Let’s Get Going-Hardware Setup ..........3 Method One: Using power adapter to supply power to the unit ..3 Method Two: Using Compex PoE to supply power to the unit ..5 Access to Web-based Interface ..........8 Access to the Web interface with uConfig ......... 8 Access to the Web interface manually ..........
Chapter 1 Introduction 1: Introduction The Compex WP54AG Wireless-AG 54Mbps XR™ Access Point is a high- performance AP that is designed for enterprise and public access application. Embedded with Atheros chipset, it boasts network robustness, stability and wider coverage for network connectivity. Compliant with IEEE 802.11a/b/g standards, WP54AG supports high-speed data transmission of up to 54Mbps at 2.4GHz.
Chapter 1 Introduction Packaging Content Actual product appearance may slightly differ depending on the hardware version. 1 x Compex WP54AG 1 x Power Adapter 1 x Antenna 1 x Product CD 1 x Read-Me-First Note...
Connect the external antenna to the SMA connector of Compex WP54AG. Insert one end of the RJ45 Ethernet cable to any of the LAN ports on your Compex WP54AG, and the other end of the cable to your PC’s Ethernet network adapter.
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Let’s Get Going - Hardware Setup Attach the power adapter to the main electrical supply, and connect the power plug into the socket of the Compex WP54AG. Power ON your PC. Notice that the Power and Port 1 or 2 (depending on which port you have connected the RJ45 Ethernet cable to) LEDs have lighted up.
Connect the external antenna to the SMA connector of Compex WP54AG. Use an RJ45 Ethernet cable to connect one end of the cable to the Ethernet socket of the Injector and the other end to one of the LAN ports of Compex WP54AG. Warning: When one port is used for PoE, the other port cannot connect to any other network device.
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Injector’s RJ45 Ethernet cable to your network device, such as to a switch or hub. Connect the power adapter supplied in the Compex PoE kit to the main electrical supply and the power plug into the socket of the injector.
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Now, turn on your power supply. Notice that the Power and Port 2 (according to the picture illustration) LEDs have lighted up. This indicates that the WP54AG is receiving power through the Compex PoE Injector and that connection between Compex WP54AG and your PC has been established.
Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface 3: Access to Web-based Interface There are two methods to access to the web-based interface of Compex WP54AG: Through the Compex Utility – uConfig You can access to the web-based interface directly without having to change the IP address of your PC.
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Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface Select NetPassage WP54AG in the Compex Products List section and click on Open Web button. To retrieve and display the latest device(s) in the list, click on the 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.
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At the authentication page, click on the LOGIN! button to enter the main configuration page. The default password is “password”. You will then reach the home page of Compex WP54AG’s web-based interface. Note: Refer to User’s Manual for instructions on how to configure Compex WP54AG for wireless access.
Compex has designed another utility program NpFind that helps you verify the IP address of your Compex product. You can also find this utility in the Product From the Product CD, click on Utilities and select NpFind program to run it.
Chapter 4 Panel Views and Descriptions 4: Panel Views and Descriptions Front View of Compex WP54AG Name Description Steady Blue The device is powered up. (Power) No power is supplied to the device. Flashing Green This indicates flash during power-up. The light will goes off...
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Activity is detected in the network. No network connection. Back View of WP54AG Name Description External Antenna 2dBi SMA antenna 7, 8 Ethernet Port 1, 2 Connect to your PC or network switch or hub. If using PoE: Connect to Compex PoE injector...
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Description DC Jack Connect to power adapter (if used). Reverse SMA connector Connect to external SMA antenna. Bottom View of Compex WP54AG Name Description Reset Push button To reboot, press once. To reset password, press and hold the button for 5 seconds.
Chapter 5 Technical Specification 5: Technical Specifications Safety and FCC Part 15 SubPart B and SubPart C [for • Electromagnetic wireless module] Conformance EN 300 328-2 [for wireless module] • EMC CE EN 301 489 (EN300 826) [for wireless • module] EN 55022 (CISPR 22)/EN 55024 Class B •...
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- SNMP (RFC1157) - SNMP (RFC1213) Built-in DHCP Server DHCP Reservation By MAC address Configuration Backup & Restore Firmware Upgrade Power Requirements Using Power Adapter: ! Output 9VDC (localized to country of sale) Using PoE: ! Compex PoE Injector Environment Requirements...
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145mm x 132mm x 41mm (H x W x D) Further Information References For more details on the WP54AG 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: http://www.compex.com.sg...
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Compex, Inc. may make improvements and/or changes to the product and/or specifications of the product described in this guide, without prior notice. Compex, Inc will not be liable for any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors found in this guide. Changes are periodically made to the information contained herein and will be incorporated into later versions of the guide.
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The transmitter shall not be collocated with other transmitters or antennas. ICES 003 Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Compex, Inc. declares that the product: Product Name: Compex Wireless-AG 54Mbps XR Access Point Model No.: WP54AG conforms to the following Product Standards:...
CARD [M-0088-V2.4C] Register via the Internet at http://www.cpx.com or http://www.compex.com.sg To activate the warranty, please complete this card and return to Compex within ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. Please e-mail this warranty card to support@compex.com.sg. Product: Purchase Date:...
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Manual Number: M-0524-V1.1C Version 1.1 October 2005...
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