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  • Page 1 NetComm INFRAStRUCtURe SeRIeS In-wall Wireless Access Point USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1.  Introduction............................ 4  1.1  Overview ..............................4  1.2  Product Features............................4  1.3  Deployment Topology Diagram........................5  1.4  Document Conventions ..........................5  2.  System Overview ........................... 6  2.1  Package Contents ............................6  2.2  Specification..............................7  3.  Installation ........................... 10  3.1  Panel Function Description ........................10  3.2 ...
  • Page 3 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00     4.5.3 Repeater Information .............................62     4.5.4 Event Log ..............................61 4.6  Online Help ...............................62 ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview The NP727 In-wall Wireless Access Point is an in-the-wall Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g AP, designed to blend with any office or home interior architecture and furnishings effortlessly. The compact NP727, with its small form factor can fit in a standard wall outlet box, and hides the wall cutout with its faceplate.

  • Page 5: Deployment Topology Diagram

    Hidden in-the-wall behind faceplate, blending into most interior/architectural designs. Keep the style of a simple LAN wall jack while being able to serve both LAN and WLAN devices. When managed under a NetComm Internet Access Controller, the combination has been pre-integrated to provide solutions for many applications.

  • Page 6: System Overview

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 2. System Overview 2.1 Package Contents The standard package of the NP727 includes: NP727 x 1 Screws & Face Plate Kit x 1 Product CD-ROM x 1...

  • Page 7: Specification

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 2.2 Specification Standard Conformance Wireless: (1) IEEE 802.11g (up to 54Mbps) (2) IEEE 802.11b (up to 11Mbps) Ethernet: (1) 802.3 (2) 802.3u Wireless Radio Frequency band: 2.4 GHz Wireless architecture: (1) AP mode (2) Repeater mode (WDS/Universal Repeater) Modulation: (1) 802.11b: DSSS (CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK) (2) 802.11g: OFDM (64-QAM, 16-QAM, QPSK, BPSK)
  • Page 8 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 System Management Web-based administration SNMP v1/v2c Provides Event Log Syslog information support Statistics Configuration backup and restore One-button-click to restore factory default setting Firmware upgrade Capable of performing RADIUS Accounting and Accounting Update Security WEP (64/128/152 bits) EAP-TLS + Dynamic WEP EAP-TTLS + Dynamic WEP PEAP / MS-PEAP + Dynamic WEP...
  • Page 9 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 PoE Port: 1 × 10/100 Base-T Ethernet LED Indicators: 1 × Power, 1 × LAN, 1 × WLAN Environment Operation Temperature: -20 ~ 50 °C Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 70 °C Operation Humidity: 10% ~ 80% Non-condensing Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 90% Non-condensing Certifications FCC, CE...

  • Page 10: Installation

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 3. Installation 3.1 Panel Function Description On the front panel of the NP727, there are three LEDs that are used to indicate the POWER status, the WLAN status, and the link status of the LAN port. On the front panel, there are: one RESET button and one LAN port. The antenna is built-in chip antenna.
  • Page 11 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 In-Wall Panel POWER SOCKET: Attach the power adapter here, it accepts 12VDC 1.5A. PoE (LAN): The LAN port is for connection with wired networks or PoE Switch.

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 3.2 Hardware Installation Please follow the steps mentioned below to install the hardware of the NP727: Before the installation, assemble the following parts accordingly for the in-wall placement. Step 1: Unpack the box and remove the cover and the frame. Step 2: Lock the screw correctly to the frame.
  • Page 13 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 Step 4: Cover it with faceplate.
  • Page 14 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 1. Place the NP727 in the best location. The best location for the NP727 is usually at the center of your wireless network. 2. Connect the NP727 to your network device. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port of THE NP727 and the other end of the cable to a switch, a router or a hub.

