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NetComm NP5410 User Manual

NetComm NP5410 User Manual

11g wireless ethernet bridge
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ... 3 Package Contents ... 3 The NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Features ... 4 Wireless Features ... 4 LAN Features ... 4 Configuration & Management ... 4 Security ... 4 Physical Details ... 5 Rear Panel ... 5 Factory Defaults ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NetComm NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge. This Ethernet Adapter provides you with an innovative wireless networking solution. The NP5410 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: The Np5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Features

    Supports 100m indoor and 400m outdoors with range dependant upon environmental conditions. Enable the NP5410 to act as a DHCP client to receive IP address from DHCP Server in the wired Ethernet LAN. It’s designed to connect the NP5410 with any Ethernet- ready devices, such as desktop PC, printer server, and network printer/scanner.

  • Page 5: Physical Details

    “INIT” means “Initiation”. Press and hold this button to reboot and reset the current configuration to factory default settings. The left indicator “DIAG” on NP5410 will be off and then begin blinking. This initiation action will be completed when the indicator “DIAG” light is always green instead of blinking.

  • Page 6: Factory Defaults

    Factory Defaults The following table lists the Factory Defaults of your NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge: Field IP address: Subnet Mask: Gateway: Channel: Wireless Network Name (SSID): User Name: Password: Note: These defaults may change with firmware updates and factory changes, please consult the NetComm website to check for the latest defaults.

  • Page 7: Led Indications

    Color Green Power Diag Green Green Green Wireless Rev. 1 - YML675 NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge User Guide Status Description Power on Power off Device works normally. Blinking Device is in initiation stage. LAN port is connected. No connection and neither data forwarding from LAN ports.

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    Refer to the section on the rear panel. 2. Connect the power pack to the NP5410 and switch on the power. 3. Ensure that there is a LAN link light on the NP5410. If not, try changing the crossover selection switch.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Np5410 To Your Network

    Connecting the NP5410 to Your Network There are two network scenarios as below: Ad-hoc Networking Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc network is one that allows all workstations and computers in the network to act as servers to all other users on the network.
  • Page 10 The access point enables a wireless LAN computer to move through a building and still be connected to the LAN. LANs and their wired counterparts. NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge User Guide Rev. 1 - YML675...

  • Page 11: Wireless Navigator Installation

    You still can install the Wireless Navigator in any PC located in the same IP subnet with the NP5410. This utility can search the NP5410 via both wired and wireless Ethernet so that you still manage the NP5410 remotely.
  • Page 12 5. The screen will show you the Program Folder that the utility will use. You may type a new folder name to create a new program folder, or select one from the existing folder list, and click Next button to continue. www.netcomm.com.au Page 12 NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge User Guide Rev. 1 - YML675...
  • Page 13 6. The Wireless Navigator has been installed now. Please click the Finish button to complete installation. Note: To remove Wireless Navigator Utility, click the Start button, and select Programs, Wireless Navigator, and Uninstall, and then follow the instruction on screen. Rev. 1 - YML675 NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge User Guide www.netcomm.com.au Page 13...

  • Page 14: Startup And Login

    Wireless Navigator icon on your desktop screen. 3. The Wireless Navigator starts up, and searches for the NP5410. 4. The utility will show the NP5410 as well as any other wireless devices found in the same network. Note: If the NP5410 is not shown in the list, please make sure all the cables are well connected.

  • Page 15: Configuring The Np5410

    Displays disconnected or associated connection status. (SSID) Displays current SSID of the NP5410. If the NP5410 found no AP or any other ad-hoc device, then SSID will show “non-spec”. Please make sure that your wireless LAN is working properly under the...
  • Page 16 Page 16 Displays number of devices that connected to the Ethernet Adapter. Displays the NP5410’s current IP address assigned by user of DHCP of router. Displays the unique serial number burned into the NP5410 that identifies itself from other Ethernet devices.

  • Page 17: The Setup Tab

    Performance Mode: Click button “Save” to store the settings. The settings will work after NP5410 reboot. Note: You may need to reboot the NP5410, and then re-load the page to see any new settings. Rev. 1 - YML675 NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge User Guide Lets you select the network scenarios, either Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure.

  • Page 18: The Security Tab

    AP. 'Shared key' is used if both devices must know the encryption key. Enables you to choose either a 64- or 128-bit encryption scheme. Be sure that the NP5410’s WEP key must be the same as the AP’s, otherwise NP5410 still can not communicate with wireless LAN.
  • Page 19 128-bit encryption requires more system resources than 64-bit encryption. Use 64- bit encryption for better performance. WEP key to use: Note: You may need to reboot the NP5410, and then re-load the page to see any new settings. Rev. 1 - YML675 NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge User Guide Enables you to create an encryption scheme for Wireless LAN transmissions.

  • Page 20: The Admin Tab

    Administrator password: www.netcomm.com.au Page 20 This is the name that the NP5410 will use to identify itself to external configuration and IP-address-finding programs. This is not the same as the SSID. It is okay to leave this blank if you are not using these programs.
  • Page 21 “Reboot” button: “Reset” button: Note: You may need to reboot the NP5410, and then re-load the page to see any new settings. Rev. 1 - YML675 NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge User Guide Click reboot button to reboot the Ethernet NP5410.

  • Page 22: Firmware Upgrade Procedure

    Wireless Navigator icon on your desktop screen. 2. The Wireless Navigator starts up. 3. The utility starts searching for the NP5410 and APs. Choose the NP5410 that you would like to upgrade the firmware, and use the right-click of the mouse to enter the “Upgrade FW”...

  • Page 23: Faq & Troubleshooting

    Check if the NP5410 is set to Infrastructure correctly. ■ Check if the SSID of your NP5410 is the same as AP’s. If not, please set it the same as the SSID of AP’s or leave it empty to connect to any AP available.
  • Page 24 WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. If the WEP is on, all the data sent through wireless LAN are encrypted for security. www.netcomm.com.au Page 24 NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge User Guide Rev. 1 - YML675...

  • Page 25: Glossary

    RFC. Consequently, different terminals can communicate with each other using TCP/IP. • Normally, TCP/IP includes the application protocols TELNET and FTP. • TCP/IP is the standard Internet protocol. Rev. 1 - YML675 NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge User Guide www.netcomm.com.au Page 25...
  • Page 26 When using roaming function and moving from one room to another room, you can switch to available Access Point automatically. With the roaming function, you can easily move from the office to the conference room while maintaining access to the network. www.netcomm.com.au Page 26 NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge User Guide Rev. 1 - YML675...

  • Page 27: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications This chapter details the specifications of the NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge. Standards Antenna Frequency Range Operating Channels Modulation Technology Data Transmission Rate Access Mode Data Security Output Power Roaming Operating Environment Rev. 1 - YML675 NP5410 Wireless Ethernet Bridge User Guide IEEE 802.11/11g and 802.11b standard compliant...

  • Page 28: 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 complete the Warranty Registration Form on the following page and mail it to NetComm Limited, PO Box 1200, Lane Cove NSW 2066.

  • Page 29: 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 31: 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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