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NetComm NP6800 Quick Start Manual

NetComm NP6800 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ... 3 About the NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point ... 4 Wireless LAN Basics ... 5 Installation ... 8 Driver Installation & Configuration ... 10 Installing the Driver in Windows XP ... 11 Installing the Access Point Utility ... 12 Uninstallation Procedure ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction The NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point 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 Np6800 - Wireless Lan Access Point

    About the NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point The NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point allows USB equipped host systems to configure, connect to and link 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 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point 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 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point 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 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point www.netcomm.com.au Page 7...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Avoid exposing the NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point to liquids or abrasive materials. 1. Place the NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point in an optimum position so that the minimum number of obstructions such as walls, floors, ceilings, and office equipment are between it and the nearest connecting access point or wireless device.
  • Page 9 Access Point and attempt to install drivers for it. Refer to the appropriate operating system section for instructions on how to install the drivers. Note: Once your Access Point is installed and configured, the USB cable may be removed. Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point www.netcomm.com.au Page 9...

  • Page 10: Driver Installation & Configuration

    Driver Installation & Configuration The NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point is supplied with a Windows driver and a USB and Ethernet Access Point Utility. The utility should be installed at the same time as the Windows USB driver and is used to view and edit NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point settings.

  • 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 Finish to complete the installation and refer to the section on installing the Access Point Utility. Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point www.netcomm.com.au Page 11...

  • Page 12: Installing The Access Point Utility

    Installing the Access Point Utility The Access Point Utility is used to configure and monitor the NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point for all Windows operating systems. The procedure described in this section can be used in order to install the Access Point Utility under Microsoft®...

  • Page 13: Uninstallation Procedure

    2. Select the Acess Point Utility option and click the Change/Remove... button under the Control Panel to begin the uninstallation procedure. 3. Click OK in order to finish the removal of the Access Point Utility. Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point www.netcomm.com.au Page 13...

  • Page 14: Configuring The Access Point

    The Access Point Utility consists of two programs, an AP Utility and an SNMP Manager, which are used for the configuration of the NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point. We recommend using the AP Utility for initial setup and configuration, with further customisation available within the SNMP Manager to fine tune your Access Point settings.

  • Page 15: Subnet Mask

    1. Double-click on the Eth_SubMask to display the following window: 2. Type in the new SubNet Mask and click the OK button. 3. Click on the Set button to configure the Access Point. Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point www.netcomm.com.au Page 15...
  • Page 16 1. Double-click on WEP Type and select the WEP option you wish to use in order to activate WEP encryption for transmissions between the stations and the AP. www.netcomm.com.au Page 16 Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point...
  • Page 17 Access Point that you will be using in all accessing wireless stations, i.e. other Access Points, PCMCIA cards or USB adaptors. 4. Click the Set button to complete the changes. Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point www.netcomm.com.au Page 17...

  • Page 18: Configuring The Access Point Via Ethernet

    6. Restart your computer and continue . Once you have completed the Access Point configuration, you can set the computer back to its previous settings. For example, to “Obtain an IP Address automatically.” www.netcomm.com.au Page 18 Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point...

  • Page 19: Connecting To The Access Point Using The Snmp Manager

    Connecting to the Access Point using the SNMP Manager 1. Open Start->Programs->802.11 Wireless LAN->Acess Point Utility and click on SNMP Manager. There are two ways to connect to the NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point with the AP Utility: Select File ->...
  • Page 20 File menu Setup Menu Commands Menu Info Menu Traps Menu Network Menu Window Menu About Menu Refer to the following sections for more information on the above menus. www.netcomm.com.au Page 20 Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point...

  • Page 21: File Menu

    AP is passed to the IP field of the panel to write the appropriate password at the community field. Close Connection AP - Terminates the connection with the AP. Exit - Terminates the connection with the AP and exits the application. Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point www.netcomm.com.au Page 21...

