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NetComm NP730 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide NP730 Outdoor Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 2: Product Warranty

    This warranty is in addition to and not in replacement for such conditions and warranties. To the extent permitted by the Relevant Acts, in relation to your product and any other materials provided with the product (“the Goods”) the liability of NetComm under the Relevant Acts is limited at the option of NetComm to: •...
  • Page 3 802.11g Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Ethernet Bridge Revision 2.3 User Guide...
  • Page 4 FCC Notice NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 5: Planning Your Wireless Network

    The Wireless Technology Standard The Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbps (108Mbps in Super G mode) within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology.

  • Page 6: Network Layout

    Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that they both share the same channel and SSID. Before enabling you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position.
  • Page 7 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. Building materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range.
  • Page 8 Network Topology – AP Mode and Client Mode...
  • Page 9 Network Topology – Repeater Mode Network Topology – Wireless Bridge (WDS) Point to Multi-Point Mode...
  • Page 10 ASU Installation Diagram Attach Antenna Attention: The cable distance between the Router and PC/hub/Switch should not exceed 100 meters. Make sure the wiring is correct. In 10Mbps operation, Category 3/4/5 cable can be used for connection. To reliably operate your network at 100Mbps, you must use Category 5 cable, or better Data Grade.
  • Page 11 AP Configuration Using Locator While entering the Locator utility, the Locator will automatically search the AP available on the same network. Locator will show the Device Name, Device Type, IP Address, Ethernet MAC Address and Firmware Version in first page. Before start using Locator, make sure you disable personal firewall installed in you PC.
  • Page 12 User Name: Admin Password: (leave blank) then click OK button. You will enter the Utility homepage. Start Setup by Locator... You just need to click on the “Web” icon in Locator main page. The Locator will launch a default browser for you and lead you into web UI directly...

  • Page 13: Wireless Configuration - Ap Mode

    Wireless Configuration - AP Mode System Status – The first page appears in main page will show “System Status -> System Summary” automatically, you can find detail system configuration in this page including System Information – This will display system name and both Ethernet MAC address and Wireless MAC address.
  • Page 14 The first page appears in main page will show “System Status -> Wireless Station List” automatically, this page can help user identify current devices who already associated to the AP. You can also click on the MAC address column then the system will show the detail technical information for each wireless station.
  • Page 15 MSDU Maximum service data unit. Displays the number of packets sent and received by the remote devices. Data / Management Packets can be data, management or control. Displays / Control the number of packets sent and received for each. Multicast Displays the number of multicast frames.
  • Page 16 The page below describes the detail connection information with each station. You can get all information needed right here. System Configuration – Now you can start to configure the system. In System Properties page, you can config Device Name – You may assign any name to the Access Point. Memorable, Unique names are helpful especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network.
  • Page 17 registered in the address table. Type the MAC address with format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx (x is the hexadecimal digit) and use “Add” and “Delete” button to edit the address table. A Master Bridge Radio may accommodate up to 8 remote MAC addresses. Administration –...
  • Page 18 IP Settings – IP Setting page can configure system IP address. Default IP address is 192.168.x.x and Subnet Mask is 255.255.0.0. You can manually input IP address setting or get an IP from a DHCP server. IP Network Setting – Here you can choose to get IP from a DHCP server or specify IP address manually.
  • Page 19 Wireless Network - At Wireless Network page can set “SSID” / “Wireless Mode” and “Channel”. AP supports not only standard 11b/g but also 108M SuperG. (Note: 108 M SuperG only works with Atheros Wireless Network Name (SSID) - The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network.
  • Page 20 wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly. The default setting is “Smart Select” means the system will pick best channel for you automatically. Stay with default setting if you do not have special request on channel selection. Wireless Security - The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network.
  • Page 21 WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA. To use WEP, you will need to select a default transmit key and a level of WEP encryption, Authentication type – Select “Open System” to communicate the key across the network.
  • Page 22 WPA-PSK stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access – Pre-Shared Key. WPA-PSK is design for home users who do not have RADIUS server in their network environment. WPA can provide better security level than WEP without difficult setting procedure. PassPhrase - Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. The Shared Key should be also applying the clients work in the same wireless network.
  • Page 23 WPA option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.) RADIUS Server – Here enter the IP address of your RADIUS server. RADIUS Port – Port number for RADIUS service, default value is 1812 RADIUS Secret –...
  • Page 24 Wireless Advance Settings - The page below can help users to configure advanced wireless setting. Before making any changes at this page, please check your wireless settings on other system as well, as these changes will alter the effectiveness of the Access Point.
  • Page 25 Short Preamble – Preambles are a sequence of binary bits that help the receivers synchronize and ready for receipt of a data transmission. Some older wireless systems like 802.11b implementation use shorter preambles. If you are having difficulty connecting to an older 802.11b device, try to enable short preamble.
  • Page 26 Changing SNMP Settings Under System Configuration, click SNMP to display and change settings for the Simple Network Management Protocol. To communicate with the access point, the SNMP agent must first be enabled and the Network Management Station must submit a valid community string for authentication.
  • Page 27 MAC Filtering As an additional layer of security, MAC Filtering allows you to block network access of specified stations through the access point. Enable MAC Filtering You can click the Checkbox MAC Filtering to Enable MAC Filtering. MAC Filtering Rule •...
  • Page 28 Backup/Restore Setting / Firmware Upgrade and Reboot - In Management section, you can Backup/Restore Setting, Firmware Upgrade and Reboot the system in following pages. Backup the current settings to a file – Click on the “Backup” button, system will prompt you where to save the backup file. You can choose the directory to save your configuration file.
  • Page 29 Firmware Upgrade – Enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in the file path field, or click the “Browse” button to find the firmware upgrade file. Then click on the “Upgrade” button, and follow the on-screen instructions. The whole firmware upgrade process will take around 60 seconds. Before upgrade, make sure you are using correct version.
  • Page 30 Reboot – Click on “Reboot” button to restart Access Point.
  • Page 31 Wireless Configuration – Wireless Bridge (WDS) Mode (Point to Point & Point to Multi-Point) Wireless Bridge is WDS (Wireless Distribution System) operation as defined by the IEEE802.11 standard has been made available. In IEEE 802.11 terminology a "Distribution System" is system that Interconnects, so-called, Basic Service Sets (BSS).
  • Page 32 Considerations before installation – Loop Prevention – Be careful to plan you WDS connections, prevent your wireless network topology to have loop. Once loop shows up, you network traffic will become unstable. Performance – The system can support up to 8 WDS links. But all links and wireless stations that operate at the same time will all share single radio bandwidth.
  • Page 33 Community Specifies a community string with read-only access. Name (Read Authorized management stations are able to retrieve MIB Only) objects. Maximum length is 32 characters. Community Specifies a community string with read-write access. Name (Read Authorized management stations are able to both retrieve Write) and modify MIB objects.
  • Page 34 Wireless Configuration – Wireless Client Mode AP can also work as an Ethernet client bridge to connect up to 16 Ethernet device into wireless network. In order to setup the AP to work in Ethernet bridge mode, you need to choose “Wireless Client” mode and click “Apply” at System Properties page.
  • Page 35 Connection Status - Connection – This column show current connection status. If AP already connect to an Access Point or station, here will show the MAC address of the associated Access Point or station. Otherwise, connection column will show “N/A” which means no connection to any Access Point or station. Network Type –...
  • Page 36 11Mbps (802.11b)” in wireless mode column if your environment only have 802.11b clients. The final selection “2.4GHz 108Mbps (802.11 SuperG)” supports high speed 108Mbps SuperG function. In order to support SuperG 108M transmission, all wireless clients will need to be ®...
  • Page 37 After you determine which AP (SSID) to join, you can click on the BSSID column your want to choose. The system will automatically join the SSID you specified after reboot. Wireless Security – WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA. To use WEP as a client, you will need to input a transmit key and a level of WEP encryption exactly the same as the Access Point.
  • Page 38 WPA-PSK stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access – Pre-Shared Key. WPA-PSK is design for home users who do not have RADIUS server in their network environment. WPA can provide better security level than WEP without difficult setting procedure. PassPhrase Key - Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. The Shared Key should be also applying the Access Point work in the same wireless network.
  • Page 39 Changing SNMP Settings Under System Configuration, click SNMP to display and change settings for the Simple Network Management Protocol. To communicate with the access point, the SNMP agent must first be enabled and the Network Management Station must submit a valid community string for authentication.
  • Page 40 Destination receive these messages. Community Name Ethernet Client List – In Ethernet Client List page, you can check all the details here including IP Address and MAC Address. Press “Refresh” if you add any new Ethernet client into network. The page will update latest status of current Ethernet network.