  • Page 15: Basic Configuration

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 3.3 Basic Configuration The NP727 supports web-based configuration. Upon the completion of the hardware installation, the NP727 can be configured through a PC by using its web browser such as Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or Internet Explorer version 6.0 and the above.
  • Page 16 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 • To logout, simply click on the Logout button at the upper right hand corner of the interface to return to the Administrator Login Page.
  • Page 17 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 Please refer to the following steps to complete the basic configuration: Step 1. Change Administrator’s Password: Click on the Utilities button, and then select the Admin Password tab. Enter a new password with length up to 32 characters, and then click SAVE to save the new password. Click SAVE to save the changes, but you must reboot the system upon the completion of all Note: configuration settings for the changes to take effect.
  • Page 18 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 Step 2. Configure Wireless Settings Click on the Wireless button, and then select the General tab. Determine the Band and Channel settings: Select your preferred Band and Channel for your wireless connection. For example, select 802.11b+802.11g for the band and Auto for the channel.
  • Page 19 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 Step 3. Configure VAP (Virtual Access Point) Profile Settings The NP727 Supports up to 8 virtual APs. By default, only 1 VAP is enabled. Configure VAP profile settings: (a) Select the VAP Config tab to configure the settings for each VAP. (b) An administrator can enable or disable specific VAP from the drop-down list box of Profile Name.
  • Page 20 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 Click on the Wireless button. Select the Security tab to configure your preferred security types: (The following uses “VAP-1” security configuration as an example.)
  • Page 21 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 1. Choose “WEP” as its Security Type: When WEP is selected, provide the desired Authentication, key length, format, index and values.
  • Page 22 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 2. Choose “802.1X” as its Security Type: When 802.1X authentication is selected, provide the desired WEP key length and the corresponding settings of RADIUS server.
  • Page 23 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 3. Choose “WPA-PSK” as its Security Type: When WPA-PSK is selected, provide the desired pre-shared key and Cipher Suite. 4. Choose “WPA-Radius” as its Security Type: When WPA-Radius is selected, provide the Cipher type and the corresponding settings of RADIUS server...
  • Page 24 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 Step 5. Configure WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Settings To extend its wireless coverage, the NP727 is capable of creating WDS links for connection to other WDS-capable APs (peer APs). The NP727 supports up to 4 WDS links; by default, all WDS profiles are disabled. Click on the Repeater tab.
  • Page 25 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 Step 5 (CONT). Check WDS Link Status Click on the Status button. Select the Repeater tab. Check the signal strength of WDS link(s)： Upon the completion of Step 5, there shall be RSSI displayed on the WDS Link Status. If the RSSI is shown as N/A, check if the wiring is properly connected and please ensure the accurate execution of Step 5 as described above.

  • Page 26: Web Interface Configuration

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 3. Web Interface Configuration This chapter will guide you through further detailed settings. The following table shows all the UI functions of the NP727 In-wall Wireless Access Point. In the web management interface, there are two main interface areas: Main Menu and Working Area.

  • Page 27: System Configuration

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.1 System Configuration This section includes the following functions: System Information, Network Settings and Management Services. 4.1.1 System Information System Information For the purpose of maintenance, it is required to specify the system name, its location and corresponding basic parameters.
  • Page 28 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 Synchronization: There are two options of setting system time 1) Enable NTP: By selecting Enable NTP, the NP727 can synchronize its system time with the NTP server automatically. While this method is chosen, at least one NTP server's IP address should be provided.

  • Page 29: Network Settings

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.1.2 Network Settings This page is for setting up the wired internet connections. There are two methods of IP configuration available with the NP727. LAN interface configuration determines the way to obtain the IP address, either by DHCP or by manual setup.

  • Page 30: Management Services

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.1.3 Management Services For the purpose of easy maintenance, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) and remote syslog services are provided in the NP727. The system will be managed remotely in a centralized manner. VLAN for Management: The management traffic from the device can be tagged with VLAN ID. If the option is enabled, the VLAN ID can be chosen from 1 to 4094.

  • Page 31: Wireless

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.2 Wireless This section includes the following functions: VAP Overview, General, VAP Configuration, Security, Repeater, Advanced, Access Control, and Site Survey. The NP727 supports up to eight Virtual Access Points (VAPs). Each VAP can have its own settings including ESSID, VLAN ID, security settings, etc. Such VAP capability enables different levels of service to meet actual requirements.
  • Page 32 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 • Security Type: The hyperlink showing security type connects to the screen of Security Settings. • MAC ACL: The hyperlink showing Allow or Disable connects to the screen of Access Control Settings. • Advanced Settings: The hyperlink of advanced settings connects to the screen of Advanced Wireless Settings.

  • Page 33: General Settings

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.2.2 General Settings Band: The operating wireless frequency band of this system. Select one frequency band from Disable, 802.11b, 802.11g or mixed mode 802.11b+802.11g. Super G: Options of Bursting, Fast Frames, and Dynamic Turbo can be selected to boost wireless throughput.
  • Page 34 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 The RF settings in this page will be applied to all VAPs. Under normal circumstances, the available RF configurations are illustrated as below: Mode Channel Rate Power Disable 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 802.11b Auto, 1M, 2M, 5.5M, 11M 10, 11, 12, 13...