  • Page 22: Setup Menu

    Additionally you have to select the Primary Port, which is the interface that determines the DHCP server. Also you can select which port (Ethernet and/or Wirless) will be used for the AP configuration. www.netcomm.com.au Page 22 Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point...

  • Page 23: Wireless Lan

    Fragmentation Threshold - RTS Threshold - Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point The name of the AP. It is an ASCII string, up to 32 characters, used to identify a WLAN that prevents the unintentional merging of two co- located WLANs.
  • Page 24 The value of this field is already set and can not be modified. Here you can decide how the AP will use each Antenna. The Access Point can support the International Roaming (IEEE 802.11d) function if this option is enabled. NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Rev.1 - YML655...
  • Page 25 Download: Get: Authorization Table Enable: Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Use this button in order to load a txt file with the MAC Addresses that can be associated with the AP (Authorized MAC Addresses). The txt file must have one MAC address at a line and with the following format: 000425000146 not 00-04-25-00-01-46 or 00 04 25 00 01 46.

  • Page 26: Operation Mode

    Operational Settings window. Access Point Mode The NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point is set to Access Point by default and will connect your wireless computer to a wired network (LAN). It is recommended that WEP be configured to block unwanted access to your network.
  • Page 27 Access Point Client Mode When set to Access Point Client Mode, the NetComm NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point is able to talk to one main Access Point and wireless clients within its range. This mode allows your Access Point to act as a client of a main Access Point. A LAN attached to your Access Point client can then be wirelessly bridged to the main Access Point.
  • Page 28 LAN 2 to look for the MAC Address of the Access Point in LAN 1. Note: All devices on each LAN must be connected through a hub or switch. 4. Click the OK button to store the information. www.netcomm.com.au Page 28 Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point...
  • Page 29 LANs. To configure a Point to MultiPoint bridged environment: 1. Click Point to MultiPoint for the NetComm NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point used in LAN 1. No MAC Address binding is needed. 2. Set the Access Points in LAN 2 and LAN 3 to Point to Point, and have them look for the MAC Address of the Access Point in LAN 1.

  • Page 30: Enable Snmp Traps

    This trap message is sent when the AP resets. This trap message is sent when the APBridge IP Address is set with the transmission of a ping message. This trap message is sent when the AP starts up. NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Rev.1 - YML655...

  • Page 31: Commands Menu

    If you have lost the password to your Access Point, connect a USB cable and refer to the section on Configuring your Access Point via USB to restore your settings. Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point www.netcomm.com.au Page 31...

  • Page 32: Info Menu

    Total number of received packets The number of packets with CRC Errors The number of bytes in the frames that were transmitted Total number of transmitted packets The number of packets with CRC Errors NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Rev.1 - YML655...

  • Page 33: Traps Menu

    The Network menu provides information about the devices connected to your network. Associated stations - Using this option you can view the MAC Addresses of the Associated stations with the AP. Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point www.netcomm.com.au Page 33...

  • Page 34: Window Menu

    Tile - All open windows are visible on the desktop. About Menu The About menu rovides the version number of the application under the About SNMP Manager option. www.netcomm.com.au Page 34 Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point...

  • Page 35: 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 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point can accommodate any of these WLAN topologies.

  • Page 36: 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 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point 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 37: Glossary

    Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Encryption - A security method that applies a specific algorithm to data in order to alter the data's appearance and prevent other devices from reading the information.
  • Page 38 For a Windows workgroup it is not relevant where the workgroup participants are located, since the members of a Windows workgroup are identified by their workgroup name only. NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Rev.1 - YML655...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Verify a secure antenna connection on the adaptor. The Access Point is found in the SNMP utility, but fails to connect. Refer to the section on Configuring a Temporary IP Address. Rev.1 - YML655 NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point www.netcomm.com.au Page 39...

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 43: Product Warranty

    4. The cost of transporting product to and from NetComm’s nominated premises is your responsibility; and, 5. NetComm does not have any liability or responsibility under this warranty where any cost, loss, injury or damage of any kind, whether direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or otherwise arises out of events beyond NetComm’s...

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