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NetComm NP5420 User Manual

NetComm NP5420 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing and Using the WLAN Utility ... 22 Installation in Windows ... 22 Using Wireless Utility In Windows XP ... 24 Using the NetComm NP5420 WLAN Utility In Windows 98/2000/ME ... 28 Appendix A: FAQ ... 33 Appendix B: Troubleshooting ... 34 Installing Network Protocols ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the NetComm NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card. This PCI card provides you with an innovative wireless networking solution. The NP5420 is easy to set up and use, and with this wireless technology, you can share files and network resources on the network—without inconvenient wires!

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents The following items should be contained in your NP5420: ❏ NetComm’s NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card and external antenna ❏ NetComm Driver / Utility CD-ROM (a copy of this user’s manual included) ❏ User Guide and Package Contents Note.

  • Page 5: Features

    Features The NetComm NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card complies with the IEEE 802.11g specification, allowing it to communicate with other wireless devices that support the standard. Features of the NP5420 are: ■ 2.4GHz frequency band, which complies with the worldwide requirement ■...

  • Page 6: What Is Wireless Lan

    Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users roaming over a broad area. NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Rev. 1 - YML678...

  • Page 7: Wireless Lan Modes

    Additionally, the access point enables users on a wireless LAN to access an existing wired network, allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired networks resources, such as Internet, email, file transfer, and printer sharing. Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide www.netcomm.com.au Page 7...

  • Page 8: Notes On Wireless Lan Configuration

    The access point enables a wireless LAN computer to move through a building and still be connected to the LAN. The access point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and their wired counterparts. NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Rev. 1 - YML678...

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    4. Secure the Card bracket with the screw from step 2. 5. Replace the computer’s cover. 6. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide www.netcomm.com.au Page 9...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Adjustable Antenna To The Card

    After hardware installation is completed, please go to the Driver Installation section and follow the instructions for your operating system. www.netcomm.com.au Page 10 Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide...

  • Page 11: Led Indicators

    The following table describes the meaning of LED indicators: POWER LINK Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide MEANING Indicates that the Card is powered on (solid green). Indicates link status. The LED lights up (solid green) while the wireless connection is linked.

  • Page 12: Driver Installation

    Driver installation for Windows XP Follow the steps below to install the NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card drivers for Windows XP. 1. Insert the NP5420 into a spare PCI slot in your desktop PC. (Refer to the section on Hardware installation for instructions.) 2.
  • Page 13 The system will start to install the Wireless LAN Utility. Proceed to the section on Installing and Using the Wireless Utility for information on installation and configuration. Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide www.netcomm.com.au Page 13...

  • Page 14: Driver Installation For Windows Me

    Driver installation for Windows ME Follow the steps below to install the NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card drivers for Windows ME. 1. Insert the NP5420 into a spare PCI slot in your desktop PC. (Refer to the section on Hardware installation for instructions.) 2.
  • Page 15 If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you to input the path to the files. Follow the instructions on your screen, and then click OK to continue. Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide www.netcomm.com.au Page 15...

  • Page 16: Driver Installation For Windows 2000

    Driver installation for Windows 2000 Follow the steps below to install the NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card drivers for Windows 2000. 1. Insert the NP5420 into a spare PCI slot in your desktop PC. (Refer to the section on Hardware installation for instructions.) 2.
  • Page 17 4. Ensure that the CD-ROM driver is selected and insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD- ROM drive. Click Next to continue. 5. The following screen appears showing the driver search result. Click Next to continue the installation. Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide www.netcomm.com.au Page 17...
  • Page 18 The system will start to install Wireless LAN Utility. Proceed to the section on Installing and Using the Wireless Utility for information on installation and configuration. www.netcomm.com.au Page 18 Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide...

  • Page 19: Driver Installation For Windows 98

    Driver installation for Windows 98 Follow the steps below to install the NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card drivers for Windows 98. 1. Insert the NP5420 into a spare PCI slot in your desktop PC. (Refer to the section on Hardware installation for instructions.) 2.
  • Page 20 6. Windows 98 copies files to your hard disk. The following screen will appear to inform you when the software installation has finished. Click Finish to complete the installation. www.netcomm.com.au Page 20 Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide...
  • Page 21 If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you to input the path to the files. Follow the instructions on your screen, and then click OK to continue. Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide www.netcomm.com.au Page 21...