  • Page 35: Vap Configuration

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.2.3 VAP Configuration To enable each VAP in the NP727, the administrator must configure each VAP manually. The settings of each VAP are collected as its profile. Enable VAP: Enable or disable VAP function. Profile Name: The profile name of each VAP for identity/management purpose. ESSID: ESSID (Extended Service Set ID) indicates a unique SSID used by a client device to associate with a specified VAP.

  • Page 36: Security Settings

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.2.4 Security Settings The NP727 supports various user authentication and data encryption methods in each VAP profile. Thus the administrator can depend on the need to provide different service levels to clients. The security type includes None, WEP, 802.1X, WPA-PSK, and WPA-RADIUS.
  • Page 37 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 802.1X: Provide RADIUS authentication and enhanced WEP. WPA-PSK: Provide shared key authentication in WPA data encryption.
  • Page 38 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 WPA-RADIUS: Authenticate users by RADIUS and provide WPA data encryption.

  • Page 39: Repeater Settings

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.2.5 Repeater Settings The NP727 supports either WDS or Universal Repeater as options of repeater types; selecting None will turn off this function. ♦ If WDS is chosen, the NP727 will support 4 WDS links to its peer APs. Security Type (None, WEP, or TKIP/AES) can be configured to decide which encryption is to be used for WDS connections respectively.
  • Page 40 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 ♦ Universal Repeater If Universal Repeater is chosen, please provide the SSID of upper-bound AP for uplink connection; Security Type (None, WEP, or WPA-PSK) can be configured for this Repeater connection. Please note the security type configured here needs to be the same as upper-bound AP to be connected.

  • Page 41: Advanced Wireless Settings

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.2.6 Advanced Wireless Settings The advanced wireless settings for the NP727’s VAP (Virtual Access Point) profiles allow customization of data transmission settings. The administrator can tune the following parameters to improve network communication performance if a poor connection occurs. Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 25 and 500 ms.
  • Page 42 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 - You must enable WMM in the NP727. - You must enable WMM in the wireless adapter in your computer. IAPP: The default is Disable. IAPP (Inter Access Point Protocol) is a protocol by which access points share information about the stations that are connected to them.

  • Page 43: Access Control Settings

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.2.7 Access Control Settings Maximum Number of Clients The NP727 supports various methods of authenticating clients for using wireless LAN. The default policy is unlimited access without any authentication required. To restrict the station number of wireless connections, simply change the Maximum Number of Stations to a desired number.
  • Page 44 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 checking Enable. RADIUS ACL Authenticate incoming MAC addresses by RADIUS. When selecting RADIUS ACL, all incoming MAC addresses will be authenticated by RADIUS. Please note that each VAP’s MAC ACL and its security type (showing on the Security Settings page) share the same RADIUS configuration.

  • Page 45: Site Survey

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.2.8 Site Survey If Universal Repeater function is enabled, the system can scan and display all surrounding available access points (APs). The administrator can then select an AP to be connected to extend its wireless service coverage on this page.
  • Page 46 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 WPA-PSK: Click Setup to configure the WPA-PSK setting for associating with the target AP. The following configuration box will then appear at the bottom of the screen. Information provided the security settings of the here must be consistent with target...

  • Page 47: Firewall

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.3 Firewall The system provides an added security feature, L2 firewall, in addition to typical AP security. Layer-2 firewall offers a firewall function that is tailored specifically for layer 2 traffics, providing another choice of shield against possible security threats coming from/going to WLAN (AP interfaces);...
  • Page 48 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 ♦ Remark: It shows the note of this rule. ♦ Setting: 4 actions are available; “Del” denotes to delete the rule, “Ed” denotes to edit the rule, “In” denotes to insert a rule, and “Mv” denotes to move the rule. >>To delete a specific rule, “Del”...
  • Page 49 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 ♦ EtherType: The drop-down list will provide the available types of traffics (ALL, IPv4, IEEE802.3, 802.1Q, ARP, and RARP) subject to this rule. ♦ Interface: It can indicate inbound/outbound direction with desired interfaces (VAP1~VAP8) ♦ Service (when EtherType is IPv4): Select the available upper layer protocols/services from the drop-down list.
  • Page 50 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 Layer 2 Firewall Configuration Screen (Insert) >>To move a specific rule, “Mv” in “Setting” column of firewall list will lead to the following page for re-ordering confirmation. After “SAVE” button is clicked and system reboot, the order of rules will be updated. Move Rule Screen Please make sure all desired rules (state of rule) are checked and saved in overview page;...
  • Page 51 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 Layer 2 Firewall Overview (Check State)

