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Summary of Contents for NetComm NP7042
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ... 3 About the NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor ... 4 Wireless LAN Basics ... 5 Installation ... 8 Preparation ... 8 Driver Installation & Configuration ... 9 Updating a Wireless LAN Driver in Windows 2000 ... 10 Installing the Driver in Windows XP ... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction The NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor is a Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) product. DSSS is a spread spectrum network operating between 2.4 and 2.5 GHz. This provides a high-capacity network within either large or small environments using multiple access points. -
Page 4: About The Netcomm Np7042 - Wireless Lan Usb Adaptor
About the NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor The NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor allows USB equipped host systems to configure, connect to and establish a wireless network. Features Include: IEEE 802.11b compatibility providing wireless Ethernet connectivity at speeds of up to 11 Mbps. -
Page 5: Wireless Lan Basics
Wireless LAN Basics In order to set up and use your NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor, you should have some basic understanding of both wired and wireless network technology and the various functions of the device. WLAN devices use electromagnetic waves within a broad, unlicensed range of the radio spectrum to transmit and receive Frequency Modulation (FM) radio signals. -
Page 6: Mbps Operation
11 Mbps Operation The NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor supports a maximum 11 Mbps data transfer rate. When the adaptors transmit (TX) rate is set to Auto, the adaptor automatically shifts to a 5.5, 2 or 1 Mbps data rate when unable to maintain a high quality connection at 11 Mbps. - Page 7 Should the signal be inadequate in an area where you wish to use your wireless network, consider adding Access Points to increase the signal strength in that area. Rev.1 - YML654 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor www.netcomm.com.au Page 7...
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Page 8: Installation
USB cable into an available USB port on a USB enabled computer. The NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor should then be located such that the minimum number of obstructions such as walls, floors, ceilings, and office equipment are between it and the nearest access point. -
Page 9: Driver Installation & Configuration
Before installing the Wireless LAN USB Card Windows driver: Verify the Wireless LAN USB Card is physically installed in your computer. Have the NetComm Driver CD ready for insertion. Installing the WLAN Driver in Windows 98/ME/2000 To install the Wireless LAN USB Card driver in Windows 98, Windows Millennium (ME) or Windows 2000, you must login as Administrator or a member of the Administrator Group (see Windows Help for more information on this.) -
Page 10: Updating A Wireless Lan Driver In Windows 2000
Windows 2000 automatically removes devices from the hardware profile if they are not present when Windows starts. It is not necessary to remove the driver files. If you wish to use the NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor again, Windows 2000 will automatically re-install the drivers when you reconnect the adaptor. -
Page 11: Installing The Driver In Windows Xp
The Microsoft Windows Logo testing screen will appear advising that the driver has not been tested. Click Continue anyway to proceed. 5. Click Rev.1 - YML654 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor checkbox. Click files in the Optional search locations field. Click to continue. -
Page 12: Updating A Wireless Lan Driver In Windows Xp
3. Click on the 4. Double-click on 5. Right-click on the 6. Select The NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor 7. Select the tab. 8. Click on the 9. Select the 10. The drivers will be found on the CD ROM in the location of is the letter of your CD ROM drive. -
Page 13: Configuring You Wireless Lan Card Utility
Configuring you Wireless LAN Card Utility The Wireless LAN Card Utility is used to configure and monitor the NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor for all Windows operating systems. It functions in the same way for Windows 98, Millennium (ME) and Windows 2000. -
Page 14: Monitor
As you enter the Monitor screen, you will see the current settings are displayed in a light grey colour. Click the button if you want to change any setting. After you have made the change, click the button to send the new settings to the NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor. Operating Mode: Channel:... - Page 15 Strength and the Link quality will not be active. BSSID, the Signal Strength and Link Quality will be shown in the screen below under the Status of your NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor. When the both stations do not have the same Encryption setting, one Encryption's WEP Key is enabled and the other is disabled.
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Page 16: Statistics
Site Survey The screen shows all the information of Access Point and the Ad-Hoc wireless stations round your NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor. The information of the Site Survey includes BSSID, SSID, Signal, Channel used, Encryption status and the operating type mode. -
Page 17: Encryption
Mandatory Mode: Optional Mode: Rev.1 - YML654 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor The Encryption has two types, 64-bit and 128-bit. Select the level of encryption that you wish to use. Type into these fields the encryption (decryption) key that you want to use. - Page 18 If the device authenticating the workstation can decrypt the challenge response, and the new workstation as allowed on the network, then the new workstation is authenticated. button to save the setting. NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Rev.1 - YML654...
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Page 19: Advanced
Defines a threshold for the number of packets that can be received before the NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor will issue a Request to Send (RTS) packet. The RTS packet is used to avoid data collisions on the WLAN. -
Page 20: Profile
Firmware, MAC address and Application for NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Utility / Driver. www.netcomm.com.au Page 20 Enable this option to reduce the power of the NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor. NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor Rev.1 - YML654... -
Page 21: Microsoft Windows Xp
WEP key in the field. You may also set the other options, such as the Network SSID, by clicking Rev.1 - YML654 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor and select . If you www.netcomm.com.au Page 21... - Page 22 Manual Configuration in Windows XP If you wish to configure the WLAN connection manually, you need to change the NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor properties in the 1. Click and go to 2. Double-click on the icon. You may have to switch to Classic View to see this option.
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Page 23: Advanced Topics
Service Set (IBSS), the Basic Service Set (BSS), and the Extended Service Set (ESS). WLAN components can be used to extend, enhance or entirely replace existing Ethernet infrastructure. The NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor can accommodate any of these WLAN topologies. -
Page 24: How To Make Your Wireless Network More Secure
The 802.11b standard, which your NetComm WLAN device is based on, permits Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Depending on what other hardware you use your NetComm NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor with, there are two levels of WEP typically available: 64-bit encryption (based on a 40-bit encryption key), and 128-bit encryption (based on a 104-bit key). -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
The WLAN USB Adaptor Utility is closely integrated with the driver. Investigate for system resource conflicts and reload or reconfigure driver software as needed. Rev.1 - YML654 NP7042 - Wireless LAN USB Adaptor www.netcomm.com.au Page 25... -
Page 26: Registering Your Netcomm Product
Registering your NetComm Product To ensure that the conditions of your warranty are complied with, please go to the NetComm web site for quick and easy registration of your product at Alternatively, you can fill in the Warranty Registration Form and mail it to NetComm Limited, PO Box 1200, Lane Cove NSW 2066. -
Page 27: Warranty Registration Form
Warranty Registration Form Date of Purchase ……...………………...………... Name ……...………………...………... Company ……...………………...………... Address ……...………………...………... ……………………...……... Tel No ( ) ...………...……. Fax No ( E-mail ……...………………...………... The following information is vital for your warranty Please make sure it’s correct and complete. Serial No ……...………………...………... -
Page 29: Product Warranty
2. This warranty shall not apply to software programs, batteries, power supplies, cables or other accessories supplied in or with the product; 3. The customer complies with all of the terms of any relevant agreement with NetComm and any other reasonable requirements of NetComm including producing such evidence of purchase as NetComm may require;... -
Page 30: Trademarks And Notices
All NetComm ACN 002 490 486 products have a standard 12 months warranty from date of purchase. However some products have an extended warranty option (refer to packaging). To be eligible for the extended warranty you must supply the requested warranty information to NetComm within 30 days of the original purchase by registering on-line via the NetComm web site at www.netcomm.com.au.
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