I ntroduction ..1 P ackaging Content L et’s Get Going-Hardware Setup A ccess to Web-based Interface A ccess to the Web interface with uConfig A ccess to the Web interface manually T CP/IP Configuration F or Windows 95/98/98SE/ME/NT F or Windows XP/2000 P anel Views and Descriptions T echnical Specifications W ARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD...
Chapter 1 Introduction 1: Introduction The Compex WPE54G is a wireless access point that is interoperable with all standard based 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices. The Compex WPE54G is a compact and high-performance access point that is designed with support for high security features like enhanced Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA1/2-PSK, WPA1/2-EAP), IEEE 802.1x Authentication (TLS, TLLS, PEAP,...
Chapter 1 Introduction Packaging Content Actual product appearance may slightly differ depending on the hardware version. 1 x WPE54G unit 1 x Power Adapter 1 x 2dBi Antenna 1x RJ45 Ethernet Cable (Only available in selected products) 1 x Product CD...
Let’s Get Going - Hardware Setup 2: Let’s Get Going-Hardware Setup Use the RJ45 cable to connect the Ethernet port of the WPE54G to your PC. Once you have finished configuring your WPE54G, you can connect the Ethernet cable to your network device, such as to a switch or hub.
X can be any value from 2 to 254, so that it is in the same subnet as Compex WPE54G. Then, enter the IP address of Compex WPE54G in the address bar of the Internet Explorer window and press Enter.
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Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface Select Compex WPE54G in the Compex Products List section and click on Open Web button. This screen prompts you not to exit your uConfig program while accessing to your web-based interface, or else you will fail to connect to your device. Click...
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At the authentication page, click on the Log On! button to enter the main configuration page. You will then reach the home page of Compex WPE54G’s web-based interface. Note: Refer to User’s Manual for instructions on how to configure Compex WPE54G for wireless access.
Compex product. You can also find this utility in the Product CD. From the Product CD, click on Software and select NpFind program to run it. Once your Compex WPE54G has connected to your PC, the program will automatically detect the device and display its IP address.
Once the hardware has been set up, you need to assign an IP address to your PC so that it will be in the same subnet as Compex WPE54G. By default, Compex WPE54G’s IP address is 192.168.168.1; and its subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
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Select your respective Ethernet Adapter from the drop down list and click OK. Now, your PC is now ready to configure Compex WPE54G. Please refer to the User’s Manual in the Product CD for more details on configuring Compex WPE54G.
Chapter 4 For Windows XP/2000 Go to your desktop, click on My Network Places icon and select Properties. Go to your network adapter icon, right click and select to Properties. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties button. TCP/IP Configuration...
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PC, go to Start menu, Accessories, select Command Prompt and type the command ipconfig/all. Your PC is now ready to configure Compex WPE54G. Please refer to the User’s Manual in the Product CD for more details on configuring Compex WPE54G.
Antenna LAN RJ45 Using RJ45 Ethernet cable for connection. Ethernet Port Status and Indications Compex WPE54G is operating at the speed of 10Mbps. Compex WPE54G is operating at the speed of 100Mbps. More than 1 wireless client is present in the wireless network.
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Chapter 5 DC 3.3V 3A Reset button Power input of 3.3VDC Push button: ! 2s to reboot your device ! between 2s to 10s to restore to its factory default ! > 10s for operating mode switch Panel Views and Descriptions...
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Chapter 6 SNMP LED Indicators Power Requirements Antenna Management Built-in DHCP Server DHCP Reservation Load Balancing Fail-Over Redundancy Virtual Server IP Packet Filtering IP Routing VPN Client Pass- Through Configuration Interface Profile Backup & Restore Firmware Upgrade Electromagnetic Emissions ! SNMP (RFC 1157) ! MIB II (RFC 1213) ! Power ! Diagnostic...
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Operating Humidity: Physical Dimensions Weight Further Information References For more details on the WPE54G configuration, please refer to the User’s Manual in the accompanying Product CD. This document may become superseded, in which case you may find its latest version at: h ttp://www.compex.com.sg/home/download.asp...
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Disclaimer: Compex, Inc. provides this guide without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Compex, Inc. may make improvements and/or changes to the product and/or specifications of the product described in this guide, without prior notice.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Compex, Inc. declares that the product: Product Name: Compex Wireless-G Network Access Point Model No.: WPE54G conforms to the following Product Standards: 1) CE EN300 328 : 2003 V1.4.1 2) CE E N301 489-1 V1.4.1/ EN301 489-17 V1.2.1...
Postal/Zip Code: Phone: ( Note: For purchases within U.S.A and Canada, please fax to Compex, Inc. at (714) 482 0332 For purchases outside U.S.A and Canada, please fax to Compex Systems Pte Ltd at (65) 6280-9947 [M-0088-V2.4C] Model: Serial No:...
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M anual Number M-0436-V1.4C Version 1.4 August 2005...
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