  • Page 52: Firewall Service

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.3.2 Firewall Service The administrator can add or delete firewall service here; the services in this list will become options to choose in firewall rule (when EtherType is IPv4). Overview of Firewall Services There are 28 firewall services available in default settings; these default services cannot be deleted but can be disabled.

  • Page 53: Advanced Firewall Settings

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.3.3 Advanced Firewall Settings Advanced firewall settings are used to supplement the firewall rules, providing extra security enhancement against DHCP and ARP traffics traversing the available interfaces of system. Advanced Firewall Settings ♦ Trust Interface: Each interface can be checked individually to mark as trusted interfaces; security enforcements on DHCP/ARP like DHCP snooping and ARP inspection will be carried out on non-trusted interfaces.

  • Page 54: Utilities

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.4 Utilities This section includes five utilities used for customizing and maintaining the system, including Change Password, Network Utilities, Config Save & Restore, System Upgrade and Reboot. 4.3.1 Change Password To protect the management web site from unauthorized access, it is strongly recommended to change the default administrator's password to a secure password.

  • Page 55: Network Utilities

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.3.2 Network Utilities THE NP727 provides a PING utility for possible network trouble shooting.

  • Page 56: Configuration Save & Restore

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.3.3 Configuration Save & Restore This function is used to backup and to restore the THE NP727 settings. The THE NP727 can also be restored to the factory default settings using this function. It can be used to duplicate settings to other access points (backup settings of this system and then restore on another AP).

  • Page 57: System Upgrade

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.3.4 System Upgrade THE NP727 provides Web firmware upload/upgrade feature. The administrator can download the latest firmware from the website and save it on the administrator PC. To upgrade the system firmware, click Browse to choose the new firmware file you downloaded onto the temporary directory of your PC and then click Upload to execute the process.

  • Page 58: Reboot

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.3.5 Reboot This function allows the administrator to restart the THE NP727 safely. The process shall take about three minutes. Click Reboot to restart the system. Please wait for the blinking timer to complete its countdown before accessing the system web management interface again.

  • Page 59: Status

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.5 Status This section includes the following functions: Overview, Clients, Repeater and Event Log. 4.5.1 System Overview The System Overview page provides an overview of the system status for the administrator.
  • Page 60 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 The description of the table is as the following: DESCRIPTION ITEM System Name The system name of THE NP727. Firmware Version The present firmware version of THE NP727. System Device Time The system time of THE NP727. System Up Time The time that the system has been in operation MAC Address...

  • Page 61: Associated Client Status

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.5.2 Associated Client Status This page lists all associated clients of all VAPs to allow administrator to remotely oversee the status of the clients. When a low SNR is found here, the administrator can tune the corresponding parameters or investigate the settings of network devices to improve network communication performance.
  • Page 62 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.5.3 Repeater Information The administrator can review detailed information of the repeater function on this page. Information of repeater’s status, mode and encryption is provided • Repeater Status: The table will be displayed when Repeater mode is selected. Status: The status of the repeater function either Enabled or Disabled.
  • Page 63 NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 • Universal Repeater: The table will be displayed when Universal Repeater mode is selected. For more information on the repeater type, please refer to Section 4.2.5 Repeater Settings. SSID: SSID of the upper-bound AP to be associated with. Tx Rate: The transmit rate of the Repeater.

  • Page 64: Event Log

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.5.4 Event Log The Event Log provides the system activities records. The administrator can monitor the system status by checking this log. Please enable system Sys-log to view the system log messages. In the log, normally, each line represents an event record; in each line, there are 4 fields: Date/Time: The time &...

  • Page 65: Online Help

    NP727 User’s Manual V1.00 4.6 Online Help The Help button is at the upper right hand corner of the display screen. Click Help for the Online Help window, and then click the hyperlink of the relevant information required.
  • Page 66 Note: NetComm Technical Support for this product only covers the basic installation and features outlined in the Quick Start Guide. For further information regarding the advanced features of this product, please refer to the configuring sections in the User Guide or contact a Network Specialist.

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