NetComm NP5400 Introduction, NetComm 11G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point, LAN Features, Security

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Chapter 1: Introduction

The NetComm 11G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point

Congratulations on your purchase of the Netcomm 11G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point (AP). This product is designed specifically for high-speed wireless LAN environment needs. It is easy to configure and operate even for non-technical users. Instructions for installing and configuring this product are included in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read the manual carefully so you may take full advantage of its functions.

■11g Draft Standards Compliant - The AP complies with IEEE802.11g standard, and it is interoperable with IEEE802.11g-Compliant Equipment.

■Interoperable with IEEE802.11b -Backward compatible with IEEE802.11b equipment.

■Flexible Connectivity - Using external, detachable dipole antenna allows connection of optional Directional Antenna.

■Data Rate Auto Fall-Back - Provides 54, 48, 36, 24,12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps wireless data rate shifting dynamically between 11g and 11b to guarantee availability and reliability of wireless connections.

■Roaming - Provides seamless roaming within 802.11g and 802.11b wireless LAN infrastructure.

LAN Features

■Built-in 10/100M LAN Port - It's designed to connect the AP with any 10/100M LAN Hub/ Switch or router.

■DHCP Client - Enable the AP to act as a DHCP client to receive IP address from DHCP Server in the wired Ethernet LAN.

Configuration & Management

■Easy to Setup - With windows-based Wireless Navigator Utility, user can easily setup the IP address of this AP, and upgrade the firmware.

■Easy to manage - User can use any WEB browser from anywhere on the wired or wireless LAN to configure the AP easily.

Security

■Configuring Protection - Provides password protection to prevent unauthorized users from changing the configuration

■Wireless LAN Security - Provide 64-bit & 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption to protect the wireless data transmissions.

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NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide

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Contents Page Contents Introduction NetComm 11G 54Mbps Wireless Access PointLAN Features Configuration & ManagementPlanning Your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming How to Make Your Wireless Network More Secure Back Panel Your NetComm 11G Wireless APLAN Front PanelLED DiagConnecting the Wireless AP Package ContentsHardware Installation Rev YML668 NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Setting Up the Wireless Access Point Connecting the AP to your NetworkSetting Up TCP/IP in Windows TCP/IP Setup for Windows 98 and Millennium TCP/IP Setup for Windows Installing the Wireless Navigator Startup and Login Configuring the Access Point Info Tab Access Point InformationAssoc Tab Wireless TabAdvanced Tab Access TabSecurity Tab IP Address Tab Admin Tab CommandsHelp Tab Firmware Upgrade Procedure What is Roaming? Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Can the Access Point act as my Dhcp Server?What is Spread Spectrum? What is BSS ID?What is ESSID? What is ISM band?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? What is WEP?What is a MACAddress? How do I reset the Access Point?Dhcp Appendix B GlossaryFirmware S SDynamic IP Address ESSISP IpconfigInfrastructure Network IP AddressSsid OfdmWEP TCPTCP/IP UDPAppendix C Specifications Trademarks and Notices Registering your NetComm ProductWarranty Registration Form Page Limitations of Warranty Product WarrantySpecifications
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