  • Page 22: Installing And Using The Wlan Utility

    Installation in Windows After you have installed the driver, the system will start to install the NetComm NP5420 WLAN Utility. Please follow the steps below to install the utility. 1. Once you see the following screen, click Next to continue.
  • Page 23 Click Next to continue or click Back to review or change any settings. 5. Windows has finished installing Wireless LAN Utility. Click Finish to finish the installation. Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide www.netcomm.com.au Page 23...

  • Page 24: Using Wireless Utility In Windows Xp

    Using Wireless Utility In Windows XP There are two ways to configure the NetComm NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card. One is using the NetComm NP5420 WLAN Utility; the other one is using Windows XP’s Wireless Network Configuration. Once your NP5420 card is installed and your operating system has drivers loaded you must configure a WLAN Utility to specify the correct settings to join your Wireless LAN.
  • Page 25 5. Click the Windows Wireless Network Configuration icon again to open the Connect to Wireless Network window. 6. Select an available network and click Connect button. 7. The Windows Wireless Network Configuration has been enabled. Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide www.netcomm.com.au Page 25...
  • Page 26 8. Click Properties to start Windows Wireless Network Configuration. Using the NetComm NP5420 WLAN Utility (for Windows XP only) 1. Exit NetComm’s Wireless LAN Utility. 2. Double click Windows Wireless Network Configuration icon. 3. Click Advanced button. www.netcomm.com.au Page 26 Rev.
  • Page 27 4. Disable “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” and click OK button. 5. Select Start -> All Programs -> 54Mbps WLAN WLAN PCI Card then click NetComm NP5420 WLAN Utility to start the Wireless LAN Utility. 6. The Wireless LAN Utility will be enabled.

  • Page 28: Using The Netcomm Np5420 Wlan Utility In Windows 98/2000/Me

    Using the NetComm NP5420 WLAN Utility In Windows 98/2000/ME Icon Double-click the icon to open the Wireless LAN Utility. Configuring the NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card Link Info This screen shows you the status of your current connection. Click Re-Scan to search for wireless connection (the Card will search for the connection automatically when it is activated).
  • Page 29 Enabled to allow your adapter to go to sleep mode while the Card doesn’t proceed the data transmission. Or select Disabled to make the Card never go to sleep mode. Click Apply to save the settings. Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide www.netcomm.com.au Page 29...

  • Page 30: Site Survey

    The list on the adjacent screen shows you available Access Points and their features. Click on the desired Access Point, then click Connect to connect or Search to search for more Access Points. Click OK when you are finished. www.netcomm.com.au Page 30 Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide...
  • Page 31 The Disabled setting prevents the sharing of data with other computers on the WEP network. For data sharing to be enabled, select the level of encryption desired, either 64 or 128-bit. Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide www.netcomm.com.au Page 31...
  • Page 32 About The “About” tab shows you copyright and version information about the driver, the configuration utility, and the firmware. www.netcomm.com.au Page 32 Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide...

  • Page 33: Appendix A: Faq

    Check if WEP settings are the same in all wireless stations. Check the Network Properties, make sure proper protocol is installed and File and Printer Sharing is enabled. Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide www.netcomm.com.au Page 33...

  • Page 34: Appendix B: Troubleshooting

    Before adding any network protocols, verify that the protocol is not already installed. Never install duplicate protocols. 2. Select NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card from the list and click the Add button. 3. Highlight Protocol and click the Add button.
  • Page 35 Administrative Tools menu. 6. You have now finished disabling the Wireless Zero Configuration service for Windows XP. To use your NetComm Wireless device you must now run the NetComm Configuration tool. Rev. 1 - YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide button.

  • Page 36: Appendix C: Specifications

    Temperature: Appendix D: 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 complete the Warranty Registration Form on the following page and mail it to NetComm Limited, PO Box 1200, Lane Cove NSW 2066.

  • Page 37: Warranty Registration Form

    Warranty Registration Form Date of Purchase …...…………...………... Name …...…………...………... Company …...…………...………... Address …...…………...………... ……………………...……... Tel No ( ) ...……….…. E-mail …...…………...………... The following information is vital for your warranty Please make sure it’s correct and complete. Serial No …...…………...………... Model …...…………...………...

  • Page 39: 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;...

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