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NetComm NP290W User Manual

NetComm NP290W User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Minimum Requirements ... 3 Typical NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug Connection ... 3 Package Contents ... 3 Chapter 2 – NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug Overview ... 4 Light Indicators and Ports ... 4 Chapter 3 – Hardware Installation ... 5 Connecting with a computer ... 5 Connecting with an existing network/router ...

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 – Introduction 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.

  • Page 4: Chapter 2 - Np290W Turbo Wireless Homeplug Overview

    (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.

  • Page 5: Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation

    Chapter 3 – Hardware Installation You can install the HomePlug Wireless Adapter in several ways: To connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with a computer: NP290W NP290W 2. Plug the HomePlug Wireless Adapter into the electrical outlet. NP290W To connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with an existing network/router:...

  • Page 6: Chapter 4 - Using The Cd Setup Utility

    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. To use the CD Setup Utility: 1.

  • Page 7: Configuring Tcp/Ip

    Configuring TCP/IP Here are instructions on how to manually configure TCP/IP on a Windows operating system. You need to set the TCP/IP settings manually to access the Web User Interface and to allow your computer and HomePlug Wireless Adapter to communicate with each other. Notes: If you are using a non-Windows operating system, please refer to the operating system’s documentation about how to change the TCP/IP settings.

  • Page 8: Chapter 5 - Connecting Wireless Devices

    Chapter 5 – Connecting Wireless Devices - Wireless AP Mode HomePlug Wireless Adapter gives you the capability to connect wireless-enabled devices into your computer network. HomePlug Wireless Adapter allows you to connect with several wireless devices To connect with wireless devices (for Microsoft XP): 1.

  • Page 9: Chapter 6 - About The Web User Interface

    Chapter 6 – About the Web User Interface The Web User Interface can be accessed using a browser running on any operating system. It is divided into three sections – top, left, and main panes. The top pane shows Logout. The left pane displays the navigation menus and the main pane displays the contents.

  • Page 10: Chapter 7 - Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 7 – Advanced Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting the administrator password, changing the private network name, and other maintenance settings. Note: Instructions in this chapter are applied using the Web User Interface. To access the Web User Interface, please refer to Accessing the Web User Interface. Administrator Settings Anyone who can access the web interface can be considered an Administrator. To restrict access to the web interface, you need to reset the Administrator Password.

  • Page 11: Detecting Homeplug Devices

    Detecting HomePlug Devices Detecting HomePlug devices in your network allows you to identify the HomePlugs in your network and change the password of each HomePlug. Remote HomePlugs To detect remote HomePlugs: 1. From the Web User Interface, click HomePlug Menu. 2.

  • Page 12: Lan Settings

    Private Network Name Reset To reset the local HomePlug private network name: 1. From the Web User Interface, click HomePlug Menu. 2. Select Local. This opens the Local HomePlug Settings page. 3. Click Default. The default Private Network Name is HomePlug. 4.

  • Page 13: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmware: 1. From the Web User Interface, click System Menu. 2. Select Firmware Upgrade. 3. Click Browse to locate the new firmware file. The default file name for a firmware file is FIRMWARE.IMG. 4. Click Apply. The update may take a few minutes.

  • Page 14: Restore Settings

    Restore Settings You can use a backup file with a BAK extension to change device settings. To restore settings from backup file: 1. From the Web User Interface, click System Menu. 2. Select Configuration Tools. 3. Select Backup Settings/Restore settings. 4.

  • Page 15: Chapter 8 - Wireless Settings

    Chapter 8 – Wireless Settings Wireless Settings allow you to make custom changes to your wireless access point. Settings By default, the Extended Service Set Identifier (ESSID/SSID) is yournetworkname. ESSID/SSID is also known as the name of the wireless network where your wireless devices connect. This is case sensitive and is also used to uniquely identify a group of wireless devices.

  • Page 16: Security

    Security It is important for you to enforce security to prevent unauthorized access into your wireless network. You have to specify which type of security authentication you want to use for your HomePlug Wireless Adapter. To configure the wireless security settings: 1.

  • Page 17: Ap Mode

    AP Mode HomePlug Wireless Adapter can perform either as an access point or a wireless client. The default mode is Access Point. An Access point transmits its own Extended Service Set Identifier (ESSID/SSID) while a Wireless Client reuses the Extended Service Set Identifier (ESSID/SSID) of the host access point. To change the HomePlug Wireless Adapter mode to Wireless Client: 1.

  • Page 18: Yml849Rev

    Chapter 9 – Diagnostics Diagnostic tools give you an idea about the current health of your device. System Status The System Status page displays the LAN settings and the device firmware installed in the device. To display the system status: 1.

  • Page 19: Important Safety Instructions

    Safety Summary Messages WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE is used in the equipment. Make sure equipment is properly grounded BEFORE opening. Failure to observe safety precautions may result in electric shock to user. CAUTION Check voltages before connecting equipment to power supplies. Wrong voltages applied may result in damage to equipment. IMPORTANT SAfETy INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully: The HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor relies on the building’s electrical installation for short-circuit (over current) protection.
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