Table of Contents Introduction...................1 Packaging Content................2 Scenario for setting up a hotspot............3 Let’s Get Going-Hardware Setup ..........4 Power Up in 4 Steps:................4 Access to Web-based Interface ..........5 Access to the Web interface with uConfig ......... 5 Access to the Web interface manually ..........8 Panel Views and Descriptions...........10 Technical Specifications ............13 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD .............18...
This document describes how the router can be used to configure hot spots for subscribers seeking Wi-Fi Internet access. Launching and operating the hot spots via the NetPassage 28G HotSpot, the café cashiers or operators can easily print receipt with billing information, and can easily add time increments or credits to the requesting subscribers by just pressing the keypad.
Chapter 1 Introduction Packaging Content Actual product appearance may slightly differ depending on the hardware version. 1 x Router 1 x RJ45 Ethernet Straight Cable 1 x External Power Adapter 1 x Read-Me-First Note 1 x Product CD...
Chapter 1 Introduction Scenario for setting up a hotspot The router is suited to accomplish a simple network configuration you may have in mind. Combined with a web-based configuration interface, you can easily set up your feature-rich router for these hot spot applications. Scenario : Subscribers use their wireless LAN Internet Access in Public Areas...
Chapter 2 Let’s Get Going - Hardware Setup 2: Let’s Get Going-Hardware Setup Power Up in 4 Steps: In 4 simple steps, you shall have your router wired and functional. After which, you may proceed to the software configuration and get yourself ready to surf the Internet at high-speeds! Connect the Ethernet cable from your Cable/ADSL modem on one end, and then connect the cable to the socket labeled WAN on the router.
Then, enter IP address of the router in the address bar of Internet Explorer and press Enter. Access to the Web interface with uConfig Compex has developed a powerful uConfig utility that provides hassle-free access to the web-based configuration page. Insert the Product CD into your CD-ROM drive.
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Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface Select NetPassage 28G HotSpot in the Compex Products List section and click on Open Web button. To update and display the available device(s) in the list, click on the Refresh 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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Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface At the authentication page, click on the LOGIN! button to enter the main configuration page. The default password is “password”. For the first-time login, you will be prompted with the System Time Setting page before accessing the router’s main web page.
If you have forgotten the IP address of your access point, do not worry! 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...
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Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface From the Product CD, click on Utilities and select NpFind program to run it. Once your router has connected to your PC, the program will automatically detect the device and display its IP address. Open your Internet browser, enter http://192.168.168.1 or https://192.168.168.1 in the address bar and hit the Enter key from the keyboard.
Chapter 4 Panel Views and Descriptions 4: Panel Views and Descriptions Top View of the Router Back View of the Router...
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Chapter 4 Panel Views and Descriptions Name Description LAN Link/Act LEDs 1, Steady Green LAN connection is enabled. Flashing Green Data transmission connection. WAN (LED) Steady Green The WAN connection is enabled. WLAN (1),(2) Steady Green At least one wireless link is (Link/Activity LED) present.
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Chapter 4 Panel Views and Descriptions 5 VDC 5V DC power input WAN (RJ45 Port) 10/100Base-T Port connects Cable/ADSL modem. LAN Ports 1,2,3 Integrated 3-port 10/100Mbps Switching (RJ45) USB Ports 1, 2,3,4 Integrated USB2.0 Ports...
Chapter 5 Technical Specification 5: Technical Specifications Industry Standards Wired: - IEEE 802.3 10Base-T - IEEE 802.3u 100Base-Tx - IEEE 802.3x Flow Control Wireless: - IEEE 802.11b - IEEE 802.11g WAN Interface - 1x Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 Ethernet Port for external Cable/ADSL modem WAN Type - Static IP...
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Chapter 5 Technical Specification USB Ports 4X integrated USB ports supporting: - Print Server IP Addressing All Classful/Classless subnets Built-in DHCP Server DHCP Reservation NAT Firewall Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall Load-Balancing/ Fail-Over Redundancy Parallel Broadband Virtual Server IP and Port Forwarding, De-Militarized Zone hosting IP Packet Filtering Time-based, TCP Port, Source IP filtering...
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Chapter 5 Technical Specification For more details on the router’s 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: Wireless-G Broadband Multimedia Router Model No.: NetPassage 28G conforms to the following Product Standards: This device complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION 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:...
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Manual Number: M-0481-V1.2C Version 1.2 January 2006...
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