  • Page 41: Wireless Configuration - Wireless Repeater Mode

    Wireless Configuration – Wireless Repeater Mode When set the Access Point to Repeater mode, the AP is able to talk with one remote access point within its range and retransmit its signal. In order to setup the AP to work in Ethernet bridge mode, you need to choose “Repeater” mode and click “Apply”...
  • Page 42 After click on the “Site Survey” button, you can choose the Access Point you need to extend its range by clicking on “BSSID” column. Then “Apply” the change to make sure system working properly with new setting. After all the changes are made, you can check the “Connect Status” page to check current SSID and link quality / signal strength.

  • Page 44: Appendix A: Glossary

    Appendix A: Glossary 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and anoperating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.
  • Page 45 protocols. Hardware - The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices. IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - An independent institute that develops networking standards. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network.
  • Page 46 Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.

  • Page 47: Appendix B: Specification

    Appendix B: Specification Standard support Interface SDRAM Flash Max. Bandwidth Ethernet Wireless Wireless Radio Wireless Setting IEEE802.11b IEEE802.11g IEEE802.3 IEEE802.3u Wireless IEEE802.11b/g One 10/100 RJ-45 port 8Mbyte 2Mbyte Full Duplex: 200Mbps (for 100BASETX), 20Mbps (for 10BaseT) Half Duplex: 100Mbps (for 100BaseTX), 10Mbps (for 10BaseT) 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48, 54, 108Mbps Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48, 54 and 108Mbps...
  • Page 48 Wireless Security Software / Firmware Forwarding Mode − RTS Threshold (256-2346): 2346 − Short Preamble: Enable − Allow 2.4GHz 54Mbps Station Only − Protection Mode: Auto / Enable / Disable − Distance WEP setting − Authentication type: Open System / Shared Key −...
  • Page 49 Appendix C: Specification Please refer to the following system grounding diagram for your installation reference. When in doubt, refer to the NEC code to determine proper grounding techniques. For detailed information regarding grounding the outdoor wireless system.
  • Page 50 NetComm Limited ABN 85 002 490 486 PO Box 1200, Lane Cove NSW 2066 Australia E – sales@netcomm.com.au W – www.netcomm.com.au...

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