status and allows you to scan and connect to available wireless networks within the DPW941 range. This page also allows you to save a wireless connection in the Profile Table for the Button Scan Mode feature.
- Page 36 Changing the Ethernet Adapter Configuration To scan available wireless networks in your location 1. Click the Survey button on the bottom of the Site Survey page. A Site Scanning window appears. 2. The utility displays the available wireless networks in the Site Survey table. To connect to an available wireless network with a known SSID and disabled encryption 1.
- Page 37 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide To connect to an available wireless network with a hidden SSID and disabled encryption 1. From the Site Survey table, select the wireless network with a hidden SSID and disabled encryption you intend to join.
- Page 38 Changing the Ethernet Adapter Configuration To connect to an available wireless network with a hidden SSID and enabled encryption 1. From the Site Survey table, select the wireless network with a hidden SSID and enabled encryption you intend to join. 2.
- Page 39 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide To connect to an available wireless network with a known SSID and enabled encryption 1. From the Site Survey table, select the wireless network with a known SSID and enabled encryption you intend to join.
- Page 40 Changing the Ethernet Adapter Configuration Saving Wireless Networks in the Profile Table The Profile Table allows you to view or delete saved wireless networks. The table displays the saved wireless network SSID, channel, security settings, and network type. Click the Profile Table link on the Site Survey page to view the Profile Table.
- Page 41 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide 3. When the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter is associated with the wireless network, click the Save button. The Profile Table appears with the saved wireless network. 4. Click Back to return to the previous page.
- Page 42 Changing the Ethernet Adapter Configuration For example, if you saved two wireless networks in the Profile Table then two profiles are available for button scanning. Note: The profile number represents the sequence of the saved wireless networks in the profile table. Refer to Using the Button Scan Mode Feature, earlier in this guide, for details on the Button Scan Mode feature.
- Page 43 4. Click the Back button to return to the previous window. Restoring the Default Values The following are the default values of the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter when deployed in Ethernet adapter mode. You may restore these values by pressing the Reset button for more than 5 seconds.
- Page 44 Complete these steps to upgrade the firmware on the DPW941. 1. Download and save the latest firmware from the WEBSTAR Web site. 2. Launch the Web Configuration Utility, and then go to the Firmware Upgrade page.
- Page 45 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide To change the log-on password Complete these steps to change the log-on password. 1. Type the new password in both the New Password and Retype New Password fields, and then click Apply.
- Page 46 The Firmware Restoration utility is a rescue tool for the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter in the event that a previous firmware upload failed. This utility is available in the support CD that came with the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter package.
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Page 47: Operating The Webstar Dpw941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter
WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide Operating the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter This section provides instructions on how to use the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter on various network setups. Connecting the DPW941 to a Local Network You can use the DPW941 to connect a wireless LAN-enabled computer to a local network with or without a dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server. - Page 48 Operating the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter Replacing the Cable Connections of Other Devices Complete these steps to use the DPW941 to replace your Xbox, PlayStation 2, or set-top box network cable connection. 1. Apply power to the DPW941. 2. Place the DPW941 nearest the access point to which you wish to connect.
- Page 49 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide Sharing an Internet Connection with Other Computers Refer to the following typical network configuration example and the Internet connection sharing matrix for detailed information on Internet connection sharing with other computers in your office or home network.
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Page 50: Troubleshooting The Webstar Dpw941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter
This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common issues that you may encounter while installing or using WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter. These issues require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact WebSTAR Technical Support at 1-800-722-2009 and select prompt 2 if you encounter issues not mentioned in this section. - Page 51 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide Issue Action Where can I get a firmware file to You must download the latest firmware upgrade the WebSTAR DPW941 file from the WebSTAR Web site Wireless Ethernet Adapter? (www.scientificatlanta.com/webstar). Use the Firmware Upgrade page in the Web...
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Page 52: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications This section provides the technical specifications for your WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Hardware and Software Specifications Specification Parameter Standard IEEE 802.11g • Operation Modes Access Point (AP) Ethernet adapter •... - Page 53 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide Specification Parameter Frequency Band 2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz Mounting Options Desktop or wall-mount installation Dimensions 86mm x 62mm x 17mm Compatibility Compatible with IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g devices Power Requirements DC power using the supplied power...
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Page 54: Glossary
Glossary Glossary 10BaseT An IEEE standard (802.3) for operating 10 Mbps Ethernet networks (LANs) with twisted pair cabling and a wiring hub. Access Point An inter-networking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Access points, when combined with a distributed system, support the creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility. - Page 55 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide IP Address An IP address is a 32-bit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information sent across the Internet. An IP address has two parts: the identifier of a particular network on the Internet and an identifier of the particular device (which can be a server or a workstation) within that network.
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Page 56: Regulation Domain
IEEE 802.11b/g networks are regulated worldwide since these networks use the 2.4GHz ~ 2.5GHz ISM (Instrumentation, Scientific, and Medical) Band. The WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter is shipped with a default regulation domain allowed in your country and location. The FCC (US) and ETSI (Europe) specify operation from 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz. - Page 57 WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide Regulating bodies and allowed channels Country Regulating Body Allowed channels Unites States 1-11 Europe ETSI 1-13 Japan 1-14...
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Page 58: Notices
Trademarks Scientific-Atlanta and the Scientific-Atlanta logo are registered trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. DPW941 and WebSTAR are trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. Other trademarks listed herein are the property of their respective owners. Disclaimer Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. -
Page 59: Regulatory Compliance
WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) the device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) the device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 60: For Information
Draft 003 – 12/17/04 For Information If You Need Technical Assistance If you need technical assistance, contact your cable service provider. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway, Box 565447 Lawrenceville, GA 30042 770.236.5000 www.scientificatlanta.com Product and service availability subject to change without notice. ©...